The Honorary Consulate of Austria in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria represents Austrian interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Austrian Embassy in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | Avda. Tirajana, 37. Edificio Mercurio. Torre I, 7º C Playa del Inglés, 35100 Gran Canaria, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 928 216 536 |
| consuladodeaustria@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Melanie Kopreck Terboven, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Avda. Tirajana, 37. Edificio Mercurio. Torre I, 7º C Playa del Inglés, 35100 Gran Canaria.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
The honorary consul in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a volunteer representative of Austria, usually a local business or civic figure. Melanie Kopreck Terboven holds the post – recognised by Spain since October 2022. Meetings take place by appointment. The quickest way to reach the office: call +34 928 216 536 and e-mail consuladodeaustria@gmail.com.
The office is located in the province of Las Palmas, in the Canary Islands. Although listed under Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the office itself is in Gran Canaria. The embassy in Madrid is roughly 1,735 km away.
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
Official documents for Austrian citizens are issued by the Austrian Embassy in Madrid; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Closing days
Like most offices in Spain, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays; Austrian celebrations on 26 October (national day) usually mean a closure too. In the Canary Islands, Canary Islands Day on 30 May is a regional holiday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Where else is Austria represented in Spain?
- Madrid – Embassy of Austria
- Barcelona – Honorary Consulate General
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Málaga – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Honorary Consulate
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria office
Does the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
For a new Austrian passport, contact the Austrian Embassy in Madrid.
How can I reach the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria honorary office of Austria?
By phone on +34 928 216 536 or by e-mail to consuladodeaustria@gmail.com.
Who runs the Austrian honorary office in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
Melanie Kopreck Terboven, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since October 2022).
Can Spanish nationals visit Austria without a visa?
No. A valid Spanish passport or DNI identity card is enough.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Austria. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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