Spanish nationals in and around Birmingham can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Spain in Birmingham for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | 41 Church Street, Birmingham B3 2RT, United Kingdom |
| Head of Mission | Alexandra Louise Hastings-Smith, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The consular district of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands and Worcestershire |
Opening Hours
There are no fixed opening hours; agree on a time with the honorary consul before going.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 41 Church Street, Birmingham B3 2RT.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Spanish honorary consul in Birmingham
The honorary consul in Birmingham is a volunteer representative of Spain, usually a local business or civic figure. According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list of honorary consulates, the post is held by Alexandra Louise Hastings-Smith (since 16 April 2026). Meetings take place by appointment.
The FCDO lists its area of responsibility as the consular district of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands and Worcestershire. The office is located in England. For formal consular services in England, Spanish citizens can also turn to the consulate general in Manchester. Distance to the Spanish Embassy in London: about 160 km.
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Spain (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.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Passports and other formal consular services for Spanish citizens are handled by the Spanish Consulate General in Manchester or the embassy in London.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is normally closed on UK bank holidays and on Spain’s national day (12 October). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Spanish missions in the UK
- London – Embassy of Spain
- Edinburgh – Consulate General
- Manchester – Consulate General
- Aberdeen – Honorary Consulate
- Birmingham – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Liverpool – Honorary Consulate
- Belfast – Honorary Vice Consulate
Questions and answers – Spain in Birmingham
Can I get a Spanish passport at the honorary consulate in Birmingham?
Spanish passports are issued through the Spanish Consulate General in Manchester or the embassy in London, not by the honorary office.
Who is the Spanish honorary consul in Birmingham?
Alexandra Louise Hastings-Smith, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the Spanish honorary consul in Birmingham cover?
Its consular district is the consular district of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands and Worcestershire.
Do Britons need a visa to visit Spain?
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 Spain. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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