The Honorary Consulate of Italy in Watford is a local point of contact for Italian citizens and for business and cultural links with Italy.
Contact Details
| Address | 11 St James Road, Watford WD18 0DZ, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 7796 836932 |
| watford.onorario@esteri.it | |
| Head of Mission | Stephanie Kate Rapa, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The consular district of West Hertfordshire, South Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 13:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 09:30 - 13:00 |
Opening hours as published in the FCDO list of consular offices (October 2026). Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Opening hours: Wednesday and Friday 09:30–13:00, according to the FCDO list.
- Location: 11 St James Road, Watford WD18 0DZ.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Watford
Italy is represented in Watford by an honorary consul. The honorary consul listed by the FCDO is Stephanie Kate Rapa. Visits are by arrangement only. Before travelling there, call +44 7796 836932 and e-mail watford.onorario@esteri.it to check that someone is available.
Its consular district covers the consular district of West Hertfordshire, South Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Watford is in England. For formal consular services in England, Italian citizens can also turn to the consulate in Manchester.
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?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Italian Consulate General in Manchester or the embassy in London.
When is the office closed?
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on UK bank holidays such as Easter Monday and the late summer bank holiday and on Italy’s national day (2 June). Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Embassy and consulates of Italy 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
- Peterborough – Honorary Consulate
- Watford – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Woking – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Watford office
Does the Watford honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Italian Consulate General in Manchester or the embassy in London.
What are the contact details of the Italian honorary consul in Watford?
By phone on +44 7796 836932 or by e-mail to watford.onorario@esteri.it.
When is the Italian honorary consulate in Watford open?
Wednesday and Friday 09:30–13:00, according to the FCDO list.
Who is the Italian honorary consul in Watford?
Stephanie Kate Rapa, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Italian honorary consul in Watford cover?
Its consular district is the consular district of West Hertfordshire, South Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
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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