- Address
- Calle de Núñez de Balboa 35 A, 28001 Madrid
- Phone
- +34 91 436 39 60
- Website
- eda.admin.ch
- Head of mission
- Heinrich Schellenberg
Switzerland
Spain
Swiss Embassy & Consulates in Spain
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate general
- 3 honorary consulates
Switzerland is represented in Spain by 5 missions: an embassy in Madrid, a consulate general in Barcelona and 3 honorary consulates in Valencia, Palma and Málaga. Spanish citizens and Swiss citizens move freely between the two countries.
Map: Switzerland’s 5 missions in Spain
Map: Switzerland’s 5 missions in Spain
Swiss Embassy in Madrid
The Swiss embassy is in Madrid, the capital of Spain, at Calle de Núñez de Balboa 35 A, 28001 Madrid. The head of mission on record is Heinrich Schellenberg. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Swiss consulates in Spain
- Consulate General of Switzerland in Barcelona
Gran Via de Carles III 94,7°, 08028 Barcelona
Switzerland also has a consulate general in Barcelona; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Swiss honorary consulates in Spain
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Valencia
Consulado de Suiza en Valencia, The Westin Valencia, Calle Amadeo de Saboya, 16, 46010 Valencia
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Palma
Consulado de Suiza en Palma de Mallorca, c/o Universal Hotels, Carrer Gremi Cirurgians i Barbers, 25, Edificio Generium, bloque B, planta 3
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Málaga
Consulado de Suiza en Málaga, Calle Cister 14, 4ºB., Málaga 29015, Andalucia
Switzerland has 3 honorary consulates in Spain, in Valencia, Palma and Málaga; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.
Switzerland visa for Spanish citizens
SpainSwitzerland Visa-free Switzerland visa for citizens of Spain
SwitzerlandSpain Visa-free Spain visa for citizens of Switzerland
Spanish citizens need no visa for Switzerland: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
Spain’s missions in Switzerland
Missions of Spain in Switzerland (4)
In return, Spain has 4 missions in Switzerland, including its embassy in Bern.
Good to know
Switzerland in Spain
Worldwide, Switzerland has 317 missions in 136 countries; 5 of them are in Spain.
When Swiss missions in Spain are closed
Swiss 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 Switzerland, such as Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Swiss embassy in Spain?
The Swiss embassy is in Madrid, at Calle de Núñez de Balboa 35 A, 28001 Madrid.
Does Switzerland have consulates in Spain?
Yes, Switzerland has a consulate general in Barcelona. Switzerland also has 3 honorary consulates in Valencia, Palma and Málaga.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Free movement applies: Spanish citizens enter Switzerland with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Spain?
As Switzerland and Spain both belong to the European free movement area, Swiss citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Spain.
Does Spain have an embassy in Switzerland?
Yes, Spain has its embassy in Bern, along with 3 other missions in Switzerland.