​Embassies and consulates can:

• Issue passports or safe-conducts due to expiry, loss or theft of personal documentation. In order to return to Spain, the embassy or consulate can issue you with a travel document during office hours that will have limited validity.
  
• Provide information on medical, educational and legal services in the country. You can also consult the Living in... section of the website of the Spanish Representation in the country of destination.
  
• In the event of arrest, you have the right to request that the local authorities immediately put you in contact with the Spanish Consul.​
  
• Provide assistance to detainees: notify their families of their arrest if the detainee so wishes, visit them periodically, deliver and receive messages and correspondence.
  
• Provide information about procedures and costs related to the transfer of bodies, as well as local companies dedicated to this matter.​
  
• In exceptional circumstances, advance the amount necessary for repatriation, which must be repaid to the Treasury within the time limits established by law.
  
• Provide civil registry, notary, document legalisation or communication and application referral services to Spanish organisations.​
  
• Assist you in the event of a disaster or emergency.​
  

​Embassies and Consulates cannot:​

• Renew or issue National Identity Cards.
  
• Act as travel agencies.
  
• Find you a job abroad.
  
• In the event of arrest or hospitalisation, guarantee you better treatment than that given to nationals of the country.​
  
• Guarantee you, lend you money or pay your fines.
  
• Provide you with personnel to act as interpreters, guides or social workers.
  
• Pay for the costs of transferring mortal remains to Spain or carry out related actions in connection with this transfer, which are the responsibility of the family members.
  
• Guarantee your entry into the country.
  
• Appear on your behalf in a legal dispute or provide you with legal opinions.