Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Genoa helps Swiss nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Lungobisango Istria, 29 L-R, 16141 Genova, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 010 8380511 |
| Head of Mission | René Michel Rais, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Liguria |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Lungobisango Istria, 29 L-R, 16141 Genova.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Swiss honorary consul in Genoa
This honorary office looks after Swiss interests in Genoa. René Michel Rais holds the post – authorised by Italy since June 2026. Meetings take place by appointment. Before travelling there, call +39 010 8380511 to check that someone is available.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Liguria. Genoa is in Liguria. The street address is in Genova. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Swiss career post is in Milan (around 120 km). Distance to the Swiss Embassy in Rome: about 400 km.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Applications for Swiss passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Swiss consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in Italy, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays and on Switzerland’s national day (1 August). The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint John the Baptist, 24 June) is a local holiday. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Embassy and consulates of Switzerland 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
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Swiss honorary consul in Genoa
Can I get a Swiss passport at the honorary consulate in Genoa?
Passport applications go to the Swiss consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome; the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the Swiss honorary consul in Genoa?
By phone on +39 010 8380511.
Who runs the Swiss honorary office in Genoa?
René Michel Rais, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur June 2026).
Which area does the Swiss honorary consul in Genoa cover?
Its consular district is Liguria.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
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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