The Honorary Consulate of Bulgaria in Trieste 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 | Vicolo del Castagneto, 9, 34127 Trieste, Italy |
| Head of Mission | Valentina Shoshkova, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Friuli-Venice Giulia |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Vicolo del Castagneto, 9, 34127 Trieste.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Trieste
This honorary office looks after Bulgarian interests in Trieste. Valentina Shoshkova holds the post – authorised by Italy since July 2026. Visits are by arrangement only.
Its district: Friuli-Venice Giulia. Trieste lies in the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Bulgarian career post is in Milan (around 360 km). Distance to the Bulgarian Embassy in Rome: about 430 km.
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
Passports and other formal consular services for Bulgarian citizens are handled by the Bulgarian consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays and on Bulgaria’s national day (3 March). The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint Justus, 3 November) is a local holiday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Bulgaria’s offices 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
- Perugia – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Trieste office
Does the Trieste honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
For a new Bulgarian passport, contact the Bulgarian consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Who runs the Bulgarian honorary office in Trieste?
Valentina Shoshkova, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur July 2026).
Is the Trieste honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Friuli-Venice Giulia.
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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