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Consulate-General of France in Florence

Overview

The Consulate-General of France in Florence sits on Piazza Ognissanti, on the Arno a short walk from the historic centre — a fitting address for a post whose district, Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, holds some of the deepest Franco-Italian cultural ties. Florence's French Institute is among the oldest in the world, and the region draws a steady French community of students, academics, and long-stay residents.

Visa Services

Italian and other EU citizens need no visa for France. Non-EU nationals resident in Tuscany or Emilia-Romagna apply through the France-Visas portal and the external intake provider; the consulate decides the files. The general phone service does not answer visa questions.

Consular Services

French nationals in Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna come here for passports, identity cards, civil status, nationality, and electoral matters. General questions run through the Service France Consulaire — Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 Paris time, by free internet call or on +39 05 59 97 80 16 locally.

Service Area

Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. Northern Italy belongs to the Consulate-General in Milan, central Italy and Sardinia to Rome, the south and Sicily to Naples.

Appointment Information

The consulate receives by appointment, Monday to Friday 09:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00 — switching to a continuous 08:00-14:00 summer schedule from July 1 to August 31. General enquiries run through the Service France Consulaire, Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 Paris time, on +39 05 59 97 80 16 — not for visa questions.

Special Notes

The summer rhythm is different: from July 1 to August 31 the counters run 08:00-14:00 without a break, and the post takes a summer closure in late July and August — check the closure calendar before a summer visit.

Frequently asked questions

What are the French consulate's hours in Florence?

By appointment, Monday to Friday 09:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00 — except in summer, when July 1 to August 31 runs a continuous 08:00-14:00 schedule. The consulate is at Piazza Ognissanti 2, on the Arno near the historic centre.

Which regions does the Florence consulate-general cover?

Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. Northern Italy belongs to Milan, central Italy and Sardinia to Rome, and the south with Sicily to Naples.

How do I reach the French consulate in Florence?

General questions go through the Service France Consulaire — Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00 Paris time, on +39 05 59 97 80 16 or by free internet call — which does not handle visa cases. Counter visits run on appointments booked through the consulate's online system.

Can I apply for a French visa in Florence?

Not at the counter — non-EU residents of the district apply through the France-Visas portal and the external intake provider, with the consulate deciding the files. Italian and other EU citizens need no visa for France at all.

Visaja keeps this page's contact details and visa guidance under continuous review — still, requirements can change at short notice, so confirm the essentials with the mission or the official government portal before you travel.