British Embassy in Bucharest
Embassy 
United Kingdom Bucharest, Romania
- Address
- Strada Jules Michelet 24, 010463 București
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Giles Matthew Portman
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 23 September 2024
The United Kingdom’s embassy to Romania is in Bucharest, the capital of Romania, at Strada Jules Michelet 24, 010463 București. Its opening hours on record: 7 days a week. Before flying to the United Kingdom, Romanian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Bucharest
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Romania
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St. Andrew's Day
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National Day/Great Union
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British embassy in Bucharest is listed as open 7 days a week. It is listed as open at weekends too.
United Kingdom visa for Romanian citizens
RomaniaUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Romania
United KingdomRomania Visa-free, 90 days Romania visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Romanian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. The application is made online, not at the British embassy in Bucharest.
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Embassy of Jordan in BucharestStrada Dumbrava Roșie 1, București
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Embassy of Hungary in BucharestStrada Jean Louis Calderon 63-65, 020034 București
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Embassy of Saudi Arabia in BucharestCalea Dorobanți 212-214, Sector 1, 010491, Bucharest, Romania
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Embassy of Norway in BucharestStrada George Enescu 11, 010301 București
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Embassy of Egypt in BucharestBulevardul Dacia 67, Bucharest
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Romania
The British embassy in Bucharest is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Romania on record. Romania in turn has 11 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Latest official news
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Good to know
About the British embassy in Bucharest
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Bucharest. It is headed by Giles Matthew Portman, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Strada Jules Michelet 24, 010463 București. The record for the British embassy in Bucharest includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to Romania
British citizens can visit Romania without a visa for up to 90 days.
When the British embassy in Bucharest is closed
The next closures of the British embassy in Bucharest for public holidays in Romania are St. Andrew's Day (Sfântul Andrei) on Monday 30 November 2026 and National Day/Great Union (Ziua Națională/Marea Unire) on Tuesday 1 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British embassy in Bucharest
Current procedures for the British embassy in Bucharest, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Bucharest
Within 1 km of the British embassy in Bucharest there are 20 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Bucharest?
The British embassy in Bucharest is at Strada Jules Michelet 24, 010463 București.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Bucharest?
The British embassy in Bucharest is listed as open 7 days a week.
Is the British Embassy in Bucharest open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the British embassy in Bucharest include Saturday.
When is the British Embassy in Bucharest closed?
The British embassy in Bucharest closes on Romania’s public holidays, the next being St. Andrew's Day (Sfântul Andrei) on Monday 30 November 2026, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do Romanian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Romanian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
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