British nationals in and around Bilbao can turn to the Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Bilbao for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Torre Iberdrola 15-4, Plaza Euskadi 5, 48009 Bilbao, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 944 157 600 +34 944 157 722 |
| Head of Mission | José Luís Briceño Romero, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Torre Iberdrola 15-4, Plaza Euskadi 5, 48009 Bilbao.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Bilbao do?
The honorary consulate represents the United Kingdom in Bilbao and the surrounding area. The honorary consul listed by the Spanish authorities is José Luís Briceño Romero, in office since October 2022. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. Before travelling there, call +34 944 157 600 to check that someone is available.
Bilbao is in the province of Biscay (the Basque Country). The nearest British career consular office is the consulate general in Barcelona, about 470 km away. The embassy in Madrid is roughly 325 km away.
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short stays in the United Kingdom, but must obtain an electronic travel authorisation before departure. The Spanish Foreign Ministry has no specific travel restrictions for the United Kingdom. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Which British office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for British citizens are handled by the British Embassy in Madrid.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is closed on Spanish public holidays. Local holidays of the municipality can bring further closures.
British missions in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of the United Kingdom
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Alicante – Consulate
- Ibiza – Consulate
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Consulate
- Málaga – Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Consulate
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Consulate
- Almería – Honorary Consulate
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Lanzarote – Honorary Consulate
- Menorca – Honorary Consulate
- Murcia – Honorary Consulate
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
- Vigo – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Bilbao
Where do I renew my British passport if I live near Bilbao?
Passport applications are handled by the British Embassy in Madrid, not by the honorary consul.
How do I contact the British honorary consul in Bilbao?
By phone on +34 944 157 600.
Who runs the British honorary office in Bilbao?
José Luís Briceño Romero, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since October 2022).
Can Spanish nationals visit the United Kingdom without a visa?
No visa, but an electronic travel authorisation is required before departure.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for the United Kingdom. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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