As Ukraine’s diplomatic representation in the UK, the Embassy of Ukraine in London handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | 60 Holland Park, London W11 3SJ, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 20 7727 6312 |
| Fax | +44 20 7792 1708 |
| emb_gb@mfa.gov.ua | |
| Website | uk.mfa.gov.ua/en |
| Head of Mission | Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ambassador |
| National Day | 24 August (Independence Day) |
Consular Section
| Address | 78 Kensington Park Road W11 2PL |
| consul_gb@mfa.gov.ua |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
Opening hours as published in the FCDO London Diplomatic List (October 2026). Consular and Visa Section: Tel 020 7243 8923 (Monday – Friday: 9.30 am to 1.00 pm) · Hours of Service: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10.00 am – 1.00 pm · Consular and Visa Section: Wednesday 1.00 pm – 4:30 pm. Please confirm before your visit, especially on UK bank holidays and Ukrainian public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The consular section has its own address: 78 Kensington Park Road W11 2PL.
Who runs the Ukrainian Embassy?
Valerii Zaluzhnyi heads the embassy as ambassador; the FCDO list gives 10 July 2024 as the start date. The London Diplomatic List names 19 accredited diplomats and attachés for the mission. Ukraine also has career consular offices in Edinburgh. One honorary consulate supports Ukrainian citizens elsewhere in the UK.
Consular services
Depending on where you live, consular matters may also be handled by: Consulate Edinburgh (Edinburgh).
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Ukrainian sources:
Passport for travelling abroad (application at a consulate)
- Book an appointment in the electronic queue of the embassy or consulate; applicants over 12 must attend in person
- Your ID card or previous passport for travelling abroad – original and one copy
- A colour photo on a white background (size as specified by the mission)
- Proof of residence or stay abroad (residence permit or visa), original and copy – optional at some missions
- Men aged 18–60: an up-to-date electronic military registration document from the Reserv+ app, printed
- Consular fee as published by the mission (e.g. US$130 for citizens over 16 at the Embassy in Peru)
Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine – passport for travelling abroad (consular service page) (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 British citizens need a visa for Ukraine?
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Ukraine (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.
Other consulates and embassies in the United Kingdom
184 other countries are represented in the United Kingdom, among them: Albania (embassy), Algeria (embassy), Andorra (embassy), Angola (embassy), Antigua and Barbuda (high commission), Argentina (embassy), Armenia (embassy), Australia (high commission), Austria (embassy), Azerbaijan (embassy), United Arab Emirates (embassy), United States (embassy), Uruguay (embassy), Uzbekistan (embassy), Vanuatu (embassy), Venezuela (embassy), Vietnam (embassy), Yemen (embassy), Zambia (high commission), Zimbabwe (embassy). The full list of all 185 missions is on the overview page for the United Kingdom.
Closing days
Like most offices in the UK, the embassy closes on UK bank holidays and on Ukraine’s national day (24 August).
Emergency assistance
Missions can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).
Diplomatic missions of Ukraine in the United Kingdom
Ukraine in the United Kingdom
Measured in a straight line from London, the nearest other Ukrainian office is the Consulate in Edinburgh (about 530 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from London.
- London – Embassy of Ukraine (this page)
- Edinburgh (530 km) – Consulate
- Derry~Londonderry (620 km) – Honorary Consulate
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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 Ukraine, uk.mfa.gov.ua/en. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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