The Honorary Consulate of Mali in Padua represents Malian interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Malian Embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | P.le Stazione, 6, 35131 Padova, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 049 651190 |
| Fax | +39 049 8781401 |
| segreteria@consolatomalipadova.it | |
| Head of Mission | Gianfranco Rondello, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Veneto, Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venice Giulia, Trentino-South Tyrol and the provinces of Bergamo, Brescia, Lodi, Sondrio, Cremona, Mantua |
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: P.le Stazione, 6, 35131 Padova.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Malian honorary consul in Padua
The honorary consul in Padua is a volunteer representative of Mali, usually a local business or civic figure. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Gianfranco Rondello (exequatur granted February 2023). Visits are by arrangement only. Questions can be sent in advance: call +39 049 651190 and e-mail segreteria@consolatomalipadova.it.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Veneto, Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venice Giulia, Trentino-South Tyrol and the provinces of Bergamo, Brescia, Lodi, Sondrio, Cremona, Mantua. Padua is in Veneto. The street address is in Padova. The embassy in Rome is roughly 395 km away.
Italian citizens need a visa for Mali, to be obtained before travelling. Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Official documents for Malian citizens are issued by the Malian Embassy in Rome; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays as well as on the Malian national day, 22 September. Local holiday: 13 June, the feast of Saint Anthony, patron of the city. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Embassy and consulates of Mali in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Mali
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Padua – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Padua office
Can I get a Malian passport at the honorary consulate in Padua?
Malian passports are issued through the Malian Embassy in Rome, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Padua honorary office of Mali?
By phone on +39 049 651190 or by e-mail to segreteria@consolatomalipadova.it.
Who is the Malian honorary consul in Padua?
Gianfranco Rondello, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur February 2023).
Is the Padua honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Veneto, Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venice Giulia, Trentino-South Tyrol and the provinces of Bergamo, Brescia, Lodi, Sondrio, Cremona, Mantua.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Mali?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
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 Mali. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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