British Consulate General in Barcelona, Spain
Consulate General 
United Kingdom Barcelona, Spain
- Address
- Avinguda Diagonal 477, 08036 Barcelona
- Website
- gov.uk
- Fax
- +34 933 66 62 21
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 31 January 2026
The British consulate general in Barcelona, Spain is at Avinguda Diagonal 477, 08036 Barcelona; the United Kingdom’s embassy is in Madrid, about 500 km away. Spanish citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
Opening hours of the British consulate general in Barcelona, Spain
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Spain
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Constitution Day
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Immaculate Conception
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British consulate general in Barcelona, Spain is listed as open 7 days a week. It is listed as open at weekends too.
United Kingdom visa for Spanish citizens
SpainUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Spain
United KingdomSpain Visa-free, 90 days Spain visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Spanish citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online, not at the British consulate general in Barcelona, Spain.
Other missions nearby
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Consulate General of Hungary in BarcelonaAvinguda Diagonal 477, 08036 Barcelona
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Consulate of Ivory Coast in BarcelonaAvinguda Diagonal 477, 08036 Barcelona
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Honorary Consulate of Belize in BarcelonaAvinguda Diagonal 469, 08036 Barcelona
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Consulate of Singapore in BarcelonaCarrer de Buenos Aires 42, 08036 Barcelona
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Consulate General of Uruguay in BarcelonaAvinguda Diagonal 453 bis, 08036 Barcelona
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Consulate General of Pakistan in BarcelonaAvinguda de Sarrià 27, 08029 Barcelona
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Spain
- Embassy of the United Kingdom in Madrid
Paseo de la Castellana 259D, 28046 Madrid
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Madrid
Paseo de la Castellana 259D, 28046 Madrid
- Consulate of the United Kingdom in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Plaza Weyler 8, 38003 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Consulate of the United Kingdom in Palma
Carrer dels Caputxins 4, 07002 Palma
- Consulate of the United Kingdom in Málaga
Calle Mauricio Moro Pareto 2, 29006 Malaga
- Consulate of the United Kingdom in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Calle Luis Morote 6, 35007 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Consulate of the United Kingdom in Ibiza Town
Avinguda d'Isidor Macabich 45, 07800 Ibiza
- Consulate of the United Kingdom in Alicante
Rambla de Méndez Núñez 28, 03002 Alicante/Alacant
- Consulate of the United Kingdom in Bilbao
Urkixo zumarkalea 2, 48008 Bilbao
All missions of the United Kingdom in Spain (10)
For matters it cannot handle, the British embassy in Madrid (500 km) is responsible. Besides the British consulate general in Barcelona, Spain, the United Kingdom has 9 other missions in Spain. Consulates: Madrid, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Palma, Málaga, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Ibiza Town, Alicante and Bilbao. Spain in turn has 10 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
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Good to know
About the British consulate general in Barcelona, Spain
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Barcelona. Consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Address and contact
Address: Avinguda Diagonal 477, 08036 Barcelona. The record for the British consulate general in Barcelona, Spain includes a fax number and an official website.
British citizens travelling to Spain
No visa is needed by British citizens for Spain, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the British consulate general in Barcelona, Spain is closed
The British consulate general in Barcelona, Spain closes on Spain’s public holidays, the next being Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución) on Sunday 6 December 2026 and Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and usually on holidays of the United Kingdom such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British consulate general in Barcelona, Spain
Current procedures for the British consulate general in Barcelona, Spain, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British consulate general in Barcelona, Spain
The British consulate general in Barcelona, Spain has 32 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Consulate General in Barcelona, Spain?
The British consulate general in Barcelona, Spain is at Avinguda Diagonal 477, 08036 Barcelona.
What are the opening hours of the British Consulate General in Barcelona, Spain?
The British consulate general in Barcelona, Spain is listed as open 7 days a week.
Is the British Consulate General in Barcelona, Spain open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the British consulate general in Barcelona, Spain include Saturday.
When is the British Consulate General in Barcelona, Spain closed?
The British consulate general in Barcelona, Spain closes on Spain’s public holidays, the next being Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución) on Sunday 6 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Spanish citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
Where is the British embassy in Spain?
The British embassy is in Madrid, about 500 km from the British consulate general in Barcelona, Spain.
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