The Honorary Consulate of Spain in David is an honorary consular post of Spain in David. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps Spanish citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Embassy of Spain in Panama.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenida De Obaldía, David, Panama |
| Telephone | +507 6618 9111 |
| agapitocortizo@hotmail.com | |
| Honorary Consul | Agapito Cortizo Montero |
Opening Hours
According to the Spanish embassy in Panama, the honorary consulate receives visitors by appointment only.
Location of the Honorary Consulate
Before your visit
- Appointment: required, according to the Spanish embassy in Panama.
About the Honorary Consulate of Spain in David
The honorary consul is Agapito Cortizo Montero, according to the Spanish embassy in Panama. According to the same source, its consular district covers the provinces of Chiriquí and Bocas del Toro and the Ngäbe-Buglé comarca. Spain also has an honorary consulate in Colón in Panama. Spain’s embassy is in Calidonia, Panama City.
Which Spanish office handles passports and visas?
For passports, visas and other formal consular services, contact the Embassy of Spain in Panama. The honorary consulate can help with first steps and pass on documents, but it does not replace the embassy’s consular section.
Contact details of the Spanish Embassy in Panama City, as listed on its page in this directory:
- Address: Plaza de Belisario Porras, between Avenida Perú and Calle 33 A, Calidonia, Panama City, Panama
- Telephone: +507 207 1500
- Email: emb.panama@maec.es
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday 08:00–15:30
- Website: www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/panama/es
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. According to the Spanish embassy in Panama, visits are by appointment.
What can an honorary consul do?
An honorary consul is not a career diplomat but a local resident – often a business person or lawyer – appointed by Spain and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Spanish citizens in an emergency (lost passport, accident, arrest), pass on applications and documents to the embassy, and certify signatures or life certificates. Passports and visas are not issued by an honorary consulate; they remain the responsibility of the embassy or a career consulate.
Other consulates in David
3 other countries are represented in David: Colombia (honorary), Costa Rica (consulate), Germany (honorary).
Closing days
Honorary consuls set their own office hours; the honorary consulate is usually closed on public holidays in Panama (Labour Code) and may also close on public holidays of Spain.
Emergency assistance
In Panama, dial 911 for ambulance, fire and police; the fire service can also be reached on 103 and the police on 104 (GOV.UK travel advice). Panamanian citizens who need consular help in Spain can contact the Embassy of Panama in Madrid.
Diplomatic missions of Spain in Panama
Spain in Panama
Measured in a straight line from David, the nearest other Spanish office is the Honorary Consulate in Colón (about 300 km). The nearest embassy or career consulate is the Embassy in Panama City (about 320 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from David.
- Panama City (320 km) – Embassy of Spain in Panama
- Colón (300 km) – Honorary Consulate
- David – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Spain in David
Can I apply for a Spanish passport or visa at the honorary consulate?
Regular passport and visa applications go to the Embassy of Spain in Panama.
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Details checked on 26 October 2026. Sources: Embassy of Spain in Panama – honorary consulates (exteriores.gob.es), Labour Code of Panama, article 46 (Law 55 of 2001, Gaceta Oficial No. 24431), Law 291 of 2022 (Gaceta Oficial No. 29507-B), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Panama (getting help).
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