For German residents and travellers in the Messina area, the Honorary Consulate of Germany in Messina is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Via S. Sebastiano, 13, 98122 Messina, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 090 671780 |
| Fax | +39 090 671780 |
| messina@hk-diplo.de | |
| Head of Mission | Nunzio Walther Enrico Turiaco, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The provinces of Catania, Messina, Ragusa and Syracuse |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via S. Sebastiano, 13, 98122 Messina.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Messina do?
The honorary consulate represents Germany in Messina and the surrounding area. Nunzio Walther Enrico Turiaco holds the post – authorised by Italy since August 2023. Visits are by arrangement only. Before travelling there, call +39 090 671780 and e-mail messina@hk-diplo.de to check that someone is available.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers the provinces of Catania, Messina, Ragusa and Syracuse. Messina lies in the region of Sicily. Distance to the German Embassy in Rome: about 490 km.
Which German office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for German citizens are issued by the German Embassy in Rome; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
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. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
German missions in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Germany
- Milan – Consulate General
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bolzano – Honorary Consulate
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Messina – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the German honorary consul in Messina
Where do I renew my German passport if I live near Messina?
Passport applications go to the German Embassy in Rome; the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the German honorary consul in Messina?
By phone on +39 090 671780 or by e-mail to messina@hk-diplo.de.
Who runs the German honorary office in Messina?
Nunzio Walther Enrico Turiaco, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur August 2023).
Is the Messina honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is the provinces of Catania, Messina, Ragusa and Syracuse.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Germany?
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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