The Honorary Consulate of Slovakia in Genoa is a local point of contact for Slovak citizens and for business and cultural links with Slovakia.
Contact Details
| Address | Palazzo Saluzzo - piazza Giustiniani, n.7, 16123 Genova, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 338 942 4231 |
| genova@consolatislovacchi.it | |
| Head of Mission | Raffaella Poggio, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Liguria |
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: Palazzo Saluzzo - piazza Giustiniani, n.7, 16123 Genova.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Genoa do?
This honorary office looks after Slovak interests in Genoa. Raffaella Poggio holds the post – authorised by Italy since April 2025. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. The quickest way to reach the office: call +39 338 942 4231 and e-mail genova@consolatislovacchi.it.
Its district: Liguria. The office is located in the Liguria region. The street address is in Genova. Distance to the Slovak Embassy in Rome: about 400 km.
Which Slovak office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Slovak citizens are issued by the Slovak Embassy in Rome; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
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 as well as on the Slovak national day, 1 September. The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint John the Baptist, 24 June) is a local holiday. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Where else is Slovakia represented in Italy?
- Rome – Embassy of Slovakia
- Milan – Honorary Consulate General
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Forlì – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Slovakia in Genoa
Where do I renew my Slovak passport if I live near Genoa?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Slovak Embassy in Rome.
How do I contact the Slovak honorary consul in Genoa?
By phone on +39 338 942 4231 or by e-mail to genova@consolatislovacchi.it.
Who is the Slovak honorary consul in Genoa?
Raffaella Poggio, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur April 2025).
Is the Genoa honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Liguria.
Can Italians visit Slovakia 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 Slovakia. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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