Italian consular representation in Tasmania
Italian Consulate in Tasmania
Find current contact details, location information, appointments, local consular assistance and passport arrangements for the Consulate of Italy in Tasmania.
Contact information
Contact the Italian Consulate in Tasmania
Use the current official details below to contact the Italian honorary consular office serving Tasmania.
Appointment required: the honorary consular office receives visitors by appointment. Contact the office before travelling and confirm whether your particular matter can be handled locally.
Location
Where is the Italian Consulate in Tasmania?
DFAT currently lists the Consulate of Italy at 65 Tranmere Road in Howrah, Tasmania.
Before travelling: visits are by appointment. Contact the office first to confirm your appointment and current visitor arrangements.
About the mission
About the Italian Consulate in Tasmania
The Italian Consulate in Tasmania provides honorary consular representation for Italy within the state.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially lists the post as the Consulate of Italy. Italy’s diplomatic network describes the office as the Honorary Consulate in Hobart.
The honorary office operates within the consular district of the Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne, whose professional jurisdiction covers both Victoria and Tasmania.
Antonio Gerardo De Cesare assumed his duties as Honorary Consul of Italy in Hobart on 16 February 2026.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Honorary Consulate provides selected local consular functions for Italian citizens in Tasmania, while the Consulate General in Melbourne remains the professional consular authority for the state.
Local consular assistance
Italian citizens in Tasmania can contact the Honorary Consul for assistance and guidance with eligible matters that fall within the office’s authorised functions.
Passport applications
The Honorary Consul is authorised to receive eligible passport applications locally on scheduled dates, reducing the need for some Tasmanian applicants to travel to Melbourne.
Melbourne consular services
The Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne remains responsible for the full range of professional consular services for residents of Tasmania.
Limited functions: honorary consular offices do not provide the full range of services available from a professional Consulate General. In particular, Italy states that its honorary network cannot issue visas or handle citizenship procedures.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Italian Consulate in Tasmania
The Italian Consulate in Tasmania receives visitors by appointment.
For passport services, the Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne announced that Honorary Consul Antonio Gerardo De Cesare can receive passport applications on the first Wednesday of each month. This service began on 4 March 2026.
Passport appointments must be requested by emailing hobart.onorario@esteri.it.
Do not travel to the office without confirmation. For other consular matters, contact the Honorary Consulate first to establish whether the service can be handled locally or whether you need to deal directly with the Consulate General in Melbourne.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Italian Consulate in Tasmania
DFAT lists the jurisdiction of the Italian Consulate as Tasmania.
The local honorary office serves residents within Tasmania, while the Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne has professional consular jurisdiction over both Victoria and Tasmania.
Professional consular office: Tasmania remains within the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne. Matters outside the authorised functions of the Honorary Consul must be handled through the professional Consulate General.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Italian Consulate
Contact the honorary office first, confirm your appointment and check whether your particular consular matter can be handled locally.
Contact the office
Visits are by appointment. Contact the Honorary Consulate before travelling to confirm current visitor arrangements.
Check the service
The Tasmania office has limited honorary consular functions. Confirm whether your matter can be completed locally or must be handled through Melbourne.
Passport appointments
Passport applications are received on the first Wednesday of each month by appointment. Contact the office by email to request a booking.
Frequently asked questions
Italian Consulate in Tasmania
Is there an Italian Consulate in Tasmania?
Yes. DFAT lists a Consulate of Italy in Tasmania. Italy’s own diplomatic network describes it as the Honorary Consulate in Hobart.
Where is the Italian Consulate in Tasmania?
DFAT currently lists the office at 65 Tranmere Road, Howrah, TAS 7018, Australia.
How can I contact the Italian Consulate in Tasmania?
DFAT lists mobile +61 485 582 962. The official Italian consular network publishes hobart.onorario@esteri.it as the email address for the Honorary Consulate.
Who is the Italian Honorary Consul in Tasmania?
Antonio Gerardo De Cesare is the Honorary Consul of Italy. He assumed his duties on 16 February 2026.
Which area does the Italian Consulate cover?
Its official jurisdiction is Tasmania.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The office receives visitors by appointment. Contact the Honorary Consulate before visiting.
Can I apply for an Italian passport in Tasmania?
The Honorary Consul is authorised to receive eligible passport applications locally on the first Wednesday of each month by appointment.
How do I request a passport appointment in Tasmania?
Passport appointments with the Honorary Consul must be requested by emailing hobart.onorario@esteri.it.
Does the Tasmania Consulate provide visa services?
No. Italy states that its honorary consular network cannot issue visas. Visa matters for residents of Tasmania are handled through the professional Italian consular network.
Which professional Italian consulate is responsible for Tasmania?
Tasmania forms part of the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne.