The Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Genoa represents Dutch interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Dutch consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Vico dei Garibaldi, 46r, 16123 Genova, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 351 716 3631 |
| genova@nlhonoraryconsul.nl | |
| Head of Mission | Margherita del Grosso, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Liguria |
Opening Hours
The Italian consular list gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Vico dei Garibaldi, 46r, 16123 Genova.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Dutch honorary consul in Genoa
The honorary consulate represents the Netherlands in Genoa and the surrounding area. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Margherita del Grosso (exequatur granted July 2023). There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. Questions can be sent in advance: call +39 351 716 3631 and e-mail genova@nlhonoraryconsul.nl.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Liguria. The office is located in the Liguria region. The street address is in Genova. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Dutch career post is in Milan (around 120 km). Distance to the Dutch Embassy in Rome: about 400 km.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Dutch citizens contact the Dutch consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays; Dutch celebrations on 27 April (national day) usually mean a closure too. Local holiday: 24 June, the feast of Saint John the Baptist, patron of the city. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Where else is the Netherlands represented in Italy?
- Rome – Embassy of the Netherlands
- Milan – Consulate General
- Ancona – Honorary Consulate
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Catania – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Olbia – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Verona – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Genoa office
Can I get a Dutch passport at the honorary consulate in Genoa?
Passport applications go to the Dutch consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome; the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the Dutch honorary consul in Genoa?
By phone on +39 351 716 3631 or by e-mail to genova@nlhonoraryconsul.nl.
Who is the Dutch honorary consul in Genoa?
Margherita del Grosso, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur July 2023).
Which area does the Dutch honorary consul in Genoa cover?
Its consular district is Liguria.
Can Italians visit the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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