Austria Embassy Madrid

Before your visit

You will find the embassy at Pº de la Castellana, 91, 9º (28046 Madrid).

• Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.

The embassy and its network in Spain

Peter Huber heads the embassy as ambassador; the Spanish list gives 3 August 2026 as the starting date. 11 diplomats and attachés are accredited to the embassy, according to the Spanish list. Besides the chancery, the list shows separate offices of the embassy: commercial office and tourism office. Eight honorary consulates support Austrian citizens in other parts of Spain.

Consular services

The consular section typically handles:

• Austrian passports and emergency travel documents
• Certification and legalisation of documents
• Powers of attorney and notarial acts
• Citizenship and civil register matters
• Visas for travellers who need one for Austria

Documents checklist

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

Austrian passport (application abroad)

• Book an appointment and apply in person (also infants) – postal applications are not accepted; some honorary consulates also take applications
• Passport application form (Reisepassantrag), downloadable from the embassy website
• Birth certificate and proof of Austrian citizenship (Staatsbürgerschaftsnachweis) or your current Austrian passport/ID
• Proof of residence in Spain and, where applicable, your residence permit
• A recent passport photo meeting the EU/Austrian criteria (taken by a professional photographer)
• Marriage, divorce or name-change documents if relevant; foreign documents with apostille and German translation (English often accepted)

Sources: Austrian Embassy London – passport (bmeia.gv.at), Austrian Embassy Canberra – Austrian passport (bmeia.gv.at) (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.

Travelling from Spain to Austria

Spanish citizens can travel to Austria without a visa; a valid passport or national identity card (DNI) is enough. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).

Closing days

Like most offices in Spain, the embassy closes on public holidays; Austrian celebrations on 26 October (national day) usually mean a closure too. Regional holiday in the Community of Madrid: the Community of Madrid Day (2 May). Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter (Holy Week) and local fiestas.

Emergency assistance

For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +34 91 556 53 15. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. The Spanish emergency number is 112. Spanish citizens who need help in Austria contact the Spanish Embassy in Vienna.

Diplomatic missions of Austria in Spain

Austria in Spain

• Madrid – Embassy of Austria (this page)
• Barcelona – Honorary Consulate General
• Bilbao – Honorary Consulate
• Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate
• Málaga – Honorary Consulate
• Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
• Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Honorary Consulate
• Seville – Honorary Consulate
• Valencia – Honorary Consulate