Switzerland - Consulate of United Kingdom in Basel

You are a Swiss citizen or you are from United Kingdom and are looking for information on the consulate of United Kingdom in Basel situated in Switzerland. A consulate in Basel could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of United Kingdom. It all depends on the importance of Basel and Switzerland in the relationships with the government of United Kingdom.

The difference between consulates found in Basel are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of United Kingdom in Switzerland besides Basel

Or the embassy of United Kingdom in Switzerland

British Embassy in Bern, Switzerland Thunstrasse 50 3005 Berne Switzerland
Email: - Tel: (+41) (31) 359 7700 - Website: ukinswitzerland.fco.gov.uk

Consulate Appointment in Basel

Most consulates in Basel need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of United Kingdom in Basel first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Basel do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Switzerland or United Kingdom.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Basel please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.