The Honorary Consulate of France in Venice is a volunteer-run office that assists French citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the French consulate general in Florence or the embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Sestiere San Polo 625 - Calle dei Cinque, 30125 Venezia, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 041 5224319 |
| Fax | +39 041 5221798 |
| agenceconsulairevenise@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Marie-Christine Jamet, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The province of Venice |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Sestiere San Polo 625 - Calle dei Cinque, 30125 Venezia.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Venice do?
In Venice, French citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Marie-Christine Jamet, who received the Italian exequatur in July 2022. Visits are by arrangement only. Before travelling there, call +39 041 5224319 and e-mail agenceconsulairevenise@gmail.com to check that someone is available.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers the province of Venice. The office is located in the Veneto region. The street address is in Venezia. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest French career post is in Florence (around 205 km). Distance to the French Embassy in Rome: about 395 km.
Which French office issues passports and visas?
the French consulate general in Florence or the embassy in Rome is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
When is the office closed?
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Italian national holidays such as 25 April, 2 June and 15 August; French celebrations on 14 July (national day) usually mean a closure too. The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint Mark, 25 April) is a local holiday. 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
- Perugia – Honorary Consulate
- Pescara – Honorary Consulate
- Sanremo – Honorary Consulate
- Trento – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate (this page)
FAQ: the French honorary consul in Venice
Where do I renew my French passport if I live near Venice?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the French consulate general in Florence or the embassy in Rome.
How can I reach the Venice honorary office of France?
By phone on +39 041 5224319 or by e-mail to agenceconsulairevenise@gmail.com.
Who is the French honorary consul in Venice?
Marie-Christine Jamet, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur July 2022).
Which area does the French honorary consul in Venice cover?
Its consular district is the province of Venice.
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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