The Honorary Consulate of Italy in Bilbao is a local point of contact for Italian citizens and for business and cultural links with Italy.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Ercilla nº 14, 48009 Bilbao, Spain |
| Fax | +34 944 230 772 |
| bilbao.onorario@esteri.it | |
| Head of Mission | Gorka Baravalle Parra, 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: C/ Ercilla nº 14, 48009 Bilbao.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Bilbao do?
In Bilbao, Italian citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. The honorary consul listed by the Spanish authorities is Gorka Baravalle Parra, in office since August 2026. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. For an appointment, e-mail bilbao.onorario@esteri.it.
Bilbao belongs to the province of Biscay in the Basque Country. Madrid – about 325 km away – has the nearest Italian consulate general. The embassy in Madrid is roughly 325 km away.
Which Italian office issues passports and visas?
the Italian consulate general in Madrid or the embassy in Madrid is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Spain, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays; Italian celebrations on 2 June (national day) usually mean a closure too. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Where else is Italy represented in Spain?
- Madrid – Embassy of Italy
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Madrid – Consulate General
- Tenerife – Vice Consulate
- A Coruña – Honorary Consulate
- Alicante – Honorary Consulate
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Ceuta – Honorary Consulate
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate
- Málaga – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
- Pamplona – Honorary Consulate
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
- Burgos – Honorary Vice Consulate
- Girona – Honorary Vice Consulate
- Ibiza – Honorary Vice Consulate
- Jerez de la Frontera – Honorary Vice Consulate
- Menorca – Honorary Vice Consulate
- Oviedo – Honorary Vice Consulate
- Zaragoza – Honorary Vice Consulate
Questions and answers – Italy in Bilbao
Where do I renew my Italian passport if I live near Bilbao?
For a new Italian passport, contact the Italian consulate general in Madrid or the embassy in Madrid.
How do I contact the Italian honorary consul in Bilbao?
By e-mail to bilbao.onorario@esteri.it.
Who is the Italian honorary consul in Bilbao?
Gorka Baravalle Parra, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since August 2026).
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Italy?
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 Italy. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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