Find official contact details, opening hours and consular services for the Embassy of Spain in Berlin, Germany.
Contact Details
| Address | Lichtensteinallee 1, 10785 Berlin, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 30 254 00 70 |
| Fax | +49 30 257 995 57 |
| emb.berlin.inf@maec.es | |
| Website | www.exteriores.gob.es |
| Social Media | X · Instagram |
| Head of Mission | Mr. Pascual Ignacio Navarro Rios, Ambassador |
Consular Section
| Telephone | +49 30 254 007 161 |
| Fax | +49 30 254 007 420 |
| emb.berlin.se@maec.es |
Opening Hours Embassy
Below are the official opening hours of thr Embassy of Spain in Berlin. Visitors are advised to verify current opening times before planning their visit.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 – 14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours may change on public holidays. Always verify before your visit.
Opening Hours Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 – 14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location of the Embassy
The map above shows exact the location of the embassy. Plan your route in advance and check local transport options.
About the Spanish Embassy in Berlin
The Spain Embassy in Berlin represents the Kingdom of Spain in Germany and promotes diplomatic, political and economic relations between Spain and Germany. Both countries are members of the European Union, NATO and the Schengen Area and cooperate closely on European and international issues.
Relations between Spain and Germany are close and wide-ranging. Cooperation covers European policy, trade, investment, energy, climate protection, security, education, science and culture. Regular political consultations and extensive economic links provide an important foundation for the bilateral relationship.
The embassy also includes a Consular Section for Spanish citizens and other applicants within its assigned district. However, the Berlin Consular Section does not serve the whole of Germany. Its jurisdiction covers Berlin, Brandenburg, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. Residents of other federal states are served by one of Spain's five Consulates General in Germany.
Visa Information
German citizens do not need a visa to travel to Spain. As citizens of the European Union, they can enter Spain with a valid German passport or national identity card and benefit from EU freedom of movement.
German citizens may also live, work and study in Spain under EU free-movement rules. Registration and residence formalities can apply when a person remains in Spain for an extended period, so anyone planning to relocate should check the applicable requirements with the Spanish authorities.
Spanish citizens likewise do not require a visa to travel to Germany. They can enter Germany with a valid Spanish passport or national identity card and have the right to live, work and study there under EU law.
Different immigration rules may apply to non-EU family members and third-country nationals who reside in Spain or Germany. Their visa requirements depend on nationality, residence status and the purpose of travel.
Consular Services
The Consular Section of the Spanish Embassy in Berlin provides a broad range of services for Spanish citizens who reside within its consular district. It also handles selected administrative procedures for German citizens and other foreign nationals dealing with Spanish authorities.
- Spanish passport and travel document applications
- Consular registration for Spanish citizens residing abroad
- Civil registry matters, including births and marriages
- Spanish citizenship and nationality procedures
- NIE applications and selected administrative certificates
- Notarial, signature certification and document-related procedures
- Consular assistance for Spanish citizens in Germany
The exact procedure varies considerably by service. For example, Spanish passport applications require the applicant to appear personally, while some certificates and registration procedures can be initiated by email or other administrative channels.
Applicants should also make sure they are contacting the correct Spanish consular mission for their German federal state. Spain maintains a particularly extensive professional consular network in Germany, and applications may be rejected or redirected if submitted to the wrong office.
Appointments
Appointment requirements at the Spanish Embassy in Berlin depend on the specific consular service. Many procedures require a prior appointment through the relevant booking system, while some services follow different submission arrangements.
One important exception concerns ordinary Spanish passport applications. Under the embassy's current procedure, passport applications can be submitted in person without a prior appointment during the designated passport service period.
Other procedures, including certain nationality, civil registry, NIE and documentation matters, may require an appointment or prior communication with the Consular Section. Applicants should therefore check the instructions for their particular service before visiting.
Residents outside the Berlin consular district should contact the responsible Consulate General in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Munich or Stuttgart.
Diplomatic Missions between Spain and Germany
Spain maintains its embassy in Berlin. The embassy has diplomatic responsibility for the whole of Germany, while its Consular Section serves Berlin, Brandenburg, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia.
Spain also operates a Consulate General in Düsseldorf for North Rhine-Westphalia and a Consulate General in Frankfurt am Main for Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland.
The Spanish Consulate General in Hamburg serves Hamburg, Bremen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein. The Consulate General in Munich is responsible for Bavaria, while the Consulate General in Stuttgart serves Baden-Württemberg.
Spain additionally maintains an Honorary Consul in Dresden. Its consular district covers Saxony and Thuringia. As an honorary office, its consular powers are more limited than those of the embassy and the professional Consulates General.
Germany is represented in Spain by the German Embassy in Madrid and the German Consulate General in Barcelona. Germany also operates professional consulates in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Málaga and Palma de Mallorca.
Germany's network is supplemented by Honorary Consuls in several parts of Spain. Current locations include Aguadulce (Almería), Alicante, Bilbao, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, La Palma, Mao-Mahón on Menorca, Tenerife, Valencia, Vigo and Zaragoza.
This extensive network reflects the close political, economic and personal relationship between Spain and Germany and the large number of citizens of both countries living, working and travelling in the other state.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Spanish Embassy in Berlin
Do German citizens need a visa for Spain?
No. German citizens do not need a visa for Spain. As EU citizens, they can enter with a valid passport or national identity card and benefit from EU freedom of movement.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Germany?
No. Spanish citizens are EU citizens and can enter Germany without a visa. They can also live, work and study in Germany under EU free-movement rules, subject to applicable registration requirements.
Does the Spanish Embassy in Berlin serve all of Germany?
No. The embassy's Consular Section serves Berlin, Brandenburg, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. Residents of other federal states are served by Spain's Consulates General in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Munich or Stuttgart.
Where are Spain's Consulates General in Germany?
Spain operates Consulates General in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Munich and Stuttgart. Spain also maintains an Honorary Consul in Dresden.
Information provided on this page about the Embassy of Spain in Berlin is intended for general reference only. Contact details, appointment procedures, entry requirements and available services may change. Always confirm current information directly with the embassy or the responsible consular authority before your visit.