Canadian representation in Spain
Canadian Consulate in Barcelona
Contact details, opening hours, consular and notarial services and emergency passport assistance for the Consulate of Canada in Barcelona, Spain.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate in Barcelona
The Consulate of Canada is located on Plaça de Catalunya in central Barcelona.
08002 Barcelona
Spain
Consular appointments: Consular services are available Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. by appointment.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate in Barcelona?
The Consulate is located at Plaça de Catalunya, 9, in the centre of Barcelona.
About the consulate
About the Consulate of Canada in Barcelona
The Canadian Consulate in Barcelona is an official Government of Canada consular post serving Canadians visiting or living in Spain.
Canada’s principal diplomatic mission in Spain is the Embassy of Canada in Madrid. The Barcelona Consulate provides local consular assistance and selected document services.
Regular Canadian passport processing and broader diplomatic services are handled through the Embassy in Madrid.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate in Barcelona
The Barcelona Consulate provides local consular assistance and selected services to Canadian citizens.
Consular assistance
Canadians can contact the Consulate for assistance with emergencies and other consular matters while in Spain.
Emergency passport assistance
The Consulate provides limited emergency passport assistance for Canadians who lose or damage their passport or require urgent travel.
Notarial services
The Consulate provides selected notarial services to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadians when documents are Canadian or intended for use in Canada.
Criminal record procedures
The Consulate can provide information and certain supporting documentation for Canadians who need fingerprints for an RCMP criminal record check.
Marriage documents
Selected consular documents required for marriage in Spain may be available through the Embassy or Consulate, subject to current requirements.
Emergency assistance
Emergency Canadian consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consulate in Barcelona
General office hours
Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., by appointment.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., by appointment.
Consular services
Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., by appointment.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Office closures: The Consulate observes designated Canadian and Spanish holidays. Confirm availability before visiting.
Passport services
Canadian passport services in Barcelona
Regular Canadian passport services for citizens in Spain and Andorra are provided exclusively by the Embassy of Canada in Madrid.
Regular passport applications
Routine passport applications and renewals must be handled through the Embassy of Canada in Madrid.
Emergency passport assistance
The Barcelona Consulate provides limited emergency passport assistance. Contact the consular team if your passport is lost, stolen or damaged or if you need urgent travel assistance.
Urgent cases: Email espana.consulaire-consular@international.gc.ca with your location in Spain, details of your situation, a telephone number and proof of urgent travel where applicable.
Notarial services
Notarial services in Barcelona
The Embassy and Consulate provide limited notarial services to Canadian citizens and, in certain cases, to non-Canadian citizens when documents are Canadian or intended for use in Canada.
Certified documents
Eligible copies and documents may be certified when the applicable Government of Canada requirements are met.
Signatures and declarations
Selected signatures, declarations and consular documents may be witnessed or certified.
Apostilles
Apostille services for eligible Canadian documents in Spain are provided by the Embassy of Canada in Madrid rather than the Barcelona Consulate.
Before booking: Send a clear scanned copy of the complete document to espana.consulaire-consular@international.gc.ca so the consular team can confirm whether the requested service can be provided in Barcelona.
Citizenship services
Canadian citizenship services for Barcelona
Canadian citizenship information is available online, but paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship are submitted to the Embassy of Canada in Madrid.
Embassy of Canada in Madrid
If you are required to submit a paper citizenship certificate application, mail it to the Consular Services section of the Embassy of Canada in Madrid according to the current Government of Canada instructions.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consulate in Barcelona
Book an appointment
Consular services are appointment-based. Arrange your visit before travelling to the office.
Check your passport service
Routine passport applications are handled in Madrid. Barcelona provides only limited emergency passport assistance.
Send notarial documents first
Email a scanned copy of your document before booking so the consular team can confirm whether the requested service can be provided locally.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate in Barcelona FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in Barcelona?
Yes. Canada maintains a Consulate at Plaça de Catalunya, 9, in central Barcelona.
Is the Canadian Consulate in Barcelona an honorary consulate?
No. The current Government of Canada directory lists Barcelona as a Consulate of Canada and does not identify it as an honorary post.
What is the telephone number?
The published telephone number is +34 93 270 3614.
What is the consular email address?
The published consular email address is espana.consulaire-consular@international.gc.ca.
When are consular services available?
Consular services are available by appointment Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Can I submit a regular Canadian passport application in Barcelona?
No. Regular passport services for Canadian citizens in Spain and Andorra are provided exclusively by the Embassy of Canada in Madrid.
Does Barcelona provide emergency passport assistance?
Yes. The Consulate provides limited emergency passport assistance for urgent situations, including lost, stolen or damaged passports.
Does the Barcelona Consulate provide notarial services?
Yes. Selected notarial services are available. Contact the consular team with a scanned copy of your document before booking.
Can the Barcelona Consulate issue apostilles?
No. Apostille services for eligible Canadian documents in Spain are provided by the Embassy of Canada in Madrid.
Can I submit a Canadian citizenship application in Barcelona?
Paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship should be sent to the Embassy of Canada in Madrid.