For German residents and travellers in the Venice area, the Honorary Consulate of Germany in Venice is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Palazzo Condulmer, Santa Croce 251, 30135 Venezia, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 041 5237675 |
| Fax | +39 041 2448469 |
| venedig@hk-diplo.de | |
| Head of Mission | Paola Nardini, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Veneto (except the province of Verona), Friuli-Venice Giulia |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Palazzo Condulmer, Santa Croce 251, 30135 Venezia.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Venice do?
In Venice, German 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 Paola Nardini, who received the Italian exequatur in February 2023. Visits are by arrangement only. To arrange a visit, call +39 041 5237675 and e-mail venedig@hk-diplo.de.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Veneto (except the province of Verona), Friuli-Venice Giulia. Venice is in Veneto. The street address is in Venezia. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest German career post is in Milan (around 245 km). Distance to the German Embassy in Rome: about 395 km.
Which German office issues passports and visas?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, German citizens contact the German consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
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 and on Germany’s national day (3 October). Offices in the city also close on 25 April for the feast of Saint Mark. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Germany’s offices 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
- Venice – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Questions and answers – Germany in Venice
Where do I renew my German passport if I live near Venice?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the German consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
How do I contact the German honorary consul in Venice?
By phone on +39 041 5237675 or by e-mail to venedig@hk-diplo.de.
Who runs the German honorary office in Venice?
Paola Nardini, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur February 2023).
Is the Venice honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Veneto (except the province of Verona), Friuli-Venice Giulia.
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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