The Honorary Consulate of Italy in Visby is a volunteer-run office that assists Italian citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Italian Embassy in Stockholm.
Contact Details
| Address | Ravinstigen 7, 621 58 Visby, Sweden |
| Telephone | +46 73 765 89 28 |
| diego.rossi@havole.org | |
| Head of Mission | Diego Rossi, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
There are no fixed opening hours; agree on a time with the honorary consul before going.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Ravinstigen 7, 621 58 Visby.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Visby do?
This honorary office looks after Italian interests in Visby. Diego Rossi holds the post, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry. The Swedish government granted the exequatur – the formal recognition as honorary consul – in 2013. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. Questions can be sent in advance: call +46 73 765 89 28 and e-mail diego.rossi@havole.org.
The office is located in Gotland County. The embassy in Stockholm is roughly 190 km away.
Which Italian office issues passports and visas?
Applications for Italian passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Italian Embassy in Stockholm.
Holidays and closures
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Swedish holidays such as the National Day (6 June), Midsummer Eve and Christmas Eve. The Italian national day, 2 June, normally means a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and Midsummer.
Where else is Italy represented in Sweden?
- Stockholm – Embassy of Italy
- Gothenburg – Honorary Consulate
- Karlstad – Honorary Consulate
- Luleå – Honorary Consulate
- Malmö – Honorary Consulate
- Sundsvall – Honorary Consulate
- Umeå – Honorary Consulate
- Visby – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Italy in Visby
Where do I renew my Italian passport if I live near Visby?
For a new Italian passport, contact the Italian Embassy in Stockholm.
How can I reach the Visby honorary office of Italy?
By phone on +46 73 765 89 28 or by e-mail to diego.rossi@havole.org.
Who is the Italian honorary consul in Visby?
Diego Rossi, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Do I need a visa for Italy with a Swedish passport?
No. A valid Swedish passport or national ID card is enough.
Since when has Diego Rossi been honorary consul?
The Swedish exequatur was granted in 2013, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – List of Honorary Consuls in Sweden (9 October 2026), Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – travel information for Italy (Sweden Abroad). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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