French Embassy Branch Office in London
Embassy Branch Office 
France London, United Kingdom
- Address
- Cromwell Road 23, SW7 2JB London
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Record last updated on 14 February 2026
The French embassy branch office in London is at Cromwell Road 23, SW7 2JB London; France’s embassy is in London, about 1 km away. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays. Within 1 km there are 30 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the French embassy branch office in London
| Monday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:30 break 13:00–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:30 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:30 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:30 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–14:00 |
| 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 embassy branch office in London is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30 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
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France admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Venezuela in LondonCromwell Road 1, SW7 2HW London
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Embassy of Yemen in LondonCromwell Road 57, SW7 2ED London
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Embassy of Oman in LondonQueen's Gate 167, London
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Embassy of Gabon in LondonElvaston Place 27, London
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Embassy of Paraguay in LondonCromwell Road 81, London
France’s other missions in the United Kingdom
- Embassy of France in London
Knightsbridge 58, SW1X 7JT London
- Consulate General of France in London
Cromwell Road 21, SW7 2EN 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
All missions of France in the United Kingdom (23)
The French embassy is in London, about 1 km away. The French embassy branch office in London is one of 23 missions of France in the United Kingdom. Consulates: London and 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 embassy branch office in London
It appears in official lists as Embassy Branch Office of France in London. As a branch office, it takes on part of the embassy’s work in London.
Address and contact
Address: Cromwell Road 23, SW7 2JB London. No phone number or website is on record for the French embassy branch office in London.
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 embassy branch office in London is closed
Expect the French embassy branch office 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.
Near the French embassy branch office in London
The French embassy branch office in London has 30 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy Branch Office in London?
The French embassy branch office in London is at Cromwell Road 23, SW7 2JB London.
What are the opening hours of the French Embassy Branch Office in London?
The French embassy branch office in London is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the French Embassy Branch Office in London open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the French embassy branch office in London do not include Saturday.
When is the French Embassy Branch Office in London closed?
The French embassy branch office 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 embassy branch office in London.
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