The Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Naples is a volunteer-run office that assists British citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the British Embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Largo del Vasto a Chiaia, 82, 80121 Napoli, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 081 7645560 |
| Fax | +39 081 7644685 |
| Pierfrancesco.Valentini@fconet.fco.gov.uk | |
| Head of Mission | Pierfrancesco Valentini, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Campania, Apulia |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Largo del Vasto a Chiaia, 82, 80121 Napoli.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The British honorary consul in Naples
The honorary consul in Naples is a volunteer representative of the United Kingdom, usually a local business or civic figure. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Pierfrancesco Valentini (exequatur granted April 2023). Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. To arrange a visit, call +39 081 7645560 and e-mail Pierfrancesco.Valentini@fconet.fco.gov.uk.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Campania, Apulia. The office is located in the Campania region. The street address is in Napoli. Distance to the British Embassy in Rome: about 190 km.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short stays in the United Kingdom, but must obtain an electronic travel authorisation before departure. Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the British Embassy in Rome.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in Italy, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays; British celebrations on 15 June (national day) usually mean a closure too. Local holiday: 19 September, the feast of Saint Januarius, patron of the city. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
British missions in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of the United Kingdom
- Milan – Consulate General
- Catania – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Naples
Can I get a British passport at the honorary consulate in Naples?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the British Embassy in Rome.
What are the contact details of the British honorary consul in Naples?
By phone on +39 081 7645560 or by e-mail to pierfrancesco.valentini@fconet.fco.gov.uk.
Who is the British honorary consul in Naples?
Pierfrancesco Valentini, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur April 2023).
Is the Naples honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Campania, Apulia.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
No visa, but an electronic travel authorisation is required before departure.
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 the United Kingdom. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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