British Consulate General in Madrid
Consulate General 
United Kingdom Madrid, Spain
- Address
- Paseo de la Castellana 259D, 28046 Madrid
- Website
- gov.uk
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 25 September 2024
The British consulate general in Madrid is at Paseo de la Castellana 259D, 28046 Madrid; the United Kingdom’s embassy is in Madrid. Its opening hours on record: 7 days a week. Before flying to the United Kingdom, Spanish citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Opening hours of the British consulate general in Madrid
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 Madrid 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
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Spanish citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. The application is made online, not at the British consulate general in Madrid.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Canada in MadridPaseo de la Castellana 259D, 28046 Madrid
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Embassy of Australia in MadridPaseo de la Castellana 259-D, 28046 Madrid
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Embassy of the Netherlands in MadridPaseo de la Castellana 259-D, 28046 Madrid
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 Barcelona
Avinguda Diagonal 477, 08036 Barcelona
- 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 is responsible. Besides the British consulate general in Madrid, the United Kingdom has 9 other missions in Spain. Consulates: Barcelona, 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.
Latest official news
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Good to know
About the British consulate general in Madrid
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Madrid. Career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
Address and contact
Address: Paseo de la Castellana 259D, 28046 Madrid. The record for the British consulate general in Madrid includes 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 Madrid is closed
The British consulate general in Madrid 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 Madrid
Current procedures for the British consulate general in Madrid, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British consulate general in Madrid
Within 1 km of the British consulate general in Madrid there are 3 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Consulate General in Madrid?
The British consulate general in Madrid is at Paseo de la Castellana 259D, 28046 Madrid.
What are the opening hours of the British Consulate General in Madrid?
The British consulate general in Madrid is listed as open 7 days a week.
Is the British Consulate General in Madrid open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the British consulate general in Madrid include Saturday.
When is the British Consulate General in Madrid closed?
The British consulate general in Madrid 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?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Spanish citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Where is the British embassy in Spain?
The British embassy is in Madrid; the British consulate general in Madrid is one of 10 missions of the United Kingdom in Spain.
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