The Honorary Consulate of Mauritania in Lanzarote links Mauritania with the local community; it does not replace the Mauritanian consulate general in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or the embassy in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | Avda. De Naos, 20, 35500 Lanzarote, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 928 813 584 +34 928 802 514 |
| Fax | +34 928 812 211 |
| Head of Mission | Salvador Toledo Gonzalez, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Avda. De Naos, 20, 35500 Lanzarote.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Mauritanian honorary consul in Lanzarote
In Lanzarote, Mauritanian citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. According to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Salvador Toledo Gonzalez (in office since January 2003). Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. Questions can be sent in advance: call +34 928 813 584.
Lanzarote belongs to the province of Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – about 205 km away – has the nearest Mauritanian consulate general (a flight or ferry away). The embassy in Madrid is roughly 1,555 km away.
Spanish citizens need a visa for Mauritania; it can be applied for online. The passport should be valid for at least six months. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Official documents for Mauritanian citizens are issued by the Mauritanian consulate general in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or the embassy in Madrid; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Spanish national holidays; Mauritanian celebrations on 28 November (national day) usually mean a closure too. In the Canary Islands, Canary Islands Day on 30 May is a regional holiday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Where else is Mauritania represented in Spain?
- Madrid – Embassy of Mauritania
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Consulate General
- Cartagena – Honorary Consulate
- Lanzarote – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Vitoria-Gasteiz – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Lanzarote office
Can I get a Mauritanian passport at the honorary consulate in Lanzarote?
Mauritanian passports are issued through the Mauritanian consulate general in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or the embassy in Madrid, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Lanzarote honorary office of Mauritania?
By phone on +34 928 813 584.
Who runs the Mauritanian honorary office in Lanzarote?
Salvador Toledo Gonzalez, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since January 2003).
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Yes, but it can be applied for online.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Mauritania. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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