The United States maintains the Consulate General of the United States in Florence to provide consular services for US nationals living in Florence and the surrounding regions.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Lungarno A. Vespucci, 38, 50123 Firenze, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 055 266951 |
| Website | it.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/florence |
| Head of Mission | Annamaria Daniela Ballard, Consul General |
| Consular district | Tuscany and the provinces of Bologna, Ferrara, Forlì, Modena, Ravenna and Reggio Emilia |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 11:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 11:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 11:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 11:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 11:30 |
Hours shown: walk-in hours for emergency passports, according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026). Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
Address for visitors: Via Lungarno A. Vespucci, 38, 50123 Firenze.
- Walk-in hours for emergency passports: Monday to Friday 08:30–11:30, according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026).
- Good to know: Non-emergency services (passport renewals, reports of birth, notarials) by appointment only. After-hours emergencies: Rome switchboard 06 46741.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.
Who does the US consulate general in Florence serve?
The United States runs this consulate general for its citizens in this part of Italy. According to the Italian consular list, Annamaria Daniela Ballard heads the office as consul general; Italy granted the exequatur in September 2023. The Italian list names 3 consular officials for this post. With this office, the United States has 3 career consular posts across Italy. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Tuscany and the provinces of Bologna, Ferrara, Forlì, Modena, Ravenna and Reggio Emilia. Florence lies in the region of Tuscany. The street address is in Firenze. Distance to the US Embassy in Rome: about 230 km.
Consular services
The office deals with matters such as:
- US passports and emergency travel documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Help for citizens in difficulty
Documents checklist
What US citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official US government information:
Renewing a U.S. passport abroad
- Contact the U.S. embassy or consulate for your area for its submission instructions
- Renewal with Form DS-82 is possible only if your last passport was issued within the last 15 years, when you were 16 or older, and has never been reported lost or stolen
- The passport must be in your current name – otherwise bring the marriage certificate, divorce decree or other name-change document
- If you do not qualify (e.g. lost or stolen passport, or issued more than 15 years ago) you must apply in person
- Abroad you pay only the passport fee (book: $130) – no expedite fee
Sources: U.S. Department of State – renew your passport, U.S. Department of State – where to apply (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Many services require an appointment; check the official website or call first.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for the United States?
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).
Closing days
Expect the consulate general to be closed on Italian national holidays such as 25 April, 2 June and 15 August as well as on the US national day, 4 July. Local holiday: 24 June, the feast of Saint John the Baptist, patron of the city. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Emergency assistance
US nationals in urgent need of help can call +39 055 266951. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform relatives; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In Italy, the general emergency number is 112.
US missions in Italy
The United States in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of the United States
- Florence – Consulate General (this page)
- Milan – Consulate General
- Naples – Consulate General
- Venice – Consular Agency
- Genoa – Honorary Consular Agency
- Palermo – Honorary Consular Agency
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of the United States in Florence
What is the address of the US consulate general in Florence?
At Via Lungarno A. Vespucci, 38, 50123 Firenze.
How can I call the US consulate general in Florence?
+39 055 266951.
When is the US consulate general in Florence open?
Monday to Friday 08:30–11:30, according to the official website (October 2026).
Which regions does the US consulate general in Florence cover?
Its consular district is Tuscany and the provinces of Bologna, Ferrara, Forlì, Modena, Ravenna and Reggio Emilia, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry.
Who heads the US consulate general in Florence?
Annamaria Daniela Ballard, Consul General, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list.
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: official website of the consulate general (checked October 2026), 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, it.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/florence. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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