Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Bulgaria in Palermo helps Bulgarian nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Not published – contact the consulate before visiting (Palermo) |
| Head of Mission | Fabio Ginoprelli, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The provinces of Palermo, Trapani, Agrigento and Caltanissetta |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: No street address is published; contact the office first.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Palermo do?
This honorary office looks after Bulgarian interests in Palermo. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Fabio Ginoprelli (exequatur granted July 2024). Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers the provinces of Palermo, Trapani, Agrigento and Caltanissetta. Palermo lies in the region of Sicily. The embassy in Rome is roughly 425 km away.
Which Bulgarian office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Bulgarian 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 and on Bulgaria’s national day (3 March). Local holiday: 15 July, the feast of Saint Rosalia, patron of the city. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
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
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Perugia – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Bulgaria in Palermo
Where do I renew my Bulgarian passport if I live near Palermo?
Bulgarian passports are issued through the Bulgarian Embassy in Rome, not by the honorary office.
Who runs the Bulgarian honorary office in Palermo?
Fabio Ginoprelli, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur July 2024).
Is the Palermo honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is the provinces of Palermo, Trapani, Agrigento and Caltanissetta.
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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