For Korean residents and travellers in the Genoa area, the Honorary Consulate of South Korea in Genoa is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | c/o TP Service - Studio Associato Salvatore Lapolla e Carlo Cavalleri Via Corsica, n.9/2B, 16128 Genova Ge, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 010 5455511 |
| Head of Mission | Carlo Cavalleri, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Liguria |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: c/o TP Service - Studio Associato Salvatore Lapolla e Carlo Cavalleri Via Corsica, n.9/2B, 16128 Genova Ge.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Genoa do?
In Genoa, Korean citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Carlo Cavalleri (exequatur granted June 2026). Meetings take place by appointment. Questions can be sent in advance: call +39 010 5455511.
Its district: Liguria. Genoa is in Liguria. The street address is in Genova Ge. The nearest Korean career consular office is the consulate general in Milan, about 120 km away. Distance to the Korean Embassy in Rome: about 400 km.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in South Korea (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Which Korean office issues passports and visas?
the Korean consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Italian national holidays such as 25 April, 2 June and 15 August and on South Korea’s national day (3 October). Local holiday: 24 June, the feast of Saint John the Baptist, patron of the city. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Where else is South Korea represented in Italy?
- Rome – Embassy of South Korea
- Milan – Consulate General
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – South Korea in Genoa
Where do I renew my Korean passport if I live near Genoa?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Korean consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
How can I reach the Genoa honorary office of South Korea?
By phone on +39 010 5455511.
Who runs the Korean honorary office in Genoa?
Carlo Cavalleri, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur June 2026).
Which area does the Korean honorary consul in Genoa cover?
Its consular district is Liguria.
Can Italians visit South Korea without a visa?
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 South Korea. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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