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Algeria - With contact details, and a list of consular services.
United States - With links and comments on the full range of inter-governmental contacts, including defence and economic, as well as consular services.
Australia - Australian High Commission. Explains how to enroll to vote in Australian elections.
Canada - Canadian High Commission. Includes an essay on the close relations between Canada and the UK on the political, economic, and security fronts.
Brazil - With an overview of the relations between Brazil and the UK, information on state visits and bilateral agreements, and a list of Brazilian Ambassadors to the Court of St James since 1823.
Finland - With a section on Finnish current affairs, and a history of Finland's diplomatic representation in the UK since 1887. In English, Finnish and Swedish.
Italy - Provides information about Italy in general, Italian activities in the United Kingdom, and the activities of the Embassy.
Japan - About Anglo-Japanese relations, travel and visa information, free Embassy film shows, and doing business with Japan.
Norway - London embassy and Edinburgh consulate. Includes the Norwegian-British Chamber of Commerce.
Venezuela - Accredited to the United Kingdom and to Ireland, though located in London. With information about the staff, consular and investment affairs.
Estonia - Estonian Embassy in London. Includes information on business in Estonia and its economy, and on Estonian Culture in the UK.
India - High Commission of India in London, including contact information for the Consulates General of India in Birmingham and Edinburgh.
Kyrgyzstan - Advocating mountain holidays in this mountainous republic. With visa and consular information.
Denmark - Comprehensive information for culture, business and travel and tourism in Denmark.
South Africa - Contains news, consular, passport, visa, economic, political and other information from the South African High Commission.
China - With statements on cross-Straits politics, and on the ownership of Taiwan by Beijing.
Taiwan - The Taipei Representative Office, which serves as the de facto embassy for the Republic of China (Taiwan). Has much information on post-war history and Taiwan's political status.
Germany - Includes contact details for General Consulate in Edinburgh and Honorary Consuls in Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Dover, Falmouth, Glasgow, Hull, Ipswich, King's Lynn, Kirkwall, Leeds, Lerwick, Liverpool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne, Plymouth, St Helier, St Peter Port, and Southampton. Also information on Germany, German culture and economy, and Anglo-German relations.
Mongolia - Also accredited to South Africa. With much about Mongolia, its policies, economy, and nature-based tourism.
Peru - Provides information on bilateral relations, trade, tourism and culture.
New Zealand - London High Commission, accredited to the United Kingdom, Ireland and Nigeria. Includes the announcement of the New Zealand Memorial to be built in Hyde Park.
Tanzania - London-located High Commission accredited to the United Kingdom and to Ireland. Features information about Tanzania, visa and passport details, and related links.
Czech Republic - Embassy in London. Offers information about the Czech Republic, bilateral relations, consular details, calendar of events, and related links.
Bolivia - Includes information about Bolivian economy for potential investors, country description and contact details.
Slovakia - Offers contact details, directory of Slovak and British organisations, and general information about Slovakia.
Sweden - Includes contact details for the Swedish consulates in Belfast, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Dover, Edinburgh, Gibraltar, Glasgow, Grimsby, Harwich, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Liverpool, Manchester, Middlesborough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, St Helier, Southampton, and Stornoway. Also lists forthcoming Swedish cultural events in London.
Bulgaria - Includes Bulgarian news, and information on starting a business or buying a property in Bulgaria.
Indonesia - Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia to the United Kingdom, and also accredited to Ireland. Contains information about the operations of the embassy, Indonesia, obtaining entry visas, and investing.
Ethiopia - With news, information about Ethiopia and various issues afflicting the country, and consular details.
Greece - With consular, cultural, economic and tourism sections. Also has Greek fonts in the style of Arial and Times New Roman.
Mexico - Includes a monthly update on Mexican news.
Netherlands - Includes information on consular affairs, visiting, and conducting business with the Netherlands.
Yemen - With a description of what is needed to obtain a visa.
Jordan - About upcoming Jordan-related events in the United Kingdom, online registration for Jordanian citezens, and contact details for the Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in London.
Poland - Embassy of the Polish Republic in London. Includes statements about Poland's policies towards the EU.
Sierra Leone - Accredited to the United Kingdom and Ireland. Includes the Sierra Leone Email Directory, which lists the names, home towns, current residence and schools of Sierra Leoneans around the globe, to link friends and family members.
Switzerland - London embassy. Provides information on the country, tourism and business.
Israel - Includes links to organisations supporting Anglo-Israeli ties.
Sri Lanka - High Commission of Sri Lanka in London, with a detailed travel guide covering both natural and artifical wonders.
Antigua and Barbuda - Antigua and Barbuda Department of Tourism at the High Commission for Antigua and Barbuda, promoting tourism and investment.
Austria - Has the rules concerning travel to Austria with cats or dogs.
France - Provides information on French Foreign Policy, Franco-British relations, French cultural, economic and political life as well as visa procedures and consular services.
Algeria - Includes a brief history of Algeria.
Angola - Has the necessary information for a visa request, and facts about and statistics of Angola.
Rwanda - Accredited to the UK, Ireland and the Nordic countries. Includes much information on the 1994 genocide in Rwanda and subsequent judicial activity.
Cameroon - With news from Cameroon, and the forms required with visa applications.
Lesotho - Located in London and accredited to the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Spain and Portugal, as well as the Commonwealth. Includes a list of staff of the High Commission, a country profile, and links to government sites.
Nigeria - With information about the Nigeria High Commission Library, a reference library holding Federal Republic of Nigeria publications, trade directories and a wide range of general educational and cultural topics about Nigeria.
Sudan - With advice on motoring through Sudan, and lists of churches, libraries, museums, and mosques.
Swaziland - High Commission accredited to the United Kingdom, Ireland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Greece, Cyprus, Italy, Malta, the Commonwealth, the Food and Agricultural Organization, the International Fund for Agricultural Development, the World Tourism Organization, the World Food Programme and the United Nations Education, Science and Cultural Organization. With a profile of Swaziland and a list of Swazi diplomatic representation abroad.
Panama - Provides information on a range of shipping-related services including ship registration and closings, manning licences and certifications for vessels wishing to be registered under the Panama Flag.
Dominica - With contact information for the staff of the Dominica High Commission in London.
Cuba - Information about the political system, national symbols, the blockade, consular services, trade and foreign investment, and tourism. In English and Spanish.
Iran - With consular, including visa, information, and more in Farsi.
Saudi Arabia - With a detailed profile of Saudi Arabia, and information about the Hajj, including applying for visas, duties and related matters.
Kuwait - Kuwait Cultural Office, part of Embassy of the State of Kuwait, providing information about education-related issues, including universities, and research centers in the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands.
Turkey - Consulate General for the Republic of Turkey in London, providing brief information on visiting Turkey and on visas.
Armenia - With information about Armenia, its government and embassies, and how to obtain a visa.
Bangladesh - Includes contact details for the Bangladesh High Commission in the United Kingdom and forms for visa applications.
Uzbekistan - Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the UK, with information on doing business in Uzbekistan and on visas.
Faroe Islands - Mission of the Faroe Islands to the United Kingdom, established as a section at the Royal Danish Embassy in London. Provides general information about the Faroe Islands and about Faroese-British relations.
Afghanistan - The Embassy of Afghanistan in London, including some consular forms.
Pakistan - The High Commission for Pakistan in United Kingdom. Includes contact information for the consulates in Bradford, Birmingham, Glasgow, and Manchester.
Philippines - With contact information for the Embassy of the Philippines in London, accredited to the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Singapore - Singapore High Commission in London, also accredited to Ireland. Includes staff list, map, statements and speeches.
Gabon - Gabonese embassy in the United Kingdom with access to visa information, visa form, travel and contact details.
South Korea - Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Has contact information and a picture of the ambassador.
Vietnam - The Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the United Kingdom, featuring much information on the UK/Vietnam Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement.
Romania - Embassy of Romania in Great Britain, with information on scholarships for study in Romania, and about consular matters.
Latvia - Embassy of Latvia in London, with a history of Anglo-Latvian relations since records began, and also consular information.
Belarus - Embassy of The Republic of Belarus in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, located in London and also accredited to Ireland. Includes the rules relating to humanitarian deliveries to the Republic of Belarus.
Malta - Malta High Commission in London. Includes news, trade, high commissioner's biography, working hours and diplomnatic activities.
Iceland - Contact information for and a monthly newsletter from the Embassy of Iceland in London, which is accredited to the United Kingdom, Greece, Lebanon, Malta, Netherlands, India, Maldives, Nepal and Nigeria.
Serbia and Montenegro - Embassy of the Union of Serbia and Montenegro in London. Lists diaspora organizations and Serbian Orthodox Churches in Great Britain.
Jamaica - Jamaica High Commission in London, accredited to the United Kingdom and to Portugal. Provides extensive travel information, bulletins and updates for Jamaican returning residents, visitors to the island and Jamaicans living in the United Kingdom.
Spain - General Consulate of Spain in London, with consular jurisdiction in the South of England and Wales, the Channel Islands, the Caymans, Gibraltar and the Bermudas. Includes a list of services offered and relevant forms.
Spain - Spanish Embassy Office for Economic and Commercial Affairs, promoting trade and investment between Spain and the UK. Has information on Spanish manufacturers, and trade associations and fairs.
Belgium - Embassy of Belgium in the United Kingdom. Includes a brief summary of Belgium's foreign policy, and details of the various consular services.
Hungary - Embassy of the Republic of Hungary in Britain. Includes a list of Hungarian associations and social clubs in the UK.
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