The Honorary Consulate of Poland in Venice is a volunteer-run office that assists Polish citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Polish consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | via Cappuccina, 36, 30172 Venezia VE, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 335 794 2953 |
| Head of Mission | Marco Ferruzzi Balbi, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Veneto, Friuli-Venice Giulia |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: via Cappuccina, 36, 30172 Venezia VE.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Venice do?
The honorary consulate represents Poland in Venice and the surrounding area. Marco Ferruzzi Balbi holds the post – authorised by Italy since July 2024. Visits are by arrangement only. For an appointment, call +39 335 794 2953.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Veneto, Friuli-Venice Giulia. Venice is in Veneto. The street address is in Venezia VE. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Polish career post is in Milan (around 245 km). Distance to the Polish Embassy in Rome: about 395 km.
Which Polish office issues passports and visas?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Polish citizens contact the Polish consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Holidays and closures
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Italian national holidays such as 25 April, 2 June and 15 August; Polish celebrations on 3 May (national day) usually mean a closure too. Local holiday: 25 April, the feast of Saint Mark, patron of the city. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Where else is Poland represented in Italy?
- Rome – Embassy of Poland
- Milan – Consulate General
- Ancona – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Brindisi – Honorary Consulate
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Questions and answers – Poland in Venice
Where do I renew my Polish passport if I live near Venice?
Passport applications go to the Polish consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome; the honorary office can only advise.
How can I reach the Venice honorary office of Poland?
By phone on +39 335 794 2953.
Who is the Polish honorary consul in Venice?
Marco Ferruzzi Balbi, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur July 2024).
Is the Venice honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Veneto, Friuli-Venice Giulia.
Can Italians visit Poland 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 Poland. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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