For Paraguayan residents and travellers in the Bilbao area, the Honorary Consulate of Paraguay in Bilbao is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Not published – contact the consulate before visiting (Bilbao) |
| Head of Mission | Ricardo Devis Botella, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
The Spanish consular list gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: No street address is published; contact the office first.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Bilbao do?
Paraguay is represented in Bilbao by a honorary consul. Ricardo Devis Botella holds the post – recognised by Spain since May 2024. Visits are by arrangement only. The Spanish list publishes no phone number or e-mail for this office; contact the Paraguayan consulate general in Madrid or the embassy in Madrid for help.
For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Paraguayan career post is in Madrid (around 325 km). The embassy in Madrid is roughly 325 km away.
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Paraguay (up to 90 days). The Spanish Foreign Ministry has no specific travel restrictions for Paraguay. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Which Paraguayan office issues passports and visas?
Applications for Paraguayan passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Paraguayan consulate general in Madrid or the embassy in Madrid.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Spain, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays as well as on the Paraguayan national day, 15 May. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter (Holy Week) and local fiestas.
Where else is Paraguay represented in Spain?
- Madrid – Embassy of Paraguay
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Madrid – Consulate General
- Málaga – Consulate General
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Gijón – Honorary Consulate
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Paraguay in Bilbao
Where do I renew my Paraguayan passport if I live near Bilbao?
For a new Paraguayan passport, contact the Paraguayan consulate general in Madrid or the embassy in Madrid.
Who is the Paraguayan honorary consul in Bilbao?
Ricardo Devis Botella, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since May 2024).
Can Spanish nationals visit Paraguay without a visa?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check the Spanish travel advice before booking.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Paraguay. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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