Consulates in Bedford
- 1 mission
- 1 country
- most embassies are in London
Embassies and consulates in Bedford
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Honorary Consulate of Italy in Bedford69 Union Street, Bedford MK40 2SE, Opening hours: Mondays and Wednesdays from 09:30 to 13:00, Saturdays every fortnight from 10:00 to 13:00
The only foreign mission in Bedford is the honorary consulate of Italy. The embassies to the United Kingdom are in London, about 73 km away.
Public holidays in Bedford
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
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Good Friday
The honorary consulate of Italy closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027.
Other cities in the United Kingdom
Good to know
Types of mission in Bedford
Of these, the honorary consulate in Bedford offers limited help: an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.
Other cities in the United Kingdom
Besides Bedford, towns in the United Kingdom with foreign missions are London (218), Edinburgh (45), Belfast (39), Manchester (30), Cardiff (19) and Glasgow (17).
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in Bedford?
There is one foreign mission on record in Bedford: the honorary consulate of Italy.
Is there an embassy in Bedford?
No. The embassies to the United Kingdom are in London, about 73 km away; Bedford has the honorary consulate of Italy.
When is the honorary consulate in Bedford closed?
The honorary consulate of Italy closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and on the national day of Italy.