Is British embassy open in Tehran?

It is located at 198 Ferdowsi Avenue in Tehran. Following the 2011 attack on the Embassy and the expulsion of the British ambassador by Iran, Britain reduced its diplomatic relations with Iran to “the lowest possible level” and closed its embassy.

Is UK embassy in Afghanistan still open?

The British Embassy in Kabul has suspended in-country operations: all UK diplomatic and consular staff have been temporarily withdrawn from Afghanistan. We continue to provide only limited consular assistance remotely.

Is there UK embassy in Iran?

The British Embassy in Iran maintains and develops relations between the UK and Iran. We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting Iran. You can access UK government services while in Iran.

What happened to the old British Embassy Kabul?

1948–1989 embassy The embassy remained in Afghanistan during the Soviet–Afghan War (which began in 1979) but was withdrawn in January 1989 when Soviet troops began to be withdrawn from the country. The British government handed the embassy compound over to Pakistan in 1994 and it became the embassy of that country.

Do we have an embassy in Tehran?

The US diplomatic mission has been defunct and the building has not been used by the U.S. since the Iran hostage crisis of 1979. As of January 2017, the site is open to the Iranian public and foreigners.

Can Iranian apply for UK visa?

Iranian citizens will need an approved United Kingdom visa and a valid Iranian passport in order to travel to the UK. If you are traveling to the UK with the intention of working there or establishing residency, you will need to apply for a different visa.

How do I contact the British Embassy?

You can contact the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office at any time by calling +44 (0)20 7008 1500. If your enquiry concerns an application for a British passport, you should call +44 (0)300 222 0000 on Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 8:00pm and at weekends and public holidays from 9:00am to 5:30pm.

How do I contact the UK embassy in Kabul?

United Kingdom Embassy in Kabul

Address. 15th Street, Roundabout Wazir Akbar Khan. P.O. Box 334. Kabul.
Phone. +93-70-102000.
Fax. +93-70-102250.
Email. [email protected]. [email protected].

How can I move to UK from Iran?

Iranian citizens will need an approved United Kingdom visa and a valid Iranian passport in order to travel to the UK. Most travel to the UK is covered under the Standard Visitor Visa.

Are any embassies still in Afghanistan?

This is a list of diplomatic missions in Afghanistan. There are currently 13 embassies in Kabul.

Has the British ambassador left Kabul?

Afghanistan: British ambassador home as last UK troops leave. The British ambassador to Afghanistan has arrived in the UK, with the last British soldiers to leave Kabul expected to touch down within hours. The final flight left on Saturday, bringing to an end the UK’s 20-year military involvement in Afghanistan.

Who has embassies in Tehran?

Embassies & consulates in Tehran