Updated November 2026
In short: The U.S. Consulate General in Barcelona helps American citizens in Catalonia, Aragón and Andorra with passports, notarial services and emergencies. It does not issue visas of any kind, and it has nothing to do with Spanish visas, NIE numbers or TIE cards: those are handled by Spanish authorities.
Address, hours and phone numbers
| Address | Paseo Reina Elisenda de Montcada, 23, 08034 Barcelona |
|---|---|
| Consular district | Catalonia, Aragón and Andorra |
| Public hours (consular section) | Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 12:30, by appointment, except U.S. and local holidays |
| Emergencies, business hours | +34 93 280 2227 |
| Emergencies, after hours | +34 91 587 2200 (ask for the Duty Officer) |
| Life-threatening emergency | 112 |
| From the U.S. State Department | +1 888 407 4747 (U.S. toll-free) or +1 202 501 4444 (from abroad) |
Routine services need an online appointment. There are no passport or document services in the evening, at weekends or on holidays.
What you can do at the consulate
Renew an adult passport (by mail). If your last passport was issued in the last 15 years, when you were 16 or older, and is not damaged, lost or stolen, you renew by mail. Fill in form DS-82 online, print it single-sided and sign it in ink. Add one 5 x 5 cm U.S.-size photo (Spanish photo sizes are not accepted), your current passport, the pay.gov payment receipt and a prepaid DHL return label. The fee is $130 for a passport book, plus $30 for a passport card. Processing takes about 4 to 6 weeks. In Barcelona you can also leave the envelope in the drop box, Monday to Friday from 4:00 to 5:00 pm.
Get an emergency passport. If you must travel urgently, you can apply in person without an appointment, Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 12:00. Bring proof of travel, the printed application and one photo, and pay the fee online beforehand. It usually takes up to 24 hours.
First passports, children and lost or stolen passports. These need an appointment. The Passport Navigator on the embassy website tells you which form and documents apply to your case.
Notarial services. The consulate can notarize documents you need to use in the United States, by appointment.
Help in an emergency. Call the consulate if a U.S. citizen is arrested, hospitalized, the victim of a crime, or dies in the district.
If you live in Valencia, Alicante or Murcia, or in the Balearic Islands, the U.S. consular agencies in Valencia and Palma offer passport and notarial services by appointment.
What the U.S. consulate does not do
This is where most Americans moving to Spain lose time:
- U.S. visas. All U.S. visa services in Spain are at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid, not in Barcelona.
- Spanish visas. The U.S. consulate cannot issue or help with a Spanish visa. You apply at the Spanish consulate that covers your U.S. state, or, for the Digital Nomad Visa, you can apply from Spain if you are here legally. See our Digital Nomad Visa guide for US citizens.
- NIE and TIE. Your foreigner identity number and residence card are issued by the Spanish police. See our NIE and TIE guide.
- FBI background check and apostilles. You request the FBI Identity History Summary from the FBI, and the U.S. Department of State apostilles it. The consulate does not issue or apostille it.
Tip if you are applying for Spanish residency
Check your passport before you start. Your passport number appears on your visa and on your TIE. Renewing in the middle of the process means updating your details with the Spanish authorities. If your passport expires soon, renew it first: by mail it takes 4 to 6 weeks.
How we can help
We help Americans move to Spain every week. We check your documents, coordinate apostilles and sworn translations, and file your application from Spain or prepare your consulate file. See our Digital Nomad Visa service or book a free 15-minute consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the U.S. Consulate in Barcelona?
At Paseo Reina Elisenda de Montcada, 23, 08034 Barcelona, in the Sarrià area.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes, for routine services. Adult passport renewals go by mail or drop box, and emergency passports are walk-in from 9:00 to 12:00.
Can I renew my U.S. passport in Barcelona?
Yes. Most adults renew by mail with form DS-82 and a DHL return label. The fee is $130 and it takes about 4 to 6 weeks.
Does the U.S. Consulate in Barcelona issue visas?
No. All U.S. visa services in Spain are at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid.
Can the U.S. consulate help me get a Spanish visa?
No. Spanish visas are issued by Spanish consulates in the U.S. or, for some permits, by the Spanish immigration office if you apply from Spain.
What number do I call in an emergency?
+34 93 280 2227 during business hours, +34 91 587 2200 after hours, and 112 if a life is at risk.
Sources: U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Spain and Andorra — Barcelona, Contact, Adult Passport Renewal and Passport Services (checked November 2026).
