The Honorary Consulate of Uruguay in Bologna is a volunteer-run office that assists Uruguayan citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Uruguayan consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Don Giovanni Minzoni, 7, 40121 Bologna, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 0512 402783355818231 |
| Fax | +39 051 7459551 |
| cdbologna@mrree.gub.uy | |
| Head of Mission | Giorgio Rinaldi, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Emilia-Romagna |
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: Via Don Giovanni Minzoni, 7, 40121 Bologna.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Bologna do?
The honorary consulate represents Uruguay in Bologna and the surrounding area. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Giorgio Rinaldi (exequatur granted June 2024). Visits are by arrangement only. The quickest way to reach the office: call +39 0512 402783355818231 and e-mail cdbologna@mrree.gub.uy.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Emilia-Romagna. The office is located in the Emilia-Romagna region. The nearest Uruguayan career consular office is the consulate general in Milan, about 200 km away. Distance to the Uruguayan Embassy in Rome: about 305 km.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Uruguay (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Which Uruguayan office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for Uruguayan citizens are handled by the Uruguayan consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays as well as on the Uruguayan national day, 25 August. Offices in the city also close on 4 October for the feast of Saint Petronius. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Uruguay’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Uruguay
- Milan – Consulate General
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Cosenza – Honorary Consulate
- Livorno – Honorary Consulate
- Messina – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Uruguay in Bologna
Where do I renew my Uruguayan passport if I live near Bologna?
Passport applications go to the Uruguayan consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome; the honorary office can only advise.
How can I reach the Bologna honorary office of Uruguay?
By phone on +39 0512 402783355818231 or by e-mail to cdbologna@mrree.gub.uy.
Who runs the Uruguayan honorary office in Bologna?
Giorgio Rinaldi, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur June 2024).
Is the Bologna honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Emilia-Romagna.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check Viaggiare Sicuri before booking.
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 Uruguay. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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