The Honorary Consulate of Nicaragua in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria links Nicaragua with the local community; it does not replace the Nicaraguan Embassy in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Viera y Clavijo nº 11-3º, 35002 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 928 368 696 |
| Fax | +34 928 374 064 |
| Head of Mission | José Herrero de Egaña Lopez del Hierro, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: C/ Viera y Clavijo nº 11-3º, 35002 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Nicaraguan honorary consul in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Nicaraguan citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. José Herrero de Egaña Lopez del Hierro holds the post – recognised by Spain since July 2014. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. To arrange a visit, call +34 928 368 696.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria belongs to the province of Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. The embassy in Madrid is roughly 1,735 km away.
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Nicaragua (up to 90 days). The passport should be valid for at least six months. The Spanish Foreign Ministry advises extreme caution when travelling to Nicaragua. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Official documents for Nicaraguan citizens are issued by the Nicaraguan Embassy in Madrid; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Closing days
Like most offices in Spain, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays; Nicaraguan celebrations on 15 September (national day) usually mean a closure too. Regional holiday in the Canary Islands: Canary Islands Day (30 May). Around Holy Week and Christmas, call ahead.
Embassy and consulates of Nicaragua in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Nicaragua
- Barcelona – Honorary Consulate General
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Madrid – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Nicaraguan honorary consul in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Can I get a Nicaraguan passport at the honorary consulate in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
Passport applications go to the Nicaraguan Embassy in Madrid; the honorary office can only advise.
How do I contact the Nicaraguan honorary consul in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
By phone on +34 928 368 696.
Who is the Nicaraguan honorary consul in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
José Herrero de Egaña Lopez del Hierro, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since July 2014).
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – 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 Nicaragua. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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