The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Palermo is a volunteer-run office that assists German citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the German Embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Principe di Villafranca, 33, 90141 Palermo, Italy |
| Fax | +39 091 9820808 |
| palermo@hk-diplo.de | |
| Head of Mission | Vincenzo Militello, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The provinces of Palermo, Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Enna, Trapani |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via Principe di Villafranca, 33, 90141 Palermo.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Palermo
The honorary consul in Palermo is a volunteer representative of Germany, usually a local business or civic figure. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Vincenzo Militello, who received the Italian exequatur in January 2026. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. For an appointment, e-mail palermo@hk-diplo.de.
The honorary consulate is responsible for the provinces of Palermo, Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Enna, Trapani. Palermo lies in the region of Sicily. The embassy in Rome is roughly 425 km away.
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
Passports and other formal consular services for German citizens are handled by the German Embassy in Rome.
Closing days
Like most offices in Italy, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays; German celebrations on 3 October (national day) usually mean a closure too. The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint Rosalia, 15 July) is a local holiday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
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
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Messina – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Germany in Palermo
Does the Palermo 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 Palermo?
By e-mail to palermo@hk-diplo.de.
Who runs the German honorary office in Palermo?
Vincenzo Militello, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur January 2026).
Which area does the German honorary consul in Palermo cover?
Its consular district is the provinces of Palermo, Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Enna, Trapani.
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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