The Consulate General of Bangladesh in Milan is an official consular post of Bangladesh in Italy, serving Bangladeshi citizens in its consular district.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Giambellino, 7, 20146 Milano, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 02 87068580 |
| Fax | +39 02 48950035 |
| consulategeneralmilan849@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Mohammad Rafiqul Alam, Consul General |
| Consular district | Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, Friuli-Venice Giulia, Trentino-South Tyrol, Aosta Valley, Piedmont and Liguria |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not listed by the Italian authorities – please check with the consulate before you go.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The consulate general is at Via Giambellino, 7, 20146 Milano.
- Opening hours: not published in the Italian consular list – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.
Who does the Bangladeshi consulate general in Milan serve?
Bangladesh runs this consulate general for its citizens in this part of Italy. The office is headed by Consul General Mohammad Rafiqul Alam (Italian exequatur granted in May 2025). The Italian list names 3 consular officials for this post. The consulate general is responsible for Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, Friuli-Venice Giulia, Trentino-South Tyrol, Aosta Valley, Piedmont and Liguria. Milan lies in the region of Lombardy. The street address is in Milano. Distance to the Bangladeshi Embassy in Rome: about 475 km.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Bangladeshi passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Bangladeshi sources:
Bangladesh e-passport (application abroad)
- Apply online on the e-passport portal (epassport.gov.bd) and print the confirmation page showing “Application Submitted”
- Book an appointment and attend in person for biometric enrolment (fingerprints, iris scan, photo, signature)
- Bangladeshi national ID card (NID) or a 17-digit online birth registration certificate (English version) – foreign or handwritten birth certificates are not accepted
- Proof of legal status in Italy (residence permit)
- Reissue: your current passport; lost passport: a police report (GD) with the passport number
- The passport is printed in Dhaka – processing can take several weeks
Sources: Embassy of Bangladesh in Berlin – passport application and appointment (mofa.gov.bd), High Commission of Bangladesh in Canberra – e-passport (mofa.gov.bd) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Passport and civil status matters are usually handled by appointment; simple questions can be sent by e-mail.
Visa and entry information for Italian citizens
Italian citizens need a visa for Bangladesh, to be obtained before travelling. Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Closing days
Like most offices in Italy, the consulate general closes on public holidays as well as on the Bangladeshi national day, 26 March. Offices in the city also close on 7 December for the feast of Saint Ambrose. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Emergency assistance
Urgent consular cases: phone +39 02 87068580. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform relatives; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In Italy, the general emergency number is 112.
Where else is Bangladesh represented in Italy?
Bangladesh in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Bangladesh
- Milan – Consulate General (this page)
- Florence – Honorary Consulate General
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate General
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Catania – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of Bangladesh in Milan
Where is the Bangladeshi consulate general in Milan?
At Via Giambellino, 7, 20146 Milano.
How can I call the Bangladeshi consulate general in Milan?
+39 02 87068580.
Is the Milan consulate general responsible for me?
Its consular district is Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, Friuli-Venice Giulia, Trentino-South Tyrol, Aosta Valley, Piedmont and Liguria, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry.
Who heads the Bangladeshi consulate general in Milan?
Mohammad Rafiqul Alam, Consul General, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
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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