Portuguese nationals in and around Bologna can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Bologna for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Filippo Antolini, 7/a, 40138 Bologna, Italy |
| Fax | +39 051 535405 |
| bolonha@ch-mne.pt | |
| Head of Mission | Claudio Leggio, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Emilia-Romagna |
Opening Hours
The Italian consular list gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via Filippo Antolini, 7/a, 40138 Bologna.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Portuguese honorary consul in Bologna
The honorary consul in Bologna is a volunteer representative of Portugal, usually a local business or civic figure. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Claudio Leggio, who received the Italian exequatur in January 2024. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. For an appointment, e-mail bolonha@ch-mne.pt.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Emilia-Romagna. Bologna is in Emilia-Romagna. The embassy in Rome is roughly 305 km away.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Portuguese Embassy in Rome.
When is the office closed?
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays as well as on the Portuguese national day, 10 June. The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint Petronius, 4 October) is a local holiday. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Portuguese missions in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Portugal
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Milan – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Portugal in Bologna
Can I get a Portuguese passport at the honorary consulate in Bologna?
Portuguese passports are issued through the Portuguese Embassy in Rome, not by the honorary office.
How do I contact the Portuguese honorary consul in Bologna?
By e-mail to bolonha@ch-mne.pt.
Who runs the Portuguese honorary office in Bologna?
Claudio Leggio, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur January 2024).
Which area does the Portuguese honorary consul in Bologna cover?
Its consular district is Emilia-Romagna.
Can Italians visit Portugal 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 Portugal. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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