The Honorary Consulate of Bulgaria in Turin 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 | Via Santa Teresa, 3, 10121 Torino, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 011 537187 |
| Fax | +39 011 5539837 |
| consolatobulgariatorino@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Gianni Maria Stornello, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Piedmont and Aosta Valley |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via Santa Teresa, 3, 10121 Torino.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Turin
The honorary consul in Turin is a volunteer representative of Bulgaria, usually a local business or civic figure. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Gianni Maria Stornello (exequatur granted February 2026). Meetings take place by appointment. For an appointment, call +39 011 537187 and e-mail consolatobulgariatorino@gmail.com.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Piedmont and Aosta Valley. The office is located in the Piedmont region. The street address is in Torino. The nearest Bulgarian career consular office is the consulate general in Milan, about 125 km away. Distance to the Bulgarian Embassy in Rome: about 525 km.
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
Applications for Bulgarian passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Bulgarian consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays as well as on the Bulgarian national day, 3 March. The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint John the Baptist, 24 June) is a local holiday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
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
- Perugia – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Bulgarian honorary consul in Turin
Does the Turin honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
For a new Bulgarian passport, contact the Bulgarian consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
What are the contact details of the Bulgarian honorary consul in Turin?
By phone on +39 011 537187 or by e-mail to consolatobulgariatorino@gmail.com.
Who runs the Bulgarian honorary office in Turin?
Gianni Maria Stornello, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur February 2026).
Is the Turin honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Piedmont and Aosta Valley.
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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