The Honorary Consulate of Chile in Bologna is a local point of contact for Chilean citizens and for business and cultural links with Chile.
Contact Details
| Address | Vicolo Cattani, 5/b, 40126 Bologna, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 345 333 4023 |
| consolato.onorario.cile.bo@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Lorena Veronica Zuñiga Aguilera, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Emilia-Romagna |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Vicolo Cattani, 5/b, 40126 Bologna.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Bologna do?
This honorary office looks after Chilean interests in Bologna. Lorena Veronica Zuñiga Aguilera holds the post – authorised by Italy since September 2021. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. To arrange a visit, call +39 345 333 4023 and e-mail consolato.onorario.cile.bo@gmail.com.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Emilia-Romagna. Bologna is in Emilia-Romagna. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Chilean career post is in Milan (around 200 km). Distance to the Chilean Embassy in Rome: about 305 km.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Chile (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Which Chilean office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Chilean citizens are issued by the Chilean consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Italy, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays; Chilean celebrations on 18 September (national day) usually mean a closure too. Offices in the city also close on 4 October for the feast of Saint Petronius. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Chile’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Chile
- Milan – Consulate General
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Chilean honorary consul in Bologna
Where do I renew my Chilean passport if I live near Bologna?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Chilean consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
How can I reach the Bologna honorary office of Chile?
By phone on +39 345 333 4023 or by e-mail to consolato.onorario.cile.bo@gmail.com.
Who runs the Chilean honorary office in Bologna?
Lorena Veronica Zuñiga Aguilera, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur September 2021).
Is the Bologna honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Emilia-Romagna.
Can Italians visit Chile without a visa?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check Viaggiare Sicuri before booking.
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 Chile. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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