The Embassy of the United States in Madrid represents the United States in Spain and serves US citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
Public hours as listed by the Spanish Foreign Ministry (the list does not name the days; embassies are normally open Monday to Friday). Please confirm before your visit, especially on Spanish and US public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to C/ Serrano, 75, 28006 Madrid.
- Public hours (Spanish Foreign Ministry list): 08:30–17:30 (days not specified).
- Consular section: 08:00–13:00.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
Who runs the US Embassy?
Benjamin Leon Jr heads the embassy as ambassador; the Spanish list gives 18 February 2026 as the starting date. The Spanish diplomatic list names 91 accredited diplomats and attachés for the embassy. The United States also has career consular offices in Barcelona. Five honorary consulates support US citizens in other parts of Spain.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- US passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the US authorities ask for:
Renewing a U.S. passport abroad
- Contact the U.S. embassy or consulate for your area for its submission instructions
- Renewal with Form DS-82 is possible only if your last passport was issued within the last 15 years, when you were 16 or older, and has never been reported lost or stolen
- The passport must be in your current name – otherwise bring the marriage certificate, divorce decree or other name-change document
- If you do not qualify (e.g. lost or stolen passport, or issued more than 15 years ago) you must apply in person
- Abroad you pay only the passport fee (book: $130) – no expedite fee
Sources: U.S. Department of State – renew your passport, U.S. Department of State – where to apply (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Travelling from Spain to the United States
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short stays in the United States (up to 90 days), but must obtain an electronic travel authorisation before departure. Spanish travel advice lists no specific restrictions for trips to the United States. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Spanish public holidays as well as on the US national day, 4 July. In the Community of Madrid, the Community of Madrid Day on 2 May is a regional holiday. Around Holy Week and Christmas, call ahead.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +34 91 587 22 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.
Diplomatic missions of the United States in Spain
The United States in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of the United States (this page)
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Fuengirola – Honorary Consular Agency
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consular Agency
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consular Agency
- Seville – Honorary Consular Agency
- Valencia – Honorary Consular Agency
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of the United States in Madrid
What is the address of the US Embassy in Spain?
At C/ Serrano, 75, 28006 Madrid.
What are the opening hours of the US Embassy in Madrid?
According to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s list: 08:30–17:30 (days not specified). Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of the United States to Spain?
Benjamin Leon Jr, according to the Spanish diplomatic list of 30 September 2026.
Is the US Embassy closed on the national day?
The Spanish diplomatic list gives 4 July as the national day of the United States; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Can Spanish nationals travel to the United States without a visa?
No visa, but an electronic travel authorisation is required before departure.
Is there a US consulate outside Madrid?
Yes: Barcelona.
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 the United States. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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