Gambian nationals in and around Milan can turn to the Honorary Consulate General of the Gambia in Milan for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Visconti di Modrone, 4, 20122 Milano, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 02 54116012 |
| Fax | +39 02 55180514 |
| gambiadiplomat@hotmail.it | |
| Head of Mission | Francesco Cristina, Honorary consul general |
| Consular district | All of Italy |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via Visconti di Modrone, 4, 20122 Milano.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Milan do?
This honorary office looks after Gambian interests in Milan. Francesco Cristina holds the post – authorised by Italy since October 2021. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. Before travelling there, call +39 02 54116012 and e-mail gambiadiplomat@hotmail.it to check that someone is available.
Its consular district covers all of Italy. The office is located in the Lombardy region. The street address is in Milano.
Which Gambian office issues passports and visas?
The Gambian Embassy in Madrid (accredited to Italy) is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul general can advise but does not replace it.
Note: The Gambia has no embassy in Rome; its embassy in Madrid is accredited to Italy.
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 as well as on the Gambian national day, 18 February. Local holiday: 7 December, the feast of Saint Ambrose, patron of the city. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Gambian missions in Italy
- Madrid – Embassy of the Gambia (accredited to Italy, no resident embassy in Rome)
- Milan – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate General of the Gambia in Milan
Where do I renew my Gambian passport if I live near Milan?
Passport applications go to the Gambian Embassy in Madrid (accredited to Italy); the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the Gambian honorary consul general in Milan?
By phone on +39 02 54116012 or by e-mail to gambiadiplomat@hotmail.it.
Who runs the Gambian honorary office in Milan?
Francesco Cristina, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur October 2021).
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 the Gambia. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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