For Panamanian citizens in this part of Italy, the Consulate General of Panama in Genoa is the first address for passports and civil status matters.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Assarotti, 15/9, 16122 Genova, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 010 8391786 |
| Fax | +39 010 8393024 |
| Head of Mission | Fernando Alberto Linares Franco, Consul General |
| Consular district | Piedmont, Lombardy, Liguria, Tuscany, Sardinia |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not listed by the Italian authorities – please check with the consulate before you go.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
You will find the consulate general at Via Assarotti, 15/9 in Genova.
- Opening hours: not published in the Italian consular list – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
About the Panamanian consulate general
Together with the embassy in Rome, the consulate general in Genoa is part of Panama’s consular network in Italy. The office is headed by Consul General Fernando Alberto Linares Franco (Italian exequatur granted in May 2025). Panama runs 3 career consular posts in Italy in total. The consulate general is responsible for Piedmont, Lombardy, Liguria, Tuscany, Sardinia. The office is located in the Liguria region. The street address is in Genova. The embassy in Rome is roughly 400 km away.
Consular services
Typical services include:
- Panamanian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Do I need an appointment?
Many services require an appointment; check the official website or call first.
Travelling from Italy to Panama
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Panama (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Closing days
Like most offices in Italy, the consulate general closes on public holidays and on Panama’s national day (3 November). The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint John the Baptist, 24 June) is a local holiday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
Panamanian nationals in urgent need of help can call +39 010 8391786. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform relatives; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In Italy, the general emergency number is 112.
Where else is Panama represented in Italy?
Panama in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Panama
- Genoa – Consulate General (this page)
- Naples – Consulate General
- Venice – Consulate General
- Civitavecchia – Honorary Consulate
- Milan – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of Panama in Genoa
What is the address of the Panamanian consulate general in Genoa?
At Via Assarotti, 15/9, 16122 Genova.
What is the phone number of the Panamanian consulate general in Genoa?
+39 010 8391786.
Is the Genoa consulate general responsible for me?
Its consular district is Piedmont, Lombardy, Liguria, Tuscany, Sardinia, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry.
Who heads the Panamanian consulate general in Genoa?
Fernando Alberto Linares Franco, Consul General, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Panama?
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 Panama. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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