The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Manchester is a volunteer-run office that assists Danish citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Danish Embassy in London.
Contact Details
| Address | 24 Church Lane, Prestwich, Manchester M25 1AJ, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 161 691 5025 |
| manchester@umgate.dk | |
| Head of Mission | Agusta Thorarinsdottir, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Chorley, Blackburn, Hyndburn, Rossendale, Burnley, Craven, Harrogate, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire |
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: 24 Church Lane, Prestwich, Manchester M25 1AJ.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Manchester do?
In Manchester, Danish citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list of honorary consulates, the post is held by Agusta Thorarinsdottir (since 1 July 2019). Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. For an appointment, call +44 161 691 5025 and e-mail manchester@umgate.dk.
Its consular district covers Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Chorley, Blackburn, Hyndburn, Rossendale, Burnley, Craven, Harrogate, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire. The office is located in England. Distance to the Danish Embassy in London: about 260 km.
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Denmark (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. Details: UK government travel advice – entry requirements.
Which Danish office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Danish Embassy in London.
Closing days
Like most offices in the UK, the honorary consulate closes on UK bank holidays as well as on the Danish national day: 16 April. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Denmark’s offices in the UK
- London – Embassy of Denmark
- Aberdeen – Honorary Consulate
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate
- Cardiff – Honorary Consulate
- Edinburgh – Honorary Consulate
- Hull – Honorary Consulate
- Manchester – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Milton Keynes – Honorary Consulate
- Dover – Honorary Vice Consulate
- Southampton – Honorary Vice Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Manchester
Where do I renew my Danish passport if I live near Manchester?
For a new Danish passport, contact the Danish Embassy in London.
How do I contact the Danish honorary consul in Manchester?
By phone on +44 161 691 5025 or by e-mail to manchester@umgate.dk.
Who is the Danish honorary consul in Manchester?
Agusta Thorarinsdottir, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Danish honorary consul in Manchester cover?
Its consular district is Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Chorley, Blackburn, Hyndburn, Rossendale, Burnley, Craven, Harrogate, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire.
Do Britons need a visa to visit Denmark?
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 Denmark. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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