French Consulate General in London
Consulate General 
France London, United Kingdom
- Address
- Cromwell Road 21, SW7 2EN London
- Phone
- +44 20 7073 1200
- Website
- uk.ambafrance.org
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 10 January 2026
The French consulate general in London is at Cromwell Road 21, SW7 2EN London; France’s embassy is in London, about 1 km away. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:45–16:46 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays. France admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Opening hours of the French consulate general in London
| Monday | 08:45–12:4513:45–16:46 break 12:45–13:45 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:45–12:4513:45–16:46 break 12:45–13:45 |
| Wednesday | 08:45–12:4513:45–16:46 break 12:45–13:45 |
| Thursday | 08:45–12:4513:45–16:46 break 12:45–13:45 |
| Friday | 08:45–12:4513:45–15:00 break 12:45–13:45 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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 France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
The French consulate general in London is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:45–16:46 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
France visa for British citizens
United KingdomFrance Visa-free, 90 days France visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
FranceUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of France
France admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
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France’s other missions in the United Kingdom
- Embassy of France in London
Knightsbridge 58, SW1X 7JT London
- Consulate General of France in Edinburgh
West Parliament Square, EH1 1RF Edinburgh
- Honorary Consulate of France in Stornoway
c/o N L Macdonald Ltd, 64-70 Bayhead Street, Stornoway HS1 2DZ
- Honorary Consulate of France in Plymouth
22 South View Terrace, Plymouth, Devon PL4 9DQ
- Honorary Consulate of France in Penzance
1 Lane Reddin Terrace, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 5BL
- Honorary Consulate of France in Nottingham
64 Burnthouse Road, Heanor DE75 7GS, Friday afternoon, Nottingham
- Honorary Consulate of France in Newhaven
Newhaven Port & Properties, Port Administration offices, East Quay, Newhaven BN9 0BN
- Honorary Consulate of France in Manchester
Alliance Française de Manchester, Ground Floor, 125 Portland Street, Manchester M1 4KD
- Honorary Consulate of France in Liverpool
Liverpool Cathedral, St James Mount, Liverpool L17 7A
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All missions of France in the United Kingdom (23)
The French embassy is in London, about 1 km away. Besides the French consulate general in London, France has 22 other missions in the United Kingdom. Consulates: Edinburgh. Honorary consulates: Stornoway, Plymouth, Penzance, Nottingham, Newhaven, Manchester, Liverpool, Leicester and 10 more. The United Kingdom in turn has 11 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French consulate general in London
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of France in London. Career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
Address and contact
Address: Cromwell Road 21, SW7 2EN London. The record for the French consulate general in London includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
French citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
When the French consulate general in London is closed
Expect the French consulate general 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 Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, a holiday in France.
Before visiting the French consulate general in London
Current procedures for the French consulate general in London, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French consulate general in London
Within 1 km of the French consulate general in London there are 30 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Consulate General in London?
The French consulate general in London is at Cromwell Road 21, SW7 2EN London.
What are the opening hours of the French Consulate General in London?
The French consulate general in London is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:45–16:46 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the French Consulate General in London open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the French consulate general in London do not include Saturday.
When is the French Consulate General in London closed?
The French consulate general 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 France.
Do British citizens need a visa for France?
France admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Where is the French embassy in the United Kingdom?
The French embassy is in London, about 1 km from the French consulate general in London.
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