ABOUT THE CONSULATE GENERAL

The Consulate General serves a consular district composed of the Spanish regions of Catalonia, Aragon and the Balearic Islands. It also represents the diplomatic and consular interests of the United States in the Principality of Andorra. Established in 1797, it is one of the oldest U.S. consulates in the world. In 1997, it celebrated 200 years of service to the U.S. and the region of Catalonia, Spain.

The Consul General is the representative of the government of the U.S. in the consular district. The Consular Section offers services to American citizens. The Public Affairs carries out public diplomacy and is responsible for media relations.

HOT TOPICS

• Study in the U.S.

• Climate Change

• The Middle East: A Vision for the Future

• Iraq

• Rebuilding Afghanistan

• Response to terrorism

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IMAGES OF THE MONTH

Consul General Todd D. Robinson during his visit to Terrassa City Hall

CONTACT U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL

  Paseo Reina Elisenda de Montcada, 23
  08034 Barcelona
  España
  Tel. (+34) 93 280 22 27        
  Fax (+34) 93 280 61 75

Consular Section hours open to the public Monday through Friday from 09.00 to 13.00, except for local and U.S. holidays.

For emergency assistance after hours, American citizens may call (91) 587-2200 and ask to speak to the duty officer. No documentary or passport services are available evenings, weekends or holidays.

The Consulate is located in the Sarrià/Sant Gervasi district of Barcelona.

Transportation:

• Metro: Ferrocarriles de la Generalitat de Catalunya, Reina Elisenda station (last stop of the L-6 line).

• Buses: 64, 22

For commercial affairs:

madrid.office.box@mail.doc.gov / http://www.buyusa.gov/spain

OFFICERS

• Consul General: Todd Robinson (bio)

• Consular Officer: David Mico

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