Portuguese nationals in and around Palermo can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Palermo for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Messina, 15, 90141 Palermo, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 0915 858533358420368 |
| Fax | +39 091 585853 |
| palermo@ch-mne.pt | |
| Head of Mission | Claudio Gallina di Lorenzo, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Sicily |
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 Messina, 15, 90141 Palermo.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Palermo
The honorary consulate represents Portugal in Palermo and the surrounding area. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Claudio Gallina di Lorenzo, who received the Italian exequatur in March 2025. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. For an appointment, call +39 0915 858533358420368 and e-mail palermo@ch-mne.pt.
Its district: Sicily. Palermo lies in the region of Sicily. Distance to the Portuguese Embassy in Rome: about 425 km.
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
Official documents for Portuguese citizens are issued by the Portuguese Embassy in Rome; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays; Portuguese celebrations on 10 June (national day) usually mean a closure too. Local holiday: 15 July, the feast of Saint Rosalia, patron of the city. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Portuguese missions in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Portugal
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Milan – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Palermo office
Does the Palermo honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
Passport applications go to the Portuguese Embassy in Rome; the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the Portuguese honorary consul in Palermo?
By phone on +39 0915 858533358420368 or by e-mail to palermo@ch-mne.pt.
Who runs the Portuguese honorary office in Palermo?
Claudio Gallina di Lorenzo, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur March 2025).
Is the Palermo honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Sicily.
Can Italians visit Portugal 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 Portugal. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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