The Honorary Consulate of Bulgaria in Genoa represents Bulgarian interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Bulgarian consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Piazza Verdi, 6, 16100 Genova, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 348 311 9125 |
| ConsolatoBulgaroLiguria@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Michele Scandroglio, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Liguria |
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: Piazza Verdi, 6, 16100 Genova.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Genoa
The honorary consul in Genoa is a volunteer representative of Bulgaria, usually a local business or civic figure. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Michele Scandroglio (exequatur granted August 2025). There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. For an appointment, call +39 348 311 9125 and e-mail ConsolatoBulgaroLiguria@gmail.com.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Liguria. The office is located in the Liguria region. The street address is in Genova. The nearest Bulgarian career consular office is the consulate general in Milan, about 120 km away. Distance to the Bulgarian Embassy in Rome: about 400 km.
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
Official documents for Bulgarian citizens are issued by the Bulgarian consulate general in Milan or the 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; Bulgarian celebrations on 3 March (national day) usually mean a closure too. Local holiday: 24 June, the feast of Saint John the Baptist, patron of the city. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Embassy and consulates of Bulgaria in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Bulgaria
- Milan – Consulate General
- Ancona – Honorary Consulate
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Lecco – Honorary Consulate
- Messina – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Perugia – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Bulgaria in Genoa
Does the Genoa honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Bulgarian consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
What are the contact details of the Bulgarian honorary consul in Genoa?
By phone on +39 348 311 9125 or by e-mail to consolatobulgaroliguria@gmail.com.
Who is the Bulgarian honorary consul in Genoa?
Michele Scandroglio, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur August 2025).
Which area does the Bulgarian honorary consul in Genoa cover?
Its consular district is Liguria.
Can Italians visit Bulgaria 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 Bulgaria. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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