For Italian residents and travellers in the Ashford area, the Honorary Consulate of Italy in Ashford is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | 44 Park Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, Ashford TN24 9DL, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 7941 612319 |
| ashford.onorario@esteri.it | |
| Head of Mission | Antonino Comparetto, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Kent and East Sussex |
Opening Hours
There are no fixed opening hours; agree on a time with the honorary consul before going.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 44 Park Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, Ashford TN24 9DL.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Ashford do?
The honorary consulate represents Italy in Ashford and the surrounding area. The honorary consul listed by the FCDO is Antonino Comparetto. Visits are by arrangement only. For an appointment, call +44 7941 612319 and e-mail ashford.onorario@esteri.it.
The FCDO lists its area of responsibility as Kent and East Sussex. Ashford is in England. For formal consular services in England, Italian citizens can also turn to the consulate in Manchester.
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Italy (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. Details: UK government travel advice – entry requirements.
Which Italian office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Italian Consulate General in Manchester or the embassy in London.
Holidays and closures
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on UK bank holidays such as Easter Monday and the late summer bank holiday; the Italian national day (2 June) often means a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Italian missions in the UK
- London – Embassy of Italy
- Edinburgh – Consulate General
- Manchester – Consulate
- Aberdeen – Honorary Consulate
- Ashford – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Bedford – Honorary Consulate
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate
- Birmingham – Honorary Consulate
- Bristol – Honorary Consulate
- Cardiff – Honorary Consulate
- Glasgow – Honorary Consulate
- Liverpool – Honorary Consulate
- Newcastle – Honorary Consulate
- Nottingham – Honorary Consulate
- Peterborough – Honorary Consulate
- Watford – Honorary Consulate
- Woking – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Ashford office
Where do I renew my Italian passport if I live near Ashford?
Passport applications go to the Italian Consulate General in Manchester or the embassy in London; the honorary office can only advise.
How do I contact the Italian honorary consul in Ashford?
By phone on +44 7941 612319 or by e-mail to ashford.onorario@esteri.it.
Who runs the Italian honorary office in Ashford?
Antonino Comparetto, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Is the Ashford honorary office responsible for my area?
Its consular district is Kent and East Sussex.
Do Britons need a visa to visit Italy?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – honorary consulates in the UK (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for Italy. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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