The Honorary Consulate of San Marino in Bologna is a local point of contact for Sammarinese citizens and for business and cultural links with San Marino.
Contact Details
| Address | Via dell’Indipendenza, 27, 40121 Bologna, Italy |
| Fax | +39 051 262645 |
| cons.bologna@gov.sm | |
| Head of Mission | Luca Nicolini, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The provinces of Bologna, Modena, Reggio Emilia, Parma, Piacenza |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via dell’Indipendenza, 27, 40121 Bologna.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Sammarinese honorary consul in Bologna
In Bologna, Sammarinese citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Luca Nicolini (exequatur granted March 2025). Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. The quickest way to reach the office: e-mail cons.bologna@gov.sm.
The honorary consulate is responsible for the provinces of Bologna, Modena, Reggio Emilia, Parma, Piacenza. The office is located in the Emilia-Romagna region. The embassy in Rome is roughly 305 km away.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
the Sammarinese Embassy in Rome is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Italy, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays; Sammarinese celebrations on 3 September (national day) usually mean a closure too. Local holiday: 4 October, the feast of Saint Petronius, patron of the city. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
San Marino’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of San Marino
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Grosseto – Honorary Consulate
- Milan – Honorary Consulate
- Ravenna – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Sammarinese honorary consul in Bologna
Can I get a Sammarinese passport at the honorary consulate in Bologna?
Passport applications go to the Sammarinese Embassy in Rome; the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the Sammarinese honorary consul in Bologna?
By e-mail to cons.bologna@gov.sm.
Who is the Sammarinese honorary consul in Bologna?
Luca Nicolini, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur March 2025).
Is the Bologna honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is the provinces of Bologna, Modena, Reggio Emilia, Parma, Piacenza.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for San Marino?
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 San Marino. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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