The Honorary Consulate of Cyprus in Florence is a volunteer-run office that assists Cypriot citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Cypriot Embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Via L.C. Farini, 11, 50121 Firenze, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 055 5320716 |
| consolato.cipro.fuirenze@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Giovanni Carlo Rimbotti, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Tuscany, Umbria |
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 L.C. Farini, 11, 50121 Firenze.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Florence do?
In Florence, Cypriot citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. Giovanni Carlo Rimbotti holds the post – authorised by Italy since December 2024. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. Before travelling there, call +39 055 5320716 and e-mail consolato.cipro.fuirenze@gmail.com to check that someone is available.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Tuscany, Umbria. Florence lies in the region of Tuscany. The street address is in Firenze. Distance to the Cypriot Embassy in Rome: about 230 km.
Which Cypriot office issues passports and visas?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Cypriot citizens contact the Cypriot Embassy in Rome.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays and on Cyprus’s national day (1 October). 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.
Embassy and consulates of Cyprus in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Cyprus
- Florence – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Milan – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Ravenna – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Florence office
Where do I renew my Cypriot passport if I live near Florence?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Cypriot Embassy in Rome.
How can I reach the Florence honorary office of Cyprus?
By phone on +39 055 5320716 or by e-mail to consolato.cipro.fuirenze@gmail.com.
Who is the Cypriot honorary consul in Florence?
Giovanni Carlo Rimbotti, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur December 2024).
Which area does the Cypriot honorary consul in Florence cover?
Its consular district is Tuscany, Umbria.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Cyprus?
No. A valid Italian passport or identity card is enough.
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 Cyprus. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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