Scholarship for study in the UK
Several ‘Chevening’ Scholarships are available from the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office for Iranian students to study in the UK at postgraduate level, starting in Autumn 2010.
Reports of Iranian British Embassy employee sentencing
David Miliband expressed deep concern of reports that Hossein Rassam, who is a political advisor at the embassy, has been sentenced to four years in prison.
Press conference with the Foreign Secretary and Hilary Clinton
Foreign Secretary David Miliband discussed Iran during a recent press conference with US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton on 11th October 2009.
UK in Iran
Our Embassy will be closed on Sunday 25 October for staff training. We will re-open on Monday 26 October. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Situation in Iran
The Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary continue to comment on the outcome of the elections in Iran.
Re-opening of the visa service in Tehran
UKBA and the British Embassy are pleased to announce the re-opening of the visa service in Tehran
Important notice for visa applicants
For all visa enquiries refer to our Visas for the UK page or email your enquiry directly to our Visa Section.
- Enquiries sent to other sections will not be responded to
We aim to reply to e-mails sent to visa enquiries mail box within 48 hours.
LATEST NEWS
French Foreign Ministry statement on the sentencing
29 October 2009
We note with great concern the sentencing of Hossein Rassam, an employee of the British Embassy in Tehran and we express our full solidarity with the UK
EU Presidency Statement on the sentencing of an Iranian British Embassy Employee
29 October 2009
The Presidency of the European Union expresses its deep concern over the four-year prison sentence imposed on Mr Hossein Rassam
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