The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Bilbao is a local point of contact for Belgian citizens and for business and cultural links with Belgium.
Contact Details
| Address | C/. Paulino Mendívil, 8, 1.º, 48930 Las Arenas. BILBAO, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 944 644 840 +34 639 791 166 |
| Fax | +34 944 316 975 |
| Sylvie.Lagneaux.Bilbao@hc.diplobel.fed.be | |
| Head of Mission | Sylvie Suzanne Lagneaux Bonelli, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: C/. Paulino Mendívil, 8, 1.º, 48930 Las Arenas. BILBAO.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Bilbao do?
The honorary consul in Bilbao is a volunteer representative of Belgium, usually a local business or civic figure. According to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Sylvie Suzanne Lagneaux Bonelli (in office since June 1998). Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. For an appointment, call +34 944 644 840 and e-mail Sylvie.Lagneaux.Bilbao@hc.diplobel.fed.be.
Las Arenas. BILBAO belongs to the province of Biscay in the Basque Country. The Spanish Foreign Ministry files this office under Bilbao; the street address is in Las Arenas. BILBAO. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Belgian career post is in Madrid (around 325 km). Distance to the Belgian Embassy in Madrid: about 325 km.
Which Belgian office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Belgian citizens are issued by the Belgian consulate general in Madrid or the embassy in Madrid; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Closing days
Like most offices in Spain, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays as well as on the Belgian national day, 21 July. Local holidays of the municipality can bring further closures.
Where else is Belgium represented in Spain?
- Madrid – Embassy of Belgium
- Madrid – Consulate General
- Alicante – Consulate
- Barcelona – Consulate
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Consulate
- A Coruña – Honorary Consulate
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Fuerteventura – Honorary Consulate
- Málaga – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
- Rota – Honorary Consulate
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Bilbao
Where do I renew my Belgian passport if I live near Bilbao?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Belgian consulate general in Madrid or the embassy in Madrid.
How can I reach the Bilbao honorary office of Belgium?
By phone on +34 944 644 840 or by e-mail to sylvie.lagneaux.bilbao@hc.diplobel.fed.be.
Who runs the Belgian honorary office in Bilbao?
Sylvie Suzanne Lagneaux Bonelli, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since June 1998).
Can Spanish nationals visit Belgium without a visa?
No. A valid Spanish passport or DNI identity card is enough.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Belgium. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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