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US Embassy & Consulates in Spain

  • 1 embassy
  • 2 consulates general
  • 1 consulate

In Spain, the United States has an embassy in Madrid, 2 consulates general in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Barcelona and a consulate in Valencia. Before flying to the United States, Spanish citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

Map: the United States’ 4 missions in Spain

Map: the United States’ 4 missions in Spain

US Embassy in Madrid

The United States has its embassy in Madrid, the capital; the address on record is Calle de Serrano 75, 28006 Madrid. Its phone number and website are on its page.

US consulates in Spain

  • Consulate General of the United States in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    Consulate General · Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

  • Consulate General of the United States in Barcelona

    Consulate General · Barcelona

    Today 09:00–13:00
  • Consulate of the United States in Valencia

    Consulate · Valencia

    Carrer del Doctor Romagosa 1, Valencia

The United States also has 2 consulates general in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Barcelona and a consulate in Valencia; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.

United States visa for Spanish citizens

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United StatesSpain Visa-free, 90 days Spain visa for citizens of the United States

United States visa requirements for citizens of Spain

  • ESTA – travel under the Visa Waiver Program
  • Fee: US$41
  • 2 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Spanish citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days. The application is made online on the official portal of the United States, not at the US embassy.

Spain’s missions in the United States

Missions of Spain in the United States (10)

In return, Spain has 10 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.

Good to know

The United States in Spain

Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; 4 of them are in Spain.

Travel to Spain for US citizens

No visa is needed by US citizens for Spain, for stays of up to 90 days. In Spain, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.

When US missions in Spain are closed

US 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 the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the US embassy in Spain?

The US embassy is in Madrid, at Calle de Serrano 75, 28006 Madrid.

Does the United States have consulates in Spain?

Yes, the United States has 2 consulates general in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Barcelona and a consulate in Valencia.

Do Spanish citizens need a visa for the United States?

Before flying to the United States, Spanish citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

Do US citizens need a visa for Spain?

US citizens do not need a visa for Spain: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Does Spain have an embassy in the United States?

Yes, Spain has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 9 other missions in the United States.