Mexican nationals in and around Genoa can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Mexico in Genoa for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Roma n.3 interno 5, 16121 Genova, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 010 8176500 |
| segreteria@gattorno.it | |
| Head of Mission | Sebastiano Gattorno, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Liguria |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via Roma n.3 interno 5, 16121 Genova.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Mexican honorary consul in Genoa
The honorary consulate represents Mexico in Genoa and the surrounding area. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Sebastiano Gattorno, who received the Italian exequatur in October 2025. Meetings take place by appointment. The quickest way to reach the office: call +39 010 8176500 and e-mail segreteria@gattorno.it.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Liguria. The office is located in the Liguria region. The street address is in Genova. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Mexican career post is in Milan (around 120 km). The embassy in Rome is roughly 400 km away.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Mexico. Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Passports and other formal consular services for Mexican citizens are handled by the Mexican consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
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; Mexican celebrations on 16 September (national day) usually mean a closure too. Offices in the city also close on 24 June for the feast of Saint John the Baptist. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Where else is Mexico represented in Italy?
- Rome – Embassy of Mexico
- Milan – Consulate General
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Cosenza – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Genoa office
Can I get a Mexican passport at the honorary consulate in Genoa?
Mexican passports are issued through the Mexican consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Genoa honorary office of Mexico?
By phone on +39 010 8176500 or by e-mail to segreteria@gattorno.it.
Who runs the Mexican honorary office in Genoa?
Sebastiano Gattorno, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur October 2025).
Is the Genoa honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Liguria.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Mexico?
No, not for short tourist stays – 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 Mexico. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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