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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: Open now (Close in 5 hours 9 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: Open now (Close in 5 hours 9 minutes)

France Consulate General in London, United Kingdom

6A Cromwell Place, London, Sw7 2Ew

Phone: + 44 207 073 1200 Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 9 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following British and French holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Burns Night	Sunday, January 25	5 days, 6 hours
Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day)	Monday, February 02	1 week, 6 days
Valentine's Day	Saturday, February 14	3 weeks, 4 days
Chinese New Year	Tuesday, February 17	4 weeks
Carnival / Ash Wednesday	Wednesday, February 18	4 weeks, 1 day
St. David's Day	Sunday, March 01	1 month, 1 week
Purim	Tuesday, March 03	1 month, 1 week
Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power)	Sunday, March 15	1 month, 3 weeks
St Patrick's Day	Tuesday, March 17	1 month, 3 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 2026/2024:

Burns Night (GB) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 (5 days, 13 hours)

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