The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Bari represents German interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the German Embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Argiro, 7, 70122 Bari, Italy |
| Fax | +39 080 5227537 |
| bari@hk-diplo.de | |
| Head of Mission | Vincenzo Vito Chionna, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Apulia |
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 Argiro, 7, 70122 Bari.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Bari do?
This honorary office looks after German interests in Bari. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Vincenzo Vito Chionna, who received the Italian exequatur in May 2022. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. Before travelling there, e-mail bari@hk-diplo.de to check that someone is available.
Its district: Apulia. Bari is in Apulia. Distance to the German Embassy in Rome: about 375 km.
Which German office issues passports and visas?
Applications for German passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the German Embassy in Rome.
When is the office closed?
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays as well as on the German national day, 3 October. Local holiday: 6 December, the feast of Saint Nicholas, patron of the city. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Embassy and consulates of Germany in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Germany
- Milan – Consulate General
- Bari – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Bolzano – Honorary Consulate
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Messina – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Germany in Bari
Where do I renew my German passport if I live near Bari?
German passports are issued through the German Embassy in Rome, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Bari honorary office of Germany?
By e-mail to bari@hk-diplo.de.
Who is the German honorary consul in Bari?
Vincenzo Vito Chionna, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur May 2022).
Which area does the German honorary consul in Bari cover?
Its consular district is Apulia.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Germany?
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 Germany. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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