British High Commission in Belmopan
High Commission 
United Kingdom Belmopan, Belize
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Alistair White
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 30 August 2024
The United Kingdom’s high commission to Belize is in Belmopan, the capital of Belize. Before flying to the United Kingdom, Belizean citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Opening hours of the British high commission in Belmopan
| Monday | 08:00–12:0013:00–16:00 break 12:00–13:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–12:0013:00–16:00 break 12:00–13:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–12:0013:00–16:00 break 12:00–13:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–12:0013:00–16:00 break 12:00–13:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Belize
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Garifuna Settlement Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British high commission in Belmopan is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
United Kingdom visa for Belizean citizens
BelizeUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Belize
United KingdomBelize Visa-free Belize visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Belizean citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. The application is made online, not at the British high commission in Belmopan.
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Embassy of Vietnam in BelmopanOrchid Garden Street 17, Belmopan
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Embassy of Mexico in BelmopanNorth Ring Road 3, 388 Belmopan
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Embassy of Venezuela in BelmopanOrchid Garden Street 17, 49 Belmopan
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Embassy of the United States in BelmopanFloral Park Avenue 4, Belmopan
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Embassy of Brazil in BelmopanFloral Park Road 12, Belmopan
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The United Kingdom’s other missions in Belize
The British high commission in Belmopan is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Belize on record. Belize in turn has an embassy in London.
Latest official news
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Change of British High Commissioner to Belize: Alistair White
Mr Alistair White has been appointed British High Commissioner to Belize.
Good to know
About the British high commission in Belmopan
It appears in official lists as High Commission of the United Kingdom in Belmopan. It is headed by Alistair White, according to the records. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for the United Kingdom.
Address and contact
The record for the British high commission in Belmopan includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
British citizens travelling to Belize
British citizens do not need a visa to travel to Belize.
When the British high commission in Belmopan is closed
The next closures of the British high commission in Belmopan for public holidays in Belize are Garifuna Settlement Day on Thursday 19 November 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British high commission in Belmopan
Current procedures for the British high commission in Belmopan, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British high commission in Belmopan
Within 1 km of the British high commission in Belmopan there are 7 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours of the British High Commission in Belmopan?
The British high commission in Belmopan is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the British High Commission in Belmopan open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the British high commission in Belmopan do not include Saturday.
When is the British High Commission in Belmopan closed?
The British high commission in Belmopan closes on Belize’s public holidays, the next being Garifuna Settlement Day on Thursday 19 November 2026, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do Belizean citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Belizean citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
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