The Consulate of the United Kingdom in Alicante is an official consular post of the United Kingdom in Spain, serving British citizens in its consular district.
Contact Details
| Address | Edificio Espacio, Rambla Mendez Nuñez, 28-30. 6º A, 03002 Alicante, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 91 714 6300 |
| Website | www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-consulate-alicante |
| Head of Mission | Elizabet Anne Bell, Vice-Consul |
Opening Hours
No fixed public opening hours – visits by appointment only, according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026). Use the online contact form for consular enquiries and emergencies.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
You will find the consulate at Edificio Espacio, Rambla Mendez Nuñez, 28-30. 6º A in Alicante.
- Opening hours: no fixed public hours – visits by appointment only, according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026). Source: official website.
- Appointment: required – see the consulate’s website.
- Good to know: Public access is by appointment only; enquiries and emergencies via the online contact form or +34 91 714 6300 (24/7). The office cannot currently accommodate visitors with reduced mobility.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
About the British consulate
The United Kingdom runs this consulate for its citizens in this part of Spain. The office is headed by Vice-Consul Elizabet Anne Bell (in office since March 2003). With this office, the United Kingdom has 7 career consular posts across Spain. The office is located in the province of Alicante, in the Valencian Community. The embassy in Madrid is roughly 360 km away.
Consular services
The office deals with matters such as:
- British passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Help for citizens in difficulty
- No UK visa services – visa questions go to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the British authorities ask for:
Renewing a British passport from abroad
- British embassies and consulates do not issue passports – apply online with HM Passport Office on GOV.UK
- Your old passport, which you send with the application
- A digital photo
- A credit or debit card for the fee
- Any valid passports you hold from another country (the passport or a colour copy of every page)
Emergency travel document
- For British nationals outside the UK who need to travel within 6 weeks
- Your passport is lost, stolen, damaged, full or recently expired, or you cannot renew it in time
- Usually valid for a single or return journey through up to 5 countries
- Apply online on GOV.UK
Sources: GOV.UK – renew or apply for a British passport from overseas, GOV.UK – emergency travel document (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 consulate’s official website, visits are by appointment only; the website explains how to book.
Visa and entry information for Spanish citizens
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short stays in the United Kingdom, but must obtain an electronic travel authorisation before departure. The Spanish Foreign Ministry has no specific travel restrictions for the United Kingdom. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Closing days
The consulate is closed on Spanish public holidays. In the Valencian Community, Valencian Community Day on 9 October is a regional holiday. Around Holy Week and Christmas, call ahead.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, British citizens should contact the consulate on +34 91 714 6300. Help is available for lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but not for legal fees or travel costs. In Spain, the general emergency number is 112.
Embassy and consulates of the United Kingdom in Spain
The United Kingdom in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of the United Kingdom
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Alicante – Consulate (this page)
- Ibiza – Consulate
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Consulate
- Málaga – Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Consulate
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Consulate
- Almería – Honorary Consulate
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate
- Lanzarote – Honorary Consulate
- Menorca – Honorary Consulate
- Murcia – Honorary Consulate
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
- Vigo – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – the United Kingdom in Alicante
Where is the British consulate in Alicante?
At Edificio Espacio, Rambla Mendez Nuñez, 28-30. 6º A, 03002 Alicante.
What is the phone number of the British consulate in Alicante?
+34 91 714 6300.
Who heads the British consulate in Alicante?
Elizabet Anne Bell, Vice-Consul, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list.
Do I need an appointment at the British consulate in Alicante?
Yes. According to its official website, visits are by appointment only.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
No visa, but an electronic travel authorisation is required before departure.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: official website of the consulate (checked October 2026), Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for the United Kingdom. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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