The Honorary Consular Agency of the United States in Palermo is a volunteer-run office that assists US citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the US consulate general in Naples or the embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Giovan Battista Vaccarini, 1 - 90141Palermo, Palermo, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 091 305857 |
| Head of Mission | Riccardo Rosario Giuseppe Cannavo, Honorary consular agent |
| Consular district | Sicily |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via Giovan Battista Vaccarini, 1 - 90141Palermo, Palermo.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Palermo do?
The honorary consular agent in Palermo is a volunteer representative of the United States, usually a local business or civic figure. The honorary consular agent listed by the Italian authorities is Riccardo Rosario Giuseppe Cannavo (exequatur granted June 2024). Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. Before travelling there, call +39 091 305857 to check that someone is available.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Sicily. Palermo lies in the region of Sicily. The nearest US career consular office is the consulate general in Naples, about 315 km away (a flight or ferry away). Distance to the US Embassy in Rome: about 425 km.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short stays in the United States (up to 90 days), but must obtain an electronic travel authorisation before departure. Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Which US office issues passports and visas?
Applications for US passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the US consulate general in Naples or the embassy in Rome.
When is the office closed?
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays and on the United States’s national day (4 July). The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint Rosalia, 15 July) is a local holiday. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
The United States’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of the United States
- Florence – Consulate General
- Milan – Consulate General
- Naples – Consulate General
- Venice – Consular Agency
- Genoa – Honorary Consular Agency
- Palermo – Honorary Consular Agency (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consular Agency of the United States in Palermo
Where do I renew my US passport if I live near Palermo?
For a new US passport, contact the US consulate general in Naples or the embassy in Rome.
How can I reach the Palermo honorary office of the United States?
By phone on +39 091 305857.
Who runs the US honorary office in Palermo?
Riccardo Rosario Giuseppe Cannavo, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur June 2024).
Is the Palermo honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Sicily.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for the United States?
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 States. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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