Is British embassy in Tehran open?

Due to the changing developments of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Embassy is continually adjusting how we provide services safely for both customers and staff. The Embassy is largely closed to the public and services have been reduced.

Is there a UK consulate in Iran?

The Embassy of the United Kingdom in Tehran is the United Kingdom’s diplomatic mission to the Islamic Republic of Iran. It is located at 198 Ferdowsi Avenue in Tehran.

Do we have an Embassy in Tehran?

The US diplomatic mission has been defunct and the building has not been used by the U.S. since the Iran hostage crisis of 1979. Since then, the United States government has been represented in Iran by the United States Interests Section of the Embassy of Switzerland in Tehran.

Do we have an embassy in Tehran?

Who is the British ambassador in Tehran?

Rob Macaire was appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran in April 2018.

What does the British Embassy in Iran do?

The British Embassy in Iran maintains and develops relations between the UK and Iran. Find out more on our UK and Iran news page. We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting Iran.

Is there a UK visa service in Tehran?

There is a UK visa service provided at the UK Visas & Immigration Visa Application Centre in Tehran, open to all categories of visa applications. Check if you need a visa or send an enquiry to UK Visas and Immigration.

Can I store my belongings at the British Embassy Tehran?

The embassy is unable to offer a storage facilities to visitors (with the exception of mobile phones). When planning a visit to the embassy, visitors should consider leaving such items elsewhere before arrival. This is standard practice across our network of embassies. You can find the British Embassy Tehran on Google maps.

How to contact the British Consulate London for emergency consular assistance?

Outside of these times, emergency consular assistance following the death, hospitalisation, arrest, or other serious incident involving a British national is available 24 hours by calling +98 (0) 21 6405 2000. Visa services are not provided at the British Embassy.