Losing your passport, needing an urgent document, or simply wanting to know who to call if something goes wrong: sooner or later, every international traveler is glad to know where their consulate is. This list covers the main consulates and embassies in Barcelona, with address, phone number, official website and opening hours, so you have it on hand from day one of your stay.
Embassy or Consulate, Which One Do You Need?
Most embassies accredited to Spain are based in Madrid, but for day-to-day matters — a lost or stolen passport, an emergency travel document, legal or notarial help — you usually don’t need to go that far. Barcelona hosts consulates general for dozens of countries, many of them within easy reach of La Rambla, and they can handle most of these procedures without a trip to the capital.
Consulates and Embassies in Barcelona, Country by Country
| Country | Address | Phone | Official website | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | C/ Marina, 16-18, Torre Mapfre, 30th floor, 08005 Barcelona | +34 932 92 10 00 | spanien.diplo.de | Mon-Thu 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:00 am-1:30 pm (by appointment) |
| Argentina | Paseo de Gràcia, 11, 2nd floor, Esc. B, 08007 Barcelona | +34 93 304 12 00 | cbarc.cancilleria.gob.ar | By appointment (check current hours on the official website) |
| Brazil | Avinguda Diagonal, 468, 2nd floor, 08006 Barcelona | +34 93 488 22 88 | gov.br/mre/consulado-barcelona | By appointment (check current hours on the official website) |
| Canada | Plaça de Catalunya, 9, 1st floor, 2nd door, 08002 Barcelona | +34 93 270 36 14 | canadainternational.gc.ca | Mon-Thu 8:30 am-1:30 pm and 2:00-5:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-2:30 pm (by appointment) |
| China | Av. Tibidabo, 34, 08022 Barcelona | +34 93 254 11 99 | barcelona.china-consulate.gov.cn | Mon-Fri 9:30 am-1:30 pm and 4:00-6:00 pm (by appointment) |
| Colombia | C/ Pau Claris, 102, 1st floor, 1st door, 08009 Barcelona | +34 900 995 721 | barcelona.consulado.gov.co | Mon-Fri 8:00 am-2:00 pm (walk-in procedures until 1:00 pm) |
| France | Ronda Universitat, 22B, 4th floor, 08007 Barcelona | +34 93 028 99 20 | es.diplomatie.gouv.fr | Mon-Fri 9:00 am-1:00 pm, also Mon-Thu 3:00-5:00 pm |
| Italy | C/ Aribau, 185, 08021 Barcelona | +34 930 33 80 00 | consbarcellona.esteri.it | Phone line Mon-Thu 9:30-11:30 am; in-person by appointment |
| Japan | Av. Diagonal, 640, 2nd floor D, 08017 Barcelona | +34 93 280 34 33 | barcelona.es.emb-japan.go.jp | Mon-Fri 9:00 am-1:00 pm and 3:00-4:00 pm (summer hours Jun 23-Aug 31: 8:30 am-1:00 pm and 2:00-3:00 pm); by appointment |
| Morocco | C/ Pujades, 63, 08005 Barcelona | +34 932 89 25 30 | rdv.consulat.ma (appointments) | By appointment (check current hours on the official website) |
| Mexico | Passeig de la Bonanova, 55, 08017 Barcelona | +34 93 201 18 22 | consulmex.sre.gob.mx/barcelona | Mon-Fri 9:00 am-2:00 pm |
| Netherlands | Av. Diagonal, 611-613, 6th floor, 08028 Barcelona | +34 93 419 95 80 | netherlandsandyou.nl | By appointment (honorary consulate; check current hours on the official website) |
| Peru | C/ Tarragona, 110-112, 08015 Barcelona | +34 93 415 49 99 | gob.pe/consulado-del-peru-en-barcelona | By appointment (check current hours on the official website) |
| Portugal | Ronda de Sant Pere, 7, 1st floor, 1st door, 08010 Barcelona | +34 93 318 81 50 | madrid.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt | Mon-Fri 8:00 am-3:00 pm |
| United Kingdom | Av. Diagonal, 477, 13th floor, 08036 Barcelona | +34 917 14 63 00 | gov.uk (British Consulate Barcelona) | By appointment only; 24-hour emergency phone line |
| Russia | Av. Pearson, 34, ground floor, 08034 Barcelona | +34 93 280 02 20 | barcelona.mid.ru | Mon-Thu 10:00 am-1:30 pm, Fri 10:00 am-1:00 pm |
| Switzerland | Gran Via de Carles III, 94, 7th floor, Edificio Trade, 08028 Barcelona | +34 93 409 06 50 | eda.admin.ch/barcelona | By appointment (check current hours on the official website) |
| United States | Pg. Reina Elisenda de Montcada, 23, 08034 Barcelona | +34 93 280 22 27 | es.usembassy.gov/barcelona | Mon-Fri 9:00 am-12:30 pm, by appointment only |
Don’t see your country? Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs keeps a full directory of the consular corps accredited in Spain, including honorary consulates not listed here, at exteriores.gob.es.
What to Do If You Lose Your Passport in Barcelona
Before heading to your consulate, a couple of steps will save you time:
- File a police report first. If your passport was stolen, go to the nearest Mossos d’Esquadra police station and ask for a copy of the report: most consulates require it to issue an emergency travel document.
- Book an appointment. Almost no consulate in Barcelona accepts walk-ins, so call or book online before showing up.
- Bring a copy of your passport. If you saved a photo or photocopy before traveling, the process moves much faster.
- Contact your travel insurance. Many policies cover the costs and paperwork that come with lost documentation.
Hotel Arc La Rambla, Your Base in Ciutat Vella
Our front desk is open 24 hours, so if you need to print a form, photocopy your documents, or simply confirm how to get to your consular appointment, we’re happy to help. Being right on La Rambla 19-21, a one-minute walk from Drassanes metro station (L3), makes it easy to get around Barcelona even on a complicated day. And if you’d like to extend your stay while you sort things out, remember that the code ARCBLOG gets you 15% off direct bookings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an appointment to visit a consulate in Barcelona?
Yes, in almost every case. Book your appointment by phone or through the official website before you travel there.
Where is the US Consulate in Barcelona?
On Passeig de la Reina Elisenda de Montcada, 23, in the Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district.
What if my country doesn’t have a consulate in Barcelona?
Check Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs directory (exteriores.gob.es) to find the embassy in Madrid or the nearest honorary consulate.
Book Your Stay
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