The Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Venice is a volunteer-run office that assists South African citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the South African Embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | San Marco, 1386, 30124 Venezia, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 0412 4068703459977022 |
| consolatosudafricavenezia@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Francesca Bortolotto, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Veneto |
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: San Marco, 1386, 30124 Venezia.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Venice do?
South Africa is represented in Venice by an honorary consul. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Francesca Bortolotto, who received the Italian exequatur in November 2022. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. To arrange a visit, call +39 0412 4068703459977022 and e-mail consolatosudafricavenezia@gmail.com.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Veneto. The office is located in the Veneto region. The street address is in Venezia. Distance to the South African Embassy in Rome: about 395 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).
Which South African office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the South African Embassy in Rome.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays as well as on the South African national day, 27 April. Offices in the city also close on 25 April for the feast of Saint Mark. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Where else is South Africa represented 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
- Venice – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Venice
Where do I renew my South African passport if I live near Venice?
Passport applications go to the South African Embassy in Rome; the honorary office can only advise.
How do I contact the South African honorary consul in Venice?
By phone on +39 0412 4068703459977022 or by e-mail to consolatosudafricavenezia@gmail.com.
Who runs the South African honorary office in Venice?
Francesca Bortolotto, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur November 2022).
Is the Venice honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Veneto.
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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