For Swiss residents and travellers in the Bergamo area, the Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Bergamo is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Giovanni Maironi da Ponte, 22/a, 24123 Bergamo, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 035 212915 |
| Fax | +39 035 4376715 |
| bergamo@honrep.ch | |
| Head of Mission | Daniel Rolf Vonrufs, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The province of Bergamo |
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: Via Giovanni Maironi da Ponte, 22/a, 24123 Bergamo.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Swiss honorary consul in Bergamo
Switzerland is represented in Bergamo by an honorary consul. Daniel Rolf Vonrufs holds the post – authorised by Italy since September 2023. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. Questions can be sent in advance: call +39 035 212915 and e-mail bergamo@honrep.ch.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers the province of Bergamo. Bergamo is in Lombardy. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Swiss career post is in Milan (around 45 km). The embassy in Rome is roughly 480 km away.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
the Swiss consulate general in Milan or the 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 and on Switzerland’s national day (1 August). Local holiday: 26 August, the feast of Saint Alexander, patron of the city. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Switzerland’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Switzerland
- Milan – Consulate General
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bergamo – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Catania – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Bergamo office
Can I get a Swiss passport at the honorary consulate in Bergamo?
For a new Swiss passport, contact the Swiss consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
How can I reach the Bergamo honorary office of Switzerland?
By phone on +39 035 212915 or by e-mail to bergamo@honrep.ch.
Who is the Swiss honorary consul in Bergamo?
Daniel Rolf Vonrufs, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur September 2023).
Is the Bergamo honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is the province of Bergamo.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
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 Switzerland. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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