For Belgian residents and travellers in the Trieste area, the Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Trieste is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Via S. Giovanni Bosco, 5, 34144 Trieste, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 040 361934 |
| Fax | +39 040 639682 |
| consubelts@katamail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Guido Carignani, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Friuli-Venice Giulia, Trentino-South Tyrol |
Opening Hours
There are no fixed opening hours; agree on a time with the honorary consul before going.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via S. Giovanni Bosco, 5, 34144 Trieste.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Trieste do?
This honorary office looks after Belgian interests in Trieste. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Guido Carignani, who received the Italian exequatur in January 2023. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. Before travelling there, call +39 040 361934 and e-mail consubelts@katamail.com to check that someone is available.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Friuli-Venice Giulia, Trentino-South Tyrol. Trieste lies in the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Belgian career post is in Rome (around 430 km). The embassy in Rome is roughly 430 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.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays; Belgian celebrations on 21 July (national day) usually mean a closure too. The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint Justus, 3 November) is a local holiday. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Belgian missions in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Belgium
- Rome – Consulate General
- Ancona – Honorary Consulate
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Catania – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Milan – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Trieste
Where do I renew my Belgian passport if I live near Trieste?
For a new Belgian passport, contact the Belgian consulate general in Rome or the embassy in Rome.
What are the contact details of the Belgian honorary consul in Trieste?
By phone on +39 040 361934 or by e-mail to consubelts@katamail.com.
Who runs the Belgian honorary office in Trieste?
Guido Carignani, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur January 2023).
Is the Trieste honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Friuli-Venice Giulia, Trentino-South Tyrol.
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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