For Venezuelan citizens in this part of Spain, the Consulate General of Venezuela in Vigo is the first address for passports and civil status matters.
Contact Details
| Address | Rúa Velázquez Moreno, 3, bajo, 36201 Vigo, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 986 434 622 +34 986 435 629 |
| Website | vigo.consulado.gob.ve |
| Head of Mission | Martín Pacheco Morillo, Consul General |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
Opening hours according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026). Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Consulate
About the Venezuelan consulate general
Venezuela runs this consulate general for its citizens in this part of Spain. According to the Spanish consular list, Martín Pacheco Morillo heads the office as consul general since July 2017. The Spanish list names 3 consular officials for this post. With this office, Venezuela has 5 career consular posts across Spain. Vigo belongs to the province of Pontevedra in Galicia. The embassy in Madrid is roughly 465 km away.
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Venezuelan sources:
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.
Travelling from Spain to 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. The Spanish Foreign Ministry advises extreme caution in Venezuela and warns against travel to certain areas. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Other consulates and embassies in Spain
18 other countries are represented in Spain: Argentina (consulate general), Chile (honorary), Denmark (honorary), Ecuador (honorary), France (honorary), Germany (honorary), Guinea-Bissau (honorary), Iceland (honorary), Ireland (honorary), Malta (honorary), Netherlands (honorary), Panama (honorary), Peru (honorary), Poland (honorary), Portugal (consulate general), Romania (honorary), United Kingdom (honorary), Uruguay (honorary).
Closing days
Expect the consulate general to be closed on Spanish national holidays; Venezuelan celebrations on 5 July (national day) usually mean a closure too. In Galicia, Galicia Day (Saint James’ Day) on 25 July is a regional holiday.
Emergency assistance
In Spain, the general emergency number is 112.
Venezuelan missions in Spain
Venezuela in Spain
Measured in a straight line from Vigo, the nearest other Venezuelan office is the Consulate General in Madrid (about 460 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Vigo.
- Madrid (460 km) – Embassy of Venezuela
- Barcelona (910 km) – Consulate General
- Bilbao (490 km) – Consulate General
- Madrid (460 km) – Consulate General
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife (1,670 km) – Consulate General
- Vigo – Consulate General (this page)
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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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