The Honorary Consulate General of Japan in Florence is a volunteer-run office that assists Japanese citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Japanese Embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Palazzo Pucci Via de’ Pucci, 6, 50122 Firenze, Italy |
| Telephone | +33556153240 |
| laudomia.pucci@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Laudomia Pucci di Barsento, Honorary consul general |
| Consular district | Tuscany |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Palazzo Pucci Via de’ Pucci, 6, 50122 Firenze.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Florence do?
The honorary consul general in Florence is a volunteer representative of Japan, usually a local business or civic figure. Laudomia Pucci di Barsento holds the post – authorised by Italy since October 2021. Visits are by arrangement only. For an appointment, call +33556153240 and e-mail laudomia.pucci@gmail.com.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Tuscany. The office is located in the Tuscany region. The street address is in Firenze. The embassy in Rome is roughly 230 km away.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Japan (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Which Japanese office issues passports and visas?
Applications for Japanese passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Japanese Embassy in Rome.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays and on Japan’s national day (23 February). The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint John the Baptist, 24 June) is a local holiday. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Embassy and consulates of Japan in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Japan
- Milan – Consulate General
- Florence – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
- Naples – Honorary Consulate General
Questions and answers – Japan in Florence
Where do I renew my Japanese passport if I live near Florence?
Passport applications go to the Japanese Embassy in Rome; the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the Japanese honorary consul general in Florence?
By phone on +33556153240 or by e-mail to laudomia.pucci@gmail.com.
Who runs the Japanese honorary office in Florence?
Laudomia Pucci di Barsento, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur October 2021).
Which area does the Japanese honorary consul general in Florence cover?
Its consular district is Tuscany.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Japan?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check Viaggiare Sicuri before booking.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign consulates in Italy (as of 20 July 2026), Viaggiare Sicuri – Italian travel advice for Japan. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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