Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Malta in Trieste helps Maltese nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Cecilia de Rittmeyer, 5, 34134 Trieste, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 040 363324 |
| Fax | +39 040 3484984 |
| alberto.panizzoli@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Alberto Panizzoli, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Friuli-Venice Giulia |
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: Via Cecilia de Rittmeyer, 5, 34134 Trieste.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Trieste do?
Malta is represented in Trieste by an honorary consul. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Alberto Panizzoli, who received the Italian exequatur in August 2021. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. For an appointment, call +39 040 363324 and e-mail alberto.panizzoli@gmail.com.
Its district: Friuli-Venice Giulia. The office is located in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. Distance to the Maltese Embassy in Rome: about 430 km.
Which Maltese office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Maltese Embassy in Rome.
When is the office closed?
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays; Maltese celebrations on 21 September (national day) usually mean a closure too. Offices in the city also close on 3 November for the feast of Saint Justus. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Maltese missions in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Malta
- Barletta – Honorary Consulate
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Milan – Honorary Consulate
- Syracuse – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Malta in Trieste
Where do I renew my Maltese passport if I live near Trieste?
For a new Maltese passport, contact the Maltese Embassy in Rome.
How do I contact the Maltese honorary consul in Trieste?
By phone on +39 040 363324 or by e-mail to alberto.panizzoli@gmail.com.
Who is the Maltese honorary consul in Trieste?
Alberto Panizzoli, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur August 2021).
Is the Trieste honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Friuli-Venice Giulia.
Can Italians visit Malta 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 Malta. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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