The Honorary Consulate General of Ireland in Barcelona is a local point of contact for Irish citizens and for business and cultural links with Ireland.
Contact Details
| Address | Carrer de Roselló 132, 3º 1, 08036 Barcelona, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 93 215 53 93 |
| barcelona@honoraryconsul.ie | |
| Head of Mission | Purificación María Llorente Sanchez, Honorary consul general |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Carrer de Roselló 132, 3º 1, 08036 Barcelona.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Irish honorary consul in Barcelona
The honorary consulate general represents Ireland in Barcelona and the surrounding area. According to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Purificación María Llorente Sanchez (in office since June 2026). Meetings take place by appointment. Before travelling there, call +34 93 215 53 93 and e-mail barcelona@honoraryconsul.ie to check that someone is available.
The office is located in the province of Barcelona, in Catalonia. Málaga – about 770 km away – has the nearest Irish consulate general. The embassy in Madrid is roughly 505 km away.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Official documents for Irish citizens are issued by the Irish Embassy in Madrid; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
When is the office closed?
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Spanish national holidays and on Ireland’s national day (17 March). In Catalonia, the National Day of Catalonia (La Diada) on 11 September is a regional holiday. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter (Holy Week) and local fiestas.
Ireland’s offices in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Ireland
- Málaga – Consulate General
- Alicante – Honorary Consulate General
- Barcelona – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
- Ferrol – Honorary Consulate General
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate General
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate General
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Honorary Consulate General
- Seville – Honorary Consulate General
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate
- Lanzarote – Honorary Consulate
- Vigo – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Irish honorary consul general in Barcelona
Can I get an Irish passport at the honorary consulate in Barcelona?
For a new Irish passport, contact the Irish Embassy in Madrid.
How do I contact the Irish honorary consul general in Barcelona?
By phone on +34 93 215 53 93 or by e-mail to barcelona@honoraryconsul.ie.
Who is the Irish honorary consul general in Barcelona?
Purificación María Llorente Sanchez, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since June 2026).
Can Spanish nationals visit Ireland 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 Ireland. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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