Embassy status
Open OPEN (operating, last checked November 2026)
- Address
- 172 Ferdowsi Avenue, Tehran 11316-99813, Iran
- Telephone
- (+98 21) 6405 2000
- Contact and emergencies
- FCDO online contact form (the embassy asks for enquiries and emergencies to come through this form)
The British Embassy in Tehran is open, after several temporary closures and staff withdrawals during the regional crises of 2025 and 2026. It sits in its historic compound on Ferdowsi Avenue in central Tehran, close to the Ferdowsi and Sa’di metro stations. Services for the public are limited, so contact the embassy through the FCDO form before turning up in person. The UK Foreign Office currently advises against all travel to Iran, and British and dual nationals should read the latest FCDO travel advice for Iran before making any plans. UK visa applications are handled by the visa application centre, not the embassy itself.
Before you go. Hours and services can change at short notice, so call or email the embassy to confirm before visiting. Embassies in Tehran are generally closed on Fridays and Iranian public holidays, and many need an appointment for consular services.
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