British Embassy in Warsaw
Embassy 
United Kingdom Warsaw, Poland
- Address
- Kawalerii 12, 00-468 Warszawa
- Website
- gov.uk
- Fax
- +48 22 311 03 13
Head of mission: Melinda Simmons Dcmg
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 8 January 2026
At Kawalerii 12, 00-468 Warszawa, the British embassy in Warsaw represents the United Kingdom towards Poland. Polish citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Warsaw
| Monday | 09:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Poland
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Independence Day
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Christmas Eve
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British embassy in Warsaw is listed as open 4 days a week, 09:00–17:00.
United Kingdom visa for Polish citizens
PolandUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Poland
United KingdomPoland Visa-free, 90 days Poland visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Polish 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 embassy in Warsaw.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of the Netherlands in WarsawKawalerii 10, 00-468 Warszawa
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Embassy of Spain in WarsawMyśliwiecka 4, 00-459 Warszawa
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Embassy of Japan in WarsawSzwoleżerów 8, 00-464 Warszawa
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Embassy of India in WarsawMyśliwiecka 2, 00-459 Warszawa
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Embassy of South Korea in WarsawSzwoleżerów 6, 00-464 Warszawa
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Embassy of Tunisia in WarsawMyśliwiecka 14, 00-459 Warszawa
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Poland
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- Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Lublin
Beskidzka 9, 20-869 Lublin
All missions of the United Kingdom in Poland (3)
Besides the British embassy in Warsaw, the United Kingdom has 2 other missions in Poland. Consulates: Lodz. Honorary consulates: Lublin. Poland in turn has 11 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
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Good to know
About the British embassy in Warsaw
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Warsaw. It is headed by Melinda Simmons Dcmg, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Kawalerii 12, 00-468 Warszawa. The record for the British embassy in Warsaw includes a fax number and an official website.
British citizens travelling to Poland
No visa is needed by British citizens for Poland, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the British embassy in Warsaw is closed
The British embassy in Warsaw closes on Poland’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day (Narodowe Święto Niepodległości) on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Christmas Eve (Wigilia Bożego Narodzenia) on Thursday 24 December 2026, and usually on holidays of the United Kingdom such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British embassy in Warsaw
Current procedures for the British embassy in Warsaw, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Warsaw
The British embassy in Warsaw has 8 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Warsaw?
The British embassy in Warsaw is at Kawalerii 12, 00-468 Warszawa.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Warsaw?
The British embassy in Warsaw is listed as open 4 days a week, 09:00–17:00.
Is the British Embassy in Warsaw open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the British embassy in Warsaw do not include Saturday.
When is the British Embassy in Warsaw closed?
The British embassy in Warsaw closes on Poland’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day (Narodowe Święto Niepodległości) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do Polish citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Polish citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
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