Embassies and Consulates in Warsaw

Countries are represented through their embassies and consulates, the former responsible for promoting the interests of the home country, handling diplomatic relations and supporting its citizens. Embassies are located in the capital city where consular functions also occur. Consulates may also exist in other cities. Consulates (and their chief diplomat, the consul) handle minor diplomatic issues such as issuing visas, aiding in trade relationships, and taking care of migrants, tourists, and expatriates. Under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations 1961, the premises of an Embassy are inviolable and “immune from search, requisition, attachment or execution,” but sovereignty of the embassy premises rests with the host country. Therefore whilst the embassy enjoys immunity it is not foreign soil as some think. Depending on the location and the home country the embassy buildings often can be grand and impressive. Some modern ones showcase the nation in a visual way.

With the exception of the UK embassy that I searched for, I only took photos of those I came across. Sorry if I missed yours. The embassies were clustered together and made for a pleasant Sunday morning stroll before the rain set in.

United Kingdom Embassy

The UK embassy is situated on Kawalerii 12, 00-468 Warszawa, Poland. The building follows a neo classical design and was built in 2006. Mace Group were responsible for the project with a professional team comprising both British and Polish designers and sub-contractors, under the design team leadership of Tony Fretton Architects. One thing I noticed was whereas many embassies showcased their countries, there were no posters to be seen.