EMERGENCY SERVICES

U.S. citizens visiting or residing in Spain and/or should note that the emergency number for the Spanish police, rescue, and fire departments is 1-1-2.

When U.S. citizens need emergency assistance from the U.S. Government during regular office hours (8:30 am - 5:30 pm), they should phone the U.S. Consulate General, Paseo Reina Elisenda de Montcada, 23, 08034 Barcelona, at (+34) 93 280 22 27.

When U.S. citizens need emergency assistance from the U.S. Government outside regular office hours, they should phone (+34) 91 587 2200.

Call Center

The U.S. Department of State has a call center which provides information on worldwide situations, which may affect U.S. Citizens. They also provide general information.

Operators are available Monday through Friday: 8 AM to 8 PM, EST, and during crisis situations: 24 hours a day.
From overseas: (Toll call) 001-317-472-2328
In the U.S.: 1-888-407-4747

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While this does not constitute a life or death emergency we want to help you replace it as soon as possible. However we can do this only within our regular hours of operation. Please, see our Lost/Stolen Passports page for instructions.

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