As Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic representation in Spain, the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Madrid handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Doctor Alvarez Sierra, 3, 28033 Madrid, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 91 383 43 00 +34 91 383 22 29 |
| Fax | +34 91 302 12 12 |
| esemb@mofa.gov.sa | |
| Website | website no longer available (checked October 2026) |
| National Day | 23 September |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
Public hours as listed by the Spanish Foreign Ministry (the list does not name the days; embassies are normally open Monday to Friday). Please confirm before your visit, especially on Spanish and Saudi public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to C/ Doctor Alvarez Sierra, 3, 28033 Madrid.
- Public hours (Spanish Foreign Ministry list): 09:00–16:00 (days not specified).
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
The embassy and its network in Spain
The post of ambassador is currently vacant according to the Spanish diplomatic list. The Spanish diplomatic list names 57 accredited diplomats and attachés for the embassy. Besides the chancery, the list shows separate offices of the embassy: defence attaché office. Saudi Arabia also has career consular offices in Málaga.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- Saudi passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Saudi authorities ask for:
Renewing a Saudi passport abroad
- Fill in the electronic “passport issuance” request (MOFA e-services) with your Enjaz reference number, attach a photo and documents, then print and sign the form
- A copy of your existing passport – the original is handed in when you receive the new one
- A letter of introduction according to your situation (employer certificate, cultural mission or university letter, or hospital letter)
- A copy of your residence or study ID and of your national ID
- The mission may ask you (or your guardian) to appear in person or to send documents by post; minors need the guardian’s consent
- If the passport expired more than a year ago, a laissez-passer may be issued instead
Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia – renewal of passports for citizens abroad (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the embassy website first.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Spanish travel advice currently recommends postponing trips to Saudi Arabia. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Closing days
Like most offices in Spain, the embassy closes on public holidays and on Saudi Arabia’s national day (23 September). In the Community of Madrid, the Community of Madrid Day on 2 May is a regional holiday. Around Holy Week and Christmas, call ahead.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Saudi citizens should call the embassy on +34 91 383 43 00. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. The Spanish emergency number is 112.
Diplomatic missions of Saudi Arabia in Spain
Saudi Arabia in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Saudi Arabia (this page)
- Málaga – Consulate General
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Madrid
What is the address of the Saudi Embassy in Spain?
At C/ Doctor Alvarez Sierra, 3, 28033 Madrid.
When is the Saudi Embassy in Madrid open?
According to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s list: 09:00–16:00 (days not specified). Confirm before visiting.
Is the Saudi Embassy closed on the national day?
The Spanish diplomatic list gives 23 September as the national day of Saudi Arabia; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Is there a Saudi consulate outside Madrid?
Yes: Málaga.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista del Cuerpo Diplomático (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Saudi Arabia, website no longer available (checked October 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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