The Honorary Consulate of Côte d’Ivoire in Genoa is a local point of contact for Ivorian citizens and for business and cultural links with Côte d’Ivoire.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Gabriele d’Annunzio, 91, 16121 Genova, Italy |
| Head of Mission | Stefano Messina, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Liguria |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via Gabriele d’Annunzio, 91, 16121 Genova.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Ivorian honorary consul in Genoa
In Genoa, Ivorian citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Stefano Messina, who received the Italian exequatur in May 2022. Meetings take place by appointment.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Liguria. Genoa lies in the region of Liguria. The street address is in Genova. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Ivorian career post is in Milan (around 120 km). Distance to the Ivorian Embassy in Rome: about 400 km.
Italian citizens need a visa for Côte d’Ivoire, to be obtained before travelling. Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Official documents for Ivorian citizens are issued by the Ivorian consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays and on Côte d’Ivoire’s national day (7 August). The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint John the Baptist, 24 June) is a local holiday. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Where else is Côte d’Ivoire represented in Italy?
- Rome – Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire
- Milan – Consulate General
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Treviso – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Côte d’Ivoire in Genoa
Can I get an Ivorian passport at the honorary consulate in Genoa?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Ivorian consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Who runs the Ivorian honorary office in Genoa?
Stefano Messina, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur May 2022).
Is the Genoa honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Liguria.
Can Italians visit Côte d’Ivoire without a visa?
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 Côte d’Ivoire. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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