Spanish consular representation in Southern Queensland
Spanish Consulate in Brisbane
Find current contact details, location, appointment information, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Consulate of Spain in Brisbane.
Contact information
Contact the Spanish Consulate in Brisbane
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate of Spain serving Southern Queensland.
Appointment required: the Consulate receives visitors by appointment only. Contact the office by email before travelling to arrange your visit and confirm whether your particular matter can be handled locally.
Location
Where is the Spanish Consulate in Brisbane?
The Consulate is located at Corporate House in Gasworks Plaza, 76 Skyring Terrace, Newstead, Queensland.
Before travelling: arrange an appointment before visiting the Newstead office.
About the mission
About the Spanish Consulate in Brisbane
The Consulate of Spain in Brisbane provides honorary Spanish consular representation for Southern Queensland.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Consulate of Spain. The mission is located in Newstead, within metropolitan Brisbane.
The Consulate is headed by Mr José Ramón López, Honorary Consul of Spain. DFAT records his appointment from 17 October 2024.
The honorary Consulate forms part of the wider Spanish consular network in Australia. Professional consular responsibility for Queensland rests with the Consulate General of Spain in Sydney.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Brisbane Consulate provides limited honorary consular assistance and a local point of contact for Spanish citizens and other appropriate consular enquiries in Southern Queensland.
Spanish citizens
Spanish citizens in Southern Queensland can contact the Honorary Consul for appropriate local information, guidance and assistance.
Consular guidance
The Consulate can provide limited local guidance and direct enquiries to the Consulate General of Spain in Sydney when professional consular action is required.
Local assistance
The Honorary Consul provides a local point of contact for appropriate Spanish community, consular and official enquiries in Southern Queensland.
Limited honorary-consular functions: Spain states that its Honorary Consuls perform only a limited and secondary range of consular functions. They do not have the authority or facilities to issue official documents such as Spanish passports.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Spanish Consulate in Brisbane
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently lists business hours as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Visits are by appointment only. Contact the Consulate by email before travelling and explain the assistance you require.
The Honorary Consul can advise whether your matter can be handled locally or needs to be referred to the professional Consulate General of Spain in Sydney.
Appointment required: do not travel to the Newstead office without arranging your visit in advance.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Spanish Consulate in Brisbane
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Brisbane Consulate’s jurisdiction as Southern Queensland.
North and Far North Queensland are served by Spain’s separate honorary consular post based in Ayr.
At the professional consular level, Queensland forms part of the district of the Consulate General of Spain in Sydney.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Spanish Consulate
Confirm that the honorary Consulate can assist with your particular matter and arrange an appointment before travelling to Newstead.
Confirm the service
Explain what assistance you require and check whether the matter can be handled by the Honorary Consul or requires the Consulate General in Sydney.
Prepare your information
Ask which identification, documents or other information you should have available for your appointment.
Arrange your visit
The Consulate receives visitors by appointment only. Contact the office before travelling to Gasworks Plaza.
Frequently asked questions
Spanish Consulate in Brisbane
Does Spain have a Consulate in Brisbane?
Yes. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently accredits the Consulate of Spain in Newstead, Brisbane, serving Southern Queensland.
Where is the Spanish Consulate in Brisbane?
The Consulate is located at Corporate House Lobby 1, Level 2, Gasworks Plaza, 76 Skyring Terrace, Newstead, QLD 4006, Australia.
How can I contact the Spanish Consulate in Brisbane?
Current official information lists the email address admin@spainconsulatebrisbane.com.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Spain in Brisbane?
Mr José Ramón López is the Honorary Consul of Spain. DFAT records his appointment from 17 October 2024.
What are the business hours?
DFAT currently lists business hours as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, with visits by appointment only.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The Consulate currently receives visitors by appointment only.
Which area does the Brisbane Consulate cover?
Its official jurisdiction is Southern Queensland.
Does the Brisbane Consulate issue Spanish passports?
No. Spain states that Honorary Consuls do not have the authority or facilities to issue official documents such as passports. Passport matters should be handled through the professional Consulate General of Spain in Sydney.
Which Spanish mission handles professional consular services for Queensland?
Queensland forms part of the professional consular district of the Consulate General of Spain in Sydney.
Is there another Spanish consular post in Queensland?
Yes. Spain maintains a separate honorary Consulate based in Ayr for North and Far North Queensland.