British High Commission in Georgetown
High Commission United Kingdom Georgetown, Guyana
- Address
- Main Street 44, Georgetown
- Phone
- +44 20 7008 1500
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Joseph Fisher Mbe
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 5 January 2025
The British high commission in Georgetown stands at Main Street 44, Georgetown, in Georgetown, the capital of Guyana. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00, closing earlier on Fridays. Within 1 km there are 4 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the British high commission in Georgetown
| Monday | 08:00–16:00 By appointment only |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–16:00 By appointment only |
| Wednesday | 08:00–16:00 By appointment only |
| Thursday | 08:00–16:00 By appointment only |
| Friday | 08:00–13:00 By appointment only |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Guyana
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Christmas Day
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Boxing 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 Georgetown is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
United Kingdom visa for Guyanese citizens
Guyana
United Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Guyana
United Kingdom
Guyana Visa-free, 90 days Guyana visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Guyanese 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 Georgetown.
Other missions nearby
- Embassy of Cuba in Georgetown
High Street, Georgetown
- Embassy of the United States in Georgetown
Duke Street 100, Georgetown
- High Commission of Canada in Georgetown
Young Street, Georgetown
- Embassy of Venezuela in Georgetown
Thomas Street 296, Georgetown
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Guyana
The British high commission in Georgetown is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Guyana on record. Guyana in turn has an embassy in London.
Good to know
About the British high commission in Georgetown
It appears in official lists as High Commission of the United Kingdom in Georgetown. It is headed by Joseph Fisher Mbe, 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
Address: Main Street 44, Georgetown. The record for the British high commission in Georgetown includes a phone number and an official website.
British citizens travelling to Guyana
No visa is needed by British citizens for Guyana, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the British high commission in Georgetown is closed
The next closures of the British high commission in Georgetown for public holidays in Guyana are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Boxing Day on Saturday 26 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British high commission in Georgetown
Current procedures for the British high commission in Georgetown, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British high commission in Georgetown
The British high commission in Georgetown has 4 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British High Commission in Georgetown?
The British high commission in Georgetown is at Main Street 44, Georgetown.
What are the opening hours of the British High Commission in Georgetown?
The British high commission in Georgetown is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the British High Commission in Georgetown open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the British high commission in Georgetown do not include Saturday.
When is the British High Commission in Georgetown closed?
The British high commission in Georgetown closes on Guyana’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do Guyanese citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Guyanese citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
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