For South African residents and travellers in the Barcelona area, the Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Barcelona is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Not published – contact the consulate before visiting (Barcelona) |
| Head of Mission | Ernest Quingles Blasi, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: No street address is published; contact the office first.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Barcelona do?
The honorary consul in Barcelona is a volunteer representative of South Africa, usually a local business or civic figure. Ernest Quingles Blasi holds the post – recognised by Spain since October 2024. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. The Spanish list publishes no phone number or e-mail for this office; contact the South African Embassy in Madrid for help.
The embassy in Madrid is roughly 505 km away.
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in South Africa (up to 90 days). The Spanish Foreign Ministry advises extreme caution in South Africa and warns against travel to certain areas. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Which South African office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for South African citizens are issued by the South African Embassy in Madrid; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Spain, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays as well as on the South African national day, 27 April. Around Holy Week and Christmas, call ahead.
Where else is South Africa represented in Spain?
- Madrid – Embassy of South Africa
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate General
- Barcelona – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate
- Málaga – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – South Africa in Barcelona
Where do I renew my South African passport if I live near Barcelona?
For a new South African passport, contact the South African Embassy in Madrid.
Who is the South African honorary consul in Barcelona?
Ernest Quingles Blasi, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since October 2024).
Can Spanish nationals visit South Africa without a visa?
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 South Africa. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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