For South African residents and travellers in the Bologna area, the Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Bologna is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Via degli Agresti, 2, 40123 Bologna, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 051 272600 |
| Fax | +39 051 271506 |
| mail@belvederi.com | |
| Head of Mission | Luigi Belvederi, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Emilia-Romagna |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via degli Agresti, 2, 40123 Bologna.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The South African honorary consul in Bologna
The honorary consul in Bologna is a volunteer representative of South Africa, usually a local business or civic figure. Luigi Belvederi holds the post – authorised by Italy since September 2023. Meetings take place by appointment. For an appointment, call +39 051 272600 and e-mail mail@belvederi.com.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Emilia-Romagna. Bologna is in Emilia-Romagna. Distance to the South African Embassy in Rome: about 305 km.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in South Africa (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Passports and other formal consular services for South African citizens are handled by the South African Embassy in Rome.
Closing days
Like most offices in Italy, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays; South African celebrations on 27 April (national day) usually mean a closure too. Offices in the city also close on 4 October for the feast of Saint Petronius. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
South Africa’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of South Africa
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Milan – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the South African honorary consul in Bologna
Can I get a South African passport at the honorary consulate in Bologna?
South African passports are issued through the South African Embassy in Rome, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Bologna honorary office of South Africa?
By phone on +39 051 272600 or by e-mail to mail@belvederi.com.
Who is the South African honorary consul in Bologna?
Luigi Belvederi, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur September 2023).
Which area does the South African honorary consul in Bologna cover?
Its consular district is Emilia-Romagna.
Can Italians visit South Africa without a visa?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check Viaggiare Sicuri before booking.
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 South Africa. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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