Consulates in Catania

  • 3 missions
  • 3 countries
  • most embassies are in Rome

Missions of 3 countries are based in Catania, 3 in all (2 consulates and 1 honorary consulate). The embassies to Italy are in Rome, about 536 km away.

Public holidays in Catania

Public holidays in Italy

  • Immaculate Conception

    Tuesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

The missions in Catania close on Italy’s public holidays, the next being Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, Christmas Day (Natale) on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Santo Stefano) on Saturday 26 December 2026.

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Foreign missions in Catania

Catania hosts missions of Finland, Romania and Switzerland. Of Italy’s neighbours, Switzerland is represented in Catania.

Types of mission in Catania

By type, Catania has 2 consulates and 1 honorary consulate. Of these, the honorary consulate in Catania offers limited help: honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.

Other cities in Italy

Besides Catania, towns in Italy with foreign missions are Rome (225), Milan (93), Bari (34), Naples (14), Florence (12) and Genoa (11).

Frequently asked questions

How many embassies and consulates are in Catania?

There are 3 foreign missions on record in Catania: 2 consulates and 1 honorary consulate.

Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Catania?

Missions from 3 countries are based in Catania, among them Finland, Romania and Switzerland.

Is there an embassy in Catania?

No. The embassies to Italy are in Rome, about 536 km away; Catania has consulates and honorary consulates.

When are the missions in Catania closed?

The missions in Catania close on Italy’s public holidays, the next being Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.