The Embassy of Iran in Madrid represents Iran in Spain and serves Iranian citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Jerez 5, “Villa El Altozano", 28016 Madrid, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 91 345 01 12 +34 91 345 01 16 +34 91 345 01 13 |
| Fax | +34 91 345 11 90 |
| iranemb.mad@mfa.gov.ir | |
| Social Media | X |
| Head of Mission | Reza Zabib, Ambassador |
| National Day | 11 February |
Consular Section
Opening Hours
The Spanish Foreign Ministry’s list gives telephone hours only: 08:30–16:30. Call before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to C/ Jerez 5, “Villa El Altozano", 28016 Madrid.
- Telephone hours: 08:30–16:30.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
Who runs the Iranian Embassy?
Reza Zabib heads the embassy as ambassador; the Spanish list gives 12 January 2024 as the starting date. 9 diplomats and attachés are accredited to the embassy, according to the Spanish list.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Iranian passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the embassy website first.
Visa and entry information for Spanish citizens
Spanish citizens need a visa for Iran, to be obtained before travelling. The passport should be valid for at least six months. Spanish travel advice warns against any travel to Iran. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Spanish public holidays and on Iran’s national day (11 February). Regional holiday to note: the Community of Madrid Day (2 May). Local holidays of the municipality can bring further closures.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +34 91 345 01 12. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. The Spanish emergency number is 112.
Diplomatic missions of Iran in Spain
Iran in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Iran (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Iran in Madrid
What is the address of the Iranian Embassy in Spain?
At C/ Jerez 5, “Villa El Altozano", 28016 Madrid.
Who is the ambassador of Iran to Spain?
Reza Zabib, according to the Spanish diplomatic list of 30 September 2026.
Is the Iranian Embassy closed on the national day?
The Spanish diplomatic list gives 11 February as the national day of Iran; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Iran?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista del Cuerpo Diplomático (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Iran. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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