British Consulate General in Barcelona

The British Consulate General in Barcelona serves Catalonia, Aragón, and Andorra where British tourists flock to Gaudí's architectural marvels including Sagrada Família basilica under construction since 1882—Antoni Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece blending Gothic and Art Nouveau forms into organic structures inspiring awe among millions of British visitors annually. Barcelona attracts British travelers discovering Park Güell's colorful mosaics, La Rambla promenades, Gothic Quarter medieval streets, and FC Barcelona matches at Camp Nou stadium drawing British football fans. Consulate assists substantial British resident community drawn to Barcelona's cosmopolitan culture, supports UK businesses engaging with Catalonian economy strong in pharmaceuticals and technology. British tourists explore Costa Brava coastline north of Barcelona discovering medieval villages like Tossa de Mar, Dalí Museum in Figueres celebrating surrealist artist Salvador Dalí's eccentric legacy, and Pyrenees ski resorts attracting winter sports enthusiasts. Staff provide emergency assistance for British nationals across region, process passport renewals, and coordinate with local authorities during emergencies. Andorra's tiny mountain principality between France and Spain attracts British skiers to Grandvalira and Vallnord resorts while duty-free shopping draws day-trippers—consulate covers this unique microstate lacking its own British diplomatic presence.

Mission supports British companies engaging with Barcelona's innovation ecosystem including Mobile World Congress attracting global tech industry annually. Staff facilitate connections between British startups and Catalonian venture capital, support UK firms navigating Catalonian business culture, and promote British services exports.