British Embassy in Stockholm
Embassy 
United Kingdom Stockholm, Sweden
- Address
- Skarpögatan 6-8, Stockholm
- Phone
- +46-8-671-30-00
- stockholm@fco.gov.uk
- Website
- gov.uk
- Fax
- +46 8 662 99 89
Head of mission: Samantha Job Cmg Mvo
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 29 October 2024
At Skarpögatan 6-8, Stockholm, the British embassy in Stockholm represents the United Kingdom towards Sweden. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00. Within 1 km there are 15 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Stockholm
| Monday | 09:00–17:00 By appointment only |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:00 By appointment only |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:00 By appointment only |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:00 By appointment only |
| Friday | 09:00–17:00 By appointment only |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Sweden
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas 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 Stockholm is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
United Kingdom visa for Swedish citizens
SwedenUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Sweden
United KingdomSweden Visa-free, 90 days Sweden visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Swedish 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 Stockholm.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of New Zealand in StockholmSkarpögatan 6, Östermalm, 115 27, Stockholm
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Embassy of Germany in StockholmSkarpögatan 9, 115 27 Stockholm
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Embassy of Finland in StockholmGärdesgatan 9-11, 115 27 Stockholm
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The United Kingdom’s other missions in Sweden
- Consular Office of the United Kingdom in Malmö
Norra Vallgatan 76, Malmö
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All missions of the United Kingdom in Sweden (3)
Besides the British embassy in Stockholm, the United Kingdom has 2 other missions in Sweden. Consulates: Malmö. Honorary consulates: Gothenburg. Sweden in turn has 7 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 Stockholm
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Stockholm. The head of mission on record is Samantha Job Cmg Mvo.
Address and contact
Address: Skarpögatan 6-8, Stockholm. The record for the British embassy in Stockholm includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
British citizens travelling to Sweden
British citizens can visit Sweden without a visa for up to 90 days.
When the British embassy in Stockholm is closed
The British embassy in Stockholm closes on Sweden’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve (Julafton) on Thursday 24 December 2026 and Christmas Day (Juldagen) on Friday 25 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 Stockholm
Current procedures for the British embassy in Stockholm, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Stockholm
The British embassy in Stockholm has 15 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Stockholm?
The British embassy in Stockholm is at Skarpögatan 6-8, Stockholm.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Stockholm?
The British embassy in Stockholm is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Is the British Embassy in Stockholm open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the British embassy in Stockholm do not include Saturday.
When is the British Embassy in Stockholm closed?
The British embassy in Stockholm closes on Sweden’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve (Julafton) on Thursday 24 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Swedish citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
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