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India Embassy and Consulates in United Kingdom

3 Diplomatic Missions 3 Cities

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India High Commission in London, United Kingdom

India House, Aldwych, London Wc2B 4Na, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 20 8629 5950 Working hours: Close now

India Consulate General in Birmingham, United Kingdom

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20 Augusta Street, Jewellery Quarter, Hockley, B18 6Jl Birmingham United Kingdom

Phone: +44 121 212 2782 Working hours: Close now

India Consulate General in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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17 Rutland Square, Edinburgh Eh1 2Bb, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 131 229 2144 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of India may close on the following British and Indian holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Early May Bank Holiday	Monday, May 04	7 hours, 52 minutes
Lag B'Omer	Tuesday, May 05	1 day, 7 hours
Mothers' Day	Sunday, May 10	6 days, 7 hours
Ascension Day	Thursday, May 14	1 week, 3 days
Shavuot	Friday, May 22	2 weeks, 4 days
Pentecost	Sunday, May 24	2 weeks, 6 days
Whit Monday	Monday, May 25	3 weeks
Eid ul Adha	Wednesday, May 27	3 weeks, 2 days
Bakrid/Eid ul-Adha (Tentative Date)	Thursday, May 28	3 weeks, 3 days
Trinity Sunday	Sunday, May 31	3 weeks, 6 days
Corpus Christi	Thursday, June 04	1 month

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

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

2 - Do British citizens need a visa for India?

British citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into India. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of India in United Kingdom for further instructions.

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

The Indian representative offices in United Kingdom will be closed in observance of the following British and Indian holidays in 2026/2024:

Early May Bank Holiday (GB) Mon, May 04, 2026 (13 hours, 53 minutes)

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