The Honorary Consulate of Italy in Glasgow is a local point of contact for Italian citizens and for business and cultural links with Italy.
Contact Details
| Address | c/o Austin Lafferty Solicitors, 118 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns, Glasgow G77 6EG, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 7450 616552 |
| glasgow.onorario@esteri.it | |
| Head of Mission | Ronald Patrick Convery, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The city of Glasgow and the districts of Bearsden, Clydebank, Renfrew and Eastwood |
Opening Hours
The FCDO list of honorary consulates gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: c/o Austin Lafferty Solicitors, 118 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns, Glasgow G77 6EG.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Glasgow
The honorary consul in Glasgow is a volunteer representative of Italy, usually a local business or civic figure. According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list of honorary consulates, the post is held by Ronald Patrick Convery (since 31 January 2017). There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. Before travelling there, call +44 7450 616552 and e-mail glasgow.onorario@esteri.it to check that someone is available.
According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list, the honorary consulate is responsible for the city of Glasgow and the districts of Bearsden, Clydebank, Renfrew and Eastwood. Glasgow lies in Scotland (postcode area G77). For formal consular services in Scotland, Italian citizens can also turn to the consulate general in Edinburgh. Distance to the Italian Embassy in London: about 555 km.
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.
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
Passports and other formal consular services for Italian citizens are handled by the Italian Consulate General in Edinburgh or the embassy in London.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Scottish bank holidays (including 2 January and St Andrew’s Day, 30 November); the Italian national day (2 June) often means a closure too. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Italy’s offices in the UK
- London – Embassy of Italy
- Edinburgh – Consulate General
- Manchester – Consulate
- Aberdeen – Honorary Consulate
- Ashford – Honorary Consulate
- Bedford – Honorary Consulate
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate
- Birmingham – Honorary Consulate
- Bristol – Honorary Consulate
- Cardiff – Honorary Consulate
- Glasgow – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Liverpool – Honorary Consulate
- Newcastle – Honorary Consulate
- Nottingham – Honorary Consulate
- Peterborough – Honorary Consulate
- Watford – Honorary Consulate
- Woking – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Italy in Glasgow
Does the Glasgow honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
Passport applications go to the Italian Consulate General in Edinburgh or the embassy in London; the honorary office can only advise.
How can I reach the Glasgow honorary office of Italy?
By phone on +44 7450 616552 or by e-mail to glasgow.onorario@esteri.it.
Who runs the Italian honorary office in Glasgow?
Ronald Patrick Convery, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Italian honorary consul in Glasgow cover?
Its consular district is the city of Glasgow and the districts of Bearsden, Clydebank, Renfrew and Eastwood.
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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