Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Cabo Verde in A Coruña helps Cabo Verdean nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Fernando Macias nº 2-1ºB, 15005 A Coruña, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 981 278 000 |
| Fax | +34 981 251 083 |
| Head of Mission | Francisco Canabal Lopez, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
The Spanish consular list gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: C/ Fernando Macias nº 2-1ºB, 15005 A Coruña.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in A Coruña do?
This honorary office looks after Cabo Verdean interests in A Coruña. Francisco Canabal Lopez holds the post – recognised by Spain since April 2008. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. Before travelling there, call +34 981 278 000 to check that someone is available.
A Coruña belongs to the province of A Coruña in Galicia. The embassy in Madrid is roughly 510 km away.
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Cabo Verde (up to 30 days). Spanish travel advice: travel to Cabo Verde with caution. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Which Cabo Verdean office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Cabo Verdean Embassy in Madrid.
When is the office closed?
The honorary consulate is closed on Spanish public holidays; Cabo Verdean celebrations on 5 July (national day) usually mean a closure too. Regional holiday in Galicia: Galicia Day (Saint James’ Day) (25 July). Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter (Holy Week) and local fiestas.
Cabo Verde’s offices in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Cabo Verde
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate General
- Málaga – Honorary Consulate General
- A Coruña – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Barcelona – Honorary Consulate
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Cabo Verde in A Coruña
Where do I renew my Cabo Verdean passport if I live near A Coruña?
Passport applications are handled by the Cabo Verdean Embassy in Madrid, not by the honorary consul.
How do I contact the Cabo Verdean honorary consul in A Coruña?
By phone on +34 981 278 000.
Who runs the Cabo Verdean honorary office in A Coruña?
Francisco Canabal Lopez, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since April 2008).
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Cabo Verde?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 30 days) – check the Spanish travel advice before booking.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Cabo Verde. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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