The Honorary Consulate of Bulgaria in Ancona is a local point of contact for Bulgarian citizens and for business and cultural links with Bulgaria.
Contact Details
| Address | via Sandro Totti, 4, 60131 Ancona, Italy |
| Head of Mission | Paolo Mariani, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Marche |
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 Sandro Totti, 4, 60131 Ancona.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Ancona do?
In Ancona, Bulgarian citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Paolo Mariani (exequatur granted December 2024). Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Marche. Ancona lies in the region of Marche. Distance to the Bulgarian Embassy in Rome: about 210 km.
Which Bulgarian office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Bulgarian citizens are issued by the Bulgarian Embassy in Rome; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in Italy, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays and on Bulgaria’s national day (3 March). The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint Cyriacus, 4 May) is a local holiday. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Bulgaria’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Bulgaria
- Milan – Consulate General
- Ancona – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Lecco – Honorary Consulate
- Messina – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Perugia – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Ancona office
Where do I renew my Bulgarian passport if I live near Ancona?
Passport applications go to the Bulgarian Embassy in Rome; the honorary office can only advise.
Who runs the Bulgarian honorary office in Ancona?
Paolo Mariani, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur December 2024).
Is the Ancona honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Marche.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
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 Bulgaria. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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