British High Commission in Georgetown

High Commission United Kingdom Georgetown, Guyana

Address
Main Street 44, Georgetown
Website
gov.uk
Today 08:00–16:00
Directions Call

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 holidaysClosed

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Guyana

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • Boxing Day

    Saturday

Public holidays in the United Kingdom

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Monday

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

GuyanaUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Guyana

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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

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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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