British Embassy in Oslo
Embassy 
United Kingdom Oslo, Norway
- Address
- Thomas Heftyes gate 8, 0244 Oslo
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Jan Thompson Cmg Obe
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 20 September 2024
At Thomas Heftyes gate 8, 0244 Oslo, the British embassy in Oslo represents the United Kingdom towards Norway. Its opening hours on record: 7 days a week. Norwegian citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Oslo
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Norway
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British embassy in Oslo is listed as open 7 days a week. It is listed as open at weekends too.
United Kingdom visa for Norwegian citizens
NorwayUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Norway
United KingdomNorway Visa-free, 90 days Norway visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Norwegian citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online, not at the British embassy in Oslo.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Hungary in OsloSophus Lies gate 3, Oslo
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Embassy of France in OsloDrammensveien 69, 0244 Oslo
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Embassy of Austria in OsloThomas Heftyes gate 19-21, 0264 Oslo
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Embassy of Venezuela in OsloDrammensveien 82, 0271 Oslo
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Embassy of Indonesia in OsloFritzners gate 12, 0244 Oslo
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Norway
Besides the British embassy in Oslo, the United Kingdom has 1 other mission in Norway. Consulates: Stavanger. Norway in turn has 9 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Latest official news
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PM meeting with Prime Minister Støre of Norway: 27 September 2026
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UN Human Rights Council 63: Joint Statement for the Item 4 General Debate
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Good to know
About the British embassy in Oslo
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Oslo. It is headed by Jan Thompson Cmg Obe, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Thomas Heftyes gate 8, 0244 Oslo. The record for the British embassy in Oslo includes an e-mail address and an official website.
British citizens travelling to Norway
Norway admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the British embassy in Oslo is closed
Expect the British embassy in Oslo to be shut on Christmas Day (Første juledag) on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Andre juledag) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and often on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in the United Kingdom.
Before visiting the British embassy in Oslo
Current procedures for the British embassy in Oslo, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Oslo
The British embassy in Oslo has 39 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Oslo?
The British embassy in Oslo is at Thomas Heftyes gate 8, 0244 Oslo.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Oslo?
The British embassy in Oslo is listed as open 7 days a week.
Is the British Embassy in Oslo open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the British embassy in Oslo include Saturday.
When is the British Embassy in Oslo closed?
The British embassy in Oslo closes on Norway’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Første juledag) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do Norwegian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Norwegian citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
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