For Swiss residents and travellers in the Florence area, the Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Florence is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Piazzale Galileo, 5, 50125 Firenze, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 055 222434 |
| Fax | +39 055 220517 |
| firenze@honrep.ch | |
| Head of Mission | Edgar Kraft, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Tuscany |
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: Piazzale Galileo, 5, 50125 Firenze.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Florence do?
The honorary consul in Florence is a volunteer representative of Switzerland, usually a local business or civic figure. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Edgar Kraft, who received the Italian exequatur in September 2024. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. For an appointment, call +39 055 222434 and e-mail firenze@honrep.ch.
Its district: Tuscany. Florence is in Tuscany. The street address is in Firenze. Distance to the Swiss Embassy in Rome: about 230 km.
Which Swiss office issues passports and visas?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Swiss citizens contact the Swiss Embassy in Rome.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays as well as on the Swiss national day, 1 August. Local holiday: 24 June, the feast of Saint John the Baptist, patron of the city. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Where else is Switzerland represented in Italy?
- Rome – Embassy of Switzerland
- Milan – Consulate General
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bergamo – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Catania – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Florence office
Where do I renew my Swiss passport if I live near Florence?
Swiss passports are issued through the Swiss Embassy in Rome, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Florence honorary office of Switzerland?
By phone on +39 055 222434 or by e-mail to firenze@honrep.ch.
Who is the Swiss honorary consul in Florence?
Edgar Kraft, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur September 2024).
Is the Florence honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Tuscany.
Can Italians visit Switzerland 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 Switzerland. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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