German Embassy in Madrid
Embassy 
Germany Madrid, Spain
- Address
- Calle de Fortuny 8, Madrid
- Phone
- +34 915 57 90 00
- Website
- spanien.diplo.de
- Fax
- +34 91 557 90 27
Head of mission: Heiko Thoms, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 18 August 2026
At Calle de Fortuny 8, Madrid, the German embassy in Madrid represents Germany towards Spain. As Spain and Germany both belong to the European free movement area, Spanish citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Germany.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Madrid
| Monday | 09:00–13:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–13:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–13:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–13:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Öffnungszeiten der Konsularabteilung: Für alle konsularischen Dienstleistungen ist eine vorherige Terminvereinbarung (online-Terminvergabe) erforderlich. Anträge für Reiseausweise zur Rückkehr nach Deutschland, z.B. nach einem Diebstahl des Dokumentes, können ab 9:00 Uhr ohne vorherige Terminvereinbarung entgegengenommen werden (weitere Informationen - Es kann zu Wartezeiten kommen). Informationen zur Hilfe in Notfällen Abholung von neuen Pässen und Personalausweisen (ohne Termin): Montag-Freitag 9:00 – 12:00 Uhr; Montag und Donnerstag 14:00 - 15:00 Uhr Das Konsulat bietet keine telefonischen Sprechzeiten an. Informationen über die verschiedenen konsularischen Dienstleistungen können Sie hier nachlesen. Sollte Ihre Frage nicht auf unserer Homepage beantwortet werden, wenden Sie sich bitte mit Ihrem konkreten Anliegen über das Kontaktformular an die Konsularabteilung der Botschaft. Die Gebühren können bar oder mit Kreditkarte (Visa/Master) beglichen werden. Die Karte muss dafür physisch vorliegen. Feiertage
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Spain
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Constitution Day
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Immaculate Conception
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Madrid is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–13:00. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
Germany visa for Spanish citizens
SpainGermany Visa-free Germany visa for citizens of Spain
GermanySpain Visa-free Spain visa for citizens of Germany
As Spain and Germany both belong to the European free movement area, Spanish citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Germany.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1 | – |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | 2 | – |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 0 | – |
2025 figures: 6 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Germany’s embassy in Madrid, and 0 visas were issued. Applications fell by 25% compared with 2024 (8).
Across all Schengen consulates in Spain, 13.1% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 6th largest number of applications of the 13 Schengen states represented here.
The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Spain.
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 Hungary in MadridCalle de Fortuny 6, 28010 Madrid
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Embassy of Belgium in MadridPaseo de la Castellana 18, 28046 Madrid
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Embassy of Qatar in MadridPaseo de la Castellana 15, 28046 Madrid
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Embassy of Finland in MadridPaseo de la Castellana 15, 28046 Madrid
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Embassy of Haiti in MadridPaseo de la Castellana 15, 28046 Madrid
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Embassy of the Dominican Republic in MadridPaseo de la Castellana 30, 28046 Madrid
Germany’s other missions in Spain
- Consulate General of Germany in Barcelona
Carrer de la Marina 16-18, 08005 Barcelona
- Consulate of Germany in Palma
C/ Porto Pi, 8, 3°-D, 07015 Palma.
- Consulate of Germany in Málaga
Calle Mauricio Moro Pareto 2, 29006 Málaga
- Consulate of Germany in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Calle Albareda 3, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Valencia
Av. Marqués de Sotelo 4, 3°, 9 A, 46002 Valencia.
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- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Puerto de la Cruz
Urbanización Jardines La Quintana calle Guillermo Rahn, 4, Locales 5-6, 38400 Puerto de la Cruz.
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- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Los Llanos de Aridane
Carretera La Laguna - Tazacorte Nr. 46, Los Llanos de Aridane
All missions of Germany in Spain (16)
The German embassy in Madrid is one of 16 missions of Germany in Spain. Consulates: Barcelona, Palma, Málaga, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Bilbao. Honorary consulates: Valencia, Villa y Puerto de Tazacorte, Puerto de la Cruz, Playa Blanca, Los Llanos de Aridane, Alicante, Aguadulce, Zaragoza and 2 more. Spain in turn has 8 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Madrid
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Madrid. The head of mission on record is Heiko Thoms, Ambassador.
Address and contact
Address: Calle de Fortuny 8, Madrid. The record for the German embassy in Madrid includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
When the German embassy in Madrid is closed
The German embassy in Madrid closes on Spain’s public holidays, the next being Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución) on Sunday 6 December 2026 and Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Germany such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the German embassy in Madrid
Current procedures for the German embassy in Madrid, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Madrid
Within 1 km of the German embassy in Madrid there are 43 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Madrid?
The German embassy in Madrid is at Calle de Fortuny 8, Madrid.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Madrid?
The German embassy in Madrid is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–13:00.
Is the German Embassy in Madrid open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Madrid do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in Madrid closed?
The German embassy in Madrid closes on Spain’s public holidays, the next being Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución) on Sunday 6 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Germany.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Germany?
As Spain and Germany both belong to the European free movement area, Spanish citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Germany.
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