Overview
The Chinese Consulate General in Florence covers Tuscany, Umbria, Marche, Sardinia and other central Italian regions. Florence is one of Italy's most-visited cities by Chinese tourists — the Uffizi, Duomo, Ponte Vecchio and Tuscan countryside draw enormous numbers. The Prato area near Florence hosts one of Europe's largest Chinese communities, predominantly in the textile and fashion manufacturing sectors. The consulate supports bilateral trade, tourism and consular services for this significant community.
Visa Services
Visa applications are processed through the CVASC.
Consular Services
Passport renewal, document legalisation, notarisation and emergency assistance for Chinese nationals in central Italy. The Prato Chinese community is the largest concentration of Chinese nationals in the consular district.
Trade & Export Support
The Prato-Florence textile corridor is a major centre for Chinese-Italian manufacturing cooperation. Tuscan wine, olive oil, leather goods and fashion products are popular Chinese export categories. Chinese tourism to Florence and Tuscany drives substantial economic activity.
Service Area
The consular district covers Tuscany, Umbria, Marche, Sardinia and neighbouring regions.
Appointment Information
Phone: +39 055 573 889. Located at Via dei Della Robbia 89, 50132 Firenze.