The Honorary Consulate of Mauritania in Naples is a volunteer-run office that assists Mauritanian citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Mauritanian Embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Francesco Crispi, 105, 80123 Napoli, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 335 688 8662 |
| consolato.mauritania@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Francesco Napolitano, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Campania, Calabria, Molise, Basilicata, Apulia, Sicily |
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 Francesco Crispi, 105, 80123 Napoli.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Naples do?
Mauritania is represented in Naples by an honorary consul. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Francesco Napolitano, who received the Italian exequatur in July 2025. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. The quickest way to reach the office: call +39 335 688 8662 and e-mail consolato.mauritania@gmail.com.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Campania, Calabria, Molise, Basilicata, Apulia, Sicily. The office is located in the Campania region. The street address is in Napoli. The embassy in Rome is roughly 190 km away.
Italian citizens need a visa for Mauritania; it can be applied for online. Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Which Mauritanian office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Mauritanian citizens are issued by the Mauritanian Embassy in Rome; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays as well as on the Mauritanian national day, 28 November. The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint Januarius, 19 September) is a local holiday. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Mauritanian missions in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Mauritania
- Naples – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Common questions about the Naples office
Where do I renew my Mauritanian passport if I live near Naples?
Passport applications go to the Mauritanian Embassy in Rome; the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the Mauritanian honorary consul in Naples?
By phone on +39 335 688 8662 or by e-mail to consolato.mauritania@gmail.com.
Who runs the Mauritanian honorary office in Naples?
Francesco Napolitano, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur July 2025).
Which area does the Mauritanian honorary consul in Naples cover?
Its consular district is Campania, Calabria, Molise, Basilicata, Apulia, Sicily.
Can Italians visit Mauritania without a visa?
Yes, but it can be applied for online.
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 Mauritania. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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