The Honorary Consulate of Spain in Bari represents Spanish interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Spanish consulate general in Naples or the embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Corso Vittorio Emanuele 179, 70122 Bari, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 338 527 4624 |
| ch.bari@maec.es | |
| Head of Mission | María Ángel Lobato Rodríguez, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Apulia |
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: Corso Vittorio Emanuele 179, 70122 Bari.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Bari do?
The honorary consulate represents Spain in Bari and the surrounding area. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by María Ángel Lobato Rodríguez, who received the Italian exequatur in September 2023. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. Questions can be sent in advance: call +39 338 527 4624 and e-mail ch.bari@maec.es.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Apulia. Bari lies in the region of Apulia. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Spanish career post is in Naples (around 220 km). The embassy in Rome is roughly 375 km away.
Which Spanish office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Spanish citizens are issued by the Spanish consulate general in Naples or the embassy in Rome; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays and on Spain’s national day (12 October). Local holiday: 6 December, the feast of Saint Nicholas, patron of the city. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Spain’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Spain
- Milan – Consulate General
- Naples – Consulate General
- Rome – Consulate General
- Alghero – Honorary Consulate
- Bari – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Catania – Honorary Consulate
- Catanzaro – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- L'Aquila – Honorary Consulate
- Livorno – Honorary Consulate
- Novara – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Perugia – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
- Ravenna – Honorary Vice Consulate
- Trento – Honorary Vice Consulate
- Verona – Honorary Vice Consulate
Common questions about the Bari office
Where do I renew my Spanish passport if I live near Bari?
Spanish passports are issued through the Spanish consulate general in Naples or the embassy in Rome, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Bari honorary office of Spain?
By phone on +39 338 527 4624 or by e-mail to ch.bari@maec.es.
Who runs the Spanish honorary office in Bari?
María Ángel Lobato Rodríguez, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur September 2023).
Which area does the Spanish honorary consul in Bari cover?
Its consular district is Apulia.
Can Italians visit Spain 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 Spain. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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