Spanish Embassy in Canberra
Embassy 
Spain Canberra, Australia
- Address
- Arkana Street 15, 2600 Canberra
- Phone
- +61 2 6273 3555
- emb.canberra@maec.es
- Website
- exteriores.gob.es
- Fax
- +61 2 6273 3918
Head of mission: Esther Monterrubio Villar
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Australian Foreign Affairs (DFAT) protocol list · Foreign ministry of Spain: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 7 December 2025
At Arkana Street 15, 2600 Canberra, the Spanish embassy in Canberra represents Spain towards Australia. Australian citizens can visit Spain without a visa for up to 90 days.
Opening hours of the Spanish embassy in Canberra
| Monday | 09:00–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–14:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–14:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Australia
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Spain
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Constitution Day
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Immaculate Conception
The Spanish embassy in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–14:00.
Spain visa for Australian citizens
AustraliaSpain Visa-free, 90 days Spain visa for citizens of Australia
SpainAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of Spain
Australian citizens can visit Spain without a visa for up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41 | 39 | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 50 | 44 | 3 | 6.4% | 9.1% |
| 2025 | 68 | 58 | 3 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
Spain’s visa offices in Australia, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 560 | 0.0% |
| Melbourne | 465 | 2.6% |
| Canberra (this office) | 68 | 4.9% |
In 2025, Spain’s embassy in Canberra received 68 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 58. 3 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 4.9%. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 6.4%. Applications rose by 36% compared with 2024 (50).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 0.0% (2023) to 6.4% (2024).
Spain issues Schengen visas at 3 locations in Australia; this office handled 6% of their 1,093 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Sydney 0.0% and Melbourne 2.6%, which makes Canberra the highest of the group. Each office serves the applicants who live in its own consular district, so the rates also reflect who applies where, not only how strictly files are assessed.
Across all Schengen consulates in Australia, 3.0% of applications were refused in 2025; Spain’s rate worldwide was 14.6%. Spain received the 6th largest number of applications of the 22 Schengen states represented here.
The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Australia.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Belgium in CanberraArkana Street 19, 2600 Canberra
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Embassy of Ireland in CanberraArkana Street 20, Canberra
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High Commission of Malaysia in CanberraPerth Avenue 7, Canberra
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Embassy of Myanmar in CanberraArkana Street 22, 2600 Canberra
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Embassy of Israel in CanberraTurrana Street 6, Canberra
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Embassy of Germany in CanberraEmpire Circuit 119, Canberra
Spain’s other missions in Australia
- Consulate General of Spain in Sydney
Market Street 31, 2000 Sydney
- Consulate General of Spain in Melbourne
Level 7, 564 St Kilda Road, MELBOURNE VIC 3004
- Honorary Consulate of Spain in Perth
Wanneroo WA 6946, Perth
- Honorary Consulate of Spain in Darwin
32 Moray Street, Karama NT 0812, Darwin
- Honorary Consulate of Spain in Adelaide
Women's War Memorial House S.A Inc 95 South Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
- Honorary Consulate of Spain in Brisbane
Corporate House Lobby 1, Level 2, Gasworks Plaza, 76 Skyring Terrace, Newstead QLD 4006, Brisbane
- Honorary Consulate of Spain in Ayr
82 Cameron Street, Ayr QLD 4801
All missions of Spain in Australia (8)
The Spanish embassy in Canberra is one of 8 missions of Spain in Australia. Consulates: Sydney and Melbourne. Honorary consulates: Perth, Darwin, Adelaide, Brisbane and Ayr. Australia in turn has 2 missions in Spain, its embassy being in Madrid.
Good to know
About the Spanish embassy in Canberra
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Spain in Canberra. The head of mission on record is Esther Monterrubio Villar.
Address and contact
Address: Arkana Street 15, 2600 Canberra. The record for the Spanish embassy in Canberra includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Spanish citizens travelling to Australia
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for Australia, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
When the Spanish embassy in Canberra is closed
The Spanish embassy in Canberra closes on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Spain such as Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución) on Sunday 6 December 2026.
Before visiting the Spanish embassy in Canberra
Current procedures for the Spanish embassy in Canberra, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Spanish embassy in Canberra
Within 1 km of the Spanish embassy in Canberra there are 37 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Spanish Embassy in Canberra?
The Spanish embassy in Canberra is at Arkana Street 15, 2600 Canberra.
What are the opening hours of the Spanish Embassy in Canberra?
The Spanish embassy in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–14:00.
Is the Spanish Embassy in Canberra open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Spanish embassy in Canberra do not include Saturday.
When is the Spanish Embassy in Canberra closed?
The Spanish embassy in Canberra closes on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Spain.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Spain?
Australian citizens can visit Spain without a visa for up to 90 days.
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