The Honorary Consulate of France in Zaragoza is a volunteer-run office that assists French citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the French consulate general in Bilbao or the embassy in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Isaac Peral 3-1º Izda, 50001 Zaragoza, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 976 216 917 |
| Head of Mission | Rafael Emmanuel Ledesma Gelas, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: C/ Isaac Peral 3-1º Izda, 50001 Zaragoza.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Zaragoza do?
The honorary consulate represents France in Zaragoza and the surrounding area. According to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Rafael Emmanuel Ledesma Gelas (in office since April 2009). Visits are by arrangement only. For an appointment, call +34 976 216 917.
The office is located in the province of Zaragoza, in Aragon. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest French career post is in Bilbao (around 245 km). Distance to the French Embassy in Madrid: about 275 km.
Which French office issues passports and visas?
Applications for French passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the French consulate general in Bilbao or the embassy in Madrid.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Spanish national holidays as well as on the French national day, 14 July. In Aragon, Saint George’s Day (Aragon Day) on 23 April is a regional holiday. Around Holy Week and Christmas, call ahead.
Embassy and consulates of France 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
- Santiago de Compostela – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
- Valladolid – Honorary Consulate
- Vigo – Honorary Consulate
- Zaragoza – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Questions and answers – France in Zaragoza
Where do I renew my French passport if I live near Zaragoza?
French passports are issued through the French consulate general in Bilbao or the embassy in Madrid, not by the honorary office.
How do I contact the French honorary consul in Zaragoza?
By phone on +34 976 216 917.
Who runs the French honorary office in Zaragoza?
Rafael Emmanuel Ledesma Gelas, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since April 2009).
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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