For Lithuanian residents and travellers in the Taranto area, the Honorary Consulate of Lithuania in Taranto is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Viale Virgilio, 53, 74121 Taranto, Italy |
| consulate.lithuania.taranto.it@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Giuseppe Saracino, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Apulia, Basilicata |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Viale Virgilio, 53, 74121 Taranto.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Lithuanian honorary consul in Taranto
In Taranto, Lithuanian citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Giuseppe Saracino (exequatur granted June 2026). Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. Questions can be sent in advance: e-mail consulate.lithuania.taranto.it@gmail.com.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Apulia, Basilicata. Taranto is in Apulia. The embassy in Rome is roughly 430 km away.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Lithuanian citizens contact the Lithuanian Embassy in Rome.
When is the office closed?
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays; Lithuanian celebrations on 16 February (national day) usually mean a closure too. Offices in the city also close on 10 May for the feast of Saint Cataldus. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Lithuania’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Lithuania
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Macerata – Honorary Consulate
- Milan – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Padua – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Taranto – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Lithuania in Taranto
Can I get a Lithuanian passport at the honorary consulate in Taranto?
For a new Lithuanian passport, contact the Lithuanian Embassy in Rome.
How do I contact the Lithuanian honorary consul in Taranto?
By e-mail to consulate.lithuania.taranto.it@gmail.com.
Who runs the Lithuanian honorary office in Taranto?
Giuseppe Saracino, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur June 2026).
Is the Taranto honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Apulia, Basilicata.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Lithuania?
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 Lithuania. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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