Switzerland - Consulate of Italy in Lugano

You are a Swiss citizen or you are from Italy and are looking for information on the consulate of Italy in Lugano situated in Switzerland. A consulate in Lugano could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Italy. It all depends on the importance of Lugano and Switzerland in the relationships with the government of Italy.

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Italian Consulate General in Lugano, Switzerland - Via Ferruccio Pelli 16 - 6900 Lugano - Switzerland

Tel: (+41) 91 913 30 50

Fax: (+41) 91 923 75 78

Email: consolato.lugano@esteri.it

Website: www.conslugano.esteri.it

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The difference between consulates found in Lugano are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Italy in Switzerland besides Lugano

Italian Consulate in Basel, Switzerland - Schaffhauserrheinweg, 5 - 4058 Basel - Switzerland
Email: segreteria.basilea@esteri.it - Tel: (+41) 61 689 96 26 - Website: consbasilea.esteri.it/consolato_basilea/it/

Italian Consulate General in Geneva, Switzerland - Rue Ch. Galland 14 - 1206 Geneve - Switzerland
Email: consolato.ginevra@esteri.it - Tel: (+41) 22 839 67 44 - Website: www.consginevra.esteri.it

Italian Consulate General in Lugano, Switzerland - Via Ferruccio Pelli 16 - 6900 Lugano - Switzerland
Email: consolato.lugano@esteri.it - Tel: (+41) 91 913 30 50 - Website: www.conslugano.esteri.it

Italian Consulate General in St. Gallen, Switzerland - THIS CONSULATE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED -
Email: ambasciata.berna@esteri.it (embassy in Bern) - Tel: (+41) 31 350 07 77 (embassy in Bern) - Website: www.ambberna.esteri.it (embassy in Bern)

Italian Consulate General in Zurich, Switzerland - Todistrasse, 65 - 8002 - Zurich - Switzerland
Email: segreteria.zurigo@esteri.it - Tel: (+41) 44 286 61 11 - Website: www.conszurigo.esteri.it

Or the embassy of Italy in Switzerland

Italian Embassy in Bern, Switzerland - Embassy: Elfenstrasse 14 - Consular section: Willadingweg 23 - 3006 Bern - Switzerland
Email: berna.consolare@esteri.it - Tel: (+41) 31 350 07 77 - Website: www.ambberna.esteri.it

Consulate Appointment in Lugano

Most consulates in Lugano need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Italy in Lugano first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Lugano do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Switzerland or Italy.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Lugano please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.