British Consulate General in Bengaluru
Consulate General 
United Kingdom Bengaluru, India
- Address
- Ali Asker Road 3, 560052 Bangalore
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Harshbir Sangha Mbe Frsa
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 13 September 2024
The United Kingdom’s consulate general in Bengaluru has its offices at Ali Asker Road 3, 560052 Bangalore, while the United Kingdom’s embassy is in New Delhi, about 1,736 km away. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays. Indian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Opening hours of the British consulate general in Bengaluru
| Monday | 08:30–16:30 By appointment only |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–16:30 By appointment only |
| Wednesday | 08:30–16:30 By appointment only |
| Thursday | 08:30–16:30 By appointment only |
| Friday | 08:30–13:30 By appointment only |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British consulate general in Bengaluru is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
United Kingdom visa for Indian citizens
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Indian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for the United Kingdom.
Other missions nearby
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Consulate General of Australia in BengaluruCunningham Road 37, Bengaluru
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Consulate General of France in BengaluruPalace Road 21, 560052 Bangalore
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- Consulate of Japan in Bengaluru
Queen's Road, 560001 Bangalore
The United Kingdom’s other missions in India
- High Commission of the United Kingdom in New Delhi
Shanti Path, 110021 New Delhi
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Chennai
Anderson Road 20, 600006 Chennai
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Hyderabad
Gowra Palladium, Silpa Gram Craft Village, 19th, HITEC City, 500032 Hyderabad
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Chandigarh
178-178A, Elante Business ParkUnit C516, Fifth FloorIndustrial Area Phase 1, 160002 Chandigarh
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Kolkata
Ho Chi Minh Sarani 1A, 700071 Kolkata
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Mumbai
Naman Chambers, C/32 G Block Bandra Kurla ComplexBandra (East), 400 051 Mumbai
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Ahmedabad
Ramdev Nagar, 380015 Ahmedabad
- Consular Office of the United Kingdom in Vasco da Gama
Casa Del Sol Opposite Marriott Hotel Miramar, 403001 Goa
All missions of the United Kingdom in India (9)
The British embassy is in New Delhi, about 1,736 km away. Besides the British consulate general in Bengaluru, the United Kingdom has 8 other missions in India. Consulates: Chennai, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Vasco da Gama. India in turn has 9 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
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Good to know
About the British consulate general in Bengaluru
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Bengaluru. It is headed by Harshbir Sangha Mbe Frsa, according to the records. A consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Address and contact
Address: Ali Asker Road 3, 560052 Bangalore. The record for the British consulate general in Bengaluru includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to India
British citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
Before visiting the British consulate general in Bengaluru
Current procedures for the British consulate general in Bengaluru, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British consulate general in Bengaluru
Within 1 km of the British consulate general in Bengaluru there are 4 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Consulate General in Bengaluru?
The British consulate general in Bengaluru is at Ali Asker Road 3, 560052 Bangalore.
What are the opening hours of the British Consulate General in Bengaluru?
The British consulate general in Bengaluru is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the British Consulate General in Bengaluru open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the British consulate general in Bengaluru do not include Saturday.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Indian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Where is the British embassy in India?
The British embassy is in New Delhi, about 1,736 km from the British consulate general in Bengaluru.
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