The Honorary Consulate General of Türkiye in Trieste is a local point of contact for Turkish citizens and for business and cultural links with Türkiye.
Contact Details
| Address | Piazza Unità d'Italia, 7, 34121 Trieste, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 040 6702711 |
| Fax | +39 0406 7027300 |
| Head of Mission | Enrico Samer, Honorary consul general |
| Consular district | Friuli-Venice Giulia, Trentino-South Tyrol |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Piazza Unità d'Italia, 7, 34121 Trieste.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Trieste do?
In Trieste, Turkish citizens can turn to the honorary consul general for practical help and information. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Enrico Samer, who received the Italian exequatur in June 2024. Meetings take place by appointment. The quickest way to reach the office: call +39 040 6702711.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Friuli-Venice Giulia, Trentino-South Tyrol. Trieste lies in the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The nearest Turkish career consular office is the consulate general in Milan, about 360 km away. The embassy in Rome is roughly 430 km away.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Türkiye (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Which Turkish office issues passports and visas?
Applications for Turkish passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Turkish 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 Türkiye’s national day (29 October). The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint Justus, 3 November) is a local holiday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Turkish missions in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Türkiye
- Milan – Consulate General
- Ancona – Honorary Consulate General
- Bari – Honorary Consulate General
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate General
- Ravenna – Honorary Consulate General
- Syracuse – Honorary Consulate General
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
- Venice – Honorary Consulate General
FAQ: the Turkish honorary consul general in Trieste
Where do I renew my Turkish passport if I live near Trieste?
Passport applications go to the Turkish consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome; the honorary office can only advise.
How can I reach the Trieste honorary office of Türkiye?
By phone on +39 040 6702711.
Who is the Turkish honorary consul general in Trieste?
Enrico Samer, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur June 2024).
Which area does the Turkish honorary consul general in Trieste cover?
Its consular district is Friuli-Venice Giulia, Trentino-South Tyrol.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Türkiye?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check Viaggiare Sicuri before booking.
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 Türkiye. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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