Consulates in Penzance
- 1 mission
- 1 country
- most embassies are in London
Embassies and consulates in Penzance
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Honorary Consulate of France in Penzance1 Lane Reddin Terrace, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 5BL
The only foreign mission in Penzance is the honorary consulate of France. The embassies to the United Kingdom are in London, about 410 km away.
Public holidays in Penzance
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
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Good Friday
The honorary consulate of France closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027.
Other cities in the United Kingdom
Good to know
Types of mission in Penzance
Of these, the honorary consulate in Penzance offers limited help: an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.
Other cities in the United Kingdom
Outside Penzance, missions in the United Kingdom are found in London (218), Edinburgh (45), Belfast (39), Manchester (30), Cardiff (19) and Glasgow (17).
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in Penzance?
There is one foreign mission on record in Penzance: the honorary consulate of France.
Is there an embassy in Penzance?
No. The embassies to the United Kingdom are in London, about 410 km away; Penzance has the honorary consulate of France.
When is the honorary consulate in Penzance closed?
The honorary consulate of France closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and on the national day of France.