About British Embassy Copenhagen


Kastelsvej 36-40
DK-2100 Copenhagen
Denmark

Public access to embassies, high commissions and consulates is by appointment only
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To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/denmark/british-embassy-copenhagen

If you think you have an urgent need for a notarial service, please contact us.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Visits to the consular section

Visits to the consular section are by appointment only.

Visitor security and health and safety notice

  • parking is not allowed inside the Embassy compound at any time
  • visitors will be searched by security staff as a condition of entry. Use of mobile phones and cameras and other electronic devices is strictly prohibited in the main Embassy building, and these must be left with security
  • large bags are not permitted inside the Embassy compound
  • visitor passes must be displayed and visitors will be escorted at all times in the main Embassy building
  • in the event of a fire, please raise the alarm via the red call points located at all exit points, and then leave the building via the nearest safe exit. Proceed to the designated assembly point and await further instruction. Do not attempt to tackle the fire, do not stop to collect personal belongings, do not re-enter the building unless the all clear has been given. For any other type of emergency please listen carefully to any announcements over the PA system and/or instructions from the fire wardens/security
  • visitors with disabilities requiring assistance must inform their host to ensure a suitable and safe evacuation plan can be put in place
  • if you have or are witness to an accident, injury or incident, please report this immediately to your host or the security staff
  • the FCDO operate a no smoking policy in all of its buildings. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas outside the buildings

2025 public holidays

  • Wednesday 1 January
  • Thursday 17 April
  • Friday 18 April
  • Monday 21 April
  • Monday 5 May
  • Monday 26 May
  • Thursday 29 May
  • Friday 30 May
  • Monday 9 June
  • Monday 25 August
  • Wednesday 24 December
  • Thursday 25 December
  • Friday 26 December
  • Wednesday 31 December

2025 Embassy scheduled closures

  • Wednesday 26 February