Italy Consular Agency Saint-Denis

Before your visit

You will find the consular agency at 10 Ter Chemin Neuf la Montagne in Saint-Denis.

• Opening hours: not published by the French Foreign Ministry – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
• Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.

Who does the Italian consular agency in Saint-Denis serve?

Italy runs this consular agency for its citizens in this part of France. The Italian community in France numbers around 380,000, according to French official figures. Italy also has consular offices in Bastia, Lyon, Marseille, Metz, Mulhouse, Nice and Paris. A consular agency offers a limited range of services and works under a consulate general or the embassy. The office is located in the La Réunion département, in the La Réunion region. Full consular services are available at the consulate in Bastia, roughly 8493 km from here. Distance to the Italian Embassy in Paris: about 9365 km.

Consular services

What you can usually arrange here:

• Information and help for citizens in the region
• Certification of signatures and copies
• Life certificates for pensioners
• Forwarding of applications to the consulate general

Documents checklist

Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Italian sources:

Italian passport (application abroad)

• Registration in AIRE (registry of Italians resident abroad), with your current address, at the consulate for your area
• Book an appointment in the Prenot@mi system (adults and minors aged 12 or over) and apply in person – fingerprints are taken
• A recent colour photo, 35 × 40 mm, front-facing on a light background, taken within the last six months
• Your expired or expiring passport as proof of identity
• Passports are not renewed – a new passport is issued (valid 10 years for adults)
• Fee: about €116 (e.g. €116.20 at the Consulate General in Paris since 1 December 2025), often payable in local currency

Sources: Italian Consulate General in Paris – passports (esteri.it), Italian Embassy in Tunis – passports and documents (esteri.it) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.

Do I need an appointment?

Passport and civil status matters are usually handled by appointment; simple questions can be sent by e-mail.

Visa and entry information for French citizens

As EU citizens, French nationals can travel to Italy without a visa; a valid passport or national identity card is enough. The French Foreign Ministry applies normal vigilance for Italy. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).

Closing days

The consular agency is closed on French public holidays and on the Italian national holiday (2 June). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone.

Emergency assistance

In an emergency, Italian citizens should contact the consular agency on +33 0 6 92 28 28 33. Help is available for lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but not for legal fees or travel costs. French citizens who need help in Italy contact the French Embassy in Rome.

Italian missions in France

Italy in France

• Paris – Embassy of Italy
• Lyon – Consulate General
• Marseille – Consulate General
• Metz – Consulate General
• Nice – Consulate General
• Paris – Consulate General
• Bastia – Consulate
• Mulhouse – Consulate
• Bordeaux – Consular Agency
• Kourou – Consular Agency
• Lourdes – Consular Agency
• Saint-Denis – Consular Agency (this page)
• Fort-de-France Floréal – Honorary Consulate
• Nouméa – Honorary Consulate
• Tamanu – Honorary Consulate