The Honorary Consulate of Iraq in Manchester is a local point of contact for Iraqi citizens and for business and cultural links with Iraq.
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 | Jawad Al-Shaheen, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Greater Manchester |
Opening Hours
The FCDO list of honorary consulates gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 1 Norfolk Street, Manchester M2 1DW.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Manchester do?
In Manchester, Iraqi 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 Jawad Al-Shaheen (since 27 June 2022). Meetings take place by appointment. For an appointment, call +44 161 228 0880 and e-mail mancg@mofa.gov.iq.
The FCDO lists its area of responsibility as Greater Manchester. Manchester lies in England (postcode area M2). The Iraqi career post in England is the consulate general in Manchester. The embassy in London is roughly 260 km away.
Which Iraqi office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Iraqi Consulate General in Manchester or the embassy in London.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in the UK, the honorary consulate closes on UK bank holidays. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Iraq’s offices in the UK
- London – Embassy of Iraq
- Glasgow – Consulate General
- Manchester – Consulate General
- Manchester – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Common questions about the Manchester office
Where do I renew my Iraqi passport if I live near Manchester?
Iraqi passports are issued through the Iraqi Consulate General in Manchester or the embassy in London, not by the honorary office.
How do I contact the Iraqi honorary consul in Manchester?
By phone on +44 161 228 0880 or by e-mail to mancg@mofa.gov.iq.
Who runs the Iraqi honorary office in Manchester?
Jawad Al-Shaheen, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Is the Manchester honorary office responsible for my area?
Its consular district is Greater Manchester.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – honorary consulates in the UK (October 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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