French Honorary Consulate in Newhaven

British citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

For matters it cannot handle, the French embassy in London is responsible. Besides the French honorary consulate in Newhaven, France has 22 other missions in the United Kingdom. Consulates: London and Edinburgh. Honorary consulates: Stornoway, Plymouth, Penzance, Nottingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leicester, Leeds and 9 more. The United Kingdom in turn has 11 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.

About the French honorary consulate in Newhaven

It appears in official lists as Honorary Consulate of France in Newhaven. It is headed by Michael Smewing, according to the records.

Address and contact

Address: Newhaven Port & Properties, Port Administration offices, East Quay, Newhaven BN9 0BN. The record for the French honorary consulate in Newhaven includes a phone number and an e-mail address. Its exact position is not recorded, so the map marks the town; use the street address.

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 honorary consulate in Newhaven is closed

Expect the French honorary consulate in Newhaven 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 honorary consulate in Newhaven

Call the French honorary consulate in Newhaven before you go to confirm the hours and whether an appointment is needed.