FYI - I had to visit the British Consulate today in Albufeira, firstly I didn't know this place even existed, always thought it was Lisbon or Malaga.

However staffed by the Portimao Office they run a satellite office in Albufeira for Brits needing assistance and for us based in Ayamonte and is the closet solution, the office opened earlier this year and is a trial and hopefully they will be open until the end of October and hopefully re open for next year.

Please note appointment only and can be booked by email or phone.

They offer all sorts of services and help for holiday makers and residents of Spain and Portugal....

See link

http://ukinportugal.fco.gov.uk/en/ab...tions/algarve/