For Libyan citizens in this part of the UK, the Consulate General of Libya in Manchester is the first address for passports and civil status matters.
Contact Details
| Address | Parkside Court, 22 Furness Quay, Trafford Road, Manchester M50 3XZ, United Kingdom |
| Head of Mission | Faisal Abid, Consul General |
| Consular district | All English counties north of and including West Midlands and Leicestershire, Scotland and Northern Ireland |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not listed by the FCDO – please check with the consulate before you go.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
Address for visitors: Parkside Court, 22 Furness Quay, Trafford Road, Manchester M50 3XZ.
- 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 Libyan consulate general in Manchester serve?
Libya runs this consulate general for its citizens in the UK. According to the FCDO list, Faisal Abid heads the office as consul general (since March 2021). According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list, the consulate general is responsible for all English counties north of and including West Midlands and Leicestershire, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Manchester is in England. Distance to the Libyan Embassy in London: about 260 km.
Consular services
The office deals with matters such as:
- Libyan 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?
Many services require an appointment; check the official website or call first.
Closing days
Expect the consulate general to be closed on UK bank holidays such as Easter Monday and the late summer bank holiday and on Libya’s national day (1 August). Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Libyan citizens should contact the consulate general or the embassy. Help is available for lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but not for legal fees or travel costs. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112); for non-emergency police matters call 101.
Where else is Libya represented in the United Kingdom?
Libya in the United Kingdom
- London – Embassy of Libya
- Manchester – Consulate General (this page)
FAQ: Libyan consulate general in Manchester
Where is the Libyan consulate general in Manchester?
At Parkside Court, 22 Furness Quay, Trafford Road, Manchester M50 3XZ.
Which areas does the Libyan consulate general in Manchester cover?
Its consular district is all English counties north of and including West Midlands and Leicestershire, Scotland and Northern Ireland, according to the FCDO.
Who heads the Libyan consulate general in Manchester?
Faisal Abid, 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). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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