Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Catania helps Belgian nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Via J. Escrivà, 2, 95125 Catania, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 095 438622 |
| Fax | +39 095 432944 |
| barlettacalde@tiscalinet.it | |
| Head of Mission | Guglielmo Barletta, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The metropolitan cities of Catania and Messina and the provinces of Ragusa and Syracuse |
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 J. Escrivà, 2, 95125 Catania.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Catania do?
In Catania, Belgian citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. Guglielmo Barletta holds the post – authorised by Italy since January 2023. Meetings take place by appointment. Questions can be sent in advance: call +39 095 438622 and e-mail barlettacalde@tiscalinet.it.
Its district: the metropolitan cities of Catania and Messina and the provinces of Ragusa and Syracuse. Catania is in Sicily. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Belgian career post is in Rome (around 535 km) (a flight or ferry away). Distance to the Belgian Embassy in Rome: about 535 km.
Which Belgian office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Belgian consulate general in Rome or the embassy in Rome.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Italian national holidays such as 25 April, 2 June and 15 August as well as on the Belgian national day, 21 July. Local holiday: 5 February, the feast of Saint Agatha, patron of the city. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Embassy and consulates of Belgium in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Belgium
- Rome – Consulate General
- Ancona – Honorary Consulate
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Catania – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Milan – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Belgium in Catania
Where do I renew my Belgian passport if I live near Catania?
For a new Belgian passport, contact the Belgian consulate general in Rome or the embassy in Rome.
How can I reach the Catania honorary office of Belgium?
By phone on +39 095 438622 or by e-mail to barlettacalde@tiscalinet.it.
Who is the Belgian honorary consul in Catania?
Guglielmo Barletta, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur January 2023).
Is the Catania honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is the metropolitan cities of Catania and Messina and the provinces of Ragusa and Syracuse.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Belgium?
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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