The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Almería represents German interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the German consulate in Málaga or the embassy in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | Centro Comercial Neptuno, Avda. Carlos III 401, local 18 bajo, Aguadulce, 04720 Almería, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 950 340 555 |
| Fax | +34 950 341 813 |
| Head of Mission | Alexander Prinzen, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
About the honorary consulate in Almería
Alexander Prinzen holds the post – recognised by Spain since September 2005.
Almería belongs to the province of Almería in Andalusia. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest German career post is in Málaga (around 175 km). The embassy in Madrid is roughly 415 km away.
Which German office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for German citizens are handled by the German consulate in Málaga or the embassy in Madrid.
Contact details of the German Consulate in Málaga, as listed on its page in this directory:
- Address: C/ Mauricio Moro Pareto, 2, 5º, Edificio Eurocom Sur, 29006 Málaga, Spain
- Telephone: +34 952 363 591
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday 08:30–12:00
- Website: spanien.diplo.de/es-de/ueber-uns/konsulat-malaga
What can an honorary consul do?
An honorary consul is not a career diplomat but a local resident – often a business person or lawyer – appointed by Germany and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help German citizens in an emergency (lost passport, accident, arrest), pass on applications and documents to the embassy, and certify signatures or life certificates. Passports and visas are not issued by an honorary consulate; they remain the responsibility of the embassy or a career consulate.
Other consulates and embassies in Almería
6 other countries are represented in Almería: Burkina Faso (honorary), Denmark (honorary), Mali (honorary), Morocco (consulate general), Romania Vice (consulate), United Kingdom (honorary).
When is the office closed?
The honorary consulate is closed on Spanish public holidays; German celebrations on 3 October (national day) usually mean a closure too. Regional holiday to note: Andalusia Day (28 February).
German missions in Spain
Measured in a straight line from Almería, the nearest other German office is the Consulate in Málaga (about 190 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Almería.
- Madrid (410 km) – Embassy of Germany
- Barcelona (630 km) – Consulate General
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (1,570 km) – Consulate
- Málaga (190 km) – Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca (530 km) – Consulate
- Alicante (230 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Almería – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Bilbao (710 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Cádiz – Honorary Consulate
- Fuerteventura – Honorary Consulate
- La Palma (1,710 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Mahón – Honorary Consulate
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife (1,600 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia (340 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Vigo (810 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Zaragoza (550 km) – Honorary Consulate
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Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Germany. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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