French Embassy in London
Embassy 
France London, United Kingdom
- Address
- Knightsbridge 58, SW1X 7JT London
- Phone
- +44 20 7073 1000
- Website
- ambafrance-uk.org
- Fax
- +44 20-7073 1004
Head of mission: Hélène Treheux-Duchene
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · UK Foreign Office (FCDO) diplomatic list · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 17 October 2026
France’s embassy to the United Kingdom is in London, the capital of the United Kingdom, at Knightsbridge 58, SW1X 7JT London. Within 1 km there are 50 other foreign missions.
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 France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
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.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 130,181 | 123,880 | 7,372 | 5.6% | 15.1% |
| 2024 | 132,469 | 124,516 | 7,946 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| 2025 | 129,940 | 118,552 | 10,994 | 8.5% | 19.6% |
2025 figures: 129,940 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in London, and 118,552 visas were issued. 10,994 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 8.5%. The refusal rate rose by 2.5 points from 6.0% in 2024. The number of applications was almost unchanged (132,469 in 2024).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 5.6% (2023) to 8.5% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in the United Kingdom, 10.5% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 28 Schengen states represented here.
19.6% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of the United Kingdom.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
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France’s other missions in the United Kingdom
- 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
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All missions of France in the United Kingdom (23)
Besides the French embassy in London, France has 22 other missions 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 in London
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in London. It is headed by Hélène Treheux-Duchene, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Knightsbridge 58, SW1X 7JT London. The record for the French embassy in London includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
French citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Before flying to the United Kingdom, French citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
When the French embassy in London is closed
Expect the French embassy 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 embassy in London
Current procedures for the French embassy in London, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in London
The French embassy in London has 50 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in London?
The French embassy in London is at Knightsbridge 58, SW1X 7JT London.
When is the French Embassy in London closed?
The French embassy 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.
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