- Address
- Calle de Claudio Coello 91, 28006 Madrid
- Phone
- +34 677 535 146
- Website
- dirco.gov.za
- Head of mission
- S D Mthembi-Mahanyele
South Africa
Spain
South African Embassy & Consulates in Spain
- 1 embassy
- 2 honorary consulates
In Spain, South Africa has an embassy in Madrid and 2 honorary consulates in Bilbao and Barcelona. No visa is needed by Spanish citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days.
South African Embassy in Madrid
The South African embassy is in Madrid, the capital of Spain, at Calle de Claudio Coello 91, 28006 Madrid. The head of mission on record is S D Mthembi-Mahanyele. Its phone number and website are on its page.
South African honorary consulates in Spain
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Bilbao
Las Mercedes 31, Edificio “Abra”, Las Arenas, C. P. 48930, Bilbao
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Barcelona
Consell de Cent 341, 1º 2ª, 08007, Barcelona
South Africa has 2 honorary consulates in Spain, in Bilbao and Barcelona; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.
South Africa visa for Spanish citizens
SpainSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Spain
South AfricaSpain Visa required Spain visa for citizens of South Africa
Spanish citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
Spain’s missions in South Africa
Missions of Spain in South Africa (2)
In return, Spain has 2 missions in South Africa, including its embassy in Pretoria.
Good to know
South Africa in Spain
Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; 3 of them are in Spain.
Travel to Spain for South African citizens
South African citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel. In Spain, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.
When South African missions in Spain are closed
South African missions in Spain close on Spain’s public holidays, the next being Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución) on Sunday 6 December 2026, Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción) on Tuesday 8 December 2026 and Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South African embassy in Spain?
The South African embassy is in Madrid, at Calle de Claudio Coello 91, 28006 Madrid.
Does South Africa have consulates in Spain?
No career consulate is on record, but South Africa has 2 honorary consulates in Bilbao and Barcelona.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Spain?
South African citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
Does Spain have an embassy in South Africa?
Yes, Spain has its embassy in Pretoria, along with 1 other mission in South Africa.