For Venezuelan citizens in this part of Spain, the Consulate General of Venezuela in Madrid is the first address for passports and civil status matters.
Contact Details
| Address | Calle Eloy Gonzalo, 40, 28010 Madrid, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 91 353 29 91 |
| Fax | +34 91 173 04 70 |
| Website | madrid.consulado.gob.ve |
| Head of Mission | Nancy Josefina Lira Ochoa, Consul General |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
Opening hours according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026), days not stated. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Good to know: Passport renewals from 08:00, other services from 09:00, until 16:00 (the consulate’s website does not name the days).
About the Venezuelan consulate general
The consulate general provides consular services for Venezuelan citizens living in Madrid and the surrounding regions of Spain. The office is headed by Consul General Nancy Josefina Lira Ochoa (in office since July 2023). The Spanish list names 3 consular officials for this post. It is one of 5 career consular offices of Venezuela in Spain.
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Venezuelan authorities ask for:
Extending a Venezuelan passport abroad (prórroga)
- Start the request online on the SAIME portal (saime.gob.ve), choose “Obtención de prórroga de pasaporte en el extranjero” and the consulate where you will collect it
- Pay the SAIME fee online (US$100 by international card, according to several embassies) – the consulate also charges a consular fee (minors under 18 are exempt)
- Only biometric passports (with chip) in good condition with at least two free sheets can be extended
- Bring the passport to the consulate, where the printed extension is stamped in
- Minors: birth certificate; naturalised citizens: the Gaceta Oficial
Sources: Embassy of Venezuela in Chile – passport issue, renewal and extension, Embassy of Venezuela in Singapore – passport issue, renewal and extension (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
The official website does not say that every visit needs an appointment, but passport and civil status matters usually do – check before you go.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Venezuela?
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Venezuela (up to 90 days). The passport should be valid for at least six months. Spanish travel advice calls for extreme caution in Venezuela and lists areas to avoid. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Other consulates and embassies in Spain
163 other countries are represented in Spain, among them: Albania (embassy), Algeria (embassy), Andorra (embassy), Angola (embassy), Antigua And Barbuda (embassy), Argentina (consulate general), Argentina (embassy), Armenia (embassy), Australia (embassy), Austria (embassy), Azerbaijan (embassy), Bangladesh (embassy), Belarus (embassy), Belgium (consulate general), Belgium (embassy), Bolivia (consulate general), Bolivia (embassy), Bosnia and Herzegovina (embassy), Brazil (consulate general), Brazil (embassy). The full list of all 164 missions is on the overview page for Spain.
Closing days
The consulate general is closed on Spanish public holidays and on Venezuela’s national day (5 July). In the Community of Madrid, the Community of Madrid Day on 2 May is a regional holiday.
Emergency assistance
In Spain, the general emergency number is 112.
Where else is Venezuela represented in Spain?
Venezuela in Spain
The nearest other Venezuelan office is the Embassy in Madrid, in the same city. Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Madrid.
- Madrid (same city) – Embassy of Venezuela
- Barcelona (510 km) – Consulate General
- Bilbao (320 km) – Consulate General
- Madrid – Consulate General (this page)
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife (1,750 km) – Consulate General
- Vigo (460 km) – Consulate General
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Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: official website of the consulate general (checked October 2026), Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Venezuela. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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