The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Florence is a volunteer-run office that assists Swedish citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Swedish Embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | via Pasquale Villari, 39, 50136 Firenze, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 055 0546556 |
| consolato.svezia.firenze@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Livia Frescobaldi, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The provinces of Arezzo, Florence, Pistoia, Prato, Siena, Lucca, Livorno, Pisa and Grosseto |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: via Pasquale Villari, 39, 50136 Firenze.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Florence do?
The honorary consulate represents Sweden in Florence and the surrounding area. Livia Frescobaldi holds the post – authorised by Italy since January 2022. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. Questions can be sent in advance: call +39 055 0546556 and e-mail consolato.svezia.firenze@gmail.com.
The honorary consulate is responsible for the provinces of Arezzo, Florence, Pistoia, Prato, Siena, Lucca, Livorno, Pisa and Grosseto. Florence is in Tuscany. The street address is in Firenze. The embassy in Rome is roughly 230 km away.
Which Swedish office issues passports and visas?
the Swedish Embassy in Rome is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in Italy, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays; Swedish celebrations on 6 June (national day) usually mean a closure too. Local holiday: 24 June, the feast of Saint John the Baptist, patron of the city. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Swedish missions in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Sweden
- Milan – Honorary Consulate General
- Turin – Honorary Consulate General
- Anacapri – Honorary Consulate
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Sanremo – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Sweden in Florence
Where do I renew my Swedish passport if I live near Florence?
Swedish passports are issued through the Swedish Embassy in Rome, not by the honorary office.
What are the contact details of the Swedish honorary consul in Florence?
By phone on +39 055 0546556 or by e-mail to consolato.svezia.firenze@gmail.com.
Who is the Swedish honorary consul in Florence?
Livia Frescobaldi, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur January 2022).
Is the Florence honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is the provinces of Arezzo, Florence, Pistoia, Prato, Siena, Lucca, Livorno, Pisa and Grosseto.
Can Italians visit Sweden 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 Sweden. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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