As Sweden’s diplomatic representation in Spain, the Embassy of Sweden in Madrid handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Caracas, 25, 28010 Madrid, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 91 702 20 00 |
| Fax | +34 91 702 20 40 |
| ambassaden.madrid@gov.se | |
| Website | www.swedenabroad.com/madrid |
| Social Media | Facebook · X · LinkedIn |
| Head of Mission | Per Arne Hjelmborn, Ambassador |
| National Day | 6 June |
Opening Hours
The Spanish Foreign Ministry’s list gives telephone hours only: Monday to Thursday 09:00–13:30; Friday 09:00–12:00. Call before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at C/ Caracas, 25 (28010 Madrid).
- Telephone hours: Monday to Thursday 09:00–13:30; Friday 09:00–12:00.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
Who runs the Swedish Embassy?
According to the Spanish diplomatic list, Sweden is represented by Ambassador Per Arne Hjelmborn (since 3 September 2024). 9 diplomats and attachés are accredited to the embassy, according to the Spanish list. Besides the chancery, the list shows separate offices of the embassy: commercial office. 11 honorary consulates support Swedish citizens in other parts of Spain.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Swedish passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the embassy website first.
Visa and entry information for Spanish citizens
Spanish citizens can travel to Sweden without a visa; a valid passport or national identity card (DNI) is enough. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Spanish national holidays; Swedish celebrations on 6 June (national day) usually mean a closure too. Regional holiday to note: the Community of Madrid Day (2 May). Local holidays of the municipality can bring further closures.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Swedish citizens should call the embassy on +34 91 702 20 00. The embassy can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but it cannot cover costs or interfere with Spanish authorities. The Spanish emergency number is 112. Spanish citizens who need help in Sweden contact the Spanish Embassy in Stockholm.
Diplomatic missions of Sweden in Spain
Sweden in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Sweden (this page)
- Barcelona – Honorary Consulate General
- A Coruña – Honorary Consulate
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate
- Cartagena – Honorary Consulate
- Jerez de la Frontera – Honorary Consulate
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate
- Málaga – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Torrevieja – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Sweden in Madrid
Where is the Swedish Embassy in Madrid?
At C/ Caracas, 25, 28010 Madrid.
Who is the ambassador of Sweden to Spain?
Per Arne Hjelmborn, according to the Spanish diplomatic list of 30 September 2026.
Is the Swedish Embassy closed on the national day?
The Spanish diplomatic list gives 6 June as the national day of Sweden; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Sweden?
No. A valid Spanish passport or DNI identity card is enough.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista del Cuerpo Diplomático (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Sweden, www.swedenabroad.com/madrid. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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