Austria
/ The Austrian
Embassy
18 Belgrave Mews
West
London
SW1X 8HU / 020 7245 6689 (T)
020 7344 0292 (F)
0871 376 2101
(VFS) / / ical-advice/schengen-visa-residence-permits.html
Apply via VFS: / Mon – Fri
09.00 - 12.00
Belgium
/ The Embassy of
Belgium
17 Grosvenor
Crescent
London
SW1X 7EE / 020 7470 3703
020 7470 3704
020 7470 3706
(visaqueries)
Mon – Fri
14.00 -16.00
020 7470 3710 (F)
087 1376 0023
(VFS) / / kingdom/travel_belgium/visa_belgium/
Apply via Visa Application Centre:
Apply direct to Embassy: Appointments are necessary and waiting times are usually considerably longer than at the VAC. Appointments can only be made by email to . / Mon - Fri
9.00 – 12.00
Czech Republic
/ Embassy of the
Czech Republic
30 Kensington
Palace Gardens
London
W8 4QY / 020 7243 7942
(visa queries)
Mon - Thurs
14.00 – 16.00 / / information/visa_and_consular_section.html
You can only visit the Embassy once you have booked an appointment to submit the visa application. / Mon - Fri
09.00 – 12.00
Country / Address / Telephone / Email / Website and Application Information / Opening Hours
Denmark
/ Embassy of
Denmark
55 Sloane Street
London
SW1X 9SR / 020 7333 0200 (T)
020 7333 0270 (F)
0871 376 0023
(VFS)
Mon – Fri
08.30 – 17.30) /
(VFS) /
VFS fast-track service: note that you may have to wait several weeks for an available appointment slot for an interview.
Apply direct to Embassy: Visa appointments at the Embassy can only be booked by post. Please send your appointment request letter to the Embassy of Denmark, 55 Sloane Street, London SW1X 9SR, with a copy of your passport, at copy of your UK residence permit and a stamped, self-addressed envelope for your appointment letter. / Mon - Thurs
09:00 - 16:30
Fri
09.00 - 16:00
Estonia
/ Estonian Embassy
16 Hyde Park Gate
London
SW7 5DG / 020 7838 5388 (T)
Mon, Wed
14.00 – 17.00
Tues, Thurs
09.00 – 12.00
Fri 14.00-16.00
020 7589 3430 (F) / /
An visa application must be completed online
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Visa appointments can only be booked by phone 020 7838 5388 / Mon, Wed, Fri
10.00 – 13.00
Tues, Thurs
13.00 – 16.00
Finland / Embassy of Finland
38 Chesham Place
London
SW1X 8HW / 020 7838 6200 (visa enquiries) /
To book an appointment email (include your full name, nationality, contact number, email address, scheduled date of travel, purpose of travel) / / Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
10.00 – 12.00
Country / Address / Telephone / Email / Website and Application Information / Opening Hours
France
/ The French
Embassy
58
Knightsbridge
London,
SW1X 7JT / 020 7073 1000
084 5730 0118 (TLS visa adviser) Mon - Fri
8.30 - 16.30 / No email /
Book a TLS Contact appointment: Visa applications are processed by appointment only at TLS contact centre; Book online
Phone 0845 7300 118
TLS Contact Centre
Exhibition house, Suite 18
Addison Bridge Place
London
W14 8XP / Mon – Fri
08.30 – 16.30
Germany / Embassy of the Federal Republic of
Germany
23 Belgrave
Square
London
SW1X 8PZ / 020 7824 1300
0871 376 2101
(VFS)
Mon – Fri
08.30 – 17.30 /
(VFS Global contact) /
Apply via VFS: Visit
book an appointment online to attend an in-person appointment at
The Battleship Building
179 Harrow Road
London
W2 6NB
Apply direct to Embassy: Please note that it is also possible to book an appointment for a Schengen visa directly at the Embassy. However, please note that there are only a very limited number of appointments available each day and they are usually booked weeks in advance. For an earlier appointment and a faster service it is recommended to book over VFS. / Mon – Fri (by appointment only)
Country / Address / Telephone / Email / Website and Application Information / Opening Hours
Greece
/ Embassy of
Greece
1A Holland Park
London
SW1X 8PZ / 020 7229 3850
0871 376 2101
(VFS)
Mon – Fri
08.30 – 17.30 /
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[email protected] om (VFS Global contact) /
Apply via VFS: Visit
book an appointment online to attend an in-person appointment at
The Battleship Building
179 Harrow Road
London
W2 6NB
Apply direct to Embassy: Write a letter to the Consular Office including a prepaid return envelope enclosed. The letter must state your name, surname, nationality, number of passport, telephone number and full address. The applicant will be given an appointment on the first available date and in strict order of presentation. The appointment letter will be sent to you by post. / Mon – Fri
09.30 – 14.30
Country / Address / Telephone / Email / Website and Application Information / Opening Hours
Hungary
/ Embassy of
Hungary
35 Eaton Place,
London
SW1X 8BY / 020 7201 3440
020 7823 1348 (F) /
(VFS fast-track service) / o/visa_information.htm
VFS fast-track service: Applicants must book an appointment online at to submit an application.
Apply direct to Embassy: Applicants need to book an appointment to submit their application by writing to the following address: Embassy of Hungary, Visa Section, 35B Eaton Place, London SW1X 8BY. Please enclose a copy of your passport and that of your UK residence permit, the intended dates of your journey and a self-addressed, stamped envelope for confirmation of your appointment. / Mon - Fri
09.30 - 11.30
Iceland
/ Embassy of
Iceland
2A Hans Street
London
SW1X 0JE / 020 7259 3999
020 7245 9649 (F) / /
In the United Kingdom, Schengen visas for Iceland are arranged through the Embassy of Denmark and more information is available on the Danish website
VFS fast-track service: note that you may have to wait several weeks for an available appointment slot for an interview. / Mon - Fri
09.00 - 16.30
Country / Address / Telephone / Email / Website and Application Information / Opening Hours
Italy
/ Consulate
General
Harp House
83-86 Farringdon
Street
London
EC4A 4BL / 020 7936 5900 (T) / /
(Consulate website)
/ Mon – Fri
08.30 – 16.30
Latvia
/ Embassy of
Latvia
45 Nottingham
Place
London
W1U 5LY / 020 731 200 41 (T) Telephone line are open:
Mon - Fri
9:00 – 13:00 and
14:00 - 17:00
020 731 200 42 (F) / /
To book an appointment send an email and state
•the purpose of your visit;
•most convenient date and time for your visit; your full name and surname; phone number. / Mon – Fri
10.00 – 16.00
Lichtenstein / Liechtenstein
Embassy
16-18 Montagu
Place
London
W1H 2BQ / 020 7616 6000 (T)
020 7723 9581 (F) / n.c
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Visas for Lichtenstein need to be applied for via the Swiss Embassy. / Mon - Fri
09.00 - 12.00
Lithuania / Embassy of the
Republic of
Lithuania
Lithuania House
2 Bessborough
Gardens
London
SW1V 2JE / 020 7592 2840 / /
To apply for a visa you need to book an appointment online in advance
/ Tues – Thurs
15.00 - 16.00 Documents can only be submitted during
these hours
Country / Address / Telephone / Email / Website and Application Information / Opening Hours
Luxembourg / Embassy of
Luxembourg
27 Wilton
Crescent London
SW1X 8SD / 020 7235 6962
Mon – Fri
14.30 – 17.00
020 7235 6961 (to book an appointment) / /
All visa applications for Luxembourg must be submitted in person. Agencies are not allowed to represent you at the embassy of Luxembourg. / 10.00 - 11.45 (Consular section for visa applications)
Malta / Malta Consulate
Section
Malta House
36 - 38 Piccadilly
London
W1V 0PQ / 020 7292 4821 / /
Visa application submitted by appointment only.
Do not book flights before you have booked an appointment.
Only passports that have been issued during the past ten years can be endorsed with a visa. If your passport was issued more than 10 years ago and has been extended we will not be able to process your application. / Mon – Fri
09.30 -12.30
The Netherlands / The Netherlands
Embassy
38 Hyde Park
Gate London
SW7 5DP / 020 7590 3200 090 6753 0313
(Consular contact) / documents.nluk@vfshelplin
e.com (VFS Global contact) / / Mon – Fri
09.00 – 17.00
Country / Address / Telephone / Email / Website and Application Information / Opening Hours
Norway
/ Royal Norwegian
Embassy
25 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8QD / 020 7591 5500 Mon, Tues, Thurs
and Fri
10.00-11.00
0871 376 2101
(VFS Global) /
(visa queries) / ce/vpn/
If you wish to apply for a Schengen visa you will have to schedule an appointment with VFS and apply in person at their visa application centre:
The Battleship Building
179 Harrow Road
London W2 6NB
All appointments must be booked via the VFS website / Mon – Fri
09:00 - 16:00
Poland / Embassy of the
Republic of Poland
47 Portland Place
London
W1B 1JH / 020 7291 3900 / on/visas/
Applications should be made in person at:
The Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in London (73 New Cavendish Street, W1W 6LS).
Please, book your visa appointment only online. To do so click on the following link: / Mon
12.30 – 17.00
Tues - Fri
8.30 – 13.30
Country / Address / Telephone / Email / Website and Application Information / Opening Hours
Portugal / Embassy of
Portugal
Consulate
Section
3 Portland
Place
London
W1N 3AA / 020 7291 3770 / /
Visa applications are made online and then submitted in person by appointment only. To book an appointment call the London Consulate Premium Rate Appointment Number 09065 540789 Charged at £1 p/minute. / Mon - Fri
09.00 - 13.00
Slovakia / The Embassy of the Slovak
Republic
25
Kensington
Palace
Gardens
London
W8 4QY / 020 7313 6470 (booking a visa appointment) / /
Visa applications submitted by appointment only / Mon, Tues + Thurs
9.00 – 12.00; 13.00 – 16.00
Wed
10.00 – 13.00; 14.00 – 18.00
Fri
9.00 – 12.00
Slovenia
/ Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia
10 Little
College
Street
London
SW1P 3SH / 020 7222 5700 / /
Email the Consular Department to book an appointment providing your name and telephone number. / Mon
9.30 – 13.00
Wed
9.30 – 13.00 & 14.00 – 16.00
Thurs
9.30 - 13.00
Country / Address / Telephone / Email / Website and Application Information / Opening Hours
Spain / The Spanish
Embassy
39 Chesham
Place
London
SW1X 8SB / 020 7235 5555 / /
Apply to BLS
Spain Visa Application Centre
The Battleship Building
179 Harrow Road,
London
W2 6NB / Mon – Fri
09.00 – 17.00
Sweden / Embassy of
Sweden
11 Montagu
Place
London
W1H 2AL / 020 7917 6418
Tues, Thurs
14.00 – 15.00 / /
Apply to VFS
Apply direct to Embassy The Swedish embassy can also receive a very limited number of applicants. You need to make an appointment in writing with a copy of your passport, UK residence permit and a self-addressed stamped envelope. A decision on your application will be available after about 10 days. / Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
09.00 – 11.00
Switzerland / Embassy of
Switzerland
16-18
Montagu
Place
London
W1H 2BQ / 020 7616 6000
(T)
020 7724 7001
(F) / / se.html / Mon - Fri
09.00-12.00
- Please note that Embassies are closed over weekends, UK bank holidays and the national holidays of the individual country.
- Each Embassy has their own document requirements for a Schengen visa, it is still your responsibility to check with the individual embassy website what specific documents are required.