The Honorary Consulate General of the Philippines in Valencia is a volunteer-run office that assists Philippine citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Philippine consulate general in Barcelona or the embassy in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | Plza. Porta de la Mar nº 5, 1, 4ª, 46004 Valencia, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 697 967 970 +34 607 475 254 |
| Fax | +34 960 610 342 |
| valenciaphc@philembassymadrid.com manuelcarrion@icav.es |
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| Head of Mission | Manuel Carrión Sánchez, Honorary consul general |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Plza. Porta de la Mar nº 5, 1, 4ª, 46004 Valencia.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Valencia
The honorary consul general in Valencia is a volunteer representative of the Philippines, usually a local business or civic figure. The honorary consul general listed by the Spanish authorities is Manuel Carrión Sánchez, in office since September 2015. Visits are by arrangement only. The quickest way to reach the office: call +34 697 967 970 and e-mail valenciaphc@philembassymadrid.com.
Valencia lies in the Valencian Community. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Philippine career post is in Barcelona (around 305 km). The embassy in Madrid is roughly 305 km away.
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in the Philippines (up to 30 days). Spanish travel advice recommends caution for the Philippines and warns against some regions. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Philippine consulate general in Barcelona or the embassy in Madrid.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Spain, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays as well as on the Philippine national day, 12 June. In the Valencian Community, Valencian Community Day on 9 October is a regional holiday. Local holidays of the municipality can bring further closures.
Where else is the Philippines represented in Spain?
- Madrid – Embassy of the Philippines
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate General
- Seville – Honorary Consulate General
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
- Cádiz – Honorary Consulate
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate
- Málaga – Honorary Consulate
- Ourense – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Honorary Consulate
- Santiago de Compostela – Honorary Consulate
- Valladolid – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Philippine honorary consul general in Valencia
Does the Valencia honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Philippine consulate general in Barcelona or the embassy in Madrid.
How can I reach the Valencia honorary office of the Philippines?
By phone on +34 697 967 970 or by e-mail to valenciaphc@philembassymadrid.com.
Who runs the Philippine honorary office in Valencia?
Manuel Carrión Sánchez, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since September 2015).
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 30 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 the Philippines. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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