Malaysia - Consulate of United Kingdom in Penang |
You are a Malaysian citizen or you are from United Kingdom and are looking for information on the consulate of United Kingdom in Penang situated in Malaysia. A consulate in Penang could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of United Kingdom. It all depends on the importance of Penang and Malaysia in the relationships with the government of United Kingdom.
The difference between consulates found in Penang 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 Malaysia besides Penang
British Honorary Consulate in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia - Consular Services: Vice Consul - Level 27 Menara Binjai - 2 Jalan Binjai - Kuala Lumpur - 50450 - MalaysiaEmail: Contact form: gov.uk/contact-consulate-kuala-lumpur - Tel: +6 03 2170 2200 - Website: www.gov.uk/world/malaysia
British Honorary Consulate in Penang, Malaysia - Consular Services: Vice Consul - Level 27 Menara Binjai - 2 Jalan Binjai - Kuala Lumpur - 50450 - Malaysia
Email: Contact form: gov.uk/contact-consulate-kuala-lumpur - Tel: +6 03 2170 2200 - Website: www.gov.uk/world/malaysia
Or the embassy of United Kingdom in Malaysia
British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
185 Jalan Ampang
PO Box 11030
50732 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Email: political.kualalumpur@fco.gov.uk
consular.kualalumpur@fco.gov.uk - Tel: (+60) (3) 2170 2200
- Website: www.britain.org.my
Consulate Appointment in Penang
Most consulates in Penang need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of United Kingdom in Penang 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 Penang 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 Malaysia or United Kingdom.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Penang please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.