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Embassies and consulates in United Kingdom

192 foreign missions in 7 cities, and 237 British missions around the world.

  • Embassy

    Apostolic Nunciature to Great Britain

    54 Parkside, Wimbledon, London SW19 5NE

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Austria to the United Kingdom

    18 Belgrave Mews West, London, SW1X 8HU

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Honduras

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Jordan

    6 Upper Phillimore Gardens, London, W8 7HA W8 7HA

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in the United Kingdom

    mfa.gov.kg

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Madagascar in the United Kingdom

    1 Knightsbridge Green

    mdg-london.org

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Montenegro to the United Kingdom

  • Embassy

    Embassy of South Sudan

    22-25 Portman Close, London, W1H 6BS W1H 6BS

  • Embassy

    Embassy of the Dominican Republic in the United Kingdom

  • Embassy

    Embassy of the State of Palestine in the United Kingdom

    5 Galena Road, London, W6 0LT

    uk.mfae.gov.ps

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Afghanistan, London

    London

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Belarus, London

    London

    6 Kensington Court, London, W8 5DL W8 5DL

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Bolivia, London

    London

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Brazil in London

    London

    14–16 Cockspur Street SW1Y 5BL

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Bulgaria, London

    London

    mfa.bg

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Burundi, London

    London

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Cambodia, London

    London

    64 Brondesbury Park, Willesden Green, NW6 7AT London NW6 7AT

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Costa Rica, London

    London

    14 Lancaster Gate, W2 3LH London W2 3LH

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Cuba, London

    London

  • Embassy

    Embassy of East Timor, London

    London

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Egypt, London

    London

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Equatorial Guinea, London

    London

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Eritrea, London

    London

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Estonia in London

    London

    44 Queen's Gate Terrace, London, SW7 5PJ SW7 5PJ

    london.mfa.ee

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Ethiopia, London

    London

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Gabon, London

    London

    27 Elvaston Place, London, SW7 5NL SW7 5NL

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Greece, London

    London

    1A Holland Park, London, W11 3TP W11 3TP

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Guatemala, London

    London

    105A Westbourne Grove, London W2 4UW W2 4UW

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Iceland, London

    London

    2A Hans Street, London, SW1X 0JE SW1X 0JE

    government.is

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Iraq, London

    London

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Israel, London

    London

    2 Palace Green, Kensington, London W8 4QB W8 4QB

    embassies.gov.il

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Kazakhstan, London

    London

    gov.kz

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Kuwait, London

    London

    2 Albert Gate, London, SW1X 7JU SW1X 7JU

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Laos, London

    London

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Lebanon, London

    London

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Libya, London

    London

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Mauritania, London

    London

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Mexico, London

    London

    16 St. George Street, London, W1S 1FD

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Moldova, London

    London

    5 Dolphin Square, Edensor Road, London, W4 2ST W4 2ST

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Mongolia, London

    London

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Morocco, London

    London

    49 Queen's Gate Gardens, London, SW7 5NE SW7 5NE

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Myanmar, London

    London

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Nepal in London

    London

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Nicaragua, London

    London

    Suite 31, Vicarage House, 58-60 Kensington Church Street, W8 4DB W8 4DB

  • Embassy

    Embassy of North Korea, London

    London

    73 Gunnersbury Avenue, London, W5 4LP W5 4LP

  • Embassy

    Embassy of North Macedonia, London

    London

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Oman, London

    London

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Panama, London

    London

    40 Hertford Street, London, W1J 7SH W1J 7SH

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Peru, London

    London

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Poland, London

    London

    gov.pl

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Senegal, London

    London

    47 Bedford Row, London WC1R 4LR WC1R 4LR

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Slovakia, London

    London

    mzv.sk

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Spain in London

    London

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Switzerland, London

    London

    16/18 Montagu Place, London, W1H 2BQ

    eda.admin.ch

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Syria, London

    London

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Tajikistan, London

    London

    3 Shortlands Hammersmith London W6 8DA W6 8DA

  • Embassy

    Embassy of the Czech Republic, London

    London

    mzv.gov.cz

  • Embassy

    Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, London

    London

    ambardc.london

  • Embassy

    Embassy of the People's Republic of China, London

    London

    49–51 Portland Place, London W1B 1JL

    gb.china-embassy.gov.cn

  • Embassy

    Embassy of the Philippines, London

    London

  • Embassy

    Embassy of the United States, London

    London

    33 Nine Elms Lane, London, SW11 7US

    uk.usembassy.gov

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Togo, London

    London

    Units 3, 7 & 8 Lysander Mews, Lysander Grove

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Uruguay, London

    London

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Uzbekistan, London

    London

    41, Holland Park W11, Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, W11

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Venezuela, London

    London

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Vietnam, London

    London

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Zimbabwe, London

    London

  • High commission

    High commission of Botswana in the United Kingdom

  • High commission

    High commission of Brunei in the United Kingdom

  • High commission

    High Commission of Antigua and Barbuda, London

    London

  • High commission

    High Commission of Australia, London

    London

    Australia House, The Strand, London, WC2B 4LA WC2B 4LA

    uk.embassy.gov.au

  • High commission

    High Commission of Kenya, London

    London

  • High commission

    High Commission of Malaysia, London

    London

    kln.gov.my

  • High commission

    High Commission of Mauritius, London

    London

  • High commission

    High Commission of Namibia, London

    London

  • High commission

    High Commission of New Zealand, London

    London

    nzembassy.com

  • High commission

    High Commission of Pakistan, London

    London

  • High commission

    High Commission of Rwanda, London

    London

    rwandahc.org

  • High commission

    High Commission of Saint Lucia, London

    London

  • High commission

    High Commission of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, London

    London

    svghighcom.co.uk

  • High commission

    High Commission of Sierra Leone, London

    London

    41 Eagle Street, Holborn, WC1 4TL London WC1 4TL

    slhc-uk.org

  • High commission

    High Commission of Singapore, London

    London

    mfa.gov.sg

  • High commission

    High Commission of South Africa, London

    London

  • High commission

    High Commission of Sri Lanka, London

    London

  • High commission

    High Commission of Tanzania, London

    London

  • High commission

    High Commission of the Seychelles, London

    London

    mfa.gov.sc

  • High commission

    High Commission of Tonga, London

    London

  • High commission

    High Commission of Trinidad and Tobago, London

    London

  • High commission

    High Commission of Zambia, London

    London

    2 Palace Gate, London, W8 5NG W8 5NG

  • High commission

    Jamaican High Commission in London

    London

    jhcuk.org

  • High commission

    Ugandan High Commission, London

    London

  • Consulate general

    Consulate General of Poland in Belfast

    Belfast

    gov.pl Map

  • Consulate general

    Consulate General of Brazil, Edinburgh

    City of Edinburgh

    19a Canning Street EH3 8EG

    gov.br Map

  • Consulate general

    Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Edinburgh

    Edinburgh

    gov.pl

  • Consulate general

    General Consulate of Morocco, London

    London

    Diamond House 97/99 Praed Street- Paddington-London W2-1Nt

    Email

  • Consulate general

    Consulate General of Czech Republic, Manchester

    Manchester

    4 Brindley Rd M16 9HQ

    mzv.gov.cz Map

  • Consulate

    Consulate of Bulgaria, Edinburgh

    City of Edinburgh

    3 Jackson’s Entry EH8 8PJ

    mfa.bg Map

  • Consulate

    Consulate of the Slovenian Republic in Scotland

    City of Edinburgh

    Map

  • Consulate

    Tuvalu House

    London

    Map

  • Consulate

    Bangladesh Assistant High Commission, Manchester

    Manchester

    Seamark House, Edge Lane M43 6BB

    manchester.mofa.gov.bd

Questions

How many foreign embassies are there in United Kingdom?

We list 167 embassies and high commissions and 25 consulates in United Kingdom, run by 168 countries.

Which city in United Kingdom has the most embassies?

London, with 154 missions, followed by Edinburgh (6).

Which cities in United Kingdom have foreign consulates?

Belfast, City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Greater London, London, Manchester and Birmingham. Consulates handle visas and help citizens outside the capital.

Where is the Embassy of Afghanistan, London?

London.

How many embassies and consulates does United Kingdom have abroad?

237 missions in 163 countries, including United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Jordan, Türkiye Madagascar, and 158 more.

Does United Kingdom have an embassy in Ivory Coast?

Yes, in Abidjan. Website: https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-abidjan

Why are some missions in United Kingdom called high commissions?

Commonwealth countries call their embassies in each other "high commissions". They do the same job. United Kingdom hosts 47.

What is the difference between an embassy and a consulate?

An embassy is a country's main office in another country, usually in the capital. A consulate is a smaller office in another city that handles visas, passports and help for citizens.

How do I contact an embassy in United Kingdom?

Use the official website listed for each mission (121 of them have one). Many take visa applications only by appointment, so book online first.

Do I need an appointment to visit an embassy?

Usually yes, especially for visa applications. Book through the official website, arrive early, and bring printed documents and your passport.

From Wikidata (CC0). Opening hours and services change: check the mission's website before you visit.

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