For German residents and travellers in the Florence area, the Honorary Consulate of Germany in Florence is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Corso dei Tintori, 3, 50122 Firenze, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 055 2343543 |
| Fax | +39 055 2476208 |
| florenz@hk-diplo.de | |
| Head of Mission | Federico di Salvo, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Tuscany |
Opening Hours
There are no fixed opening hours; agree on a time with the honorary consul before going.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Corso dei Tintori, 3, 50122 Firenze.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Florence
In Florence, German citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. Federico di Salvo holds the post – authorised by Italy since January 2024. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. To arrange a visit, call +39 055 2343543 and e-mail florenz@hk-diplo.de.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Tuscany. Florence lies in the region of Tuscany. The street address is in Firenze. The embassy in Rome is roughly 230 km away.
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
Applications for German passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the German Embassy in Rome.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in Italy, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays as well as on the German national day, 3 October. Local holiday: 24 June, the feast of Saint John the Baptist, patron of the city. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Embassy and consulates of Germany in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Germany
- Milan – Consulate General
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bolzano – Honorary Consulate
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Messina – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the German honorary consul in Florence
Does the Florence honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
Passport applications go to the German Embassy in Rome; the honorary office can only advise.
How do I contact the German honorary consul in Florence?
By phone on +39 055 2343543 or by e-mail to florenz@hk-diplo.de.
Who is the German honorary consul in Florence?
Federico di Salvo, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur January 2024).
Is the Florence honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Tuscany.
Can Italians visit Germany 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 Germany. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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