The Honorary Consulate of Senegal in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a local point of contact for Senegalese citizens and for business and cultural links with Senegal.
Contact Details
| Address | Avda. Juan Carlos I, 20, 2º of.20, 35019 Las Palmas, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 928 381 279 |
| Fax | +34 928 400 006 |
| consulado@senegalcanarias.com | |
| Head of Mission | Katia van Bockel, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
The Spanish consular list gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Avda. Juan Carlos I, 20, 2º of.20, 35019 Las Palmas.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria do?
Senegal is represented in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria by a honorary consul. According to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Katia van Bockel (in office since January 2011). Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. To arrange a visit, call +34 928 381 279 and e-mail consulado@senegalcanarias.com.
Las Palmas is in the province of Las Palmas (the Canary Islands). The Spanish Foreign Ministry files this office under Las Palmas de Gran Canaria; the street address is in Las Palmas. Madrid – about 1735 km away – has the nearest Senegalese consulate general (a flight or ferry away). Distance to the Senegalese Embassy in Madrid: about 1,735 km.
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Senegal (up to 90 days). The passport should be valid for at least six months. The Spanish Foreign Ministry advises caution in Senegal and recommends avoiding certain areas. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Which Senegalese office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Senegalese consulate general in Madrid or the embassy in Madrid.
When is the office closed?
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Spanish national holidays and on Senegal’s national day (4 April). Regional holiday in the Canary Islands: Canary Islands Day (30 May). Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter (Holy Week) and local fiestas.
Senegal’s offices in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Senegal
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Madrid – Consulate General
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Málaga – Honorary Consulate
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Senegalese honorary consul in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Where do I renew my Senegalese passport if I live near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
For a new Senegalese passport, contact the Senegalese consulate general in Madrid or the embassy in Madrid.
What are the contact details of the Senegalese honorary consul in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
By phone on +34 928 381 279 or by e-mail to consulado@senegalcanarias.com.
Who runs the Senegalese honorary office in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
Katia van Bockel, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since January 2011).
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Senegal?
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 Senegal. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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