The Embassy of Croatia in Madrid is Croatia’s diplomatic mission to Spain. Croatian nationals in Spain turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Claudio Coello, 78-2, 28001 Madrid, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 91 577 68 81 |
| Fax | +34 91 577 69 05 |
| madrid@mvep.hr | |
| Head of Mission | Nives Malenica, Ambassador |
| National Day | 30 May |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
Public hours as listed by the Spanish Foreign Ministry. Please confirm before your visit, especially on Spanish and Croatian public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to C/ Claudio Coello, 78-2, 28001 Madrid.
- Public hours (Spanish Foreign Ministry list): Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00–13:00; Tuesday 13:00–16:00.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
About the Croatian Embassy in Madrid
Nives Malenica heads the embassy as ambassador; the Spanish list gives 5 February 2019 as the starting date. The Spanish diplomatic list names 5 accredited diplomats and attachés for the embassy. Five honorary consulates support Croatian citizens in other parts of Spain.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Croatian 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
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Croatian authorities ask for:
Croatian passport (application at a mission abroad)
- Apply in person on the form available at the mission – two fingerprints and your signature are taken
- A biometric photo, 35 × 45 mm, without head covering (religious or medical exceptions)
- Your current passport and/or identity card
- Proof of residence or stay in the mission’s area (e.g. registration certificate)
- For a first passport: proof of Croatian citizenship (domovnica) and a birth register extract less than 6 months old
- Marriages or name changes abroad must first be entered in the Croatian registers; proof of payment of the consular fee
Lost passport – travel document for the return
- Report the loss to the local police and get the police record
- Apply in person at the nearest Croatian mission for a putni list
- It is valid for up to 30 days, for the return to Croatia
Sources: Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs – passport (mvep.gov.hr), Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs – travel document (putni list) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
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 can travel to Croatia without a visa; a valid passport or national identity card (DNI) is enough. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Spanish national holidays as well as on the Croatian national day, 30 May. Regional holiday to note: the Community of Madrid Day (2 May). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +34 91 577 68 81. 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. Spanish citizens who need help in Croatia contact the Spanish Embassy in Zagreb.
Diplomatic missions of Croatia in Spain
Croatia in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Croatia (this page)
- Barcelona – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
- Pamplona – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
- Valladolid – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Croatia in Madrid
Where is the Croatian Embassy in Madrid?
At C/ Claudio Coello, 78-2, 28001 Madrid.
When is the Croatian Embassy in Madrid open?
According to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s list: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00–13:00; Tuesday 13:00–16:00. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of Croatia to Spain?
Nives Malenica, according to the Spanish diplomatic list of 30 September 2026.
Is the Croatian Embassy closed on the national day?
The Spanish diplomatic list gives 30 May as the national day of Croatia; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Can Spanish nationals travel to Croatia without a visa?
No. A valid Spanish passport or DNI identity card is enough.
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 Croatia. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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