As Venezuela’s diplomatic representation in Spain, the Embassy of Venezuela in Madrid handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Poeta Joan Maragall, 1 (Edif.Eurocentro, pl. 13), 28020 Madrid, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 91 598 12 00 |
| Fax | +34 91 597 15 83 |
| Social Media | X |
| Head of Mission | Timoteo De Jesus Zambrano Guedez, Ambassador |
| National Day | 5 July |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published. Contact the embassy before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Who runs the Venezuelan Embassy?
The ambassador is Timoteo De Jesus Zambrano Guedez, listed by the Spanish Foreign Ministry since 14 September 2026. 5 diplomats and attachés are accredited to the embassy, according to the Spanish list. Besides the chancery, the list shows separate offices of the embassy: defence attaché office. Venezuela also has career consular offices in Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Vigo.
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 embassy before your visit.
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
164 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), Belize (honorary), Vietnam (embassy), Yemen (embassy), Zambia (honorary), Zimbabwe (honorary). The full list of all 165 missions is on the overview page for Spain.
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Spanish national holidays and on Venezuela’s national day (5 July). Regional holiday in the Community of Madrid: the Community of Madrid Day (2 May).
Emergency assistance
The Spanish emergency number is 112.
Diplomatic missions of Venezuela in Spain
Venezuela in Spain
The nearest other Venezuelan office is the Consulate General in Madrid, in the same city. Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Madrid.
- Madrid – Embassy of Venezuela (this page)
- Barcelona (510 km) – Consulate General
- Bilbao (320 km) – Consulate General
- Madrid (same city) – Consulate General
- 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: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista del Cuerpo Diplomático (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Venezuela. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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