The Honorary Consulate of Chile in Trieste is a volunteer-run office that assists Chilean citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Chilean consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Riva Grumula, 2, 34123 Trieste, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 040 3182134 +39 040 3182122 |
| consolatociletrieste@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Alessandro de Pol, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Friuli-Venice Giulia |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Riva Grumula, 2, 34123 Trieste.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Trieste do?
This honorary office looks after Chilean interests in Trieste. Alessandro de Pol holds the post – authorised by Italy since November 2021. Visits are by arrangement only. For an appointment, call +39 040 3182134 and e-mail consolatociletrieste@gmail.com.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Friuli-Venice Giulia. Trieste lies in the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Chilean career post is in Milan (around 360 km). The embassy in Rome is roughly 430 km away.
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?
Passports and other formal consular services for Chilean citizens are handled by the Chilean consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays; Chilean celebrations on 18 September (national day) usually mean a closure too. Local holiday: 3 November, the feast of Saint Justus, patron of the city. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Where else is Chile represented in Italy?
- Rome – Embassy of Chile
- Milan – Consulate General
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Chilean honorary consul in Trieste
Where do I renew my Chilean passport if I live near Trieste?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Chilean consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
How can I reach the Trieste honorary office of Chile?
By phone on +39 040 3182134 or by e-mail to consolatociletrieste@gmail.com.
Who runs the Chilean honorary office in Trieste?
Alessandro de Pol, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur November 2021).
Is the Trieste honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Friuli-Venice Giulia.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Chile?
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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