The Honorary Consulate General of Cabo Verde in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a volunteer-run office that assists Cabo Verdean citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Cabo Verdean Embassy in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Padre Claret 10-1º, 35004 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 928 245 332 |
| Fax | +34 928 232 969 |
| Head of Mission | Juán Cardenes Martín, Honorary consul general |
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/ Padre Claret 10-1º, 35004 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria do?
The honorary consul general in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 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 Juán Cardenes Martín (in office since April 1983). Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. The quickest way to reach the office: call +34 928 245 332.
The office is located in the province of Las Palmas, in the Canary Islands. The embassy in Madrid is roughly 1,735 km away.
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Cabo Verde (up to 30 days). The Spanish Foreign Ministry advises travelling to Cabo Verde with caution. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Which Cabo Verdean office issues passports and visas?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Cabo Verdean citizens contact the Cabo Verdean Embassy in Madrid.
Closing days
Like most offices in Spain, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays and on Cabo Verde’s national day (5 July). In the Canary Islands, Canary Islands Day on 30 May is a regional holiday. 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 (this page)
- Málaga – Honorary Consulate General
- A Coruña – Honorary Consulate
- Barcelona – Honorary Consulate
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria office
Where do I renew my Cabo Verdean passport if I live near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Cabo Verdean Embassy in Madrid.
What are the contact details of the Cabo Verdean honorary consul general in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
By phone on +34 928 245 332.
Who runs the Cabo Verdean honorary office in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
Juán Cardenes Martín, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since April 1983).
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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