The Honorary Consulate of Tanzania in Barcelona links Tanzania with the local community; it does not replace the Tanzanian Embassy in Paris (accredited to Spain).
Contact Details
| Address | Calle Riera Principal, nº 8, Barcelona, 08328 Barcelona, Spain |
| Head of Mission | Thomas Schittenhelm, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Calle Riera Principal, nº 8, Barcelona, 08328 Barcelona.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Barcelona do?
Tanzania is represented in Barcelona by a honorary consul. Thomas Schittenhelm holds the post – recognised by Spain since March 2019. Visits are by arrangement only. The Spanish list publishes no phone number or e-mail for this office; contact the Tanzanian Embassy in Paris (accredited to Spain) for help.
Barcelona belongs to the province of Barcelona in Catalonia.
Spanish citizens need a visa for Tanzania, which can be obtained on arrival. The passport should be valid for at least six months. Spanish travel advice: travel to Tanzania with caution. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Which Tanzanian office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Tanzanian Embassy in Paris (accredited to Spain).
Note: Tanzania has no embassy in Madrid; its embassy in Paris is accredited to Spain.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is closed on Spanish public holidays as well as on the Tanzanian national day, 26 April. Regional holiday to note: the National Day of Catalonia (La Diada) (11 September). Local holidays of the municipality can bring further closures.
Where else is Tanzania represented in Spain?
- Paris – Embassy of Tanzania (accredited to Spain, no resident embassy in Madrid)
- Barcelona – Honorary Consulate (this page)
FAQ: the Tanzanian honorary consul in Barcelona
Where do I renew my Tanzanian passport if I live near Barcelona?
For a new Tanzanian passport, contact the Tanzanian Embassy in Paris (accredited to Spain).
Who runs the Tanzanian honorary office in Barcelona?
Thomas Schittenhelm, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since March 2019).
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Yes, but it can be obtained on arrival.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Tanzania. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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