Consulates in Bilbao
- 16 missions
- 15 countries
- most embassies are in Madrid
Embassies and consulates in Bilbao
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Consulate General of France in BilbaoEdificio Albia II – planta 10 Calle San Vicente, 8, 48001 Bilbao
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Consulate General of Peru in BilbaoKolon Larreategi kalea 26, 48009 Bilbao
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Consulate General of the Philippines in BilbaoBarroeta Aldamar kalea 4, 48001 Bilbao
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Consulate General of Romania in BilbaoPlaza Biribila 4, 48001 Bilbao
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Consulate of Bolivia in BilbaoCalle Pintor Losada 19, Bilbao
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Consulate of the United Kingdom in BilbaoUrkixo zumarkalea 2, 48008 Bilbao
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- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Bilbao
Calle San Vicente, 8, Edificio Albia, planta 13, 48001 Bilbao.
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Honorary Consulate of Hungary in BilbaoCalle Iturriondo 18, 48940 Leioa
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Honorary Consulate of Italy in BilbaoCalle Ercilla, n. 14 (2º A), 48009 Bilbao, Bilbao
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Honorary Consulate of South Africa in BilbaoLas Mercedes 31, Edificio “Abra”, Las Arenas, C. P. 48930, Bilbao
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Bilbao is home to 16 foreign missions from 15 countries: 5 consulates general, 4 consulates and 7 honorary consulates. The embassies to Spain are in Madrid, about 323 km away.
Public holidays in Bilbao
Public holidays in Spain
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Constitution Day
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Immaculate Conception
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Christmas Day
The missions in Bilbao close on Spain’s public holidays, the next being Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución) on Sunday 6 December 2026, Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción) on Tuesday 8 December 2026 and Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026.
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Foreign missions in Bilbao
Bilbao hosts missions of Germany, France, Peru, the Philippines, Romania, Venezuela, Bolivia and Cyprus, among 15 countries. Of Spain’s neighbours, France is represented in Bilbao.
Types of mission in Bilbao
By type, Bilbao has 5 consulates general, 4 consulates and 7 honorary consulates. Of these, the 7 honorary consulates in Bilbao offer limited help: honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.
Opening hours in Bilbao
Opening hours are on record for 2 of the 16 missions in Bilbao. The earliest opens at 10:00 and the latest closes at 15:00. Saturday opening is listed for 1 mission.
Other cities in Spain
Outside Bilbao, missions in Spain are found in Madrid (146), Barcelona (111), Málaga (32), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (17), Valencia (11) and Seville (11).
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in Bilbao?
There are 16 foreign missions on record in Bilbao: 5 consulates general, 4 consulates and 7 honorary consulates.
Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Bilbao?
Missions from 15 countries are based in Bilbao, among them Germany, France, Peru, the Philippines and Romania.
Is there an embassy in Bilbao?
No. The embassies to Spain are in Madrid, about 323 km away; Bilbao has consulates and honorary consulates.
Are consulates in Bilbao open on Saturday?
Saturday opening is listed for 1 of the 2 missions in Bilbao with known hours.
When are the missions in Bilbao closed?
The missions in Bilbao close on Spain’s public holidays, the next being Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución) on Sunday 6 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.