Ivorian citizens in Spain, and Spanish residents planning a trip to Côte d’Ivoire, can contact the Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Serrano, 154, 28006 Madrid, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 91 562 69 16 |
| Fax | +34 91 562 21 93 |
| Info@espagne.diplomatie.gouv.ci | |
| Website | www.espagne.diplomatie.gouv.ci |
| Social Media | |
| Head of Mission | Kouadio Jean Roger Bouaffo, Ambassador |
| National Day | 7 August |
Opening Hours
The Spanish Foreign Ministry’s list gives telephone hours only: 09:00–15:00. Call before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at C/ Serrano, 154, 28006 Madrid.
- Telephone hours: 09:00–15:00.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
Who runs the Ivorian Embassy?
The ambassador is Kouadio Jean Roger Bouaffo, listed by the Spanish Foreign Ministry since 12 June 2019. 6 diplomats and attachés are accredited to the embassy, according to the Spanish list. 11 honorary consulates support Ivorian citizens in other parts of Spain.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Ivorian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the embassy website first.
Visa and entry information for Spanish citizens
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).
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Spanish national holidays and on Côte d’Ivoire’s national day (7 August). In the Community of Madrid, the Community of Madrid Day on 2 May is a regional holiday. Local holidays of the municipality can bring further closures.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Ivorian citizens should call the embassy on +34 91 562 69 16. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. The Spanish emergency number is 112.
Diplomatic missions of Côte d’Ivoire in Spain
Côte d’Ivoire in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire (this page)
- 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
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
- Valladolid – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire in Madrid
Where is the Ivorian Embassy in Madrid?
At C/ Serrano, 154, 28006 Madrid.
Who is the ambassador of Côte d’Ivoire to Spain?
Kouadio Jean Roger Bouaffo, according to the Spanish diplomatic list of 30 September 2026.
Is the Ivorian Embassy closed on the national day?
The Spanish diplomatic list gives 7 August as the national day of Côte d’Ivoire; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Côte d’Ivoire?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista del Cuerpo Diplomático (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Côte d’Ivoire, www.espagne.diplomatie.gouv.ci. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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