Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Costa Rica in Florence helps Costa Rican nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Francesco Baracca, 7 D/E/F/G, 50127 Firenze, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 057 8233070 |
| Fax | +39 0578 2333073 |
| conhcr-fl-it@rree.go.cr | |
| Head of Mission | Andrea Lombardi, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Tuscany |
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: Via Francesco Baracca, 7 D/E/F/G, 50127 Firenze.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Florence do?
The honorary consul in Florence is a volunteer representative of Costa Rica, usually a local business or civic figure. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Andrea Lombardi (exequatur granted July 2022). Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. For an appointment, call +39 057 8233070 and e-mail conhcr-fl-it@rree.go.cr.
Its district: Tuscany. Florence is in Tuscany. The street address is in Firenze. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Costa Rican career post is in Rome (around 230 km). Distance to the Costa Rican Embassy in Rome: about 230 km.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Costa Rica (up to 180 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Which Costa Rican office issues passports and visas?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Costa Rican citizens contact the Costa Rican consulate general in Rome or the embassy in Rome.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays as well as on the Costa Rican national day, 15 September. Offices in the city also close on 24 June for the feast of Saint John the Baptist. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Where else is Costa Rica represented in Italy?
- Rome – Embassy of Costa Rica
- Rome – Consulate General
- Florence – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Milan – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Costa Rican honorary consul in Florence
Where do I renew my Costa Rican passport if I live near Florence?
Costa Rican passports are issued through the Costa Rican consulate general in Rome or the embassy in Rome, not by the honorary office.
How do I contact the Costa Rican honorary consul in Florence?
By phone on +39 057 8233070 or by e-mail to conhcr-fl-it@rree.go.cr.
Who is the Costa Rican honorary consul in Florence?
Andrea Lombardi, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur July 2022).
Is the Florence honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Tuscany.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 180 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 Costa Rica. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
Visitor experiences
No experiences have been shared yet. Have you visited the Costa Rica Consulate Florence? Your tips help other visitors.