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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 (Open in 4 hours 31 minutes)

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 (Open in 4 hours 31 minutes)

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 (Open in 4 hours 31 minutes)

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
Vasant Panchami	Friday, January 23	12 hours, 30 minutes
Burns Night	Sunday, January 25	2 days, 12 hours
Republic Day	Monday, January 26	3 days, 12 hours
Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day)	Monday, February 02	1 week, 3 days
Valentine's Day	Saturday, February 14	3 weeks, 1 day
Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri	Sunday, February 15	3 weeks, 2 days
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday	Tuesday, February 17	3 weeks, 4 days
Carnival / Ash Wednesday	Wednesday, February 18	3 weeks, 5 days

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:

Vasant Panchami (IN) Fri, Jan 23, 2026 (19 hours, 31 minutes)

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