The Honorary Vice Consulate of Italy in Kavala is a volunteer-run office that assists Italian citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Italian Embassy in Athens.
Contact Details
| Address | 1, Tsarouhi, Palio Tsifliki, 655 00 Kavala, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2521 082 049 |
| Fax | +30 2521 082 047 |
| kavala.onorario@esteri.it | |
| Head of Mission | Federico Lazarides, Honorary Vice Consul |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 1, Tsarouhi, Palio Tsifliki, 655 00 Kavala.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Kavala do?
In Kavala, Italian citizens can turn to the honorary vice consul for practical help and information. Federico Lazarides holds the post, according to the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Meetings take place by appointment. To arrange a visit, call +30 2521 082 049 and e-mail kavala.onorario@esteri.it.
Kavala lies in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace. Distance to the Italian Embassy in Athens: about 335 km.
Which Italian office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Italian citizens are issued by the Italian Embassy in Athens; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in Greece, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Clean Monday, Orthodox Easter (Good Friday to Easter Monday), the Assumption (15 August) and Christmas. On the Italian national day (2 June) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Where else is Italy represented in Greece?
- Athens – Embassy of Italy
- Corfu – Honorary Consulate
- Patras – Honorary Consulate
- Piraeus – Honorary Consulate
- Thessaloniki – Honorary Consulate
- Heraklion – Honorary Vice Consulate
- Kavala – Honorary Vice Consulate (this page)
- Volos – Honorary Vice Consulate
- Chios – Honorary Consular Agency
- Igoumenitsa – Honorary Consular Agency
- Kalamata – Honorary Consular Agency
- Paros – Honorary Consular Agency
Questions and answers – Italy in Kavala
Where do I renew my Italian passport if I live near Kavala?
Passport applications go to the Italian Embassy in Athens; the honorary office can only advise.
How do I contact the Italian honorary vice consul in Kavala?
By phone on +30 2521 082 049 or by e-mail to kavala.onorario@esteri.it.
Who is the Italian honorary vice consul in Kavala?
Federico Lazarides, according to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026).
Do I need a visa for Italy with a Greek passport?
No. A valid Greek passport or identity card is enough.
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Corps Consulaire (20 September 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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