The Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Venice is a local point of contact for Irish citizens and for business and cultural links with Ireland.
Contact Details
| Address | Palazzo Barbaro 2840, Fondamenta Barbaro, San Marco, 30124 Venezia (VE) +353 (0) 868214440, Venice, Italy |
| gerardine.connolly@honoraryconsul.ie | |
| Head of Mission | Gerardine Connolly, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Veneto, Trentino-South Tyrol, Friuli-Venice Giulia |
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: Palazzo Barbaro 2840, Fondamenta Barbaro, San Marco, 30124 Venezia (VE) +353 (0) 868214440, Venice.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Irish honorary consul in Venice
The honorary consul in Venice is a volunteer representative of Ireland, usually a local business or civic figure. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Gerardine Connolly (exequatur granted February 2026). Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. Questions can be sent in advance: e-mail gerardine.connolly@honoraryconsul.ie.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Veneto, Trentino-South Tyrol, Friuli-Venice Giulia. Venice lies in the region of Veneto. The nearest Irish career consular office is the consulate general in Milan, about 245 km away. Distance to the Irish Embassy in Rome: about 395 km.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Passports and other formal consular services for Irish citizens are handled by the Irish consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Closing days
Like most offices in Italy, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays as well as on the Irish national day, 17 March. Local holiday: 25 April, the feast of Saint Mark, patron of the city. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Ireland’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Ireland
- Milan – Consulate General
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate (this page)
FAQ: the Irish honorary consul in Venice
Can I get an Irish passport at the honorary consulate in Venice?
Passport applications go to the Irish consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome; the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the Irish honorary consul in Venice?
By e-mail to gerardine.connolly@honoraryconsul.ie.
Who is the Irish honorary consul in Venice?
Gerardine Connolly, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur February 2026).
Is the Venice honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Veneto, Trentino-South Tyrol, Friuli-Venice Giulia.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Ireland?
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 Ireland. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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