The Honorary Consulate of Bulgaria in Messina is a volunteer-run office that assists Bulgarian citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Bulgarian Embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Dogali, 222/A int. 13, 98122 Messina, Italy |
| Head of Mission | Giovanni de Luca, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The provinces of Messina, Enna, Catania, Syracuse, Ragusa |
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 Dogali, 222/A int. 13, 98122 Messina.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Messina
The honorary consul in Messina is a volunteer representative of Bulgaria, usually a local business or civic figure. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Giovanni de Luca, who received the Italian exequatur in March 2024. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours.
Its district: the provinces of Messina, Enna, Catania, Syracuse, Ragusa. Messina lies in the region of Sicily. Distance to the Bulgarian Embassy in Rome: about 490 km.
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
Passports and other formal consular services for Bulgarian citizens are handled by the Bulgarian Embassy in Rome.
When is the office closed?
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays as well as on the Bulgarian national day, 3 March. 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
- Lecco – Honorary Consulate
- Messina – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Perugia – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Bulgarian honorary consul in Messina
Does the Messina honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
Bulgarian passports are issued through the Bulgarian Embassy in Rome, not by the honorary office.
Who is the Bulgarian honorary consul in Messina?
Giovanni de Luca, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur March 2024).
Is the Messina honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is the provinces of Messina, Enna, Catania, Syracuse, Ragusa.
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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