The Honorary Consulate of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Naples is a local point of contact for Congolese citizens and for business and cultural links with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Contact Details
| Address | Centro Direzionale Torre Prof Casa - p. 9 Isola 51 - Poggio Reale, 80142 Napoli NA, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 081 7875970 |
| segreteria@pec.consolatorscongo.it segreteria@consolatordcongo.it |
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| Head of Mission | Giovanni Cestari, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Campania, Molise, Apulia, Basilicata and Calabria |
Opening Hours
The Italian consular list gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Centro Direzionale Torre Prof Casa - p. 9 Isola 51 - Poggio Reale, 80142 Napoli NA.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Naples do?
The honorary consulate represents the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Naples and the surrounding area. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Giovanni Cestari, who received the Italian exequatur in June 2024. Visits are by arrangement only. Before travelling there, call +39 081 7875970 and e-mail segreteria@pec.consolatorscongo.it to check that someone is available.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Campania, Molise, Apulia, Basilicata and Calabria. Naples lies in the region of Campania. The street address is in Napoli NA. The embassy in Rome is roughly 190 km away.
Italian citizens need a visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to be obtained before travelling. Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Which Congolese office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for Congolese citizens are handled by the Congolese Embassy in Rome.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Italy, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays and on the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s national day (30 June). The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint Januarius, 19 September) is a local holiday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Congolese missions in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Naples – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Questions and answers – the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Naples
Where do I renew my Congolese passport if I live near Naples?
For a new Congolese passport, contact the Congolese Embassy in Rome.
How can I reach the Naples honorary office of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
By phone on +39 081 7875970 or by e-mail to segreteria@pec.consolatorscongo.it.
Who is the Congolese honorary consul in Naples?
Giovanni Cestari, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur June 2024).
Which area does the Congolese honorary consul in Naples cover?
Its consular district is Campania, Molise, Apulia, Basilicata and Calabria.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
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 the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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