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Which Spanish consulate serves Texas and seven neighbouring states, and how do you prepare for Houston?

A guide to Spain’s Houston Consulate: its eight-state district, mandatory appointments, citizenship, passport, Civil Registry and visa procedures.

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The Consulate General of Spain in Houston is at 1800 Bering Drive, Suite 750, Houston, Texas 77057. Its official district covers Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi. The office publishes +1 (713) 783-6200 as its main number and cog.houston@maec.es as its general email; it also maintains an emergency contact reserved for serious situations affecting Spanish citizens. That line is not an information desk for visas, nationality or passports.

The office is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, and says services are by appointment only. Its access instructions allow entry up to ten minutes before the confirmed appointment, but not earlier; accompanying visitors are generally not admitted, with exceptions for minors and people with special needs. The consulate also states that the emergency number is not for administrative questions and publishes separate email contacts for general matters, passports and visas.

Document preparation changes with the case. For a passport, Houston requires prior registration in the Consular Register and an appointment; the office publishes dedicated appointment and document FAQs. For nationality applications under the Democratic Memory Law, the appointment page says registration must be completed personally and is limited to residents of the consular district. Do not reuse a checklist from another consulate: apostilles, translations, originals, proof of address and appointment rules can differ by category or office.

The portal also organises Civil Registry matters—births, marriages, deaths and certificates—along with notarial services, visas, consular registration and assistance. Some visa applications are submitted through BLS International, while other procedures have their own channel and requirements. The official procedure page determines where an application must be filed. A Schengen or national visa is not the same process as a Spanish passport: the cases have separate schedules and submission locations.

The exact Google Maps listing includes positive accounts of organised handling and service in certain Civil Registry appointments as well as criticism about communication, appointments and waiting. That range reflects individual experiences and cannot predict the outcome of a particular appointment. To avoid problems, read the appointment confirmation, check which items are barred from the building and keep digital copies of all submitted paperwork. Travellers coming from distant states should confirm jurisdiction and in-person requirements in writing.

The Spain Consulate in Houston profile gathers the office details, contacts, hours, services and published entry guidance.

Directions

The office is listed at 1800 Bering Dr #750, Houston, TX 77057. Before setting out, confirm the suite, hours and appointment requirements. Use the Google Maps listing and directions to plan your route.

Sources consulted

Research checked on 2026-10-19. Official Spanish Ministry pages on district, services, appointments and location were compared with the exact Google Maps listing. Reviews are individual experiences; always consult the current instructions for your procedure.

Bottom line

Before travelling, confirm that your address falls under Houston, book the appointment for the exact procedure and check its document list. Plan for the access rules: arrive on time, no more than ten minutes early, and do not bring electronic devices or luggage prohibited by the office.

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Consulate General of Spain in Houston

1800 Bering Dr #750, Houston, TX 77057

3 /5 443 reviews

General consulate for eight southern states: passports, Civil Registry, consular registration, nationality, notarial services, visas and assistance; appointments required.

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General consulate for eight southern states: passports, Civil Registry, consular registration, nationality, notarial services, visas and assistance; appointments required.

Hours: Public hours Monday to Friday, 09:00–13:00; appointment only. Entry is permitted up to ten minutes before the appointment. Closed on published holidays. Verified: October 19, 2026
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Sources & references

Sources for the information and reporting discussed in this guide.

  1. Directorio de consulados españoles en Estados Unidos ↗ Primary source Embajada de España en Washington · Accessed October 19, 2026

    Directorio de sedes generales y acceso a datos oficiales.

  2. Consulado General de España en Houston ↗ Primary source Consulado General de España en Houston · Accessed October 19, 2026

    Dirección, teléfonos, cita obligatoria y canales de emergencia.

  3. Demarcación consular ↗ Primary source Consulado General de España en Houston · Accessed October 19, 2026

    Ocho estados de la jurisdicción.

  4. Horario, localización y contacto ↗ Primary source Consulado General de España en Houston · Accessed October 19, 2026

    Horario al público y calendario laboral.

  5. Requisitos de pasaporte y seguridad de acceso ↗ Primary source Consulado General de España en Houston · Accessed October 19, 2026

    Proceso, documentación, control de seguridad y puntualidad.

  6. Citas de nacionalidad por Ley de Memoria Democrática ↗ Primary source Consulado General de España en Houston · Accessed October 19, 2026

    Registro personal, domicilio dentro de jurisdicción y documentación.

  7. Demarcación consular ↗ Primary source Consulado General de España en Houston · Accessed October 19, 2026

    Ocho estados incluidos en la demarcación oficial.

  8. Horario, localización y contacto ↗ Primary source Consulado General de España en Houston · Accessed October 19, 2026

    Horario general, sede y calendario laboral.

  9. Directorio del Consulado General ↗ Primary source Consulado General de España en Houston · Accessed October 19, 2026

    Contactos y distinción entre consulado general y consulados honorarios.

  10. Consulado General de España en Houston ↗ Primary source Consulado General de España en Houston · Accessed October 19, 2026

    Citas, restricciones de ingreso y teléfonos ordinario y de emergencia.

  11. Pasaportes: requisitos y procedimiento ↗ Primary source Consulado General de España en Houston · Accessed October 19, 2026

    Requisitos, seguridad de entrada, cita y documentación.

  12. Citas de nacionalidad por la Ley de Memoria Democrática ↗ Primary source Consulado General de España en Houston · Accessed October 19, 2026

    Condición de residencia y registro personal.

  13. Google Maps listing for Consulate General of Spain in Houston ↗ Secondary source Google Maps · Accessed October 19, 2026

    Direct check of rating, review count, operating status, and address; variable data.

  14. Google Maps listing for Consulate General of Spain in Houston ↗ Secondary source Google Maps · Accessed October 19, 2026

    Direct check of rating, review count, operating status, and address; variable data.

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