The Embassy of Somalia in London is Somalia’s diplomatic mission to the United Kingdom. Somali nationals in the UK turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Unit 10-12, Exhibition House, Addison Bridge Place, London W14 8XP, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 20 7258 7493 |
| londonembassy@mfa.gov.so | |
| Head of Mission | Abdulkadir Abdi Hashi, Ambassador |
| National Day | 1 July |
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
Who runs the Somali Embassy?
The ambassador is Abdulkadir Abdi Hashi, in post since 23 January 2025 according to the FCDO list.
Other consulates and embassies in London
184 other countries are represented in London, among them: South Africa (high commission), South Sudan (embassy), Spain (embassy), Sri Lanka (high commission), Sudan (embassy), Suriname (embassy), Sweden (embassy), Switzerland (embassy), Tajikistan (embassy), Tanzania (high commission), Thailand (embassy), Timor-Leste (embassy), Togo (high commission), Tonga (high commission), Trinidad and Tobago (high commission), Tunisia (embassy), Turkmenistan (embassy), Tuvalu (high commission), Türkiye (embassy), Uganda (high commission). 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 as well as on the Somali national day: 1 July.
Emergency assistance
Consular staff can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but cannot cover costs or interfere with UK authorities. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Somalia in London
What is the address of the Somali Embassy in the UK?
At Unit 10-12, Exhibition House, Addison Bridge Place, London W14 8XP.
Who is the ambassador of Somalia to the UK?
Abdulkadir Abdi Hashi (Ambassador), according to the London Diplomatic List of October 2026.
Is the Somali Embassy closed on the national day?
The FCDO list gives 1 July for Somalia; missions usually close or hold a reception on that day.
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Details checked on 11 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – London Diplomatic List (October 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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