The Honorary Consulate of Slovakia in Bari is a local point of contact for Slovak citizens and for business and cultural links with Slovakia.
Contact Details
| Address | Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, n.30 (3°p.), 70124 Bari, Italy |
| Head of Mission | Salvatore Chionno, 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: Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, n.30 (3°p.), 70124 Bari.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Slovak honorary consul in Bari
The honorary consulate represents Slovakia in Bari and the surrounding area. Salvatore Chionno holds the post – authorised by Italy since April 2025. Visits are by arrangement only.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Apulia. Bari is in Apulia. The embassy in Rome is roughly 375 km away.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Slovak Embassy in Rome.
Holidays and closures
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Italian national holidays such as 25 April, 2 June and 15 August and on Slovakia’s national day (1 September). 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 Slovakia in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Slovakia
- Milan – Honorary Consulate General
- Bari – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Forlì – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Bari office
Can I get a Slovak passport at the honorary consulate in Bari?
Slovak passports are issued through the Slovak Embassy in Rome, not by the honorary office.
Who runs the Slovak honorary office in Bari?
Salvatore Chionno, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur April 2025).
Is the Bari honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Apulia.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Slovakia?
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 Slovakia. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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