The Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Bari is a local point of contact for Dutch citizens and for business and cultural links with the Netherlands.
Contact Details
| Address | Viale Ennio Quinto, 2/I, 70124 Bari, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 080 5569222 |
| bari@nlhonoraryconsul.nl | |
| Head of Mission | Massimo Donato Salomone, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Apulia, Basilicata |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Viale Ennio Quinto, 2/I, 70124 Bari.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Dutch honorary consul in Bari
The honorary consul in Bari is a volunteer representative of the Netherlands, usually a local business or civic figure. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Massimo Donato Salomone (exequatur granted February 2026). Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. Questions can be sent in advance: call +39 080 5569222 and e-mail bari@nlhonoraryconsul.nl.
Its district: Apulia, Basilicata. The office is located in the Apulia region. Distance to the Dutch Embassy in Rome: about 375 km.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Dutch Embassy in Rome.
When is the office closed?
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Italian national holidays such as 25 April, 2 June and 15 August and on the Netherlands’s national day (27 April). Offices in the city also close on 6 December for the feast of Saint Nicholas. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Embassy and consulates of the Netherlands in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of the Netherlands
- Milan – Consulate General
- Ancona – Honorary Consulate
- Bari – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Catania – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Olbia – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Verona – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Bari
Can I get a Dutch passport at the honorary consulate in Bari?
Dutch passports are issued through the Dutch Embassy in Rome, not by the honorary office.
What are the contact details of the Dutch honorary consul in Bari?
By phone on +39 080 5569222 or by e-mail to bari@nlhonoraryconsul.nl.
Who is the Dutch honorary consul in Bari?
Massimo Donato Salomone, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur February 2026).
Is the Bari honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Apulia, Basilicata.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
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 the Netherlands. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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