Romania maintains the Consulate General of Romania in Madrid to provide consular services for Romanian nationals living in Madrid and the surrounding regions.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenida de la Albufera, 319, 28031 Madrid, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 685 440 149 +34 685 440 159 |
| Fax | +34 91 416 50 25 |
| madrid.consul@mae.ro | |
| Website | cgmadrid.mae.ro |
| Head of Mission | Florea-Tiberiu Trifan, Consul General |
| Consular district | The Community of Madrid, Castile and León (except Burgos), the Canary Islands and the province of Guadalajara |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 15:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 15:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 15:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 13:00 |
Opening hours according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026). Visits by appointment only. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
Address for visitors: Avenida de la Albufera, 319, 28031 Madrid.
- Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00–15:00; Friday 08:00–13:00, according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026).
- Appointment: required – book online at www.econsulat.ro.
- Good to know: Document collection on Wednesdays 08:00–15:00; information desk Monday to Friday 08:00–11:00. Consular fees are paid by card only. Appointments are free and can only be booked online at www.econsulat.ro; consular information for Romanian citizens is given by the call centre in Bucharest (contact@informatiiconsulare.ro). Closed on Romanian public holidays and on 12 October.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who does the Romanian consulate general in Madrid serve?
Together with the embassy in Madrid, the consulate general in Madrid is part of Romania’s consular network in Spain. According to the Spanish consular list, Florea-Tiberiu Trifan heads the office as consul general since December 2023. The Spanish list names 3 consular officials for this post. Romania runs 10 career consular posts in Spain in total. Its consular district covers the Community of Madrid, Castile and León (except Burgos), the Canary Islands and the province of Guadalajara.
Consular services
Typical services include:
- Romanian passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Romanian authorities ask for:
Electronic passport for Romanians living abroad (CRDS)
- Book an appointment on econsulat.ro – you must apply in person (no post, no proxy)
- Romanian personal numeric code (CNP)
- Your Romanian identity card, if you have one – it is handed over when you register your residence abroad
- Your previous passport, if any
- Romanian birth certificate and, if applicable, marriage certificate or divorce decree (foreign certificates must first be transcribed into the Romanian civil register)
- Proof of your right of residence in Spain (residence permit or registration certificate)
- The consular fee and passport booklet fee, paid at the mission
Sources: Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – electronic passport for Romanians living abroad (mae.ro) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. According to the consulate’s official website, visits are by appointment only – book online at www.econsulat.ro.
Visa and entry information for Spanish citizens
Spanish citizens can travel to Romania without a visa; a valid passport or national identity card (DNI) is enough. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Closing days
Expect the consulate general to be closed on Spanish national holidays; Romanian celebrations on 1 December (national day) usually mean a closure too. In the Community of Madrid, the Community of Madrid Day on 2 May is a regional holiday. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter (Holy Week) and local fiestas.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Romanian citizens should contact the consulate general on +34 685 440 149. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform relatives; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In Spain, the general emergency number is 112.
Where else is Romania represented in Spain?
Romania in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Romania
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Bilbao – Consulate General
- Madrid – Consulate General (this page)
- Seville – Consulate General
- Valencia – Consulate General
- Almería – Consulate
- Castellón de la Plana – Consulate
- Ciudad Real – Consulate
- Telde – Consulate
- Zaragoza – Consulate
- Albacete – Honorary Consulate
- Cádiz – Honorary Consulate
- Murcia – Honorary Consulate
- Málaga – Honorary Consulate
- Oviedo – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
- Pamplona – Honorary Consulate
- Santander – Honorary Consulate
- Vigo – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Romania in Madrid
Where is the Romanian consulate general in Madrid?
At Avenida de la Albufera, 319, 28031 Madrid.
What is the phone number of the Romanian consulate general in Madrid?
+34 685 440 149.
Who heads the Romanian consulate general in Madrid?
Florea-Tiberiu Trifan, Consul General, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list.
Which areas does the Romanian consulate general in Madrid cover?
It serves the Community of Madrid, Castile and León (except Burgos), the Canary Islands and the province of Guadalajara.
What are the opening hours of the Romanian consulate general in Madrid?
Monday to Thursday 08:00–15:00; Friday 08:00–13:00, by appointment, according to the consulate’s website (October 2026).
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Romania?
No. A valid Spanish passport or DNI identity card is enough.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: official website of the consulate general (checked October 2026), Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Romania. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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