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France Embassy and Consulates in United Kingdom

3 Diplomatic Missions 3 Cities

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France Embassy in London, United Kingdom

58 Knightsbridge London Sw1X - 7 Jt United Kingdom

Phone: + 44 207 07 31 000 Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 49 minutes)

France Consulate General in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Lothian Chambers, W Parliament Square, Edinburgh Eh1 1Rn, United Kingdom

Phone: + 44 131 225 7954 Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 49 minutes)

France Consulate General in London, United Kingdom

6A Cromwell Place, London, Sw7 2Ew

Phone: + 44 207 073 1200 Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 49 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2025

The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following British and French holidays in 2025:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
New Year's Eve	Wednesday, December 31	12 hours, 48 minutes
New Year's Day	Thursday, January 01	1 day, 12 hours
2nd January	Friday, January 02	2 days, 12 hours
Epiphany	Tuesday, January 06	6 days, 12 hours
Orthodox Christmas Day	Wednesday, January 07	1 week
Orthodox New Year	Wednesday, January 14	2 weeks
Isra and Mi'raj	Friday, January 16	2 weeks, 2 days
Burns Night	Sunday, January 25	3 weeks, 4 days
Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day)	Monday, February 02	1 month
Valentine's Day	Saturday, February 14	1 month, 2 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in United Kingdom?

France currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in United Kingdom including London, Edinburgh and London.

2 - Do British citizens need a visa for France?

Citizens of United Kingdom (holders of regular passports) can travel to France for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a French visa for short-term tourism.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in United Kingdom?

The French representative offices in United Kingdom will be closed in observance of the following British and French holidays in 2025/2024:

New Year's Eve (GB & FR) Wed, Dec 31, 2025 (19 hours, 49 minutes)

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London, United Kingdom 04:11^AMTuesday, December 30, 2025

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