The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Bari is a local point of contact for Belgian citizens and for business and cultural links with Belgium.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Napoli, 353/3, 70132 Bari, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 080 5348577 +39 329 211 1145 |
| consolatodelbelgiobari@yahoo.com | |
| Head of Mission | Felice Panaro, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Apulia, Basilicata |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via Napoli, 353/3, 70132 Bari.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Bari do?
This honorary office looks after Belgian interests in Bari. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Felice Panaro (exequatur granted May 2025). Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. Questions can be sent in advance: call +39 080 5348577 and e-mail consolatodelbelgiobari@yahoo.com.
Its district: Apulia, Basilicata. Bari is in Apulia. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Belgian career post is in Rome (around 375 km). The embassy in Rome is roughly 375 km away.
Which Belgian office issues passports and visas?
the Belgian consulate general in Rome or the embassy in Rome is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in Italy, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays and on Belgium’s national day (21 July). Offices in the city also close on 6 December for the feast of Saint Nicholas. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Belgian missions in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Belgium
- Rome – Consulate General
- Ancona – Honorary Consulate
- Bari – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Catania – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Milan – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Bari office
Where do I renew my Belgian passport if I live near Bari?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Belgian consulate general in Rome or the embassy in Rome.
How can I reach the Bari honorary office of Belgium?
By phone on +39 080 5348577 or by e-mail to consolatodelbelgiobari@yahoo.com.
Who is the Belgian honorary consul in Bari?
Felice Panaro, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur May 2025).
Which area does the Belgian honorary consul in Bari cover?
Its consular district is Apulia, Basilicata.
Can Italians visit Belgium 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 Belgium. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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