The Australian Government is now in a caretaker period in advance of the forthcoming election. Until a new government is sworn in, government operations are conducted in accordance with the caretaker conventions.

Voting in the 3 May 2025 Federal Election

The Australian Federal Election has been announced for Saturday 3 May 2025. If you’re an Australian citizen overseas on the day of the election, you can still have your say by voting at on overseas voting centre or by postal vote.

For full information on voting in Spain, click here.

Emergency Consular Assistance

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade provides consular support to Australians living or travelling overseas. If you require consular assistance, you can contact the Australian Embassy in Madrid, Consular and Passports Section Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm on (+34) 91 353 6600.

If you require after-hours consular assistance, contact the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre in Canberra on +61 2 6261 3305 (from overseas) or 1300 555 135 (from within Australia).

Welcome!

This is the official website of the Australian Embassy in Spain, Andorra and Equatorial Guinea.

Here you will find a range of information and useful resources about Australia, whether you are interested in doing business with or investing in Australia, going on holiday, studying or learning more about Australia. You can also find information on the different services the Australian Embassy in Spain provides to Australian citizens, permanent residents and other citizens.

If you wish to learn more about Australian foreign and trade policy, we encourage you to explore the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website. For information on our bilateral relationships, visit our pages on Australia - Spain, Australia - Andorra, and Australia - Equatorial Guinea.

All Australians travelling or living in Spain, Andorra or Equatorial Guinea are recommended to regularly check the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Travel Advice.