The Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Bari is a local point of contact for Czech citizens and for business and cultural links with the Czech Republic.
Contact Details
| Address | Piazza Luigi di Savoia, 5, 70121 Bari, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 080 5240523 |
| bari@honorary.mzv.cz | |
| Head of Mission | Riccardo di Matteo, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Apulia |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Piazza Luigi di Savoia, 5, 70121 Bari.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Czech honorary consul in Bari
The honorary consul in Bari is a volunteer representative of the Czech Republic, usually a local business or civic figure. Riccardo di Matteo holds the post – authorised by Italy since January 2022. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. Before travelling there, call +39 080 5240523 and e-mail bari@honorary.mzv.cz to check that someone is available.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Apulia. The office is located in the Apulia region. Distance to the Czech Embassy in Rome: about 375 km.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Passports and other formal consular services for Czech citizens are handled by the Czech Embassy in Rome.
When is the office closed?
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Italian national holidays such as 25 April, 2 June and 15 August as well as on the Czech national day, 28 October. The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint Nicholas, 6 December) is a local holiday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
The Czech Republic’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of the Czech Republic
- Milan – Consulate General
- Ancona – Honorary Consulate
- Bari – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Udine – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – the Czech Republic in Bari
Can I get a Czech passport at the honorary consulate in Bari?
Czech passports are issued through the Czech Embassy in Rome, not by the honorary office.
What are the contact details of the Czech honorary consul in Bari?
By phone on +39 080 5240523 or by e-mail to bari@honorary.mzv.cz.
Who is the Czech honorary consul in Bari?
Riccardo di Matteo, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur January 2022).
Is the Bari honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Apulia.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for the Czech Republic?
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 the Czech Republic. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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