The Honorary Consulate of France in Chester represents French interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the French Embassy in London.
Contact Details
| Address | University of Chester, Binks Building, 2nd Floor Parkgate Road, Chester CH1 4BJ, United Kingdom |
| consul.france@chester.ac.uk | |
| Head of Mission | Aude Auclair, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: University of Chester, Binks Building, 2nd Floor Parkgate Road, Chester CH1 4BJ.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The French honorary consul in Chester
The honorary consulate represents France in Chester and the surrounding area. The honorary consul listed by the FCDO is Aude Auclair. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. Before travelling there, e-mail consul.france@chester.ac.uk to check that someone is available.
Chester lies in England (postcode area CH1).
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in France (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. The FCDO publishes the current entry rules in its foreign travel advice; check it before booking.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Applications for French passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the French Embassy in London.
Holidays and closures
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on UK bank holidays such as Easter Monday and the late summer bank holiday; the French national day (14 July) often means a closure too. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Embassy and consulates of France in the UK
- London – Embassy of France
- Edinburgh – Consulate General
- Aberdeen – Honorary Consulate
- Bath – Honorary Consulate
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate
- Birmingham – Honorary Consulate
- Cardiff – Honorary Consulate
- Chester – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Dover – Honorary Consulate
- Glasgow – Honorary Consulate
- Leeds – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the French honorary consul in Chester
Can I get a French passport at the honorary consulate in Chester?
French passports are issued through the French Embassy in London, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Chester honorary office of France?
By e-mail to consul.france@chester.ac.uk.
Who is the French honorary consul in Chester?
Aude Auclair, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Do Britons need a visa to visit France?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – honorary consulates in the UK (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for France. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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