The Honorary Consulate of France in Bologna is a volunteer-run office that assists French citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the French consulate general in Florence or the embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Carlo D’Azeglio, 19, 40123 Bologna, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 051 3768503 +39 335 615 9523 |
| claudio.perrella@rplt.it | |
| Head of Mission | Claudio Perrella, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | City and the provinces of Bologna, Rimini and Modena |
Opening Hours
There are no fixed opening hours; agree on a time with the honorary consul before going.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via Carlo D’Azeglio, 19, 40123 Bologna.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Bologna do?
In Bologna, French 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 Claudio Perrella, who received the Italian exequatur in January 2023. Visits are by arrangement only. The quickest way to reach the office: call +39 051 3768503 and e-mail claudio.perrella@rplt.it.
The honorary consulate is responsible for city and the provinces of Bologna, Rimini and Modena. The office is located in the Emilia-Romagna region. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest French career post is in Florence (around 80 km). The embassy in Rome is roughly 305 km away.
Which French office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the French consulate general in Florence or the embassy in Rome.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in Italy, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays; French celebrations on 14 July (national day) usually mean a closure too. Local holiday: 4 October, the feast of Saint Petronius, patron of the city. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Embassy and consulates of France in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of France
- Florence – Consulate General
- Milan – Consulate General
- Naples – Consulate General
- Rome – Consulate General
- Aosta – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Catania – Honorary Consulate
- Catanzaro – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Livorno – Honorary Consulate
- Olbia – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Perugia – Honorary Consulate
- Pescara – Honorary Consulate
- Sanremo – Honorary Consulate
- Trento – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – France in Bologna
Where do I renew my French passport if I live near Bologna?
Passport applications go to the French consulate general in Florence or the embassy in Rome; the honorary office can only advise.
How can I reach the Bologna honorary office of France?
By phone on +39 051 3768503 or by e-mail to claudio.perrella@rplt.it.
Who is the French honorary consul in Bologna?
Claudio Perrella, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur January 2023).
Is the Bologna honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is city and the provinces of Bologna, Rimini and Modena.
Can Italians visit France 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 France. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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