- Address
- 51, rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris
- Phone
- +33 1 49 54 03 00
- Website
- ambparigi.esteri.it
- Head of mission
- Serra Ludovico
Italy
France
Italian Embassy & Consulates in France
- 1 embassy
- 5 consulates general
- 2 consulates
- 3 honorary consulates
In France, Italy has an embassy in Paris, 5 consulates general in Paris, Nice, Metz, Marseille and Lyon, 2 consulates in Nice and Mulhouse, 3 honorary consulates in Montpellier, Lourdes and Bordeaux and 1 other office. French citizens and Italian citizens move freely between the two countries.
Map: Italy’s 12 missions in France
Map: Italy’s 12 missions in France
Italian Embassy in Paris
At 51, rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris, the Italian embassy represents Italy towards France. The head of mission on record is Serra Ludovico. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Italian consulates in France
- Consulate General of Italy in Paris
5, boulevard Emile Augier, 75016 Paris
- Consulate General of Italy in Nice
72, boulevard Gambetta, 06048 Nice Cedex 1
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- Consulate General of Italy in Marseille
56, Rue dAlger - 13005 Marseille, Marsiglia
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- Consulate of Italy in Nice Today 09:00–12:00
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Italy also has 5 consulates general in Paris, Nice, Metz, Marseille and Lyon and 2 consulates in Nice and Mulhouse; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Italian honorary consulates in France
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Montpellier
Maison des Relations Internationales c/o Mairie de Montpellier 14, Rue Descente en Barrat, Montpellier
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Lourdes
Hôtel de Biarritz 7, place Jeanne d'Arc, 65100 Lourdes
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Bordeaux
36 cours Maréchal Foch, 33000 Bordeaux
Italy has 3 honorary consulates in France, in Montpellier, Lourdes and Bordeaux; like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.
Italy visa for French citizens
FranceItaly Visa-free Italy visa for citizens of France
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As France and Italy both belong to the European free movement area, French citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Italy.
France’s missions in Italy
Missions of France in Italy (9)
In return, France has 9 missions in Italy, including its embassy in Rome.
Good to know
Italy in France
Worldwide, Italy has 580 missions in 172 countries; 12 of them are in France.
When Italian missions in France are closed
Italian missions in France close on France’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Christmas Day (Noël) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Jour de l'an) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of Italy, such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Italian embassy in France?
The Italian embassy is in Paris, at 51, rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris.
Does Italy have consulates in France?
Yes, Italy has 5 consulates general in Paris, Nice, Metz, Marseille and Lyon and 2 consulates in Nice and Mulhouse. Italy also has 3 honorary consulates in Montpellier, Lourdes and Bordeaux.
Do French citizens need a visa for Italy?
As France and Italy both belong to the European free movement area, French citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Italy.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for France?
Italian citizens need no visa for France: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
Does France have an embassy in Italy?
Yes, France has its embassy in Rome, along with 8 other missions in Italy.