The Honorary Consulate of Mali in Barcelona represents Malian interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Malian Embassy in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | Calle Papín, 24-26, local 3, 08028 Sants-Montjuic, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 93 327 95 82 |
| consulat.mli@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Hamadoun Niang Sow, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Calle Papín, 24-26, local 3, 08028 Sants-Montjuic.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Malian honorary consul in Barcelona
The honorary consul in Barcelona is a volunteer representative of Mali, usually a local business or civic figure. According to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Hamadoun Niang Sow (in office since July 2025). Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. Questions can be sent in advance: call +34 93 327 95 82 and e-mail consulat.mli@gmail.com.
Sants-Montjuic belongs to the province of Barcelona in Catalonia. The Spanish Foreign Ministry files this office under Barcelona; the street address is in Sants-Montjuic. Distance to the Malian Embassy in Madrid: about 505 km.
Spanish citizens need a visa for Mali, to be obtained before travelling. The passport should be valid for at least six months. Spanish travel advice warns against any travel to Mali. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Official documents for Malian citizens are issued by the Malian Embassy in Madrid; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Spain, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays as well as on the Malian national day, 22 September. In Catalonia, the National Day of Catalonia (La Diada) on 11 September is a regional holiday. Local holidays of the municipality can bring further closures.
Malian missions in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Mali
- Almería – Honorary Consulate
- Barcelona – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate
- Madrid – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
- Vitoria-Gasteiz – Honorary Consulate
- Zaragoza – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Malian honorary consul in Barcelona
Can I get a Malian passport at the honorary consulate in Barcelona?
Passport applications are handled by the Malian Embassy in Madrid, not by the honorary consul.
How can I reach the Barcelona honorary office of Mali?
By phone on +34 93 327 95 82 or by e-mail to consulat.mli@gmail.com.
Who is the Malian honorary consul in Barcelona?
Hamadoun Niang Sow, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since July 2025).
Can Spanish nationals visit Mali without a visa?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Mali. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
Visitor experiences
No experiences have been shared yet. Have you visited the Mali Consulate Barcelona? Your tips help other visitors.