The Embassy of Algeria in Madrid represents Algeria in Spain and serves Algerian citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ General Oraá, 12, 28006 Madrid, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 91 562 97 05 |
| Fax | +34 91 562 98 77 |
| secretaria@emb-argelia.es | |
| Social Media | X |
| Head of Mission | Abdelfetah Daghmoum, Ambassador |
| National Day | 1 November |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published. Contact the embassy before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at C/ General Oraá, 12, 28006 Madrid.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
About the Algerian Embassy in Madrid
The ambassador is Abdelfetah Daghmoum, listed by the Spanish Foreign Ministry since 8 April 2024. 22 diplomats and attachés are accredited to the embassy, according to the Spanish list. Algeria also has career consular offices in Alicante and Barcelona.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Algerian passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Visas for travellers who need one for Algeria
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the embassy website first.
Visa and entry information for Spanish citizens
Spanish citizens need a visa for Algeria, to be obtained before travelling. The passport should be valid for at least six months. Spanish travel advice recommends caution for Algeria and warns against some regions. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Closing days
Like most offices in Spain, the embassy closes on public holidays; Algerian celebrations on 1 November (national day) usually mean a closure too. In the Community of Madrid, the Community of Madrid Day on 2 May is a regional holiday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
Algerian nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +34 91 562 97 05. 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 Algeria in Spain
Algeria in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Algeria (this page)
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Alicante – Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Algeria in Madrid
Where is the Algerian Embassy in Madrid?
At C/ General Oraá, 12, 28006 Madrid.
Who is the ambassador of Algeria to Spain?
Abdelfetah Daghmoum, according to the Spanish diplomatic list of 30 September 2026.
When is the Algerian national day?
The Spanish diplomatic list gives 1 November as the national day of Algeria; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
Is there a Algerian consulate outside Madrid?
Yes: Alicante and Barcelona.
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 Algeria. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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