The Honorary Consulate of Austria in Manchester is a volunteer-run office that assists Austrian citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Austrian Embassy in London.
Contact Details
| Address | Twelfth Floor, Landmark, St Peter’s Square, 1 Oxford Street, Manchester M1 4PB, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 161 934 3026 |
| Fax | +44 161 934 3743 |
| konsulatmanchester@dacbeachcroft.com | |
| Head of Mission | Harald Loeffler, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Greater Manchester, North West England, Yorkshire & the Humber |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Twelfth Floor, Landmark, St Peter’s Square, 1 Oxford Street, Manchester M1 4PB.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Austrian honorary consul in Manchester
The honorary consul in Manchester is a volunteer representative of Austria, usually a local business or civic figure. Harald Loeffler holds the post, according to the FCDO list. Meetings take place by appointment. The quickest way to reach the office: call +44 161 934 3026 and e-mail konsulatmanchester@dacbeachcroft.com.
The FCDO lists its area of responsibility as Greater Manchester, North West England, Yorkshire & the Humber. Manchester is in England. The embassy in London is roughly 260 km away.
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Austria (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. Details: UK government travel advice – entry requirements.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Applications for Austrian passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Austrian Embassy in London.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on UK bank holidays such as Easter Monday and the late summer bank holiday as well as on the Austrian national day: 26 October. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Embassy and consulates of Austria in the UK
- London – Embassy of Austria
- Edinburgh – Honorary Consulate
- Manchester – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Austria in Manchester
Can I get an Austrian passport at the honorary consulate in Manchester?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Austrian Embassy in London.
How can I reach the Manchester honorary office of Austria?
By phone on +44 161 934 3026 or by e-mail to konsulatmanchester@dacbeachcroft.com.
Who is the Austrian honorary consul in Manchester?
Harald Loeffler, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Is the Manchester honorary office responsible for my area?
Its consular district is Greater Manchester, North West England, Yorkshire & the Humber.
Do British citizens need a visa for Austria?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – honorary consulates in the UK (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for Austria. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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