British Embassies : 7 Paid Internship Opportunities 2025

British Embassy internships offer students and recent graduates the chance to gain experience in international relations, diplomacy, communications, politics, economics, and trade. The internships are paid and provide exposure to UK government work overseas in various embassies and consulates.

Available internships

1.Trade Intern – British Embassy Buenos Aires

• Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Deadline: September 28, 2025, 11:55 PM (-03 GMT)
• Team: Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
• Role Overview: Interns support the embassy’s trade team, gaining hands-on experience in trade promotion, assisting with research, event support, and policy work related to UK-Argentina business relations.
• Qualifications: University student or recent graduate, strong interest in trade, diplomacy or international relations, proficient in English; some Spanish advantageous.
• Stipend: Paid internship with a monthly allowance to cover expenses.
• Key Skills: Research, communication, administration, event coordination.

2.Residence Intern – British Embassy Berne (CHEB25.313)

• Location: Berne, Switzerland
• Deadline: September 30, 2025, 11:55 PM CET
• Role Overview: Assist the residence team with administrative tasks, event planning, communication support, and embassy protocol activities. Gain insight into diplomatic life and UK-Switzerland relations.
• Qualifications: University student or recent graduate, good organizational and interpersonal skills, proficiency in English and preferably knowledge of local languages.
• Stipend: Paid internship.

3.Internships – British Embassy Paris (FRA25.324)

• Location: Paris, France
• Deadline: October 5, 2025, 11:55 PM CET
• Role Overview: Multiple roles including politics, communications, and trade. Interns contribute to research, event organization, content creation, and support diplomatic teams.
• Qualifications: University students or recent graduates with interest in diplomacy, politics, or communications; proficient in English and French.
• Stipend: Paid internship with benefits such as mentorship and language skill development.

4.DBT Intern – Bilbao (ESP25.321)

• Location: Bilbao, Spain
• Deadline: October 5, 2025, 11:55 PM CET
• Role Overview: Support the Department for Business and Trade in fostering UK-Spain business ties, including market research, event support, and assisting with trade promotion activities.
• Qualifications: University students or fresh graduates interested in international trade and business; fluent in English and Spanish.
• Stipend: Paid internship.

5.Political and Communications Intern – Quito

• Location: Quito, Ecuador
• Deadline: October 7, 2025, 11:55 PM (-05 GMT)
• Role Overview: Support political, communications, and public diplomacy work. Includes research, drafting reports and social media content, and helping with events.
• Qualifications: University students or recent graduates in political science, communications or related fields; English and Spanish proficiency necessary.
• Stipend: Paid internship.

6.Corporate Services Assistant Intern – Caracas

• Location: Caracas, Venezuela
• Deadline: October 9, 2025, 11:55 PM (-04 GMT)
• Role Overview: Support corporate services functions such as HR, finance, administration, and logistics within the embassy.
• Qualifications: University students or recent graduates with organizational skills and interest in administration.
• Stipend: Paid internship.

7.Private Office Intern – Bogota

• Location: Bogota, Colombia
• Deadline: October 22, 2025, 11:55 PM (-05 GMT)
• Role Overview: Work directly in the private office supporting senior embassy officials with research, diary management, briefing preparation, and event coordination.
• Qualifications: University students or recent graduates with strong research, organizational, and communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Stipend: Paid internship.

These internships give practical experience within diplomatic environments, offering academic mentorship, professional development, and exposure to international relations. They are competitive and paid internships, mostly requiring university enrollment or recent graduation and proficiency in English and local languages where applicable.

Application process

Applications are made through the official UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Tal.net portal, where detailed role descriptions and application instructions are available. Deadlines vary by location but are listed above and close soon for many roles.