The Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Murcia is a volunteer-run office that assists British citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the British consulate in Alicante or the embassy in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | Avda. Del Rocio nº 16-3ºA, 30007 Murcia, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 902 109 356 |
| Head of Mission | Antonio Jesús Berdonces Vivancos, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
The Spanish consular list gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Avda. Del Rocio nº 16-3ºA, 30007 Murcia.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The British honorary consul in Murcia
The honorary consul in Murcia is a volunteer representative of the United Kingdom, usually a local business or civic figure. According to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Antonio Jesús Berdonces Vivancos (in office since January 2009). Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. Before travelling there, call +34 902 109 356 to check that someone is available.
The office is located in the Region of Murcia. Alicante – about 70 km away – has the nearest British consulate. The embassy in Madrid is roughly 350 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?
Passports and other formal consular services for British citizens are handled by the British consulate in Alicante or the embassy in Madrid.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in Spain, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays. Regional holiday to note: Murcia Region Day (9 June). Local holidays of the municipality can bring further closures.
Where else is the United Kingdom represented 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
- Menorca – Honorary Consulate
- Murcia – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
- Vigo – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the British honorary consul in Murcia
Can I get a British passport at the honorary consulate in Murcia?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the British consulate in Alicante or the embassy in Madrid.
How do I contact the British honorary consul in Murcia?
By phone on +34 902 109 356.
Who is the British honorary consul in Murcia?
Antonio Jesús Berdonces Vivancos, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since January 2009).
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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