The Honorary Consulate of Côte d’Ivoire in Tarragona links Côte d’Ivoire with the local community; it does not replace the Ivorian Embassy in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | Crtra. Castellet nº 7, 43720 Tarragona, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 977 670 557 +34 629 535 430 |
| ciconsul.tgna@yahoo.es | |
| Head of Mission | Heinz Ralph von Laufenberg, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Crtra. Castellet nº 7, 43720 Tarragona.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Tarragona
The honorary consulate represents Côte d’Ivoire in Tarragona and the surrounding area. Heinz Ralph von Laufenberg holds the post – recognised by Spain since August 2007. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. For an appointment, call +34 977 670 557 and e-mail ciconsul.tgna@yahoo.es.
Tarragona belongs to the province of Tarragona in Catalonia. Distance to the Ivorian Embassy in Madrid: about 425 km.
Spanish citizens need a visa for Côte d’Ivoire, to be obtained before travelling. The Spanish Foreign Ministry advises caution in Côte d’Ivoire and recommends avoiding certain areas. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Ivorian Embassy in Madrid.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is closed on Spanish public holidays as well as on the Ivorian national day, 7 August. In Catalonia, the National Day of Catalonia (La Diada) on 11 September is a regional holiday. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter (Holy Week) and local fiestas.
Côte d’Ivoire’s offices in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire
- A Coruña – Honorary Consulate
- Barcelona – Honorary Consulate
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate
- Córdoba – Honorary Consulate
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate
- Málaga – Honorary Consulate
- Oviedo – Honorary Consulate
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Tarragona – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
- Valladolid – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Ivorian honorary consul in Tarragona
Does the Tarragona honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
Passport applications are handled by the Ivorian Embassy in Madrid, not by the honorary consul.
How can I reach the Tarragona honorary office of Côte d’Ivoire?
By phone on +34 977 670 557 or by e-mail to ciconsul.tgna@yahoo.es.
Who is the Ivorian honorary consul in Tarragona?
Heinz Ralph von Laufenberg, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since August 2007).
Can Spanish nationals visit Côte d’Ivoire without a visa?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Côte d’Ivoire. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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