Ethiopian nationals in and around Milan can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Ethiopia in Milan for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Borromei, 9, 20123 Milano, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 02 36577640 |
| Fax | +39 02 36577641 |
| ethiopianhonoraryconsulate.mi@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Nicola Spadafora, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Lombardy |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via Borromei, 9, 20123 Milano.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Ethiopian honorary consul in Milan
This honorary office looks after Ethiopian interests in Milan. Nicola Spadafora holds the post – authorised by Italy since August 2021. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. To arrange a visit, call +39 02 36577640 and e-mail ethiopianhonoraryconsulate.mi@gmail.com.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Lombardy. The office is located in the Lombardy region. The street address is in Milano. Distance to the Ethiopian Embassy in Rome: about 475 km.
Italian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia; it can be applied for online. Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Ethiopian Embassy in Rome.
When is the office closed?
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays; Ethiopian celebrations on 28 May (national day) usually mean a closure too. The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint Ambrose, 7 December) is a local holiday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Ethiopian missions in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Ethiopia
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Milan – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Common questions about the Milan office
Can I get an Ethiopian passport at the honorary consulate in Milan?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Ethiopian Embassy in Rome.
How can I reach the Milan honorary office of Ethiopia?
By phone on +39 02 36577640 or by e-mail to ethiopianhonoraryconsulate.mi@gmail.com.
Who is the Ethiopian honorary consul in Milan?
Nicola Spadafora, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur August 2021).
Which area does the Ethiopian honorary consul in Milan cover?
Its consular district is Lombardy.
Can Italians visit Ethiopia without a visa?
Yes, but it can be applied for online.
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 Ethiopia. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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