Consulates in Rochester
- 1 mission
- 1 country
- most embassies are in London
Embassies and consulates in Rochester
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Honorary Consulate of Finland in Rochester4 Old House Lane, Hartlip, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 7HU, Rochester
The only foreign mission in Rochester is the honorary consulate of Finland. The embassies to the United Kingdom are in London, about 46 km away.
Public holidays in Rochester
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 Finland 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 Rochester
Of these, the honorary consulate in Rochester 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 Rochester, 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 Rochester?
There is one foreign mission on record in Rochester: the honorary consulate of Finland.
Is there an embassy in Rochester?
No. The embassies to the United Kingdom are in London, about 46 km away; Rochester has the honorary consulate of Finland.
When is the honorary consulate in Rochester closed?
The honorary consulate of Finland closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and on the national day of Finland.