Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Trieste helps South African nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Locchi, 10, 34123 Trieste, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 040 300761 |
| Fax | +39 040 300825 |
| Head of Mission | Leslie Sergio Ferlat, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The city of Trieste |
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 Locchi, 10, 34123 Trieste.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Trieste
The honorary consul in Trieste is a volunteer representative of South Africa, usually a local business or civic figure. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Leslie Sergio Ferlat, who received the Italian exequatur in December 2023. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. For an appointment, call +39 040 300761.
Its district: the city of Trieste. Trieste lies in the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Distance to the South African Embassy in Rome: about 430 km.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in South Africa (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
the South African Embassy in Rome is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
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; South African celebrations on 27 April (national day) usually mean a closure too. Local holiday: 3 November, the feast of Saint Justus, patron of the city. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
South African missions in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of South Africa
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Milan – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Trieste
Does the Trieste honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
Passport applications go to the South African Embassy in Rome; the honorary office can only advise.
How can I reach the Trieste honorary office of South Africa?
By phone on +39 040 300761.
Who runs the South African honorary office in Trieste?
Leslie Sergio Ferlat, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur December 2023).
Is the Trieste honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is the city of Trieste.
Can Italians visit South Africa without a visa?
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 South Africa. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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