Italy Consulate General Paris

Before your visit

You will find the consulate general at 5, boulevard Emile Augier in Paris.

• Opening hours: the official website gives no fixed public hours – visits are by appointment only.
• Appointment: required – book online at prenotami.esteri.it.
• Telephone hours: switchboard Monday to Friday 09:00–17:00 (01 44 30 47 00).
• Good to know: Appointments are booked only through Prenot@mi; some offices (civil status, citizenship) do not receive the public and set appointments themselves.
• Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.

Who does the Italian consulate general in Paris serve?

Together with the embassy in Paris, the consulate general in Paris is part of Italy’s consular network in 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 and Nice. If you need a passport or visa, the Italian consulate general in Metz (286 km) is the closest career post.

Consular services

The office deals with matters such as:

• Italian passports and emergency travel documents
• Registration of births, marriages and deaths
• Powers of attorney and notarial acts
• Citizenship and civil register matters

Documents checklist

What Italian citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Italian government information:

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?

Yes. According to the official website, visits are by appointment only – book online at prenotami.esteri.it.

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. For Italy, French travel advice currently asks for normal vigilance. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).

Closing days

Expect closures on French public holidays as well as on the Italian national holiday (2 June). Check the website before visiting around holidays.

Emergency assistance

Italian nationals in urgent need of help can call +33 1 44 30 47 00. 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 (this page)
• 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