For Colombian residents and travellers in the Genoa area, the Honorary Consulate of Colombia in Genoa is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Corso Andrea Podestà, 8 scala destra, 16128 Genova, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 010 4073592 |
| Chgenova@cancilleria.gov.co penaranda@hembert.com |
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| Head of Mission | Hembert Alfredo Peñaranda, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Liguria |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Corso Andrea Podestà, 8 scala destra, 16128 Genova.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Genoa do?
The honorary consul in Genoa is a volunteer representative of Colombia, usually a local business or civic figure. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Hembert Alfredo Peñaranda (exequatur granted May 2023). Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. To arrange a visit, call +39 010 4073592 and e-mail Chgenova@cancilleria.gov.co.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Liguria. Genoa is in Liguria. The street address is in Genova. The nearest Colombian career consular office is the consulate general in Milan, about 120 km away. The embassy in Rome is roughly 400 km away.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Colombia (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Which Colombian office issues passports and visas?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Colombian citizens contact the Colombian consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Italian national holidays such as 25 April, 2 June and 15 August; Colombian celebrations on 20 July (national day) usually mean a closure too. The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint John the Baptist, 24 June) is a local holiday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Colombia’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Colombia
- Milan – Consulate General
- Rome – Consulate General
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Treviso – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Colombian honorary consul in Genoa
Where do I renew my Colombian passport if I live near Genoa?
Passport applications go to the Colombian consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome; the honorary office can only advise.
How can I reach the Genoa honorary office of Colombia?
By phone on +39 010 4073592 or by e-mail to chgenova@cancilleria.gov.co.
Who is the Colombian honorary consul in Genoa?
Hembert Alfredo Peñaranda, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur May 2023).
Is the Genoa honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Liguria.
Can Italians visit Colombia without a visa?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check Viaggiare Sicuri before booking.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign consulates in Italy (as of 20 July 2026), Viaggiare Sicuri – Italian travel advice for Colombia. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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