The Honorary Consulate of Croatia in Padua is a local point of contact for Croatian citizens and for business and cultural links with Croatia.
Contact Details
| Address | Corso Milano, 106, 35139 Padova, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 049 8218622 +39 338 660 6601 |
| Fax | +39 049 8211816 |
| consolatocro.pd@libero.it | |
| Head of Mission | Nela Sršen, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The provinces of Padua and Venice |
Opening Hours
The Italian consular list gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Corso Milano, 106, 35139 Padova.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Padua do?
In Padua, Croatian citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Nela Sršen, who received the Italian exequatur in October 2021. Visits are by arrangement only. Questions can be sent in advance: call +39 049 8218622 and e-mail consolatocro.pd@libero.it.
The honorary consulate is responsible for the provinces of Padua and Venice. The office is located in the Veneto region. The street address is in Padova. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Croatian career post is in Trieste (around 150 km). The embassy in Rome is roughly 395 km away.
Which Croatian office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for Croatian citizens are handled by the Croatian consulate general in Trieste or the embassy in Rome.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays and on Croatia’s national day (30 May). The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint Anthony, 13 June) is a local holiday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Where else is Croatia represented in Italy?
- Rome – Embassy of Croatia
- Milan – Consulate General
- Trieste – Consulate General
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Padua – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Croatia in Padua
Where do I renew my Croatian passport if I live near Padua?
Croatian passports are issued through the Croatian consulate general in Trieste or the embassy in Rome, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Padua honorary office of Croatia?
By phone on +39 049 8218622 or by e-mail to consolatocro.pd@libero.it.
Who is the Croatian honorary consul in Padua?
Nela Sršen, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur October 2021).
Which area does the Croatian honorary consul in Padua cover?
Its consular district is the provinces of Padua and Venice.
Can Italians visit Croatia without a visa?
No. A valid Italian passport or identity card is enough.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign consulates in Italy (as of 20 July 2026), Viaggiare Sicuri – Italian travel advice for Croatia. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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