The Embassy of Iran in London is Iran’s diplomatic mission to the United Kingdom. Iranian nationals in the UK turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | 16 Prince’s Gate, London SW7 1PT, United Kingdom |
| Fax | +44 20 7589 4440 |
| iranemb.lon@mfa.gov.ir | |
| Website | www.london.mfa.ir |
| Head of Mission | Seyed Ali Mousavi, Ambassador |
| National Day | 11 February (Islamic Revolution Day) |
Consular Section
| Address | 50 Kensington Court W8 5DB |
| Telephone | +44 20 7225 3000 |
| Iranconsulate.lon@mfa.gov.ir |
Opening Hours
The FCDO list gives no opening hours for this mission. Contact it by phone or e-mail before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The consular section has its own address: 50 Kensington Court W8 5DB.
About the Iranian Embassy in London
The ambassador is Seyed Ali Mousavi, in post since 18 March 2025 according to the FCDO list. The London Diplomatic List names 15 accredited diplomats and attachés for the mission.
Visa and entry information for British citizens
British citizens need a visa for Iran, to be obtained before travelling. The FCDO publishes the current entry rules in its foreign travel advice; check it before booking.
Other consulates and embassies in London
184 other countries are represented in London, among them: Iraq (embassy), Ireland (embassy), Israel (embassy), Italy (embassy), Jamaica (high commission), Japan (embassy), Jordan (embassy), Kazakhstan (embassy), Kenya (high commission), Kosovo (embassy), Kuwait (embassy), Kyrgyzstan (embassy), Laos (embassy), Latvia (embassy), Lebanon (embassy), Lesotho (high commission), Liberia (embassy), Libya (embassy), North Korea (embassy), South Korea (embassy). The full list of all 185 missions is on the overview page for the United Kingdom.
Closing days
The embassy is normally closed on UK bank holidays and on Iran’s national day (11 February).
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Iranian citizens should contact the embassy. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).
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Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – London Diplomatic List (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for Iran, www.london.mfa.ir. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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