Emergency Info
SpainEssential emergency contacts, embassy information, and helplines for travelers in Spain.
Emergency Numbers
Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
The European emergency number 112 also works in Spain and will connect you to emergency services.
Embassies & Consulates
Diplomatic missions of major English-speaking countries in Spain. Contact your embassy if you lose your passport, are arrested, or need emergency citizen services.
United States
United Kingdom
+44-20-7008-5000
FCDO Consular Assistance (24/7)
Embassy — Madrid
Paseo de la Castellana 259D, Madrid, 28046
Embassy — Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Consulate General — Barcelona
Avda Diagonal 477–13, Barcelona, 08036
Consulate General — Madrid
Paseo de la Castellana 259D, Madrid, 28046
Consulate — Palma de Mallorca
Carrer Convent dels Caputxins, 4 Edificio Orisba B 4ºD, Palma de Mallorca, 07002
Consulate — Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Calle Luis Morote 6-3º, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35007
Consulate — Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Plaza Weyler, 8, 1º, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 38003
Consulate — Ibiza
Avenida Isidoro Macabich 451º1ª (corner with Calle Canarias), Ibiza, 07800
Consulate — Malaga
Calle Mauricio Moro Pareto, 2Edificio Eurocom, Malaga, 29006
Consulate — Alicante
Edificio Espacio Rambla Méndez Núñez 28-326ª planta, Alicante, 03002
Canada
+1-613-996-8885
Emergency Watch (24/7, collect calls accepted)
Embassy
Paseo de la Castellana 259D
Embassy — Madrid
Torre Emperador Castellana, Paseo de la Castellana 259D, 28046 Madrid, Spain
Consulate — Barcelona
Plaça de Catalunya, 9, 1º, 2ª - 08002, Barcelona, Spain
Australia
New Zealand
Ireland
Lost or Stolen Credit Cards
Call your card issuer immediately if your card is lost or stolen. These global emergency numbers accept collect calls from abroad.
Be Prepared
Keep Copies of Documents
Carry photocopies (or phone photos) of your passport, visa, travel insurance policy, and flight itinerary. Store digital copies in your email or cloud storage.
Save Emergency Numbers Offline
Screenshot this page or write down key numbers. Mobile data may not be available when you need help most.
Travel Insurance
Ensure your policy covers medical evacuation, trip cancellation, and lost/stolen belongings. Keep your policy number and claims phone number accessible.
Language Barrier
Download an offline translation app before you travel. In an emergency, hospital or police staff may not speak English.
What Your Embassy Can Help With
They Can Help With
- Issuing emergency travel documents if your passport is lost or stolen
- Providing lists of local doctors, lawyers, and interpreters
- Contacting family or friends on your behalf in an emergency
- Visiting you if you are detained or arrested
- Assistance if you are a victim of a serious crime
They Cannot Help With
- Paying your hotel, medical, or legal bills
- Getting you out of jail or overriding local laws
- Investigating crimes (that's the local police)
- Providing legal advice or acting as your lawyer
- Arranging employment or accommodation
Emergency numbers source: EmergencyNumberAPI (ODbL). Embassy data sourced from Wikidata and official government directories. Credit card hotlines are global numbers published by each card network. Always verify contact details before traveling.