The Honorary Consulate of Mexico in Ourense is a volunteer-run office that assists Mexican citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Mexican Embassy in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Prograso 72, piso 2, 32003 Ourense, Spain |
| Head of Mission | Alfonso Pereira Sardi, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: C/ Prograso 72, piso 2, 32003 Ourense.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Ourense do?
Mexico is represented in Ourense by a honorary consul. Alfonso Pereira Sardi holds the post – recognised by Spain since February 2026. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. The Spanish list publishes no phone number or e-mail for this office; contact the Mexican Embassy in Madrid for help.
The office is located in the province of Ourense, in Galicia. Full consular services are available at the consulate in Barcelona, roughly 835 km from here. The embassy in Madrid is roughly 405 km away.
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Mexico. Spanish travel advice calls for extreme caution in Mexico and lists areas to avoid. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Which Mexican office issues passports and visas?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Mexican citizens contact the Mexican Embassy in Madrid.
Closing days
Like most offices in Spain, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays as well as on the Mexican national day, 16 September. Regional holiday to note: Galicia Day (Saint James’ Day) (25 July). Around Holy Week and Christmas, call ahead.
Mexican missions in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Mexico
- Barcelona – Consulate
- Alicante – Honorary Consulate
- Murcia – Honorary Consulate
- Málaga – Honorary Consulate
- Ourense – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Honorary Consulate
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
- Valladolid – Honorary Consulate
- Zaragoza – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Mexican honorary consul in Ourense
Where do I renew my Mexican passport if I live near Ourense?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Mexican Embassy in Madrid.
Who is the Mexican honorary consul in Ourense?
Alfonso Pereira Sardi, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since February 2026).
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Mexico?
No, not for short tourist stays – check the Spanish travel advice before booking.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Mexico. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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