Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Luxembourg in Bilbao helps Luxembourg nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Zarrageta, 36. Bajo B, 48940 Leioa, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 600 900 500 |
| bilbao@consul-hon.lu | |
| Head of Mission | Luc Joseph Emile Theis, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: C/ Zarrageta, 36. Bajo B, 48940 Leioa.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Bilbao
In Bilbao, Luxembourg citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. The honorary consul listed by the Spanish authorities is Luc Joseph Emile Theis, in office since February 2019. Meetings take place by appointment. To arrange a visit, call +34 600 900 500 and e-mail bilbao@consul-hon.lu.
Leioa belongs to the province of Biscay in the Basque Country. The Spanish Foreign Ministry files this office under Bilbao; the street address is in Leioa. Distance to the Luxembourg Embassy in Madrid: about 325 km.
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
Official documents for Luxembourg citizens are issued by the Luxembourg Embassy in Madrid; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is closed on Spanish public holidays as well as on the Luxembourg national day, 23 June. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Where else is Luxembourg represented in Spain?
- Madrid – Embassy of Luxembourg
- Barcelona – Honorary Consulate General
- Alicante – Honorary Consulate
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate
- Málaga – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Luxembourg in Bilbao
Does the Bilbao honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
Passport applications are handled by the Luxembourg Embassy in Madrid, not by the honorary consul.
How do I contact the Luxembourg honorary consul in Bilbao?
By phone on +34 600 900 500 or by e-mail to bilbao@consul-hon.lu.
Who is the Luxembourg honorary consul in Bilbao?
Luc Joseph Emile Theis, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since February 2019).
Can Spanish nationals visit Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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