The Honorary Consulate of Cyprus in Palermo 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 Caltanissetta, 4, 90141 Palermo, Italy |
| Fax | +39 091 217461 |
| arch.sebastiano@provenza.no | |
| Head of Mission | Sebastiano Provenzano, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Sicily |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: via Caltanissetta, 4, 90141 Palermo.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Cypriot honorary consul in Palermo
In Palermo, Cypriot citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. Sebastiano Provenzano holds the post – authorised by Italy since March 2024. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. To arrange a visit, e-mail arch.sebastiano@provenza.no.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Sicily. The office is located in the Sicily region. Distance to the Cypriot Embassy in Rome: about 425 km.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
the Cypriot Embassy in Rome is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in Italy, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays and on Cyprus’s national day (1 October). The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint Rosalia, 15 July) is a local holiday. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Cyprus’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Cyprus
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Milan – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Ravenna – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Palermo office
Can I get a Cypriot passport at the honorary consulate in Palermo?
Passport applications go to the Cypriot Embassy in Rome; the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the Cypriot honorary consul in Palermo?
By e-mail to arch.sebastiano@provenza.no.
Who is the Cypriot honorary consul in Palermo?
Sebastiano Provenzano, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur March 2024).
Is the Palermo honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Sicily.
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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