Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Bologna helps Swiss nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | via Risorgimento, n. 11 - 40033 Casalecchio di Reno (Bologna), Bologna, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 347 167 0912 +39 051 576416 |
| bologna@honrep.ch | |
| Head of Mission | Laura Maria Elena Emma Andina, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Emilia-Romagna |
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 Risorgimento, n. 11 - 40033 Casalecchio di Reno (Bologna), Bologna.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Swiss honorary consul in Bologna
The honorary consulate represents Switzerland in Bologna and the surrounding area. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Laura Maria Elena Emma Andina, who received the Italian exequatur in July 2025. Meetings take place by appointment. Questions can be sent in advance: call +39 347 167 0912 and e-mail bologna@honrep.ch.
The honorary consulate is responsible for Emilia-Romagna. The office is located in the Emilia-Romagna region. The nearest Swiss career consular office is the consulate general in Milan, about 200 km away. Distance to the Swiss Embassy in Rome: about 305 km.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Passports and other formal consular services for Swiss citizens are handled by the Swiss consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays and on Switzerland’s national day (1 August). Local holiday: 4 October, the feast of Saint Petronius, patron of the city. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Swiss missions in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Switzerland
- Milan – Consulate General
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bergamo – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Catania – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Bologna
Can I get a Swiss passport at the honorary consulate in Bologna?
For a new Swiss passport, contact the Swiss consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
How can I reach the Bologna honorary office of Switzerland?
By phone on +39 347 167 0912 or by e-mail to bologna@honrep.ch.
Who runs the Swiss honorary office in Bologna?
Laura Maria Elena Emma Andina, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur July 2025).
Is the Bologna honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Emilia-Romagna.
Can Italians visit Switzerland 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 Switzerland. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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