Embassies

When visiting London you are subject to British law. Your embassy may or may not offer help if you are arrested, depending on the nature and seriousness of the offence.

If you have your travel documents stolen, the embassy may assist with getting a new passport.  

If you need to get home in an emergency or have money stolen from you, the embassy is unlikely to pay for a ticket home or help out with a loan.

It is always advisable to purchase adequate travel insurance before you travel.

Selected foreign embassies and high commissions in London:

Australia: High Commission

Tel: +44 (0)20 7379 4334 / fax: +44 (0)20 7240 5333.
Australia House, Strand, London, WC2

Belgium: Embassy

Tel: +44 (0)20 7470 3700 / fax: +44 (0)20 7470 3795 / 3710
103 Eaton Square, London, SW1

Canada: High Commission

Tel: +44 (0)20 7258 6600 / fax: +44 (0)20 7258 6506
Macdonald House, 1 Grosvenor Square, London, W1

France: Consulate-General

Tel: +44 (0)20 7073 1200 / fax: +44 (0)20 7073 1201
21 Cromwell Rd, London, SW7

France: Embassy

Tel: +44 (0)20 7073 1000
58 Knightsbridge, London, SW1

Germany: Embassy

Tel: +44 (0)20 7824 1300 / fax: +44 (0)20 7824 1449
23 Belgrave Square, London, SW1

Ireland: Embassy

Tel: +44 (0)20 7235 2171 / fax: +44 (0)20 7245 6961
17 Grosvenor Place, London, SW1

Netherlands: Embassy

Tel: +44 (0)20 7590 3200 / fax: +44 (0)20 7225 0947
38 Hyde Park Gate, London, SW7

New Zealand: High Commission

Tel: +44 (0)870 005 6962 / fax: +44 (0)20 7839 4580
New Zealand House, 80 Haymarket,, London, SW1

South Africa: High Commission

Tel: +44 (0)20 7451 7299 / fax +44 (0)20 7451 7283
South Africa House, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2

Spain: Embassy

Tel: +44 (0)20 7235 5555/ fax +44 (0)20 7259 5392
39 Chesham Place, London, SW1

USA: Embassy

Tel: +44 (0)20 7499 9000 / fax: +44 (020) 7495 5012
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