U.S. Embassy in Spain

The U.S. Embassy in Spain is the main diplomatic representation of the United States in Spanish territory. Through this diplomatic mission, institutional relations between the two countries are conducted and a wide range of actions are coordinated in political, economic, educational, cultural, security and international cooperation matters.

In addition to its diplomatic role, the Embassy and its consular network in Spain provide important consular services both to U.S. citizens and to Spanish citizens and other foreign nationals who need to carry out procedures relating to travel, documentation, visas, passports, citizenship or assistance before U.S. authorities.

Main functions of the U.S. Embassy in Spain

The main functions of the U.S. Embassy in Spain include the official representation of the United States Government, the protection of U.S. interests in Spain, assistance to U.S. citizens, the promotion of bilateral relations and the coordination of part of the consular activity carried out by its offices in the country.

Procedures that can be carried out at the U.S. Embassy and its consular offices in Spain

• Visa applications and processing for travel to the United States.
• Information and assistance regarding nonimmigrant and immigrant visas.
• Renewal and issuance of U.S. passports.
• Citizenship services for U.S. citizens.
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA).
• Notarial services.
• Emergency assistance for U.S. citizens.
• Information and management of certain matters related to U.S. Social Security through the Federal Benefits Unit in Madrid.

U.S. consular offices in Spain

U.S. Embassy in Madrid

Location: Madrid
Address: Calle de Serrano, 75, 28006 Madrid
Official website: https://es.usembassy.gov/

U.S. Consulate General in Barcelona

Location: Barcelona
Address: Paseo Reina Elisenda de Montcada, 23, 08034 Barcelona
Official website: https://es.usembassy.gov/barcelona/

U.S. Consular Agency in Fuengirola (Málaga)

Location: Fuengirola (Málaga)
Address: Avenida Juan Gómez “Juanito” 8, Edificio Lucía 1º-C, 29640 Fuengirola (Málaga)
Official website: https://es.usembassy.gov/contact/

U.S. Consular Agency in Las Palmas

Location: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Address: Los Martínez Escobar, 3, Oficina 7, Edificio ARCA, 35007 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Official website: https://es.usembassy.gov/contact/

U.S. Consular Agency in Palma de Mallorca

Location: Palma de Mallorca
Address: Porto Pi, 8, 9º-D, 07015 Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands
Official website: https://es.usembassy.gov/contact/

U.S. Consular Agency in Seville

Location: Seville
Address: Plaza Nueva, 8-B, 2nd floor, Office E-2, 41001 Seville
Official website: https://es.usembassy.gov/contact/

U.S. Consular Agency in Valencia

Location: Valencia
Address: Romagosa, 1, 2nd floor, door J, 46002 Valencia
Official website: https://es.usembassy.gov/contact/

Official website of the U.S. Embassy in Spain and consular websites

• U.S. Embassy in Spain and Andorra: https://es.usembassy.gov/
• U.S. Consulate General in Barcelona: https://es.usembassy.gov/barcelona/
• Official contact information for U.S. consular agencies in Spain: https://es.usembassy.gov/contact/
• Official information on U.S. visas: https://es.usembassy.gov/visas/
• Official information on consular services and passports: https://es.usembassy.gov/services/

It is advisable to check the official website before attending in person or starting any procedure, because opening hours, appointment systems, the exact division of responsibilities between offices and the required documentation may change.

In matters involving visa refusals, application inadmissibility decisions, administrative delays or other problems affecting visa procedures for the United States, Yabogados provides legal assistance and judicial representation in cases related to the challenge of administrative decisions and the assessment of possible appeal routes. This may be relevant in situations involving documentary issues, insufficient reasoning in a refusal, procedural irregularities, file review or the protection of the applicant's rights and legitimate interests.

This type of spanish visa legal assistance for US citizens may be particularly relevant in cases involving nonimmigrant visa categories such as student visas, exchange visitor visas, temporary work visas and other temporary stay categories, as well as immigrant visa procedures based on family, employment or other grounds recognised under U.S. immigration law. Legal review may also be useful where problems arise in relation to supporting documentation, prior refusals, consular processing delays, waiver-related issues or doubts about the legal basis of the decision adopted by the relevant authority.

Spain Embassy in the United States