For Beninese residents and travellers in the Barcelona area, the Honorary Consulate of Benin in Barcelona is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Aragón 290-1ºB, 08009 Barcelona, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 93 467 70 36 |
| Fax | +34 93 467 71 82 |
| Head of Mission | Jose María Font de Leon, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: C/ Aragón 290-1ºB, 08009 Barcelona.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Barcelona do?
This honorary office looks after Beninese interests in Barcelona. The honorary consul listed by the Spanish authorities is Jose María Font de Leon, in office since November 2003. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. The quickest way to reach the office: call +34 93 467 70 36.
The office is located in the province of Barcelona, in Catalonia.
Spanish citizens need a visa for Benin; it can be applied for online. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Which Beninese office issues passports and visas?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Beninese citizens contact the Beninese Embassy in Paris (accredited to Spain).
Note: Benin has no embassy in Madrid; its embassy in Paris is accredited to Spain.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Spanish national holidays; Beninese celebrations on 1 August (national day) usually mean a closure too. In Catalonia, the National Day of Catalonia (La Diada) on 11 September is a regional holiday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Where else is Benin represented in Spain?
- Paris – Embassy of Benin (accredited to Spain, no resident embassy in Madrid)
- Barcelona – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Madrid – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Benin in Barcelona
Where do I renew my Beninese passport if I live near Barcelona?
Beninese passports are issued through the Beninese Embassy in Paris (accredited to Spain), not by the honorary office.
How do I contact the Beninese honorary consul in Barcelona?
By phone on +34 93 467 70 36.
Who runs the Beninese honorary office in Barcelona?
Jose María Font de Leon, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since November 2003).
Can Spanish nationals visit Benin without a visa?
Yes, but it can be applied for online.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Benin. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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