The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Trieste represents Swedish interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Swedish Embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Via San Nicolò, 15, 34121 Trieste, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 338 713 2835 |
| consolato.svezia.trieste@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Cristina Sbaizero, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Friuli-Venice Giulia |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via San Nicolò, 15, 34121 Trieste.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Trieste
In Trieste, Swedish citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. Cristina Sbaizero holds the post – authorised by Italy since April 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 +39 338 713 2835 and e-mail consolato.svezia.trieste@gmail.com.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Friuli-Venice Giulia. The office is located in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. The embassy in Rome is roughly 430 km away.
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Swedish Embassy in Rome.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Italy, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays and on Sweden’s national day (6 June). Local holiday: 3 November, the feast of Saint Justus, patron of the city. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Where else is Sweden represented 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
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Sanremo – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Trieste
Does the Trieste honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
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 Trieste?
By phone on +39 338 713 2835 or by e-mail to consolato.svezia.trieste@gmail.com.
Who runs the Swedish honorary office in Trieste?
Cristina Sbaizero, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur April 2022).
Is the Trieste honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Friuli-Venice Giulia.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Sweden?
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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