Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Spain in Catania helps Spanish nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Politi, 9, 95131 Catania, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 095 327289 |
| Fax | +39 095 313256 |
| ch.catania@maec.es | |
| Head of Mission | Luca Renato Mirone, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The metropolitan cities of Catania and Messina and the provinces of Syracuse and Ragusa |
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 Politi, 9, 95131 Catania.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Catania do?
In Catania, Spanish citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Luca Renato Mirone, who received the Italian exequatur in March 2025. Visits are by arrangement only. Questions can be sent in advance: call +39 095 327289 and e-mail ch.catania@maec.es.
The honorary consulate is responsible for the metropolitan cities of Catania and Messina and the provinces of Syracuse and Ragusa. The office is located in the Sicily region. The nearest Spanish career consular office is the consulate general in Naples, about 380 km away (a flight or ferry away). Distance to the Spanish Embassy in Rome: about 535 km.
Which Spanish office issues passports and visas?
Applications for Spanish passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Spanish consulate general in Naples or the embassy in Rome.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays and on Spain’s national day (12 October). The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint Agatha, 5 February) is a local holiday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Embassy and consulates of Spain in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Spain
- Milan – Consulate General
- Naples – Consulate General
- Rome – Consulate General
- Alghero – Honorary Consulate
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Catania – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Catanzaro – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- L'Aquila – Honorary Consulate
- Livorno – Honorary Consulate
- Novara – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Perugia – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
- Ravenna – Honorary Vice Consulate
- Trento – Honorary Vice Consulate
- Verona – Honorary Vice Consulate
FAQ: the Spanish honorary consul in Catania
Where do I renew my Spanish passport if I live near Catania?
Spanish passports are issued through the Spanish consulate general in Naples or the embassy in Rome, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Catania honorary office of Spain?
By phone on +39 095 327289 or by e-mail to ch.catania@maec.es.
Who is the Spanish honorary consul in Catania?
Luca Renato Mirone, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur March 2025).
Which area does the Spanish honorary consul in Catania cover?
Its consular district is the metropolitan cities of Catania and Messina and the provinces of Syracuse and Ragusa.
Can Italians visit Spain 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 Spain. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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