The Honorary Consulate of Bangladesh in Catania is a local point of contact for Bangladeshi citizens and for business and cultural links with Bangladesh.
Contact Details
| Address | Corso Italia, 157, 95127 Catania, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 095 372721 |
| Fax | +39 095 375220 |
| giorgiovanadia@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Giorgio Gaetano Vanadia, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The provinces of Catania, Caltanissetta, Messina, Ragusa and Syracuse |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Corso Italia, 157, 95127 Catania.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Catania do?
This honorary office looks after Bangladeshi interests in Catania. Giorgio Gaetano Vanadia holds the post – authorised by Italy since September 2024. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. To arrange a visit, call +39 095 372721 and e-mail giorgiovanadia@gmail.com.
The honorary consulate is responsible for the provinces of Catania, Caltanissetta, Messina, Ragusa and Syracuse. Catania is in Sicily. The embassy in Rome is roughly 535 km away.
Italian citizens need a visa for Bangladesh, to be obtained before travelling. Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Which Bangladeshi office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for Bangladeshi citizens are handled by the Bangladeshi Embassy in Rome.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays and on Bangladesh’s national day (26 March). Local holiday: 5 February, the feast of Saint Agatha, patron of the city. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Where else is Bangladesh represented in Italy?
- Rome – Embassy of Bangladesh
- Milan – Consulate General
- Florence – Honorary Consulate General
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate General
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Catania – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Catania office
Where do I renew my Bangladeshi passport if I live near Catania?
Bangladeshi passports are issued through the Bangladeshi Embassy in Rome, not by the honorary office.
How do I contact the Bangladeshi honorary consul in Catania?
By phone on +39 095 372721 or by e-mail to giorgiovanadia@gmail.com.
Who runs the Bangladeshi honorary office in Catania?
Giorgio Gaetano Vanadia, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur September 2024).
Is the Catania honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is the provinces of Catania, Caltanissetta, Messina, Ragusa and Syracuse.
Can Italians visit Bangladesh without a visa?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
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 Bangladesh. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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