Diplomatic representation of Spain in Australia
Spanish Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of Spain in Canberra represents Spain in Australia and provides diplomatic and consular services for Spanish citizens and other eligible applicants within its consular district.
Contact details
Contact the Spanish Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of Spain in Canberra is Spain’s resident diplomatic mission in Australia.
Before visiting: the Consular Section in Canberra only serves the Australian Capital Territory and Queanbeyan. Residents elsewhere in Australia should use the Spanish Consulate-General responsible for their state or territory.
Embassy location
Where is the Spanish Embassy in Canberra?
The Embassy of Spain is located in Yarralumla, Canberra.
The embassy is located at 15 Arkana Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia.
Visitors requiring consular services should first confirm that they live within the Canberra Consular Section’s district and check the requirements for their particular procedure.
About the mission
About the Spanish Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of Spain in Canberra is Spain’s resident diplomatic mission in Australia.
The embassy represents Spain in its official relations with Australia and supports bilateral cooperation in diplomatic, economic, cultural, educational and other areas.
The mission also includes a Consular Section serving residents of the Australian Capital Territory and Queanbeyan.
Spain maintains Consulates-General in Sydney and Melbourne to provide consular coverage for the rest of Australia.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Consular Section of the Spanish Embassy provides services for Spanish citizens and other eligible applicants within its consular district.
Spanish citizens
Spanish citizens can obtain information about eligible passport, civil registry, nationality and other consular services provided by the mission.
Visa services
Eligible applicants residing within the Canberra consular district can obtain information about Spanish visa categories and the applicable application requirements.
Documents and civil matters
The Consular Section handles eligible civil registry, notarial and document-related procedures subject to the requirements for each service.
Check your consular district: Canberra only serves the ACT and Queanbeyan. Applicants elsewhere in Australia should use the Consulate-General in Sydney or Melbourne according to their place of residence.
Planning your visit
Visiting the Spanish Embassy in Canberra
Check the current requirements for your particular consular procedure before visiting the embassy.
The Embassy of Spain currently publishes public opening hours of Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
DFAT separately lists the embassy’s general business hours as Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and consular hours from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Individual consular procedures may have specific appointment, documentation or application requirements. Check the relevant official consular service page before travelling.
Before visiting: confirm your consular district and check whether your particular passport, visa, civil registry, notarial or other procedure requires prior arrangements.
Consular district
Jurisdiction and Consular Responsibilities
Spain divides consular responsibility in Australia between the Embassy in Canberra and Consulates-General in Sydney and Melbourne.
The Consular Section of the Embassy of Spain in Canberra serves the Australian Capital Territory and Queanbeyan.
The Consulate-General of Spain in Sydney serves New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory.
The Consulate-General of Spain in Melbourne serves Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia.
The Embassy of Spain in Canberra is also diplomatically accredited to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Nauru and Tuvalu.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check the latest official information before travelling to the Spanish Embassy in Canberra.
Check your jurisdiction
Canberra’s Consular Section only serves the ACT and Queanbeyan. Residents elsewhere in Australia should contact the appropriate Consulate-General.
Check the procedure
Passport, visa, nationality, civil registry and notarial procedures can have different appointment and documentation requirements.
Prepare your documents
Review the official instructions for your service and prepare the required forms, identification and supporting documents before attending.
Important: consular procedures and appointment arrangements can change. Always check the relevant official service page before making a special journey.
Frequently asked questions
Spanish Embassy Canberra FAQ
Does Spain have an embassy in Australia?
Yes. Spain maintains a resident embassy in Canberra.
What is the address of the Spanish Embassy in Canberra?
The embassy is located at 15 Arkana Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia.
What is the telephone number of the Spanish Embassy?
The embassy can be contacted on +61 2 6273 3555.
Who is the Spanish Ambassador to Australia?
The current Ambassador of Spain to Australia is Her Excellency Mrs Esther Monterrubio Villar.
What are the public opening hours?
The embassy currently publishes public opening hours from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Which areas are covered by the Consular Section in Canberra?
The Consular Section of the Spanish Embassy in Canberra serves the Australian Capital Territory and Queanbeyan.
Which Spanish mission serves New South Wales?
The Consulate-General of Spain in Sydney serves New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Which Spanish mission serves Victoria and Western Australia?
The Consulate-General of Spain in Melbourne serves Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the mission, contact details, opening hours and consular jurisdiction on this page.