For British citizens in this part of Spain, the Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Barcelona is the first address for passports and civil status matters.
Contact Details
| Address | Avinguda Diagonal, 477, 13, 08036 Barcelona, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 93 366 6200 +34 91 714 6300 |
| britishconsulategeneralbarcelona@fcdo.gov.uk | |
| Website | www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-consulate-general-barcelona |
| Head of Mission | Lloyd Milen, Consul General |
| Consular district | Catalonia, Aragon and Andorra |
Opening Hours
No fixed public opening hours – visits by appointment only, according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026). 24/7 telephone support for routine enquiries and emergencies: +34 91 714 6300.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The consulate general is at Avinguda Diagonal, 477, 13, 08036 Barcelona.
- Opening hours: no fixed public hours – visits by appointment only, according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026). Source: official website.
- Appointment: required – see the consulate’s website.
- Good to know: Public access is by appointment only. Telephone support for routine enquiries and emergencies is available 24/7 on +34 91 714 6300.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who does the British consulate general in Barcelona serve?
The United Kingdom runs this consulate general for its citizens in this part of Spain. According to the Spanish consular list, Lloyd Milen heads the office as consul general since March 2016. The United Kingdom runs 7 career consular posts in Spain in total. Barcelona belongs to the province of Barcelona in Catalonia. Distance to the British Embassy in Madrid: about 505 km. British citizens living in Catalonia, Aragon and Andorra belong to this consulate general.
Consular services
The office deals with matters such as:
- British passports and emergency travel documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- No UK visa services – visa questions go to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official British sources:
Renewing a British passport from abroad
- British embassies and consulates do not issue passports – apply online with HM Passport Office on GOV.UK
- Your old passport, which you send with the application
- A digital photo
- A credit or debit card for the fee
- Any valid passports you hold from another country (the passport or a colour copy of every page)
Emergency travel document
- For British nationals outside the UK who need to travel within 6 weeks
- Your passport is lost, stolen, damaged, full or recently expired, or you cannot renew it in time
- Usually valid for a single or return journey through up to 5 countries
- Apply online on GOV.UK
Sources: GOV.UK – renew or apply for a British passport from overseas, GOV.UK – emergency travel document (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. According to the consulate’s official website, visits are by appointment only; the website explains how to book.
Travelling from Spain to the United Kingdom
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short stays in the United Kingdom, but must obtain an electronic travel authorisation before departure. Spanish travel advice lists no specific restrictions for trips to the United Kingdom. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Closing days
The consulate general is closed on Spanish public holidays. Regional holiday to note: the National Day of Catalonia (La Diada) (11 September). Around Holy Week and Christmas, call ahead.
Emergency assistance
Urgent consular cases: phone +34 93 366 6200. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform relatives; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In Spain, the general emergency number is 112.
Where else is the United Kingdom represented in Spain?
The United Kingdom in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of the United Kingdom
- Barcelona – Consulate General (this page)
- Alicante – Consulate
- Ibiza – Consulate
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Consulate
- Málaga – Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Consulate
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Consulate
- Almería – Honorary Consulate
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate
- Lanzarote – Honorary Consulate
- Menorca – Honorary Consulate
- Murcia – Honorary Consulate
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
- Vigo – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: British consulate general in Barcelona
What is the address of the British consulate general in Barcelona?
At Avinguda Diagonal, 477, 13, 08036 Barcelona.
What is the phone number of the British consulate general in Barcelona?
+34 93 366 6200.
Who heads the British consulate general in Barcelona?
Lloyd Milen, Consul General, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list.
Which areas does the British consulate general in Barcelona cover?
It serves Catalonia, Aragon and Andorra.
Do I need an appointment at the British consulate general in Barcelona?
Yes. According to its official website, visits are by appointment only.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
No visa, but an electronic travel authorisation is required before departure.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: official website of the consulate general (checked October 2026), Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for the United Kingdom. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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