The Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Hamburg is run by honorary consul Nicholas Teller and is a local point of contact for British citizens and for business and cultural links in Hamburg. Passports and visas are handled by the British Embassy in Berlin.
Contact Details
| Address | Warburgstr. 8, 20354 Hamburg, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 40 30 08 26 90 |
| Fax | +49 40 30 08 20 01 |
| Head of Mission | Nicholas Teller, Honorary Consul |
| Consular district | Hamburg |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | By appointment |
| Tuesday | By appointment |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | By appointment |
| Friday | By appointment |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Visits by appointment only. Please call or e-mail before you go.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Warburgstraße 8 in Hamburg, near the Outer Alster.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
- Contact: through the GOV.UK consular contact form; no public e-mail address.
What does the honorary consul in Hamburg do?
Honorary consul Nicholas Teller represents the UK in Hamburg. Hamburg’s British career consulate general closed years ago, so the honorary consul is now the local point of contact for British nationals in emergencies.
Which British office issues passports and visas?
Formal consular help – after an arrest, a serious accident or a death – is provided by the British Embassy in Berlin. Contact consular services through the online form on GOV.UK; the FCDO helpline (+49 30 204570) is available 24 hours a day.
British missions in Germany
- Berlin – Embassy of the United Kingdom
- Düsseldorf – Consulate General (Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland)
- Munich – Consulate General (Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg)
- Bremen – Honorary Consulate (Bremen)
- Dresden – Honorary Consulate (Saxony)
- Frankfurt am Main – Honorary Consulate (Hesse)
- Hamburg – Honorary Consulate (Hamburg) (this page)
- Hanover – Honorary Consulate (Lower Saxony)
- Paderborn – Honorary Consulate (North Rhine-Westphalia)
- Stuttgart – Honorary Consulate (Baden-Württemberg)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Hamburg
Where do I renew my British passport if I live near Hamburg?
No. No consulate in Germany issues full British passports – apply online.
Which British office is responsible for Hamburg?
The British Embassy in Berlin; the honorary consul in Hamburg gives limited emergency help.
Details checked on 7 October 2026. Sources: GOV.UK contact form for consular services in Germany, German Federal Foreign Office. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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