The Honorary Consulate of Italy in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a volunteer-run office that assists Italian citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Italian vice consulate in Tenerife or the embassy in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Galicia 29, planta 1, puerta M (Edificio Castilla), 35007 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 928 962 000 |
| laspalmas.onorario@esteri.it | |
| Head of Mission | José Carlos de Blasio, Honorary 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: C/ Galicia 29, planta 1, puerta M (Edificio Castilla), 35007 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria do?
The honorary consul in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a volunteer representative of Italy, usually a local business or civic figure. The honorary consul listed by the Spanish authorities is José Carlos de Blasio, in office since May 2022. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. To arrange a visit, call +34 928 962 000 and e-mail laspalmas.onorario@esteri.it.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria belongs to the province of Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. Tenerife – about 90 km away – has the nearest Italian vice consulate (a flight or ferry away). The embassy in Madrid is roughly 1,735 km away.
Which Italian office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Italian vice consulate in Tenerife or the embassy in Madrid.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in Spain, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays as well as on the Italian national day, 2 June. In the Canary Islands, Canary Islands Day on 30 May is a regional holiday. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter (Holy Week) and local fiestas.
Embassy and consulates of Italy in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Italy
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Madrid – Consulate General
- Tenerife – Vice Consulate
- A Coruña – Honorary Consulate
- Alicante – Honorary Consulate
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate
- Ceuta – Honorary Consulate
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Málaga – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
- Pamplona – Honorary Consulate
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
- Burgos – Honorary Vice Consulate
- Girona – Honorary Vice Consulate
- Ibiza – Honorary Vice Consulate
- Jerez de la Frontera – Honorary Vice Consulate
- Menorca – Honorary Vice Consulate
- Oviedo – Honorary Vice Consulate
- Zaragoza – Honorary Vice Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Italy in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Where do I renew my Italian passport if I live near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
Passport applications go to the Italian vice consulate in Tenerife or the embassy in Madrid; the honorary office can only advise.
How do I contact the Italian honorary consul in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
By phone on +34 928 962 000 or by e-mail to laspalmas.onorario@esteri.it.
Who is the Italian honorary consul in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
José Carlos de Blasio, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since May 2022).
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Italy?
No. A valid Spanish passport or DNI identity card is enough.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Italy. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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