Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Zambia in Palermo helps Zambian nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Nicolo Gallo, 14 - 2° piano, 90139 Palermo, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 366 203 3959 |
| messinagabriele91@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Gabriele Messina, 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: Via Nicolo Gallo, 14 - 2° piano, 90139 Palermo.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Palermo
The honorary consulate represents Zambia in Palermo and the surrounding area. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Gabriele Messina, who received the Italian exequatur in October 2024. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. For an appointment, call +39 366 203 3959 and e-mail messinagabriele91@gmail.com.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Sicily. The office is located in the Sicily region. Distance to the Zambian Embassy in Rome: about 425 km.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Zambia. Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
Passports and other formal consular services for Zambian citizens are handled by the Zambian Embassy in Rome.
When is the office closed?
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Italian national holidays such as 25 April, 2 June and 15 August and on Zambia’s national day (24 October). Offices in the city also close on 15 July for the feast of Saint Rosalia. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Zambia’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Zambia
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Zambian honorary consul in Palermo
Does the Palermo honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
Zambian passports are issued through the Zambian Embassy in Rome, not by the honorary office.
What are the contact details of the Zambian honorary consul in Palermo?
By phone on +39 366 203 3959 or by e-mail to messinagabriele91@gmail.com.
Who runs the Zambian honorary office in Palermo?
Gabriele Messina, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur October 2024).
Which area does the Zambian honorary consul in Palermo cover?
Its consular district is Sicily.
Can Italians visit Zambia without a visa?
No, not for short tourist stays – 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 Zambia. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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