Irish nationals in and around Las Palmas de Gran Canaria can turn to the Honorary Consulate General of Ireland in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ León y Castillo 195-1º dcha, 35004 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 928 297 728 |
| Fax | +34 928 296 412 |
| grancanaria@honoraryconsul.ie | |
| Head of Mission | Víctor Manuel Auz Castro, Honorary consul general |
Opening Hours
The Spanish consular list gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: C/ León y Castillo 195-1º dcha, 35004 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Irish honorary consul in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Irish citizens can turn to the honorary consul general for practical help and information. Víctor Manuel Auz Castro holds the post – recognised by Spain since August 2009. Meetings take place by appointment. Before travelling there, call +34 928 297 728 and e-mail grancanaria@honoraryconsul.ie to check that someone is available.
The office is located in the province of Las Palmas, in the Canary Islands. The nearest Irish career consular office is the consulate general in Málaga, about 1405 km away (a flight or ferry away). The embassy in Madrid is roughly 1,735 km away.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Passports and other formal consular services for Irish citizens are handled by the Irish consulate general in Málaga or the embassy in Madrid.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in Spain, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays as well as on the Irish national day, 17 March. Regional holiday in the Canary Islands: Canary Islands Day (30 May). Around Holy Week and Christmas, call ahead.
Irish missions in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Ireland
- Málaga – Consulate General
- Alicante – Honorary Consulate General
- Barcelona – Honorary Consulate General
- Ferrol – Honorary Consulate General
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
- 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
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate General of Ireland in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Can I get an Irish passport at the honorary consulate in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
Passport applications go to the Irish consulate general in Málaga or the embassy in Madrid; the honorary office can only advise.
How can I reach the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria honorary office of Ireland?
By phone on +34 928 297 728 or by e-mail to grancanaria@honoraryconsul.ie.
Who is the Irish honorary consul general in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
Víctor Manuel Auz Castro, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since August 2009).
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Ireland?
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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