Consulate-General of France in Florence

Consulate General of France in Florence, Italy

Consulate GeneralFranceFlorenceItaly

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

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.

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

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.

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.