British Embassy in Madrid
Embassy 
United Kingdom Madrid, Spain
- Address
- Paseo de la Castellana 259D, 28046 Madrid
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Alex Ellis Kcmg
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 25 September 2024
At Paseo de la Castellana 259D, 28046 Madrid, the British embassy in Madrid represents the United Kingdom towards Spain. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00. Spanish citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Madrid
| Monday | 08:30–17:00 By appointment only |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–17:00 By appointment only |
| Wednesday | 08:30–17:00 By appointment only |
| Thursday | 08:30–17:00 By appointment only |
| Friday | 08:30–17:00 By appointment only |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
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 embassy in Madrid is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00.
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 do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online, not at the British embassy 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
- Consulate General 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)
The British embassy in Madrid is one of 10 missions of the United Kingdom in Spain. Consulates: Madrid, Barcelona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Palma, Málaga, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Ibiza Town, Alicante and 1 more. 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 embassy in Madrid
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Madrid. The head of mission on record is Alex Ellis Kcmg.
Address and contact
Address: Paseo de la Castellana 259D, 28046 Madrid. The record for the British embassy 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 embassy in Madrid is closed
The next closures of the British embassy in Madrid for public holidays in Spain are Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución) on Sunday 6 December 2026 and Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción) on Tuesday 8 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British embassy in Madrid
Current procedures for the British embassy in Madrid, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Madrid
Within 1 km of the British embassy in Madrid there are 3 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Madrid?
The British embassy in Madrid is at Paseo de la Castellana 259D, 28046 Madrid.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Madrid?
The British embassy in Madrid is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00.
Is the British Embassy in Madrid open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the British embassy in Madrid do not include Saturday.
When is the British Embassy in Madrid closed?
The British embassy 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?
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
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