British Consulate General in Kolkata
Consulate General 
United Kingdom Kolkata, India
- Address
- Ho Chi Minh Sarani 1A, 700071 Kolkata
- Website
- gov.uk
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 22 March 2026
The United Kingdom’s consulate general in Kolkata has its offices at Ho Chi Minh Sarani 1A, 700071 Kolkata, while the United Kingdom’s embassy is in New Delhi, about 1,305 km away. The United Kingdom requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
Opening hours of the British consulate general in Kolkata
| Monday | 08:30–16:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30–16:30 |
| Friday | 08:30–13:30 |
| 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 Kolkata 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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The United Kingdom requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. 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 KolkataHo Chi Minh Sarani 1A, 700071 Kolkata
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Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in KolkataLee ROad (OC Ganguly Street) 4, 700020 Kolkata
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 Mumbai
Naman Chambers, C/32 G Block Bandra Kurla ComplexBandra (East), 400 051 Mumbai
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Bengaluru
Ali Asker Road 3, 560052 Bangalore
- 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 1,305 km away. The British consulate general in Kolkata is one of 9 missions of the United Kingdom in India. Consulates: Chennai, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad and Vasco da Gama. India in turn has 9 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Latest official news
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Good to know
About the British consulate general in Kolkata
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Kolkata. Career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
Address and contact
Address: Ho Chi Minh Sarani 1A, 700071 Kolkata. The record for the British consulate general in Kolkata 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 Kolkata
Current procedures for the British consulate general in Kolkata, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British consulate general in Kolkata
The British consulate general in Kolkata has 3 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Consulate General in Kolkata?
The British consulate general in Kolkata is at Ho Chi Minh Sarani 1A, 700071 Kolkata.
What are the opening hours of the British Consulate General in Kolkata?
The British consulate general in Kolkata is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the British Consulate General in Kolkata open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the British consulate general in Kolkata do not include Saturday.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the British embassy in India?
The British embassy is in New Delhi, about 1,305 km from the British consulate general in Kolkata.
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