Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of France in Genoa helps French nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | c/o Alliance Française - Via Garibaldi, 20, 16124 Genova, Italy |
| Head of Mission | Luc Penaud, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The provinces of Genoa, Savona and La Spezia |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: c/o Alliance Française - Via Garibaldi, 20, 16124 Genova.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Genoa do?
The honorary consul in Genoa is a volunteer representative of France, usually a local business or civic figure. Luc Penaud holds the post – authorised by Italy since September 2025. Visits are by arrangement only.
Its district: the provinces of Genoa, Savona and La Spezia. The office is located in the Liguria region. The street address is in Genova. The nearest French career consular office is the consulate general in Milan, about 120 km away. The embassy in Rome is roughly 400 km away.
Which French office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for French citizens are handled by the French consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Italy, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays and on France’s national day (14 July). 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.
France’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of France
- Florence – Consulate General
- Milan – Consulate General
- Naples – Consulate General
- Rome – Consulate General
- Aosta – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Catania – Honorary Consulate
- Catanzaro – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Livorno – Honorary Consulate
- Olbia – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Perugia – Honorary Consulate
- Pescara – Honorary Consulate
- Sanremo – Honorary Consulate
- Trento – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Genoa office
Where do I renew my French passport if I live near Genoa?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the French consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Who is the French honorary consul in Genoa?
Luc Penaud, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur September 2025).
Is the Genoa honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is the provinces of Genoa, Savona and La Spezia.
Can Italians visit France without a visa?
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 France. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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