Italian Consulate General in Cologne
Consulate General 
Italy Cologne, Germany
- Address
- Universitätsstraße 81, 50931 Köln
- Phone
- +49 221 400870
- Website
- conscolonia.esteri.it
- Fax
- +49 221 4060350
Head of mission: Massimo Cipolletti, Consul General
Sources: OpenStreetMap · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Foreign ministry of Italy: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 6 October 2026
At Universitätsstraße 81, 50931 Köln, the Italian consulate general in Cologne serves Italian citizens and visitors; Italy’s embassy is in Berlin, about 476 km away. As Germany and Italy both belong to the European free movement area, German citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Italy.
Opening hours of the Italian consulate general in Cologne
| Monday | 08:30–12:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–12:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–12:3015:00–17:30 break 12:30–15:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30–12:30 |
| Friday | 08:30–12:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Mo. - Fr. 08.30 - 12.30, Mi. 15.30 - 18.00 Uhr
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Italy
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Immaculate Conception
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Christmas Day
The Italian consulate general in Cologne is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–12:30 with a midday break. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
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Italy’s other missions in Germany
- Embassy of Italy in Berlin
Hiroshimastraße 1, 10785 Berlin
- Consulate General of Italy in Stuttgart
Lenzhalde 46, 70192 Stuttgart
- Consulate General of Italy in Saarbrücken
Am Ludwigsplatz 7, 66117 Saarbrücken
- Consulate General of Italy in Munich
Möhlstraße 3, 81675 München
- Consulate General of Italy in Hanover
Freundallee 27, 30173 Hannover
- Consulate General of Italy in Frankfurt am Main
60314 Frankfurt am Main, Danziger Platz 12, 3. Stock
- Consular Agency of Italy in Wolfsburg
Goethestraße 52, 38440 Wolfsburg
- Consulate of Italy in Freiburg im Breisgau
Augustinerplatz 2, 79098 Freiburg
- Consulate of Italy in Dortmund
Goebenstraße 14, 44135 Dortmund
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Nuremberg
90402 Nürnberg, Lorenzer Platz 3a, Nuremberg
All missions of Italy in Germany (17)
The Italian embassy is in Berlin, about 476 km away. The Italian consulate general in Cologne is one of 17 missions of Italy in Germany. Consulates: Stuttgart, Saarbrücken, Munich, Hanover, Frankfurt am Main, Wolfsburg, Freiburg im Breisgau and Dortmund. Honorary consulates: Nuremberg, Mannheim, Kiel, Hamm, Hamburg, Dresden and Bremen. Germany in turn has 13 missions in Italy, its embassy being in Rome.
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About the Italian consulate general in Cologne
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of Italy in Cologne. The head of mission on record is Massimo Cipolletti, Consul General. A consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Address and contact
Address: Universitätsstraße 81, 50931 Köln. The record for the Italian consulate general in Cologne includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
When the Italian consulate general in Cologne is closed
The next closures of the Italian consulate general in Cologne for public holidays in Germany are Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Zweiter Weihnachtstag) on Saturday 26 December 2026; it may also close for Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Before visiting the Italian consulate general in Cologne
Current procedures for the Italian consulate general in Cologne, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Italian Consulate General in Cologne?
The Italian consulate general in Cologne is at Universitätsstraße 81, 50931 Köln.
What are the opening hours of the Italian Consulate General in Cologne?
The Italian consulate general in Cologne is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–12:30 with a midday break.
Is the Italian Consulate General in Cologne open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Italian consulate general in Cologne do not include Saturday.
When is the Italian Consulate General in Cologne closed?
The Italian consulate general in Cologne closes on Germany’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Italy.
Do German citizens need a visa for Italy?
As Germany and Italy both belong to the European free movement area, German citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Italy.
Where is the Italian embassy in Germany?
The Italian embassy is in Berlin, about 476 km from the Italian consulate general in Cologne.
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