Apostolic Nunciature in London
Embassy 
Holy See London, United Kingdom
- Address
- Parkside 54, SW19 5NE London
- Phone
- +44 20 8944 7189
- nuntiusgb@gmail.com
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Head of mission: Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendia
Sources: OpenStreetMap · UK Foreign Office (FCDO) diplomatic list · Record last updated on 17 October 2026
The apostolic nunciature in London stands at Parkside 54, SW19 5NE London, in London, the capital of the United Kingdom. The Holy See admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in the Holy See
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Immaculate Conception
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Christmas Day
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The Holy See admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
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The Holy See’s other missions in the United Kingdom
The apostolic nunciature in London is the only mission of the Holy See in the United Kingdom on record. The United Kingdom has no mission in the Holy See on record.
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About the apostolic nunciature in London
It is headed by Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendia, according to the records. As the Holy See’s diplomatic mission to the United Kingdom, it handles relations with the state and the Catholic Church in the United Kingdom rather than visas.
Address and contact
Address: Parkside 54, SW19 5NE London. The record for the apostolic nunciature in London includes a phone number and an e-mail address.
Citizens of the Holy See travelling to the United Kingdom
Citizens of the Holy See need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
When the apostolic nunciature in London is closed
Expect the apostolic nunciature in London to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and often on Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, a holiday in the Holy See.
Before visiting the apostolic nunciature in London
Call the apostolic nunciature in London before you go to confirm the hours and whether an appointment is needed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Apostolic Nunciature in London?
The apostolic nunciature in London is at Parkside 54, SW19 5NE London.
When is the Apostolic Nunciature in London closed?
The apostolic nunciature in London closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the Holy See.
Do British citizens need a visa for the Holy See?
The Holy See admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
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