The Honorary Consulate of Uruguay in Messina is a volunteer-run office that assists Uruguayan citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Uruguayan Embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | c/o Studio Legale Cacace Via Tommaso Cannizzaro N° 155, 98122 Messina, Italy |
| Head of Mission | Michel Curatolo, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Sicily |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: c/o Studio Legale Cacace Via Tommaso Cannizzaro N° 155, 98122 Messina.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Messina
The honorary consul in Messina is a volunteer representative of Uruguay, usually a local business or civic figure. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Michel Curatolo (exequatur granted September 2021). Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Sicily. Messina lies in the region of Sicily. The embassy in Rome is roughly 490 km away.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Uruguay (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
Applications for Uruguayan passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Uruguayan Embassy in Rome.
Closing days
Like most offices in Italy, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays and on Uruguay’s national day (25 August). Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Where else is Uruguay represented in Italy?
- Rome – Embassy of Uruguay
- Milan – Consulate General
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Cosenza – Honorary Consulate
- Livorno – Honorary Consulate
- Messina – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Uruguay in Messina
Does the Messina honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Uruguayan Embassy in Rome.
Who runs the Uruguayan honorary office in Messina?
Michel Curatolo, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur September 2021).
Is the Messina honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Sicily.
Can Italians visit Uruguay without a visa?
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 Uruguay. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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