The Honorary Consulate of Spain in Gothenburg represents Spanish interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Spanish Embassy in Stockholm.
Contact Details
| Address | Blågatan 22, 421 65 Västra Frölunda, Sweden |
| Telephone | +46 70 698 17 83 |
| ch.gotemburgo@maec.es | |
| Head of Mission | Maria del Pilar Pérez Escribano, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
According to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026), visits are by appointment only. Closed on public holidays. Honorary consuls work part-time – confirm by phone first.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Blågatan 22, 421 65 Västra Frölunda.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Gothenburg do?
This honorary office looks after Spanish interests in Gothenburg. Maria del Pilar Pérez Escribano holds the post, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry. The Swedish government granted the exequatur – the formal recognition as honorary consul – in 2016. According to the Swedish list, visits are by appointment. Questions can be sent in advance: call +46 70 698 17 83 and e-mail ch.gotemburgo@maec.es.
Despite the name, the office is in Västra Frölunda, near Gothenburg. Gothenburg is in Västra Götaland County. Distance to the Spanish Embassy in Stockholm: about 395 km.
Which Spanish office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Spanish citizens are issued by the Spanish Embassy in Stockholm; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Sweden, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Epiphany (6 January), Ascension Day and All Saints’ Day. The Spanish national day, 12 October, normally means a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and Midsummer.
Embassy and consulates of Spain in Sweden
- Stockholm – Embassy of Spain
- Gothenburg – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Helsingborg – Honorary Consulate
- Malmö – Honorary Consulate
- Umeå – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Gothenburg office
Where do I renew my Spanish passport if I live near Gothenburg?
Spanish passports are issued through the Spanish Embassy in Stockholm, not by the honorary office.
How do I contact the Spanish honorary consul in Gothenburg?
By phone on +46 70 698 17 83 or by e-mail to ch.gotemburgo@maec.es.
Who runs the Spanish honorary office in Gothenburg?
Maria del Pilar Pérez Escribano, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Spain?
No. A valid Swedish passport or national ID card is enough.
Since when has Maria del Pilar Pérez Escribano been honorary consul?
The Swedish exequatur was granted in 2016, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – List of Honorary Consuls in Sweden (9 October 2026), Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – travel information for Spain (Sweden Abroad). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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