The Honorary Consulate of Cabo Verde in Barcelona represents Cabo Verdean interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Cabo Verdean Embassy in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Los Vergós 31, 08017 Barcelona, Spain |
| Website | www.consuladocvbcncat.com |
| Head of Mission | Pedro Claros Blanch, 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: C/ Los Vergós 31, 08017 Barcelona.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Cabo Verdean honorary consul in Barcelona
The honorary consul in Barcelona is a volunteer representative of Cabo Verde, usually a local business or civic figure. According to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Pedro Claros Blanch (in office since December 2024). There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. The Spanish list publishes no phone number or e-mail for this office; contact the Cabo Verdean Embassy in Madrid for help.
The office is located in the province of Barcelona, in Catalonia. Distance to the Cabo Verdean Embassy in Madrid: about 505 km.
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).
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Cabo Verdean citizens contact 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. 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.
Embassy and consulates of Cabo Verde in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Cabo Verde
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate General
- Málaga – Honorary Consulate General
- A Coruña – Honorary Consulate
- Barcelona – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Cabo Verdean honorary consul in Barcelona
Can I get a Cabo Verdean passport at the honorary consulate in Barcelona?
Passport applications are handled by the Cabo Verdean Embassy in Madrid, not by the honorary consul.
Who runs the Cabo Verdean honorary office in Barcelona?
Pedro Claros Blanch, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since December 2024).
Can Spanish nationals visit Cabo Verde without a visa?
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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