French nationals in and around Palermo can turn to the Honorary Consulate of France in Palermo for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Principe di Belmonte 101, 90139 Palermo, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 091 6622301 |
| Fax | +39 091 6110266 |
| palerme@agenceconsulaire.fr | |
| Head of Mission | Franco Salerno Cardillo, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The provinces of Palermo, Trapani, Agrigento, Caltanissetta |
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 Principe di Belmonte 101, 90139 Palermo.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Palermo do?
The honorary consulate represents France in Palermo and the surrounding area. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Franco Salerno Cardillo, who received the Italian exequatur in November 2025. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. To arrange a visit, call +39 091 6622301 and e-mail palerme@agenceconsulaire.fr.
Its district: the provinces of Palermo, Trapani, Agrigento, Caltanissetta. Palermo lies in the region of Sicily. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest French career post is in Naples (around 315 km) (a flight or ferry away). Distance to the French Embassy in Rome: about 425 km.
Which French office issues passports and visas?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, French citizens contact the French consulate general in Naples 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). Offices in the city also close on 15 July for the feast of Saint Rosalia. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
French missions 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
- Livorno – Honorary Consulate
- Olbia – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Perugia – Honorary Consulate
- Pescara – Honorary Consulate
- Sanremo – Honorary Consulate
- Trento – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Palermo office
Where do I renew my French passport if I live near Palermo?
French passports are issued through the French consulate general in Naples or the embassy in Rome, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Palermo honorary office of France?
By phone on +39 091 6622301 or by e-mail to palerme@agenceconsulaire.fr.
Who runs the French honorary office in Palermo?
Franco Salerno Cardillo, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur November 2025).
Is the Palermo honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is the provinces of Palermo, Trapani, Agrigento, Caltanissetta.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for France?
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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