The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in London is the United Arab Emirates’ diplomatic mission to the United Kingdom. Emirati nationals in the UK turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | 1 - 2 Grosvenor Crescent, London SW1X 7EE, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 20 7581 1281 |
| londonemb.amo@mofaic.gov.ae | |
| Website | www.mofaic.gov.ae/en/missions/london |
| Head of Mission | Mansoor Abdullah Khalfan Juma Abulhoul, Ambassador |
| National Day | 2 October |
Consular Section
| Address | 48 Prince’s Gate, London SW7 2QA |
| Telephone | +44 20 7808 8301 |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s official website (checked October 2026). Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The consular section has its own address: 48 Prince’s Gate, London SW7 2QA.
About the Emirati Embassy in London
According to the London Diplomatic List, the United Arab Emirates is represented by Ambassador Mansoor Abdullah Khalfan Juma Abulhoul (since 11 June 2019). 27 diplomats and attachés are registered with the FCDO for this embassy.
Documents checklist
What Emirati citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Emirati government information:
Renewing a UAE passport abroad
- Possible when the passport has expired or has one year or less of validity left
- Apply online through ICP or the MoFA smart services with UAE PASS (“Renew Passports of UAE Nationals Abroad”) and note the reference number
- A personal photo meeting ICAO standards (not identical to the current passport photo)
- A letter from the embassy confirming the reason for your stay abroad (e.g. study, treatment or work)
- Hand in the original passport and photo at the embassy, pay the fee there and collect the renewed passport later
Sources: Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship (ICP) – renew passports of UAE nationals abroad, UAE Government portal (u.ae) – the Emirati passport (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.
Other consulates and embassies in London
184 other countries are represented in London, 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), Bahamas (high commission), 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
Expect the embassy to be closed on UK bank holidays such as Easter Monday and the late summer bank holiday as well as on the Emirati national day: 2 October.
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).
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Details checked on 11 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – London Diplomatic List (October 2026), www.mofaic.gov.ae/en/missions/london. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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