The Honorary Consulate of Italy in Nottingham is a local point of contact for Italian citizens and for business and cultural links with Italy.
Contact Details
| Address | Postal address:, Gothic House, Barker Gate, Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1JU, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 1159 503133 |
| info@consulatonottingham.org | |
| Head of Mission | Valeria Passetti Riba, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The consular district of Nottingham, Derby, Leicester |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Postal address:, Gothic House, Barker Gate, Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1JU.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Nottingham
The honorary consulate represents Italy in Nottingham and the surrounding area. The honorary consul listed by the FCDO is Valeria Passetti Riba. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. Questions can be sent in advance: call +44 1159 503133 and e-mail info@consulatonottingham.org.
Its consular district covers the consular district of Nottingham, Derby, Leicester. Nottingham lies in England (postcode area NG1). For formal consular services in England, Italian citizens can also turn to the consulate in Manchester. The embassy in London is roughly 175 km away.
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Italy (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. The FCDO publishes the current entry rules in its foreign travel advice; check it before booking.
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
Applications for Italian passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Italian Consulate General in Manchester or the embassy in London.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on UK bank holidays such as Easter Monday and the late summer bank holiday; the Italian national day (2 June) often means a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
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
- Liverpool – Honorary Consulate
- Newcastle – Honorary Consulate
- Nottingham – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Peterborough – Honorary Consulate
- Watford – Honorary Consulate
- Woking – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Italy in Nottingham
Does the Nottingham honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Italian Consulate General in Manchester or the embassy in London.
How can I reach the Nottingham honorary office of Italy?
By phone on +44 1159 503133 or by e-mail to info@consulatonottingham.org.
Who is the Italian honorary consul in Nottingham?
Valeria Passetti Riba, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Is the Nottingham honorary office responsible for my area?
Its consular district is the consular district of Nottingham, Derby, Leicester.
Do British citizens need a visa for 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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