The Embassy of the United Kingdom in Stockholm is the United Kingdom’s diplomatic mission to Sweden. British nationals in Sweden turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Skarpögatan 6-8, Stockholm, Sweden |
| Telephone | +46 8 671 30 00 |
| stockholm@fco.gov.uk | |
| Website | www.gov.uk/world/sweden |
| Head of Mission | Samantha Louise Job, Ambassador |
| National Day | 17 June (Official Birthday of H.M. King Charles III) |
Opening Hours
According to the embassy’s official website (checked October 2026), visits are by appointment only. Telephone hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–17:00 (phone and e-mail). GOV.UK lists no public counter hours – contact the embassy by phone or e-mail first. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Skarpögatan 6-8, Stockholm.
- Appointment: visits by appointment only, according to the embassy’s official website (checked October 2026).
- Also listed: Telephone hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–17:00 (phone and e-mail).
- Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.
About the British Embassy in Stockholm
Samantha Louise Job heads the embassy as ambassador; the Swedish diplomatic list gives 4 September 2024 as the date of the presentation of credentials.
Consular services
Requests the consular staff deal with:
- British passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Documents checklist
What British citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official British government information:
Renewing a British passport from abroad
- British embassies and consulates do not issue passports – apply online with HM Passport Office on GOV.UK
- Your old passport, which you send with the application
- A digital photo
- A credit or debit card for the fee
- Any valid passports you hold from another country (the passport or a colour copy of every page)
Emergency travel document
- For British nationals outside the UK who need to travel within 6 weeks
- Your passport is lost, stolen, damaged, full or recently expired, or you cannot renew it in time
- Usually valid for a single or return journey through up to 5 countries
- Apply online on GOV.UK
Sources: GOV.UK – renew or apply for a British passport from overseas, GOV.UK – emergency travel document (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. According to the official website, visits are by appointment only. GOV.UK lists no public counter hours – contact the embassy by phone or e-mail first.
Travelling from Sweden to the United Kingdom
Entry and visa rules for the United Kingdom are set by the United Kingdom itself – the Swedish Foreign Ministry refers travellers to the British authorities. Its travel information for the United Kingdom (in Swedish) covers safety, health and passport validity.
Closing days
Like most offices in Sweden, the embassy closes on public holidays – including Epiphany (6 January), Ascension Day and All Saints’ Day. It is usually also closed on the United Kingdom’s national day (17 June). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and Midsummer.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +46 8 671 30 00. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. In Sweden, the emergency number is 112. Swedish citizens who need help in the United Kingdom can contact the Swedish Embassy in London; the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s consular duty service is reachable around the clock on +46 8 405 50 05, and Sweden Abroad lists the local contacts.
Diplomatic missions of the United Kingdom in Sweden
The United Kingdom in Sweden
- Stockholm – Embassy of the United Kingdom (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of the United Kingdom in Stockholm
Where is the British Embassy in Stockholm?
At Skarpögatan 6-8, Stockholm.
Who is the ambassador of the United Kingdom to Sweden?
Samantha Louise Job, who presented credentials on 4 September 2024, according to the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
Is the British Embassy closed on the national day?
The national day of the United Kingdom is 17 June; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: official website of the embassy (checked October 2026), Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – Stockholm Diplomatic List (25 September 2026), Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – travel information for the United Kingdom (Sweden Abroad), www.gov.uk/world/sweden. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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