The Honorary Consulate of Romania in Genoa is a local point of contact for Romanian citizens and for business and cultural links with Romania.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Francesco Petrarca, 2, 16121 Genova, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 010 7532428 |
| segreteria@consolatonorarioromaniagenova.it | |
| Head of Mission | Eugenio Puddu, 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: Via Francesco Petrarca, 2, 16121 Genova.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Genoa do?
In Genoa, Romanian citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Eugenio Puddu (exequatur granted July 2023). Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. Before travelling there, call +39 010 7532428 and e-mail segreteria@consolatonorarioromaniagenova.it to check that someone is available.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Liguria. Genoa is in Liguria. The street address is in Genova. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Romanian career post is in Milan (around 120 km). The embassy in Rome is roughly 400 km away.
Which Romanian office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Romanian 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; Romanian celebrations on 1 December (national day) usually mean a closure too. Offices in the city also close on 24 June for the feast of Saint John the Baptist. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Embassy and consulates of Romania in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Romania
- Bari – Consulate General
- Bologna – Consulate General
- Milan – Consulate General
- Rome – Consulate General
- Trieste – Consulate General
- Turin – Consulate General
- Catania – Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate General
- Naples – Honorary Consulate General
- Treviso – Honorary Consulate General
- Ancona – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate (this page)
FAQ: the Romanian honorary consul in Genoa
Where do I renew my Romanian passport if I live near Genoa?
For a new Romanian passport, contact the Romanian consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
How can I reach the Genoa honorary office of Romania?
By phone on +39 010 7532428 or by e-mail to segreteria@consolatonorarioromaniagenova.it.
Who runs the Romanian honorary office in Genoa?
Eugenio Puddu, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur July 2023).
Which area does the Romanian honorary consul in Genoa cover?
Its consular district is Liguria.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Romania?
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 Romania. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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