Mauritian nationals in and around Florence can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Mauritius in Florence for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Via degli Alfani, 34, 50121 Firenze, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 055 0981972 |
| Fax | +39 055 0981973 |
| info@mauritius-consulate.it | |
| Head of Mission | Mario Loreto, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Tuscany, Liguria, Emilia-Romagna, Marche, Umbria |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via degli Alfani, 34, 50121 Firenze.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Florence do?
The honorary consul in Florence is a volunteer representative of Mauritius, usually a local business or civic figure. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Mario Loreto, who received the Italian exequatur in November 2025. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. For an appointment, call +39 055 0981972 and e-mail info@mauritius-consulate.it.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Tuscany, Liguria, Emilia-Romagna, Marche, Umbria. Florence lies in the region of Tuscany. The street address is in Firenze.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Mauritius (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Which Mauritian office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Mauritian citizens are issued by the Mauritian Embassy in Paris (accredited to Italy); the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Note: Mauritius has no embassy in Rome; its embassy in Paris is accredited to Italy.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Italy, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays and on Mauritius’s national day (12 March). The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint John the Baptist, 24 June) is a local holiday. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Mauritius’s offices in Italy
- Paris – Embassy of Mauritius (accredited to Italy, no resident embassy in Rome)
- Florence – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Milan – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Mauritius in Florence
Where do I renew my Mauritian passport if I live near Florence?
Passport applications go to the Mauritian Embassy in Paris (accredited to Italy); the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the Mauritian honorary consul in Florence?
By phone on +39 055 0981972 or by e-mail to info@mauritius-consulate.it.
Who runs the Mauritian honorary office in Florence?
Mario Loreto, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur November 2025).
Which area does the Mauritian honorary consul in Florence cover?
Its consular district is Tuscany, Liguria, Emilia-Romagna, Marche, Umbria.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Mauritius?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check Viaggiare Sicuri before booking.
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 Mauritius. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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