For Dutch residents and travellers in the Catania area, the Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Catania is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Piazza Cardianale Pappalardo, 23 - 95131Catania, Catania, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 351 675 2350 |
| consulate.netherlands.catania@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Daniela Baglieri, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The provinces of Catania, Messina, Ragusa, Syracuse, Caltanissetta |
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: Piazza Cardianale Pappalardo, 23 - 95131Catania, Catania.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Catania
The honorary consulate represents the Netherlands in Catania and the surrounding area. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Daniela Baglieri, who received the Italian exequatur in November 2025. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. Before travelling there, call +39 351 675 2350 and e-mail consulate.netherlands.catania@gmail.com to check that someone is available.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers the provinces of Catania, Messina, Ragusa, Syracuse, Caltanissetta. Catania is in Sicily. Distance to the Dutch Embassy in Rome: about 535 km.
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
Official documents for Dutch citizens are issued by the Dutch 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 Dutch national day, 27 April. Offices in the city also close on 5 February for the feast of Saint Agatha. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
The Netherlands’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of the Netherlands
- Milan – Consulate General
- Ancona – Honorary Consulate
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Catania – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Olbia – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Verona – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Catania
Does the Catania honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
For a new Dutch passport, contact the Dutch Embassy in Rome.
How can I reach the Catania honorary office of the Netherlands?
By phone on +39 351 675 2350 or by e-mail to consulate.netherlands.catania@gmail.com.
Who runs the Dutch honorary office in Catania?
Daniela Baglieri, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur November 2025).
Which area does the Dutch honorary consul in Catania cover?
Its consular district is the provinces of Catania, Messina, Ragusa, Syracuse, Caltanissetta.
Can Italians visit the Netherlands without a visa?
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 Netherlands. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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