South African Honorary Consulate in Bilbao
Honorary Consulate 
South Africa Bilbao, Spain
- Address
- Las Mercedes 31, Edificio “Abra”, Las Arenas, C. P. 48930, Bilbao
- Phone
- +34 94 646 1124
- Fax
- +34 94 480 0328
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
The exact position is not on record yet: the map shows the town.
Head of mission: C Lerchundi
Sources: Foreign ministry of South Africa: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 25 October 2026
At Las Mercedes 31, Edificio “Abra”, Las Arenas, C. P. 48930, Bilbao, an honorary consul represents South Africa; honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports. Spanish citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Spain
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Constitution Day
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Immaculate Conception
Public holidays in South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
South Africa visa for Spanish citizens
SpainSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Spain
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Spanish citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
South Africa’s other missions in Spain
- Embassy of South Africa in Madrid
Calle de Claudio Coello 91, 28006 Madrid
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Barcelona
Consell de Cent 341, 1º 2ª, 08007, Barcelona
All missions of South Africa in Spain (3)
For matters it cannot handle, the South African embassy in Madrid is responsible. Besides the South African honorary consulate in Bilbao, South Africa has 2 other missions in Spain. Honorary consulates: Barcelona. Spain in turn has 2 missions in South Africa, its embassy being in Pretoria.
Good to know
About the South African honorary consulate in Bilbao
It appears in official lists as Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Bilbao. It is headed by C Lerchundi, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Las Mercedes 31, Edificio “Abra”, Las Arenas, C. P. 48930, Bilbao. The record for the South African honorary consulate in Bilbao includes a phone number and a fax number. Its exact position is not recorded, so the map marks the town; use the street address.
South African citizens travelling to Spain
South African citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
When the South African honorary consulate in Bilbao is closed
The South African honorary consulate in Bilbao closes on Spain’s public holidays, the next being Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución) on Sunday 6 December 2026 and Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and usually on holidays of South Africa such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Before visiting the South African honorary consulate in Bilbao
Call the South African honorary consulate in Bilbao before you go to confirm the hours and whether an appointment is needed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the South African Honorary Consulate in Bilbao?
The South African honorary consulate in Bilbao is at Las Mercedes 31, Edificio “Abra”, Las Arenas, C. P. 48930, Bilbao.
When is the South African Honorary Consulate in Bilbao closed?
The South African honorary consulate in Bilbao closes on Spain’s public holidays, the next being Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución) on Sunday 6 December 2026, and usually on the national day of South Africa.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Spanish citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can the South African Honorary Consulate in Bilbao issue a visa or passport?
Normally not: for visas and passports, people in Bilbao turn to the South African embassy in Madrid or a career consulate of South Africa.
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