The Consulate General of Poland in Manchester is an official consular post of Poland in the United Kingdom, serving Polish citizens in its consular district.
Contact Details
| Address | 51 Portland Street, Manchester M1 3LD, United Kingdom |
| Head of Mission | Michal Maciej Mazurek, Consul General |
| Consular district | Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, Cumbria, Lancashire, North Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Rutland, Leicestershire, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Isle of Man, and Wales |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 15:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 15:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 15:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 15:30 |
Opening hours according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026). Visits by appointment only. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The consulate general is at 51 Portland Street, Manchester M1 3LD.
- Opening hours: Monday 10:30–17:30; Tuesday to Friday 08:30–15:30, according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026).
- Appointment: required – book online at secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl.
- Good to know: Visits only with an e-Konsulat appointment; passports can be collected during opening hours without an appointment.
- Appointment: required – book online at secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl.
- Good to know: Visits only with an e-Konsulat appointment; passports can be collected during opening hours without an appointment.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
About the Polish consulate general
Poland runs this consulate general for its citizens in the UK. The office is headed by Consul General Michal Maciej Mazurek (in post since September 2020, according to the FCDO list). With this office, Poland has 3 career consular posts across the UK. Its consular district covers Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, Cumbria, Lancashire, North Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Rutland, Leicestershire, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Isle of Man, and Wales. The office is located in England. The embassy in London is roughly 260 km away.
Consular services
The office deals with matters such as:
- Polish 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
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Polish authorities ask for:
Polish passport for adults (application abroad)
- Book an appointment in the e-konsulat system and apply in person; collect the passport at the same consular post
- A biometric colour photo – without a suitable photo the consul will not accept the application
- Your valid passport or ID card confirming your identity and Polish citizenship
- For a reduced fee: proof of eligibility (e.g. student, pensioner or Large Family Card); applicants aged 70 or over pay no fee
- While you wait, or in a documented emergency, a temporary passport can be issued
Sources: Poland in the UK (gov.pl) – passport for an adult, Poland in the US (gov.pl) – temporary passport for an adult (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. According to the official website, visits are by appointment only – book online at secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl.
Travelling from the UK to Poland
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Poland (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. The FCDO publishes the current entry rules in its foreign travel advice; check it before booking.
Closing days
Like most offices in the UK, the consulate general closes on UK bank holidays as well as on the Polish national day: 3 May. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Polish 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.
Embassy and consulates of Poland in the UK
Poland in the United Kingdom
- London – Embassy of Poland
- Belfast – Consulate General
- Edinburgh – Consulate General
- Manchester – Consulate General (this page)
- Beverley – Honorary Consulate
- Cardiff – Honorary Consulate
- Newry – Honorary Consulate
- Trowbridge – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Manchester consulate general
What is the address of the Polish consulate general in Manchester?
At 51 Portland Street, Manchester M1 3LD.
Is the Manchester consulate general responsible for me?
Its consular district is Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, Cumbria, Lancashire, North Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Rutland, Leicestershire, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Isle of Man, and Wales, according to the FCDO.
When is the Polish consulate general in Manchester open?
Monday 10:30–17:30; Tuesday to Friday 08:30–15:30, by appointment, according to the official website (October 2026).
Who heads the Polish consulate general in Manchester?
Michal Maciej Mazurek, Consul General, according to the FCDO list.
When is the Polish consulate general in Manchester open?
Monday 10:30–17:30; Tuesday to Friday 08:30–15:30, by appointment, according to the consulate’s official website (October 2026).
Do British citizens need a visa for Poland?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 11 October 2026. Sources: official website of the consulate general (checked October 2026), official website of the consulate general (checked October 2026), UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – consular offices outside London (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for Poland. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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