The Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Cagliari is a volunteer-run office that assists Swiss citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Swiss Embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Via XX Settembre, 16, 09125 Cagliari, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 070 663661 |
| Fax | +39 070 668042 |
| cagliari@honrep.ch | |
| Head of Mission | Alberto Vespa, Honorary consul |
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 XX Settembre, 16, 09125 Cagliari.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Swiss honorary consul in Cagliari
In Cagliari, Swiss citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Alberto Vespa (exequatur granted June 2024). Meetings take place by appointment. Questions can be sent in advance: call +39 070 663661 and e-mail cagliari@honrep.ch.
The office is located in the Sardinia region. The embassy in Rome is roughly 410 km away.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Swiss citizens contact the Swiss Embassy in Rome.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays as well as on the Swiss national day, 1 August. The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint Saturninus, 30 October) is a local holiday. 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
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Catania – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Swiss honorary consul in Cagliari
Can I get a Swiss passport at the honorary consulate in Cagliari?
Passport applications go to the Swiss Embassy in Rome; the honorary office can only advise.
How do I contact the Swiss honorary consul in Cagliari?
By phone on +39 070 663661 or by e-mail to cagliari@honrep.ch.
Who runs the Swiss honorary office in Cagliari?
Alberto Vespa, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur June 2024).
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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