Foreign embassies and consulates in United Kingdom, plus United Kingdom's own diplomatic missions abroad — with contact details, office hours and visa guidance for each.
United Kingdom hosts 356 foreign embassies and diplomatic missions, most of them in London, representing countries from 6 continents. United Kingdom also maintains 213 embassies and consulates in 145 countries worldwide, spanning 6 continents.
United Kingdom is host to 356 foreign diplomatic missions sent by 160 countries. As in most countries, the diplomatic community is centred on the capital, London, where 159 of these missions are based. Missions are also present in Edinburgh and Manchester.
Not every mission offers the same services. The list below includes 125 embassys, 102 honorary consulates, 64 consulate generals, 35 high commissions, 28 consulates, 1 representative office and 1 consular office. An embassy is the main mission and normally sits in the capital; a consulate general or consulate handles visas and passport work for its own region; an honorary consulate offers limited help and usually cannot issue visas. If you are unsure which one to approach, our guide to embassies and consulates explains the difference in plain language. Read the guide →
United Kingdom maintains its own network of 213 embassies and consulates in 145 countries across 6 continents. If you are a United Kingdom citizen travelling or living overseas, these are the offices that renew your passport, register a birth abroad and assist in an emergency.
Every listing on this page links to a full profile with the street address, telephone number, email, official website, a map and live opening hours converted to United Kingdom local time. Contact details change without notice, so always confirm on the mission's official website before travelling to an appointment.
356 diplomatic missions located in United Kingdom, most in London. Click any country to find the address, phone number, and visa services.
United Kingdom operates 213 diplomatic missions in 145 countries across 6 continents. Click any country to find the address, phone number, and services offered.
Entry rules for United Kingdom depend on your nationality — many travelers need a visa or electronic authorization, while some enter visa-free for short stays. Check with the nearest United Kingdom mission listed above.
Applications are handled by United Kingdom's embassies and consulates abroad, or through authorized visa centers. Book an appointment and confirm required documents before you apply.
Work, study and family visas usually require sponsorship or admission first and take longer to process. Start with the official immigration portal of United Kingdom.
Always confirm current requirements with the nearest United Kingdom embassy before travel. (Replace this section with your hand-written visa guide for United Kingdom.)
United Kingdom hosts 356 foreign diplomatic missions — embassies, consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates. The full list above is searchable by country.
Most missions are concentrated in London (159 missions), typically near government ministries and the diplomatic quarter.
Yes — United Kingdom operates 213 diplomatic missions abroad, each listed above with full contact details.
Select your country from the list above to open its embassy page, where you'll find phone, email, address, a map and current office hours. For emergencies, use the 24-hour consular line on the official website.