For Spanish citizens in this part of the UK, the Consulate General of Spain in Manchester is the first address for passports and civil status matters.
Contact Details
| Address | 326-330 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4FN, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 161 669 3180 |
| Head of Mission | Alejandro Polanco Mata, Consul General |
| Consular district | Northwest England, Yorkshire and Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands and Wales |
Opening Hours
For current opening hours, see the consulate’s website or phone ahead.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
Address for visitors: 326-330 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4FN.
- Opening hours: not published in the FCDO list – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.
Who does the Spanish consulate general in Manchester serve?
Spain runs this consulate general for its citizens in the UK. The office is headed by Consul General Alejandro Polanco Mata (in post since August 2025, according to the FCDO list). It is one of 2 career consular posts of Spain in the UK. The FCDO lists its area of responsibility as Northwest England, Yorkshire and Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands and Wales. Manchester lies in England (postcode area M3). Distance to the Spanish Embassy in London: about 260 km.
Consular services
The office deals with matters such as:
- Spanish passports and emergency travel documents
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Visas for travellers who need one for Spain
- Help for citizens in difficulty
Documents checklist
What Spanish citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Spanish government information:
Spanish passport (application abroad)
- Registration in the consular register (Registro de Matrícula Consular) of the consulate where you live
- Personal appearance with an appointment – applications cannot be made by post or through agencies
- Your previous passport, even if expired or damaged
- Your DNI, if you have one
- A recent passport photo
- A literal birth certificate (issued for the passport, less than 6 months old) if you have neither DNI nor passport or both expired more than 3 years ago
Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – consular services: passports (exteriores.gob.es) (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?
Book an appointment where possible – walk-in capacity is limited.
Do British citizens need a visa for Spain?
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Spain (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. Details: UK government travel advice – entry requirements.
Closing days
Expect the consulate general to be closed on UK bank holidays such as Easter Monday and the late summer bank holiday; the Spanish national day (12 October) often means a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
Spanish nationals in urgent need of help can call +44 161 669 3180. 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. British nationals who need help in Spain contact the British mission in Madrid.
Where else is Spain represented in the United Kingdom?
Spain in the United Kingdom
- London – Embassy of Spain
- Edinburgh – Consulate General
- Manchester – Consulate General (this page)
- Aberdeen – Honorary Consulate
- Birmingham – Honorary Consulate
- Liverpool – Honorary Consulate
- Belfast – Honorary Vice Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of Spain in Manchester
What is the address of the Spanish consulate general in Manchester?
At 326-330 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4FN.
What is the phone number of the Spanish consulate general in Manchester?
+44 161 669 3180.
Is the Manchester consulate general responsible for me?
Its consular district is Northwest England, Yorkshire and Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands and Wales, according to the FCDO.
Who heads the Spanish consulate general in Manchester?
Alejandro Polanco Mata, Consul General, according to the FCDO list.
Do British citizens need a visa for 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 – consular offices outside London (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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