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Embassies and consulates in Spain

181 foreign missions in 19 cities, and 174 Spanish missions around the world.

Questions

How many foreign embassies are there in Spain?

We list 120 embassies and high commissions and 61 consulates in Spain, run by 122 countries.

Which city in Spain has the most embassies?

Madrid, with 52 missions, followed by Barcelona (28).

Which cities in Spain have foreign consulates?

Algeciras, Almería city, Barcelona, Bilbao, Eixample, Girona, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Madrid, and 11 more. Consulates handle visas and help citizens outside the capital.

Where is the Czech Embassy, Madrid?

Madrid. Website: https://www.mzv.cz/madrid

How many embassies and consulates does Spain have abroad?

174 missions in 117 countries, including Dominican Republic, Algeria, Argentina, Bolivia Brazil, and 112 more.

Does Spain have an embassy in Ivory Coast?

Yes, in Abidjan. Website: http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/ABIDJAN

What is the difference between an embassy and a consulate?

An embassy is a country's main office in another country, usually in the capital. A consulate is a smaller office in another city that handles visas, passports and help for citizens.

What is an honorary consulate?

A small office run by a local volunteer. It can help citizens in an emergency but usually cannot issue visas or passports.

How do I contact an embassy in Spain?

Use the official website listed for each mission (126 of them have one). Many take visa applications only by appointment, so book online first.

Do I need an appointment to visit an embassy?

Usually yes, especially for visa applications. Book through the official website, arrive early, and bring printed documents and your passport.

From Wikidata (CC0). Opening hours and services change: check the mission's website before you visit.

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