The Honorary Consulate of France in Granada is a local point of contact for French citizens and for business and cultural links with France.
Contact Details
| Address | Carlos Pareja, 5, 18002 Granada, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 651 716 744 |
| granada@agenceconsularire.fr | |
| Head of Mission | Benjamín Pocheron, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
There are no fixed opening hours; agree on a time with the honorary consul before going.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Carlos Pareja, 5, 18002 Granada.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Granada do?
This honorary office looks after French interests in Granada. According to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Benjamín Pocheron (in office since August 2023). Visits are by arrangement only. For an appointment, call +34 651 716 744 and e-mail granada@agenceconsularire.fr.
Granada belongs to the province of Granada in Andalusia. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest French career post is in Seville (around 210 km). The embassy in Madrid is roughly 360 km away.
Which French office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the French consulate general in Seville or the embassy in Madrid.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Spanish national holidays; French celebrations on 14 July (national day) usually mean a closure too. In Andalusia, Andalusia Day on 28 February is a regional holiday. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter (Holy Week) and local fiestas.
France’s offices in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of France
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Bilbao – Consulate General
- Madrid – Consulate General
- Seville – Consulate General
- Alicante – Honorary Consulate
- Gijón – Honorary Consulate
- Girona – Honorary Consulate
- Granada – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- 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
Common questions about the Granada office
Where do I renew my French passport if I live near Granada?
Passport applications go to the French consulate general in Seville or the embassy in Madrid; the honorary office can only advise.
How can I reach the Granada honorary office of France?
By phone on +34 651 716 744 or by e-mail to granada@agenceconsularire.fr.
Who runs the French honorary office in Granada?
Benjamín Pocheron, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since August 2023).
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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