Qatar maintains the Consulate General of Qatar in Barcelona to provide consular services for Qatari nationals living in Barcelona and the surrounding regions.
Contact Details
| Address | Paseo de Gracia nº3 Ppal, 08007 Barcelona, Spain |
| Head of Mission | Mohammed Sami M. A. Alsubaey, Consul General |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published in the Spanish consular list. Check the official website or call before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
You will find the consulate general at Paseo de Gracia nº3 Ppal in Barcelona.
- Opening hours: not published in the Spanish consular list – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of the documents for your application.
About the Qatari consulate general
The consulate general provides consular services for Qatari citizens living in Barcelona and the surrounding regions of Spain. According to the Spanish consular list, Mohammed Sami M. A. Alsubaey heads the office as consul general since September 2022. The Spanish list names 3 consular officials for this post. Barcelona belongs to the province of Barcelona in Catalonia. The embassy in Madrid is roughly 505 km away.
Consular services
Typical services include:
- Qatari passports and emergency travel documents
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Qatar
Do I need an appointment?
Contact the office before visiting to find out whether your matter needs an appointment.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Qatar?
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Qatar. The passport should be valid for at least six months. The Spanish Foreign Ministry advises postponing travel to Qatar until further notice because of the regional conflict. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Closing days
The consulate general is closed on Spanish public holidays; Qatari celebrations on 18 December (national day) usually mean a closure too. Regional holiday in Catalonia: the National Day of Catalonia (La Diada) (11 September). Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter (Holy Week) and local fiestas.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Qatari citizens should contact the consulate general or the embassy. Typical emergencies are a lost passport before a flight, a hospital stay or an arrest; costs remain with the person concerned. In Spain, the general emergency number is 112.
Where else is Qatar represented in Spain?
Qatar in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Qatar
- Barcelona – Consulate General (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of Qatar in Barcelona
Where is the Qatari consulate general in Barcelona?
At Paseo de Gracia nº3 Ppal, 08007 Barcelona.
Who heads the Qatari consulate general in Barcelona?
Mohammed Sami M. A. Alsubaey, Consul General, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Qatar?
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 Qatar. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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