Consulates in Bristol

  • 6 missions
  • 6 countries
  • most embassies are in London

Embassies and consulates in Bristol

Bristol has 6 foreign missions from 6 countries, all of them honorary consulates. The embassies to the United Kingdom are in London, about 171 km away.

Public holidays in Bristol

Public holidays in the United Kingdom

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Monday

  • Good Friday

    Friday

The missions in Bristol close 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

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Foreign missions in Bristol

Bristol hosts missions of Belgium, Cyprus, Germany, Finland, Georgia and Italy.

Types of mission in Bristol

Of these, the 6 honorary consulates in Bristol offer limited help: honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.

Other cities in the United Kingdom

Besides Bristol, 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 Bristol?

There are 6 foreign missions on record in Bristol.

Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Bristol?

Missions from 6 countries are based in Bristol, among them Belgium, Cyprus, Germany, Finland and Georgia.

Is there an embassy in Bristol?

No. The embassies to the United Kingdom are in London, about 171 km away; Bristol has honorary consulates.

When are the missions in Bristol closed?

The missions in Bristol close on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.