Argentine citizens in Spain, and Spanish residents planning a trip to Argentina, can contact the Embassy of Argentina in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Fernando el Santo, 15, 1ª planta, 28010 Madrid, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 91 771 05 00 |
| Fax | +34 91 771 05 26 |
| eespa@mrecic.gov.ar | |
| Social Media | Facebook · X · Instagram |
| Head of Mission | Wenceslao Bunge Saravia, Ambassador |
| National Day | 25 May |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published. Contact the embassy before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to C/ Fernando el Santo, 15, 1ª planta, 28010 Madrid.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
Who runs the Argentine Embassy?
The ambassador is Wenceslao Bunge Saravia, listed by the Spanish Foreign Ministry since 19 May 2025. 13 diplomats and attachés are accredited to the embassy, according to the Spanish list. Besides the chancery, the list shows separate offices of the embassy: defence attaché office. Argentina also has career consular offices in Barcelona, Cádiz, Madrid, Palma de Mallorca, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Vigo.
Consular services
Requests the consular staff deal with:
- Argentine passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Documents checklist
What Argentine citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Argentine government information:
Argentine passport (application abroad)
- Only Argentines resident in the consulate’s jurisdiction can apply for the ordinary (RENAPER) passport there
- Book an appointment and attend in person – biometric data are taken
- An up-to-date DNI (original)
- Your previous passport, or a police report if it was lost or stolen
- The passport is printed in Argentina and sent to the consulate, where you collect it; express passports are not available abroad
- For an urgent return: a provisional passport valid for 60 days, only for travel to Argentina
Sources: Government of Argentina (argentina.gob.ar) – applying for an Argentine passport abroad (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the embassy website first.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Argentina?
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Argentina (up to 90 days). The Spanish DNI identity card is not accepted; a valid passport is required. The Spanish Foreign Ministry has no specific travel restrictions for Argentina. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Closing days
Like most offices in Spain, the embassy closes on public holidays and on Argentina’s national day (25 May). Regional holiday to note: the Community of Madrid Day (2 May). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
Argentine nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +34 91 771 05 00. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. The Spanish emergency number is 112.
Diplomatic missions of Argentina in Spain
Argentina in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Argentina (this page)
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Madrid – Consulate General
- Vigo – Consulate General
- Cádiz – Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Consulate
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Argentina in Madrid
Where is the Argentine Embassy in Madrid?
At C/ Fernando el Santo, 15, 1ª planta, 28010 Madrid.
Who is the ambassador of Argentina to Spain?
Wenceslao Bunge Saravia, according to the Spanish diplomatic list of 30 September 2026.
When is the Argentine national day?
The Spanish diplomatic list gives 25 May as the national day of Argentina; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Argentina?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check the Spanish travel advice before booking.
Is there a Argentine consulate outside Madrid?
Yes: Barcelona, Cádiz, Madrid, Palma de Mallorca, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Vigo.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista del Cuerpo Diplomático (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Argentina. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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