British Embassy Berlin

The British Embassy Berlin maintains and develops relations between the UK and Germany.

We work closely with the German government on a wide range of issues, including foreign, security and defence policy; growth, science and innovation; and migration. Find out more about our work on the UK and Germany news page.

Getting a visa to the UK

The British Embassy does not issue visas and cannot advise on UK visas. If you have any questions about the application process or your visa status, contact UK Visas and Immigration.

A Schengen visa or residence permit does not entitle you to travel to the UK without a visa. You can check whether you need a visa and apply for one.

Help for British nationals

Local emergency services

If you need urgent medical help or are a victim of crime, call the local emergency services on 110 (police) or 112 (fire and medical assistance). Contact your insurance provider if you have one. They will tell you what your policy covers, and what you need to do to make a claim.

Self-help

In many situations, you will be able to help yourself without needing to contact the British Embassy. Check our guidance on:

finding English-speaking lawyers, funeral directors and translators and interpreters in Germany
dealing with a death in Germany
being arrested in Germany
getting help if you’re a victim of crime
what to do if you’re in hospital
travel advice for Germany

Getting help from the FCDO

If you cannot get the support you need from local services, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) can help British people abroad.

We prioritise emergencies and people who are vulnerable, for example, if someone’s:

ill, injured, or involved in a crime
with a British person who’s died

Get help from FCDO

If you cannot use your passport

You can apply for an emergency travel document if you need to travel urgently and cannot use your passport because it is lost, stolen or damaged.

If you are travelling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport in time to travel.

If you do not need to travel urgently, you should still report a lost or stolen passport.

Notarial and documentary services

See the full list of notarial and documentary services for British people abroad.

Consular fees

See the full list of consular fees.

Support for British nationals living in Germany

Read our guidance for living in Germany for information on travelling to, living, working and studying there.

You can find a full list of UK help and services available in Germany.

Other UK embassies and consulates in Germany

You can find UK Consulates-General in:

Our people

Andrew Mitchell CMG

British Ambassador to Germany
Kieran Drake

Deputy Head of Mission, Germany
Roseanna Watson

British Consul-General, Dusseldorf
Mark Dittmer-Odell

British Consul-General, Munich

Contact us