The Honorary Consulate of Mali in Valencia represents Malian interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Malian Embassy in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Joaquín Costa, 36-2º, 46005 Valencia, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 963 731 061 |
| Fax | +34 963 957 853 |
| Head of Mission | José María Tena Franco, Honorary consul |
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/ Joaquín Costa, 36-2º, 46005 Valencia.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Malian honorary consul in Valencia
This honorary office looks after Malian interests in Valencia. José María Tena Franco holds the post – recognised by Spain since January 2017. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. To arrange a visit, call +34 963 731 061.
Valencia lies in the Valencian Community. The embassy in Madrid is roughly 305 km away.
Spanish citizens need a visa for Mali, to be obtained before travelling. The passport should be valid for at least six months. The Spanish Foreign Ministry advises against all travel to Mali. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Malian Embassy in Madrid.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in Spain, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays; Malian celebrations on 22 September (national day) usually mean a closure too. Regional holiday to note: Valencian Community Day (9 October). Around Holy Week and Christmas, call ahead.
Mali’s offices in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Mali
- Almería – Honorary Consulate
- Barcelona – Honorary Consulate
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate
- Madrid – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Vitoria-Gasteiz – Honorary Consulate
- Zaragoza – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Mali in Valencia
Can I get a Malian passport at the honorary consulate in Valencia?
Passport applications are handled by the Malian Embassy in Madrid, not by the honorary consul.
How do I contact the Malian honorary consul in Valencia?
By phone on +34 963 731 061.
Who is the Malian honorary consul in Valencia?
José María Tena Franco, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since January 2017).
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.
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