Spanish consular representation in Melbourne
Spanish Consulate General in Melbourne
Find current contact details, opening hours, location, appointments, jurisdiction and consular services for the Consulate General of Spain in Melbourne.
Contact information
Contact the Spanish Consulate General in Melbourne
Use the current official contact details below for the Consulate General of Spain in Melbourne.
Before visiting: appointment and submission requirements vary by consular procedure. Check the current instructions for your specific service before travelling to the Consulate General.
Location
Where is the Spanish Consulate General in Melbourne?
The Consulate General is located on Level 7 at 564 St Kilda Road in Melbourne, Victoria.
Plan your visit: public opening hours do not mean that every consular procedure is available without an appointment. Check the requirements for your service before attending.
About the mission
About the Spanish Consulate General in Melbourne
The Consulate General of Spain in Melbourne is one of Spain’s two professional Consulates-General in Australia and provides consular services across a large district covering southern and western Australia.
Its official consular district comprises Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia. Spain’s other professional Consulate-General is located in Sydney and serves New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory.
The Melbourne mission is headed by Mr Enrique Criado Navamuel, Consul-General of Spain. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade records his appointment from 1 August 2026.
Honorary Spanish consulates in South Australia and Western Australia support the wider consular network, while professional consular procedures remain under the responsibility of the Consulate General.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Melbourne Consulate General provides professional Spanish consular services for eligible applicants and Spanish citizens residing within its consular district.
Spanish citizens
The Consulate General provides services for Spanish citizens including consular registration, passports and other administrative and consular procedures.
Visas
Eligible residents of Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia can apply for Spanish visas through the Melbourne Consulate General, subject to the current visa procedure and appointment requirements.
Civil and administrative matters
The mission provides information and procedures relating to civil registration, nationality, notarial matters and other professional consular services.
Check individual requirements: passports, visas, civil registration, nationality and other procedures have different documentation and appointment arrangements. Always check the official instructions for the service you require.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Spanish Consulate General
The Consulate General currently publishes general public opening hours of Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Appointment requirements depend on the procedure. Some consular services can be handled during public opening hours or through other submission methods, while visa applications follow a dedicated appointment system.
For visa applications, applicants must request an appointment in advance. The Consulate General currently schedules Schengen visa appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays and national visa appointments on Wednesdays and Fridays, generally between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm.
Visa applicants: do not visit the Consulate General for a visa application without a confirmed appointment. Check the latest official visa instructions before making travel arrangements.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Spanish Consulate General in Melbourne
The Melbourne Consulate General has official consular jurisdiction over Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia.
Residents of New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory fall under the professional consular jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Spain in Sydney.
Spanish honorary consulates within the Melbourne district can provide local assistance with certain matters, but their functions are more limited than those of the professional Consulate General.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Spanish Consulate General
Check your jurisdiction, the requirements for your procedure and any appointment rules before travelling to the Melbourne office.
Check your jurisdiction
The Melbourne Consulate General serves residents of Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia.
Prepare your documents
Review the official requirements for your procedure and prepare all forms, identification and supporting documents before attending.
Check appointment rules
Do not assume that general public opening hours apply to your procedure. Visa applications and some other services have specific appointment arrangements.
Frequently asked questions
Spanish Consulate General in Melbourne
Does Spain have a Consulate General in Melbourne?
Yes. Spain maintains a professional Consulate General at 564 St Kilda Road in Melbourne.
Where is the Spanish Consulate General in Melbourne?
The Consulate General is located at Level 7, 564 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia.
How can I contact the Spanish Consulate General?
The main telephone number is +61 3 9347 1966. General enquiries can be sent to cog.melbourne@maec.es.
Who is the Consul-General of Spain in Melbourne?
Mr Enrique Criado Navamuel is the Consul-General of Spain. DFAT records his appointment from 1 August 2026.
What are the public opening hours?
The Consulate General currently publishes public opening hours of Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Which states does the Melbourne Consulate General cover?
Its consular district covers Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia.
Do I need an appointment?
Appointment requirements depend on the procedure. Visa applications require a prior appointment, while some other services use different arrangements. Check the official instructions for your particular service.
Can I apply for a Spanish visa in Melbourne?
Eligible applicants residing in Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania or Western Australia can apply through the Melbourne Consulate General. Visa applications require a prior appointment and must follow the current procedure published by the Consulate General.
Can Western Australian residents use the Melbourne Consulate General?
Yes. Western Australia forms part of the Melbourne Consulate General’s professional consular district. Spain also maintains an honorary Consulate in Western Australia for certain local consular functions.
Does Spain have another Consulate General in Australia?
Yes. Spain also maintains a professional Consulate General in Sydney serving New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory.