Cabo Verdean nationals in and around Bologna can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Cabo Verde in Bologna for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Casteldebole, 10/07, 40132 Bologna, Italy |
| Head of Mission | Averardo Orta, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Emilia-Romagna |
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 Casteldebole, 10/07, 40132 Bologna.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Cabo Verdean honorary consul in Bologna
This honorary office looks after Cabo Verdean interests in Bologna. Averardo Orta holds the post – authorised by Italy since March 2023. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Emilia-Romagna. The office is located in the Emilia-Romagna region. Distance to the Cabo Verdean Embassy in Rome: about 305 km.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Cabo Verdean citizens contact the Cabo Verdean Embassy in Rome.
Closing days
Like most offices in Italy, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays; Cabo Verdean celebrations on 5 July (national day) usually mean a closure too. Offices in the city also close on 4 October for the feast of Saint Petronius. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Cabo Verdean missions in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Cabo Verde
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Milan – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Cabo Verdean honorary consul in Bologna
Can I get a Cabo Verdean passport at the honorary consulate in Bologna?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Cabo Verdean Embassy in Rome.
Who runs the Cabo Verdean honorary office in Bologna?
Averardo Orta, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur March 2023).
Which area does the Cabo Verdean honorary consul in Bologna cover?
Its consular district is Emilia-Romagna.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign consulates in Italy (as of 20 July 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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