Iraq maintains the Consulate General of Iraq in Manchester to provide consular services for Iraqi nationals in this part of the UK.
Contact Details
| Address | 1 Norfolk Street, Manchester M2 1DW, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 161 228 0880 |
| mancg@mofa.gov.iq | |
| Website | www.mofa.gov.iq/manchester |
| Head of Mission | Wael Ghassan Hamza al Robaaie, Consul General |
| Consular district | Greater Manchester |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published in the FCDO list. Check the official website or call before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
Address for visitors: 1 Norfolk Street, Manchester M2 1DW.
- Opening hours: not published in the FCDO list – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who does the Iraqi consulate general in Manchester serve?
Together with the embassy in London, the consulate general in Manchester is part of Iraq’s consular network in the United Kingdom. The office is headed by Consul General Wael Ghassan Hamza al Robaaie (in post since October 2025, according to the FCDO list). It is one of 2 career consular posts of Iraq in the UK. According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list, the consulate general is responsible for Greater Manchester. Manchester lies in England (postcode area M2). Distance to the Iraqi Embassy in London: about 260 km.
Consular services
Typical services include:
- Iraqi passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Do I need an appointment?
Book an appointment where possible – walk-in capacity is limited.
Closing days
Like most offices in the UK, the consulate general closes on UK bank holidays. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
Iraqi nationals in urgent need of help can call +44 161 228 0880. Typical emergencies are a lost passport before a flight, a hospital stay or an arrest; costs remain with the person concerned. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112); for non-emergency police matters call 101.
Embassy and consulates of Iraq in the UK
Iraq in the United Kingdom
- London – Embassy of Iraq
- Glasgow – Consulate General
- Manchester – Consulate General (this page)
- Manchester – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of Iraq in Manchester
What is the address of the Iraqi consulate general in Manchester?
At 1 Norfolk Street, Manchester M2 1DW.
What is the phone number of the Iraqi consulate general in Manchester?
+44 161 228 0880.
Is the Manchester consulate general responsible for me?
Its consular district is Greater Manchester, according to the FCDO.
Who heads the Iraqi consulate general in Manchester?
Wael Ghassan Hamza al Robaaie, Consul General, according to the FCDO list.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – consular offices outside London (October 2026), www.mofa.gov.iq/manchester. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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