The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Palermo is a volunteer-run office that assists Latvian citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Latvian Embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Gabriele D’Annunzio, 52, 90144 Palermo, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 091 6262828 |
| consolatolettoniapa@icloud.com | |
| Head of Mission | Marco Castagnetta, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Sicily |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via Gabriele D’Annunzio, 52, 90144 Palermo.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Latvian honorary consul in Palermo
The honorary consul in Palermo is a volunteer representative of Latvia, usually a local business or civic figure. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Marco Castagnetta (exequatur granted July 2024). Visits are by arrangement only. To arrange a visit, call +39 091 6262828 and e-mail consolatolettoniapa@icloud.com.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Sicily. Palermo lies in the region of Sicily. The embassy in Rome is roughly 425 km away.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Applications for Latvian passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Latvian Embassy in Rome.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Italian national holidays such as 25 April, 2 June and 15 August; Latvian celebrations on 18 November (national day) usually mean a closure too. Local holiday: 15 July, the feast of Saint Rosalia, patron of the city. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Embassy and consulates of Latvia in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Latvia
- Florence – Honorary Consulate General
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Milan – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Palermo
Can I get a Latvian passport at the honorary consulate in Palermo?
For a new Latvian passport, contact the Latvian Embassy in Rome.
What are the contact details of the Latvian honorary consul in Palermo?
By phone on +39 091 6262828 or by e-mail to consolatolettoniapa@icloud.com.
Who is the Latvian honorary consul in Palermo?
Marco Castagnetta, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur July 2024).
Which area does the Latvian honorary consul in Palermo cover?
Its consular district is Sicily.
Can Italians visit Latvia without a visa?
No. A valid Italian passport or identity card is enough.
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 Latvia. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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