Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published the updated official listings of embassies, consulates, and international organisations accredited in the country, as of September 17, 2025. These documents are especially useful for both immigration professionals and foreign nationals living in Spain who need to know which consular authority they can turn to for procedures or emergencies.
⏺️ What do these lists include?
There are two key documents:
- Diplomatic Corps List, which includes all officially accredited embassies and diplomatic missions based in Spain.
- Consular Missions List, which covers general consulates, honorary consulates, and official representation offices, including contact details, addresses, and service hours.
These documents are regularly updated by the Ministry and help individuals identify the right consular authority based on their nationality.
⏺️ Why is this information important?
Knowing which consulate or embassy is competent for your case is essential in many administrative or legal procedures related to immigration, such as:
- Legalisation or apostille of documents issued in your home country
- Requesting consular certificates
- Visa processing
- Registering with your consulate or renewing national documents
- Emergency assistance and consular protection
Many embassies and consulates also provide critical services such as issuing national documents, assisting detained citizens, or helping in repatriation procedures. Having access to this information can help avoid delays and ensure your paperwork is processed correctly.
⏺️ Access the official listings
You can access and download the updated listings directly from our website (in Spanish). These official documents were published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and reflect the current diplomatic and consular presence in Spain as of September 17, 2025:
- Consular Missions List
- Diplomatic Corps List
⏺️ Need help with consular procedures?
At ARC Legal, we are a law firm specialised in immigration law. Thanks to our office’s strategic location in Madrid — just steps away from the main embassies and consulates — we can support our clients with key consular procedures. We help with legalisation of documents, consular certificates, visa requests, and more complex matters that require direct communication with consular officials.
Not sure which consulate to contact or what documents you need? Get in touch with us — we’ll guide you step by step.
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Immigration regulations are subject to frequent administrative and interpretative changes. At ARC Legal, we strive to keep our information up to date and based on official sources. However, we strongly recommend seeking professional legal advice before starting any application or making legal decisions. If you need personalized assistance, don’t hesitate to contact our office.