Ivorian nationals in and around Bilbao can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Côte d’Ivoire in Bilbao for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Máximo Aguirre nº 12-3º Ixda, 48011 Bilbao, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 944 273 902 |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: C/ Máximo Aguirre nº 12-3º Ixda, 48011 Bilbao.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Bilbao
The honorary consul in Bilbao is a volunteer representative of Côte d’Ivoire, usually a local business or civic figure. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. Questions can be sent in advance: call +34 944 273 902.
The office is located in the province of Biscay, in the Basque Country. Distance to the Ivorian Embassy in Madrid: about 325 km.
Spanish citizens need a visa for Côte d’Ivoire, to be obtained before travelling. The Spanish Foreign Ministry advises caution in Côte d’Ivoire and recommends avoiding certain areas. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
Official documents for Ivorian citizens are issued by the Ivorian 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 Ivorian national day, 7 August. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Ivorian missions in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire
- A Coruña – Honorary Consulate
- Barcelona – Honorary Consulate
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Córdoba – Honorary Consulate
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate
- Málaga – Honorary Consulate
- Oviedo – Honorary Consulate
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Tarragona – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
- Valladolid – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Côte d’Ivoire in Bilbao
Does the Bilbao honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
Passport applications go to the Ivorian Embassy in Madrid; the honorary office can only advise.
How can I reach the Bilbao honorary office of Côte d’Ivoire?
By phone on +34 944 273 902.
Can Spanish nationals visit Côte d’Ivoire without a visa?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Côte d’Ivoire. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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