Consulates in Canterbury
- 1 mission
- 1 country
- most embassies are in London
Embassies and consulates in Canterbury
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Honorary Consulate of Germany in Canterbury9 Western Esplanade, Herne Bay, Canterbury CT6 8RL
The only foreign mission in Canterbury is the honorary consulate of Germany. The embassies to the United Kingdom are in London, about 87 km away.
Public holidays in Canterbury
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 Germany 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 Canterbury
Of these, the honorary consulate in Canterbury 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
Outside Canterbury, missions in the United Kingdom are found in London (218), Edinburgh (45), Belfast (39), Manchester (30), Cardiff (19) and Glasgow (17).
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in Canterbury?
There is one foreign mission on record in Canterbury: the honorary consulate of Germany.
Is there an embassy in Canterbury?
No. The embassies to the United Kingdom are in London, about 87 km away; Canterbury has the honorary consulate of Germany.
When is the honorary consulate in Canterbury closed?
The honorary consulate of Germany closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and on the national day of Germany.