The Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria represents South African interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the South African Embassy in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | Calle Juan Rejon 48, piso 6, 35008 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 607 552 927 |
| istier@stier.es | |
| Head of Mission | Ida Stier D'esposito, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Calle Juan Rejon 48, piso 6, 35008 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, South African citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. Ida Stier D'esposito holds the post – recognised by Spain since February 2026. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. The quickest way to reach the office: call +34 607 552 927 and e-mail istier@stier.es.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is in the province of Las Palmas (the Canary Islands). The embassy in Madrid is roughly 1,735 km away.
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in South Africa (up to 90 days). Spanish travel advice calls for extreme caution in South Africa and lists areas to avoid. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, South African citizens contact the South African Embassy in Madrid.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Spanish national holidays; South African celebrations on 27 April (national day) usually mean a closure too. In the Canary Islands, Canary Islands Day on 30 May is a regional holiday. Around Holy Week and Christmas, call ahead.
South Africa’s offices in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of South Africa
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate General
- Barcelona – Honorary Consulate
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Málaga – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the South African honorary consul in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Does the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
South African passports are issued through the South African Embassy in Madrid, not by the honorary office.
How do I contact the South African honorary consul in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
By phone on +34 607 552 927 or by e-mail to istier@stier.es.
Who is the South African honorary consul in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
Ida Stier D'esposito, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since February 2026).
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for South Africa?
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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