Swedish nationals in and around Bologna can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Bologna for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Via del Cane, 8, 40124 Bologna, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 051 5883631 |
| Fax | +39 051 9840813 |
| consolato.svezia.bo@giannibaravelli.it | |
| Head of Mission | Gianni Baravelli, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Emilia-Romagna, Marche |
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: Via del Cane, 8, 40124 Bologna.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Swedish honorary consul in Bologna
The honorary consulate represents Sweden in Bologna and the surrounding area. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Gianni Baravelli (exequatur granted May 2023). Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. Before travelling there, call +39 051 5883631 and e-mail consolato.svezia.bo@giannibaravelli.it to check that someone is available.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Emilia-Romagna, Marche. Bologna lies in the region of Emilia-Romagna. Distance to the Swedish Embassy in Rome: about 305 km.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
the Swedish Embassy in Rome is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in Italy, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays and on Sweden’s national day (6 June). Local holiday: 4 October, the feast of Saint Petronius, patron of the city. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Embassy and consulates of Sweden in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Sweden
- Milan – Honorary Consulate General
- Turin – Honorary Consulate General
- Anacapri – Honorary Consulate
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Sanremo – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Bologna office
Can I get a Swedish passport at the honorary consulate in Bologna?
For a new Swedish passport, contact the Swedish Embassy in Rome.
How can I reach the Bologna honorary office of Sweden?
By phone on +39 051 5883631 or by e-mail to consolato.svezia.bo@giannibaravelli.it.
Who is the Swedish honorary consul in Bologna?
Gianni Baravelli, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur May 2023).
Is the Bologna honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Emilia-Romagna, Marche.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Sweden?
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 Sweden. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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