The Honorary Consulate of Slovenia in Bolzano is a volunteer-run office that assists Slovenian citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Slovenian consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Corso Italia, 31, 39100 Bolzano BZ, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 047 1971500 |
| Fax | +39 074 1972570 |
| avv.prinoth@internetservice.it | |
| Head of Mission | Paolo Prinoth, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Trentino-South Tyrol |
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: Corso Italia, 31, 39100 Bolzano BZ.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Bolzano do?
The honorary consulate represents Slovenia in Bolzano and the surrounding area. Paolo Prinoth holds the post – authorised by Italy since September 2021. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. To arrange a visit, call +39 047 1971500 and e-mail avv.prinoth@internetservice.it.
Its district: Trentino-South Tyrol. Bolzano is in Trentino-South Tyrol. The street address is in Bolzano BZ. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Slovenian career post is in Milan (around 205 km). Distance to the Slovenian Embassy in Rome: about 520 km.
Which Slovenian office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Slovenian consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays; Slovenian celebrations on 25 June (national day) usually mean a closure too. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Slovenia’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Slovenia
- Milan – Consulate General
- Trieste – Consulate General
- Florence – Honorary Consulate General
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate General
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bolzano – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Bolzano office
Where do I renew my Slovenian passport if I live near Bolzano?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Slovenian consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
What are the contact details of the Slovenian honorary consul in Bolzano?
By phone on +39 047 1971500 or by e-mail to avv.prinoth@internetservice.it.
Who is the Slovenian honorary consul in Bolzano?
Paolo Prinoth, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur September 2021).
Which area does the Slovenian honorary consul in Bolzano cover?
Its consular district is Trentino-South Tyrol.
Can Italians visit Slovenia 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 Slovenia. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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