Consulates in Chester
- 1 mission
- 1 country
- most embassies are in London
Embassies and consulates in Chester
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Honorary Consulate of France in ChesterUniversity of Chester, Binks Building, 2nd Floor Parkgate Road, Chester CH1 4BJ, Wednesday morning (by appointment only)
The only foreign mission in Chester is the honorary consulate of France. The embassies to the United Kingdom are in London, about 265 km away.
Public holidays in Chester
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 France 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
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Types of mission in Chester
Of these, the honorary consulate in Chester offers limited help: honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.
Other cities in the United Kingdom
Outside Chester, 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 Chester?
There is one foreign mission on record in Chester: the honorary consulate of France.
Is there an embassy in Chester?
No. The embassies to the United Kingdom are in London, about 265 km away; Chester has the honorary consulate of France.
When is the honorary consulate in Chester closed?
The honorary consulate of France closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and on the national day of France.