Senegalese nationals in and around Genoa can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Senegal in Genoa for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Fieschi, 1 int. 8, 16121 Genova, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 010 590065 |
| Fax | +39 010 591435 |
| Head of Mission | Virgilio Pompei, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Liguria |
Opening Hours
There are no fixed opening hours; agree on a time with the honorary consul before going.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via Fieschi, 1 int. 8, 16121 Genova.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Genoa
The honorary consul in Genoa is a volunteer representative of Senegal, usually a local business or civic figure. Virgilio Pompei holds the post – authorised by Italy since May 2022. Visits are by arrangement only. For an appointment, call +39 010 590065.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Liguria. Genoa is in Liguria. The street address is in Genova. The nearest Senegalese career consular office is the consulate general in Milan, about 120 km away. The embassy in Rome is roughly 400 km away.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Senegal (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Senegalese consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Closing days
Like most offices in Italy, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays and on Senegal’s national day (4 April). The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint John the Baptist, 24 June) is a local holiday. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Senegal’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Senegal
- Milan – Consulate General
- Naples – Consulate
- Ascoli Piceno – Honorary Consulate
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Catania – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Livorno – Honorary Consulate
- Sassari – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Senegal in Genoa
Does the Genoa honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Senegalese consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
How do I contact the Senegalese honorary consul in Genoa?
By phone on +39 010 590065.
Who is the Senegalese honorary consul in Genoa?
Virgilio Pompei, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur May 2022).
Is the Genoa honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Liguria.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Senegal?
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 Senegal. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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