The Honorary Consulate of France in Santa Cruz de Tenerife represents French interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the French consulate general in Seville or the embassy in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Cruz Verde, 24. 1º Adonis Capital, 38002 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 922 274 727 +34 686 222 142 |
| tenerife@agenceconsulaire.fr | |
| Website | www.agenceconsulairetenerife.fr |
| Head of Mission | Bernard Lonis, 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: C/ Cruz Verde, 24. 1º Adonis Capital, 38002 Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Santa Cruz de Tenerife do?
This honorary office looks after French interests in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. According to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Bernard Lonis (in office since December 2019). Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. To arrange a visit, call +34 922 274 727 and e-mail tenerife@agenceconsulaire.fr.
The office is located in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in the Canary Islands. Seville – about 1380 km away – has the nearest French consulate general (a flight or ferry away). The embassy in Madrid is roughly 1,755 km away.
Which French office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the French consulate general in Seville 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. In the Canary Islands, Canary Islands Day on 30 May is a regional holiday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
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
- 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 (this page)
- Santiago de Compostela – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
- Valladolid – Honorary Consulate
- Vigo – Honorary Consulate
- Zaragoza – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – France in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Where do I renew my French passport if I live near Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Passport applications are handled by the French consulate general in Seville or the embassy in Madrid, not by the honorary consul.
How can I reach the Santa Cruz de Tenerife honorary office of France?
By phone on +34 922 274 727 or by e-mail to tenerife@agenceconsulaire.fr.
Who is the French honorary consul in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Bernard Lonis, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since December 2019).
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for France?
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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