British Consulate in Bordeaux

Consulate United Kingdom Bordeaux, France

Address
14 Rue Montesquieu, 33000 Bordeaux
Website
gov.uk
Open 24/7
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Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · French Foreign Ministry directory of foreign missions · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 10 October 2026

The British consulate in Bordeaux is at 14 Rue Montesquieu, 33000 Bordeaux; the United Kingdom’s embassy is in Paris, about 499 km away. French citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days. It is listed as open 7 days a week.

Opening hours of the British consulate in Bordeaux

Open 24/700:00–24:00

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in France

  • Armistice Day

    Wednesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

Public holidays in the United Kingdom

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Monday

The British consulate in Bordeaux is listed as open 7 days a week. It is listed as open at weekends too.

United Kingdom visa for French citizens

FranceUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of France

United KingdomFrance Visa-free, 90 days France visa for citizens of the United Kingdom

French citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online, not at the British consulate in Bordeaux.

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The United Kingdom’s other missions in France

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For matters it cannot handle, the British embassy in Paris (499 km) is responsible. Besides the British consulate in Bordeaux, the United Kingdom has 10 other missions in France. Consulates: Paris and Marseille. Honorary consulates: St-Malo, Nice, Nantes, Montpellier, Dunkirk, Calais and Amiens. France in turn has 23 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.

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About the British consulate in Bordeaux

It appears in official lists as Consulate of the United Kingdom in Bordeaux. A consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.

Address and contact

Address: 14 Rue Montesquieu, 33000 Bordeaux. The record for the British consulate in Bordeaux includes a phone number and an official website.

British citizens travelling to France

British citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

When the British consulate in Bordeaux is closed

The British consulate in Bordeaux closes on France’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Christmas Day (Noël) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of the United Kingdom such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.

Before visiting the British consulate in Bordeaux

Current procedures for the British consulate in Bordeaux, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the British consulate in Bordeaux

Within 1 km of the British consulate in Bordeaux there are 23 other foreign missions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the address of the British Consulate in Bordeaux?

The British consulate in Bordeaux is at 14 Rue Montesquieu, 33000 Bordeaux.

What are the opening hours of the British Consulate in Bordeaux?

The British consulate in Bordeaux is listed as open 7 days a week.

Is the British Consulate in Bordeaux open on Saturday?

Yes, the hours on record for the British consulate in Bordeaux include Saturday.

When is the British Consulate in Bordeaux closed?

The British consulate in Bordeaux closes on France’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.

Do French citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

French citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.

Where is the British embassy in France?

The British embassy is in Paris, about 499 km from the British consulate in Bordeaux.

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