The Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Venice is a volunteer-run office that assists British citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the British consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Pascoli, 29, 30020 Quarto d’Altino, Italy |
| Head of Mission | Ivor Neil Coward, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Veneto, Friuli-Venice Giulia |
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: Via Pascoli, 29, 30020 Quarto d’Altino.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Venice
The United Kingdom is represented in Venice by an honorary consul. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Ivor Neil Coward (exequatur granted January 2024). There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Veneto, Friuli-Venice Giulia. Venice is in Veneto. The street address is in Quarto d’Altino. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest British career post is in Milan (around 245 km). Distance to the British Embassy in Rome: about 395 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).
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, British citizens contact the British consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Italian national holidays such as 25 April, 2 June and 15 August and on the United Kingdom’s national day (15 June). Offices in the city also close on 25 April for the feast of Saint Mark. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Embassy and consulates of the United Kingdom in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of the United Kingdom
- Milan – Consulate General
- Catania – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Venice
Does the Venice honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the British consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Who is the British honorary consul in Venice?
Ivor Neil Coward, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur January 2024).
Which area does the British honorary consul in Venice cover?
Its consular district is Veneto, Friuli-Venice Giulia.
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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