Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Malta in Florence helps Maltese nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Lungarno Vespucci, 58, 50123 Firenze, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 055 261961 |
| Fax | +39 055 2619666 |
| Head of Mission | Luca Parenti, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Tuscany, Marche |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Lungarno Vespucci, 58, 50123 Firenze.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Florence
Malta is represented in Florence by an honorary consul. Luca Parenti holds the post – authorised by Italy since May 2024. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. Before travelling there, call +39 055 261961 to check that someone is available.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Tuscany, Marche. Florence is in Tuscany. The street address is in Firenze. Distance to the Maltese Embassy in Rome: about 230 km.
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Maltese Embassy in Rome.
Holidays and closures
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Italian national holidays such as 25 April, 2 June and 15 August as well as on the Maltese national day, 21 September. The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint John the Baptist, 24 June) is a local holiday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Maltese missions in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Malta
- Barletta – Honorary Consulate
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Milan – Honorary Consulate
- Syracuse – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Malta in Florence
Does the Florence honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
For a new Maltese passport, contact the Maltese Embassy in Rome.
How do I contact the Maltese honorary consul in Florence?
By phone on +39 055 261961.
Who is the Maltese honorary consul in Florence?
Luca Parenti, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur May 2024).
Is the Florence honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Tuscany, Marche.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Malta?
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 Malta. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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