Overview
The Royal Thai Embassy in Madrid (Real Embajada de Tailandia) is Thailand's diplomatic mission to Spain, also accredited to the Principality of Andorra. Located on Calle Joaquin Costa near the Alonso Martinez district, the embassy manages bilateral relations and consular services. Spain is a growing source market for Thai tourism, with an increasing number of Spanish visitors drawn to Bangkok, the islands, and Chiang Mai. The embassy maintains an honorary consul in Barcelona to provide local assistance in Catalonia.Read moreRead less
Visa Services
Spanish citizens can enter Thailand visa-free for 60 days. The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is mandatory since May 2025 — register at tdac.immigration.go.th within 3 days before arrival. All visa applications must be submitted online via thaievisa.go.th — no in-person submission required. Applications should be submitted 1-2 months before travel (maximum 3 months in advance). Available visa categories: Tourist (single/multiple entry), Transit, Non-Immigrant B (work/business/professor), Non-Immigrant ED (education), Non-Immigrant O (family/NGO), Non-Immigrant O-A (retirement), Non-Immigrant M (media, 90+ days), SMART Visa, Long-Term Resident (LTR), and Destination Thailand Visa (DTV). Visa fees are non-refundable.Read moreRead less
Consular Services
The consular section (Mon-Fri 09:30-13:30) provides visa processing, Thai passport services, document legalisation, and assistance with public health measures for Thailand entry, restricted medicines regulations, yellow fever requirements, and pet importation procedures.
Service Area
The embassy covers Spain and Andorra. An honorary consul in Barcelona provides local assistance in Catalonia.