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Embassy of Iran in London, United Kingdom

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Embassy of Iran in London, United Kingdom, located at 16 Princes Gate. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Iran, or find information about the address, consular section, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    16 Princes Gate
    London SW7 1PT
    United Kingdom

  • Telephone

    +44 20 7225 4200

  • Fax

    +44 20 7938 1615

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 5:00 PM

    🕒 Current time in London: 9:17 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 16 Princes Gate, the embassy is near key landmarks like Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Iran in London, United Kingdom

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Tasu'a: June 24 Flag of Iran
  • Ashura: June 25 Flag of Iran
  • Arbaeen: August 4 Flag of Iran
  • Death of Prophet Muhammad and Martyrdom of Imam Hassan: August 12 Flag of Iran

Consular Section

Address

50 Kensington Court
London W8 5DB
+44 20 7938 1615

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Iran in London, United Kingdom:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Authentication of documents
  • Civil registration

Visa Requirements

If you hold a British passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter Iran.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Iran without a visa. The most common types of Iran visas are the following.

  • Entry visa
  • Tourist visa
  • Pilgrimage visa
  • Diplomatic and service visa
  • Education visa
  • Work visa
  • Transit visa
  • Media visa
  • Investment visa
  • Marital visa
  • Medical visa

Head of Mission

Seyyed Ali Mousavi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

Related: List of ambassadors of Iran to the United Kingdom

Online Resources

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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Iran in neighboring countries or regions of United Kingdom.

See also

United Kingdom in Iran

United Kingdom has representation in the following city:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

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This page was last edited on 19 March 2026 at 11:07 AM (EST).

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