The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Genoa is a volunteer-run office that assists Maltese citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Maltese Embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Ponte Morosini, 41, 16126 Genova, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 0102 6129101027151 |
| Fax | +39 010 2715400 |
| arc@coscos.com | |
| Head of Mission | Augusto Cosulich, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Liguria |
Opening Hours
There are no fixed opening hours; agree on a time with the honorary consul before going.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Ponte Morosini, 41, 16126 Genova.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Genoa do?
The honorary consulate represents Malta in Genoa and the surrounding area. Augusto Cosulich holds the post – authorised by Italy since July 2022. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. Questions can be sent in advance: call +39 0102 6129101027151 and e-mail arc@coscos.com.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Liguria. Genoa lies in the region of Liguria. The street address is in Genova. The embassy in Rome is roughly 400 km away.
Which Maltese office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Maltese citizens are issued by the Maltese Embassy in Rome; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
When is the office closed?
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. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Malta’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Malta
- Barletta – Honorary Consulate
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Milan – Honorary Consulate
- Syracuse – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Malta in Genoa
Where do I renew my Maltese passport if I live near Genoa?
Passport applications go to the Maltese Embassy in Rome; the honorary office can only advise.
How do I contact the Maltese honorary consul in Genoa?
By phone on +39 0102 6129101027151 or by e-mail to arc@coscos.com.
Who is the Maltese honorary consul in Genoa?
Augusto Cosulich, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur July 2022).
Which area does the Maltese honorary consul in Genoa cover?
Its consular district is Liguria.
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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