For Italian citizens in this part of France, the Consulate General of Italy in Marseille is the first address for passports and civil status matters.
Contact Details
| Address | 56, rue d'Alger, 13392 Marseille, France |
| Telephone | +33 4 91 18 49 18 |
| consolato.marsiglia@esteri.it | |
| Website | consmarsiglia.esteri.it |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
Opening hours according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026). Visits by appointment only. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
You will find the consulate general at 56, rue d'Alger in Marseille.
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–13:00, according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026).
- Appointment: required – see the official website.
- Telephone hours: switchboard Monday to Friday 09:30–12:30 and 14:00–15:00 (04 91 18 49 18).
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of the documents for your application.
About the Italian consulate general
Italy runs this consulate general 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, Metz, Mulhouse, Nice and Paris. The office is located in the Bouches-du-Rhône département, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region. If you need a passport or visa, the Italian consulate general in Nice (157 km) is the closest career post. The embassy in Paris is roughly 662 km away.
Consular services
Typical services include:
- Italian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. According to the official website, visits are by appointment only.
Travelling from France to Italy
As EU citizens, French nationals can travel to Italy without a visa; a valid passport or national identity card is enough. For Italy, French travel advice currently asks for normal vigilance. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Closing days
Besides French public holidays, the office closes on the Italian national holiday (2 June). Bridge days around holidays may bring extra closures.
Emergency assistance
Urgent consular cases: phone +33 4 91 18 49 18. 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 (this page)
- 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
- Fort-de-France Floréal – Honorary Consulate
- Nouméa – Honorary Consulate
- Tamanu – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of Italy in Marseille
Where is the Italian consulate general in Marseille?
At 56, rue d'Alger, 13392 Marseille.
How can I call the Italian consulate general in Marseille?
+33 4 91 18 49 18.
When is the Italian consulate general in Marseille open?
Monday to Friday 09:00–13:00, by appointment, according to the official website (October 2026).
Do French citizens need a visa for Italy?
No – a passport or ID card is enough.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: official website of the consulate general (checked October 2026), French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice, consmarsiglia.esteri.it. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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