For Austrian residents and travellers in the Bologna area, the Honorary Consulate of Austria in Bologna is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Galleria del Leone, 2, 40125 Bologna, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 051 267644 |
| Fax | +39 051 0195100 |
| consolatoaustria.bo@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Elena Maria Longobardi, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Emilia-Romagna |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Galleria del Leone, 2, 40125 Bologna.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Austrian honorary consul in Bologna
In Bologna, Austrian citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Elena Maria Longobardi (exequatur granted August 2022). Meetings take place by appointment. Questions can be sent in advance: call +39 051 267644 and e-mail consolatoaustria.bo@gmail.com.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Emilia-Romagna. Bologna lies in the region of Emilia-Romagna. The nearest Austrian career consular office is the consulate general in Milan, about 200 km away. Distance to the Austrian Embassy in Rome: about 305 km.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
the Austrian consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
When is the office closed?
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays and on Austria’s national day (26 October). Offices in the city also close on 4 October for the feast of Saint Petronius. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Austria’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Austria
- Milan – Consulate General
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
- Verona – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Bologna office
Can I get an Austrian passport at the honorary consulate in Bologna?
For a new Austrian passport, contact the Austrian consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
How can I reach the Bologna honorary office of Austria?
By phone on +39 051 267644 or by e-mail to consolatoaustria.bo@gmail.com.
Who is the Austrian honorary consul in Bologna?
Elena Maria Longobardi, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur August 2022).
Which area does the Austrian honorary consul in Bologna cover?
Its consular district is Emilia-Romagna.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Austria?
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 Austria. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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