Swiss nationals in and around Venice can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Venice for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Dorsoduro, 810, 30123 Venezia, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 041 5225996 |
| Fax | +39 041 2443863 |
| venezia@honrep.ch | |
| Head of Mission | Leo Gustav Schubert, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The province of Venice |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Dorsoduro, 810, 30123 Venezia.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Venice
This honorary office looks after Swiss interests in Venice. Leo Gustav Schubert holds the post – authorised by Italy since June 2023. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. To arrange a visit, call +39 041 5225996 and e-mail venezia@honrep.ch.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers the province of Venice. The office is located in the Veneto region. The street address is in Venezia. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Swiss career post is in Milan (around 245 km). The embassy in Rome is roughly 395 km away.
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Swiss citizens contact the Swiss consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
When is the office closed?
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Italian national holidays such as 25 April, 2 June and 15 August; Swiss celebrations on 1 August (national day) usually mean a closure too. Local holiday: 25 April, the feast of Saint Mark, patron of the city. 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
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Questions and answers – Switzerland in Venice
Does the Venice honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
Swiss passports are issued through the Swiss consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Venice honorary office of Switzerland?
By phone on +39 041 5225996 or by e-mail to venezia@honrep.ch.
Who is the Swiss honorary consul in Venice?
Leo Gustav Schubert, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur June 2023).
Which area does the Swiss honorary consul in Venice cover?
Its consular district is the province of Venice.
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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