Ethiopian nationals in and around Barcelona can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Ethiopia in Barcelona for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Avda. Diagonal, 477, 10ª planta, 08036 Barcelona, Spain |
| Head of Mission | Javier Perez Farguell, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Avda. Diagonal, 477, 10ª planta, 08036 Barcelona.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Barcelona do?
Ethiopia is represented in Barcelona by a honorary consul. Javier Perez Farguell holds the post – recognised by Spain since January 2020. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. The Spanish list publishes no phone number or e-mail for this office; contact the Ethiopian Embassy in Paris (accredited to Spain) for help.
The office is located in the province of Barcelona, in Catalonia.
Spanish citizens need a visa for Ethiopia; it can be applied for online. The Spanish Foreign Ministry advises extreme caution in Ethiopia and warns against travel to certain areas. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Which Ethiopian office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for Ethiopian citizens are handled by the Ethiopian Embassy in Paris (accredited to Spain).
Note: Ethiopia has no embassy in Madrid; its embassy in Paris is accredited to Spain.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Spanish national holidays. Regional holiday to note: the National Day of Catalonia (La Diada) (11 September). Around Holy Week and Christmas, call ahead.
Ethiopian missions in Spain
- Paris – Embassy of Ethiopia (accredited to Spain, no resident embassy in Madrid)
- Barcelona – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Madrid – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Ethiopian honorary consul in Barcelona
Where do I renew my Ethiopian passport if I live near Barcelona?
Passport applications are handled by the Ethiopian Embassy in Paris (accredited to Spain), not by the honorary consul.
Who runs the Ethiopian honorary office in Barcelona?
Javier Perez Farguell, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since January 2020).
Can Spanish nationals visit Ethiopia without a visa?
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 Ethiopia. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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