Spain

Embassies and consulates in Spain

embassies in Madrid

Diplomatic missions from 141 countries are based in Spain, 425 missions in all (125 embassies, 207 consulates, 92 honorary consulates and 1 other office). Most embassies, 124 of 125, are in the capital, Madrid. Consulates are also found in Barcelona, Málaga and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

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Spain

Capital
Madrid
Population
49,355,143
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Calling code
+34
Languages
Spanish, Catalan, Galician
  • 425missions
  • 125embassies
  • 207consulates
  • 92honorary consulates
Visa-free: 122 destinations#5 in the world

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All missions in Spain

Other cities in Spain

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Outside Madrid, missions are found in Barcelona (111), Málaga (32), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (17), Bilbao (16), Valencia (11), Seville (11), Palma (10) and Vigo (8), among other towns; most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.

By country

  1. Italy 21
  2. Germany 16
  3. Chile 15
  4. Poland 12
  5. France 10
  6. United Kingdom 10
  7. Portugal 9
  8. Belgium 7
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Visa rules for Spain

How the world’s passports enter Spain198 in total

  • Visa-free93
  • Visa required105

Spain visa guide · 16 visa types

Visa rules

Spain belongs to the European Union and the Schengen area. Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Spain. As a Schengen state, Spain counts every short stay towards the shared limit of 90 days in any 180.

Visa statistics

US visas issued to citizens of Spain

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)16,94520,368
Student (F, M)4,9934,679
Exchange (J)14,17813,645
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)7,0807,049
Transit and crew (C, D)3,6342,944
Diplomatic and official (A, G)1,3931,359
Fiancé(e) (K)14971
Other01
Total48,37250,116
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)16.4%23.7%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 50,116 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Spain, the 31st highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 41%, exchange visitor visas 27% and work and treaty visas 14%. That is 4% more than in fiscal year 2024 (48,372).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Spain received 13,570, 25% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 23.7% for citizens of Spain in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 16.4%).

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of Spain

Spain’s own missions abroad

Spain’s embassies abroad (297)

In the other direction, Spain runs 297 missions in 126 countries. Its largest networks are in France (19), Argentina (14), the United Kingdom (10), the United States (10) and Morocco (9).

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Spain

  • Constitution Day

    Sunday

  • Immaculate Conception

    Tuesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

Good to know

Where the embassies are

Most embassies, 124 of 125, are in the capital, Madrid. Italy has the most missions in Spain, 21, followed by Germany (16), Chile (15), Poland (12) and France (10).

Travel advice for Spain

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Spain: the US State Department rates Spain at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Spain (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Spain (updated 2 November 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in Spain?

Italy, with 21 missions, followed by Germany (16).

Do I need a visa for Spain?

Of 198 passports, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Spain; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.

When are embassies in Spain closed?

On Spain’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución) on Sunday 6 December 2026.

Is Spain in the Schengen area?

Yes. Spain is part of the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa is valid there.