Australia Embassy Madrid

Before your visit

Visitors go to Pº de la Castellana 259 D, planta 24 (Torre Emperador), 28046 Madrid.

• Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.

About the Australian Embassy in Madrid

Rosemary Ann Morris Castico heads the embassy as ambassador; the Spanish list gives 16 September 2024 as the starting date. The Spanish diplomatic list names 6 accredited diplomats and attachés for the embassy. Besides the chancery, the list shows separate offices of the embassy: commercial office.

Consular services

The consular section typically handles:

• Australian 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

Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Australian sources:

Renewing an Australian passport overseas

• Complete the online form in the application portal (then print it) or get a pre-filled paper form from the embassy
• Eligible if your passport was issued when you were 16+, on or after 1 January 2006 with at least 2 years’ validity, shows your current details and was not reported lost or stolen
• Lodge the application in person at an Australian embassy or consulate – check whether an appointment is needed
• Bring the completed form, passport photos, your current passport and original identity documents, and pay the fee
• Allow at least 6 weeks; urgent travel: emergency passport (valid up to one year, no chip)

Sources: Australian Passport Office – applying outside Australia, Australian Passport Office – emergency passport (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?

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 Australia; it can be applied for online. The passport should be valid for at least six months. Spanish travel advice lists no specific restrictions for trips to Australia. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).

Closing days

The embassy is closed on Spanish public holidays as well as on the Australian national day, 26 January. Regional holiday in the Community of Madrid: the Community of Madrid Day (2 May). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.

Emergency assistance

For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +34 91 353 66 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 Australia in Spain

Australia in Spain

• Madrid – Embassy of Australia (this page)