The Honorary Consulate of Monaco in Bilbao is a volunteer-run office that assists Monégasque citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Monégasque Embassy in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Gran Vía 17, 3º derecha, 48001 Bilbao, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 654 927 709 |
| nicobonnier@hotmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Nicolas Etienne Christian Bonnier, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: C/ Gran Vía 17, 3º derecha, 48001 Bilbao.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Monégasque honorary consul in Bilbao
The honorary consul in Bilbao is a volunteer representative of Monaco, usually a local business or civic figure. According to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Nicolas Etienne Christian Bonnier (in office since March 2026). Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. Questions can be sent in advance: call +34 654 927 709 and e-mail nicobonnier@hotmail.com.
Bilbao is in the province of Biscay (the Basque Country). Distance to the Monégasque Embassy in Madrid: about 325 km.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Monégasque citizens contact the Monégasque Embassy in Madrid.
Closing days
Like most offices in Spain, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays as well as on the Monégasque national day, 19 November. Local holidays of the municipality can bring further closures.
Monégasque missions in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Monaco
- Barcelona – Honorary Consulate General
- Málaga – Honorary Consulate General
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate General
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Madrid – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
- Ibiza – Honorary Vice Consulate
Questions and answers – Monaco in Bilbao
Can I get a Monégasque passport at the honorary consulate in Bilbao?
Monégasque passports are issued through the Monégasque Embassy in Madrid, not by the honorary office.
What are the contact details of the Monégasque honorary consul in Bilbao?
By phone on +34 654 927 709 or by e-mail to nicobonnier@hotmail.com.
Who is the Monégasque honorary consul in Bilbao?
Nicolas Etienne Christian Bonnier, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since March 2026).
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Monaco?
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 Monaco. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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