UK in France

The British Embassy in Paris is one of the UK's largest embassies in the world. We have two websites, one in English for British citizens living and travelling in France, and a local language site, which offers a closer look at the work we do in France to support and achieve the UK government's international objectives. 

Visitez le site français 

Announcements

Queen Speech 2009: On 18th November, the Queen will outline the Government’s priorities for the coming Parliamentary year in the Queen’s Speech which follows the official state opening of Parliament. Learn more about the Queen's Speech.

Gordon Brown's speech on foreign policy: On 16th November, the Prime Minister has delivered his annual speech on foreign policy at the Lord Mayor’s Banquet.

Commonwealth War Graves Commission ceremony: On 15th November, Sir Peter Westmacott laid a wreath at the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, to honour the dead from the Commonwealth countries and France during the Great war.

Global Entrepreneurship Week 2009: This event is held throughout the world. France and the UK are supporting the initiative through several events.

Swine Flu Pandemic: The World Health Organisation’s current pandemic alert level is Phase 6. Check the latest info on swine flu.

How to apply for a passport?

Applications should be sent to the following address :
British Consulate General
BP111-08
75363 Paris CEDEX 08

For applications made in person, our offices are located at:
18 bis Rue d’Anjou - Paris 75008
Open to the public, Monday to Friday from 09.30–12.30 and 14.30-16.30

Visit our Passports section for more info

LATEST NEWS

Global Entrepreneurship Week, 16-22 November 2009
13 November 2009
France and the UK are supporting this worldwide initiative through several events.

Climate change: Launch of a map showing the impacts of a global 4 degree rise on 22 October
22 October 2009
Just a few weeks before Copenhagen, this map shows the devastation a 4 degree rise in temperatures will bring to the planet.

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