The Honorary Consulate of Pakistan in Bilbao is a volunteer-run office that assists Pakistani citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Pakistani Embassy in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | Alameda de Recalde, 63, 1.º D, 48012 Bilbao, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 944 331 619 |
| Head of Mission | Rafael Garibi Giménez, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Alameda de Recalde, 63, 1.º D, 48012 Bilbao.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Bilbao do?
Pakistan is represented in Bilbao by a honorary consul. According to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Rafael Garibi Giménez (in office since July 1998). Meetings take place by appointment. Questions can be sent in advance: call +34 944 331 619.
Bilbao belongs to the province of Biscay in the Basque Country. Barcelona – about 470 km away – has the nearest Pakistani consulate general. Distance to the Pakistani Embassy in Madrid: about 325 km.
Spanish citizens need a visa for Pakistan; it can be applied for online. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Which Pakistani office issues passports and visas?
the Pakistani Embassy in Madrid is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Spanish national holidays; Pakistani celebrations on 23 March (national day) usually mean a closure too. Local holidays of the municipality can bring further closures.
Where else is Pakistan represented in Spain?
- Madrid – Embassy of Pakistan
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Pakistan in Bilbao
Where do I renew my Pakistani passport if I live near Bilbao?
Pakistani passports are issued through the Pakistani Embassy in Madrid, not by the honorary office.
What are the contact details of the Pakistani honorary consul in Bilbao?
By phone on +34 944 331 619.
Who runs the Pakistani honorary office in Bilbao?
Rafael Garibi Giménez, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since July 1998).
Can Spanish nationals visit Pakistan without a visa?
Yes, but it can be applied for online.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Pakistan. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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