About British Consulate Alicante
Edificio EspacioRambla Méndez Núñez 28-326ª planta
03002 Alicante
Spain
Phone
+34 965 21 60 22 / +44 20 7008 5000
Use our contact form for consular enquiries:
www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-alicante
Public access to the British Consulate is by appointment only.
Opening hours
Public access to the British Consulate is by appointment only.
24/7 support is available by telephone for all routine enquiries and emergencies. Please call +34 965 21 60 22
For consular enquiries, use the contact form
Other local support
For details of official Spanish government and non-government organisations as well as many others in the voluntary sector visit Support in Spain
2024 public holidays
Our offices will be closed for the following public holidays in 2024:
| Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|
| Monday 1 January | New Year’s Day |
| Tuesday 19 March | Día de San Jose |
| Thursday 28 March | Maundy Thursday |
| Friday 29 March | Good Friday |
| Monday 1 April | Easter Monday |
| Wednesday 1 May | Labour Day |
| Monday 24 June | San Juan |
| Thursday 15 August | Asuncion de la Virgen |
| Wednesday 9 October | Dia de la Comunidad Valenciana |
| Friday 1 November | Dia de Todos los Santos |
| Friday 6 December | Constitution Day |
| Wednesday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Thursday 26 December | Boxing Day |
| Friday 27 December | Christmas Day (substitute day) |
Consul details
- British Vice Consul: Sara Munsterhjelm
Disabled access
The Alicante Consulate is unfortunately not currently able to accommodate visitors with reduced mobility. If you need to collect an Emergency Travel Document or to speak to a member of staff and you have reduced mobility, please call us on 0034 965 21 60 22 and we will make alternative arrangements to accommodate you.
How to find us
By car: approach the city along the coast road N332 or if approaching by motorway take the exit “Alicante Norte/Avenida Denia”. When you reach the marina, you will find an underground car park, and the consulate is 5 minutes walk from there.
By tram: get off at the “Mercado” stop and exit onto the Rambla Méndez Núñez. Walk down this street until you see the consulate building, which is on your left.
By bus: the bus station is located 15 minutes walk from the consulate. When you exit the bus station, turn right and continue until you reach the Rambla Méndez Núñez on your left. Turn onto the Rambla Méndez Núñez and walk up until you see the consulate on your right. Alternatively, take a taxi from the taxi rank located outside the bus station.
By train: the train station is located 20 minutes walk from the consulate. Ask for directions at the tourist information office which is located at the train station or alternatively take a taxi from the taxi rank located outside the train station.