Equatorial Guinea maintains the Consulate General of Equatorial Guinea in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to provide consular services for Equatorial Guinean nationals living in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the surrounding regions.
Contact Details
| Address | José Miranda Guerra 12, 35005 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain |
| Fax | +34 928 244 592 |
| Head of Mission | Santiago Juvenal Esono Bioko, Consul General |
Opening Hours
For current opening hours, see the consulate’s website or phone ahead.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The consulate general is at José Miranda Guerra 12, 35005 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
- Opening hours: not published in the Spanish consular list – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who does the Equatorial Guinean consulate general in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria serve?
The consulate general provides consular services for Equatorial Guinean citizens living in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the surrounding regions of Spain. The office is headed by Consul General Santiago Juvenal Esono Bioko (in office since October 2024). The office is located in the province of Las Palmas, in the Canary Islands. The embassy in Madrid is roughly 1,735 km away.
Consular services
Typical services include:
- Equatorial Guinean passports and emergency travel documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Equatorial Guinea
Do I need an appointment?
Book an appointment where possible – walk-in capacity is limited.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Equatorial Guinea?
Spanish citizens need a visa for Equatorial Guinea; it can be applied for online. The passport should be valid for at least six months. Spanish travel advice: travel to Equatorial Guinea with caution. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Closing days
Like most offices in Spain, the consulate general closes on public holidays and on Equatorial Guinea’s national day (12 October). Regional holiday in the Canary Islands: Canary Islands Day (30 May). Local holidays of the municipality can bring further closures.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Equatorial Guinean citizens should contact the consulate general or the embassy. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform relatives; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In Spain, the general emergency number is 112.
Where else is Equatorial Guinea represented in Spain?
Equatorial Guinea in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Equatorial Guinea
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Consulate General (this page)
FAQ: Equatorial Guinean consulate general in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Where is the Equatorial Guinean consulate general in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
At José Miranda Guerra 12, 35005 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Who heads the Equatorial Guinean consulate general in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
Santiago Juvenal Esono Bioko, Consul General, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Equatorial Guinea?
Yes, but it can be applied for online.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Equatorial Guinea. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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