The Honorary Consulate of France in Alicante links France with the local community; it does not replace the French consulate general in Madrid or the embassy in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | Avda. Rambla Méndez Núñez, 44. 5º, 03002 Alicante, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 865 680 042 |
| alicante@agenceconsulaire.fr | |
| Head of Mission | Senakpon Polycarpe Gbassi Agbeke, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Avda. Rambla Méndez Núñez, 44. 5º, 03002 Alicante.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Alicante do?
France is represented in Alicante by a honorary consul. According to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Senakpon Polycarpe Gbassi Agbeke (in office since June 2015). Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. The quickest way to reach the office: call +34 865 680 042 and e-mail alicante@agenceconsulaire.fr.
Alicante belongs to the province of Alicante in the Valencian Community. The nearest French career consular office is the consulate general in Madrid, about 360 km away. The embassy in Madrid is roughly 360 km away.
Which French office issues passports and visas?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, French citizens contact the French consulate general in Madrid or the embassy in Madrid.
When is the office closed?
The honorary consulate is closed on Spanish public holidays as well as on the French national day, 14 July. Regional holiday in the Valencian Community: Valencian Community Day (9 October). Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter (Holy Week) and local fiestas.
Where else is France represented in Spain?
- Madrid – Embassy of France
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Bilbao – Consulate General
- Madrid – Consulate General
- Seville – Consulate General
- Alicante – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Gijón – Honorary Consulate
- Girona – Honorary Consulate
- Granada – Honorary Consulate
- Ibiza – Honorary Consulate
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate
- Lleida – Honorary Consulate
- Murcia – Honorary Consulate
- Málaga – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
- Pamplona – Honorary Consulate
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Honorary Consulate
- Santiago de Compostela – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
- Valladolid – Honorary Consulate
- Vigo – Honorary Consulate
- Zaragoza – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of France in Alicante
Where do I renew my French passport if I live near Alicante?
French passports are issued through the French consulate general in Madrid or the embassy in Madrid, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Alicante honorary office of France?
By phone on +34 865 680 042 or by e-mail to alicante@agenceconsulaire.fr.
Who runs the French honorary office in Alicante?
Senakpon Polycarpe Gbassi Agbeke, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since June 2015).
Can Spanish nationals visit France 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 Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for France. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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