The Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Lanzarote is a local point of contact for British citizens and for business and cultural links with the United Kingdom.
Contact Details
| Address | Not published – contact the consulate before visiting (Lanzarote) |
| Head of Mission | Susan Thain, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: No street address is published; contact the office first.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The British honorary consul in Lanzarote
In Lanzarote, British citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. According to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Susan Thain (in office since March 2008). Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. The Spanish list publishes no phone number or e-mail for this office; contact the British consulate in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or the embassy in Madrid for help.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – about 205 km away – has the nearest British consulate (a flight or ferry away). The embassy in Madrid is roughly 1,555 km away.
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).
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, British citizens contact the British consulate in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or the embassy in Madrid.
When is the office closed?
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Spanish national holidays. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter (Holy Week) and local fiestas.
The United Kingdom’s offices in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of the United Kingdom
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Alicante – Consulate
- 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 (this page)
- Menorca – Honorary Consulate
- Murcia – Honorary Consulate
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
- Vigo – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Lanzarote
Can I get a British passport at the honorary consulate in Lanzarote?
Passport applications are handled by the British consulate in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or the embassy in Madrid, not by the honorary consul.
Who is the British honorary consul in Lanzarote?
Susan Thain, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since March 2008).
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: 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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