British Embassy in Jamaica

The United Kingdom has its embassy in Kingston, the capital; the address on record is Trafalgar Road, Kingston 10. The head of mission on record is Alicia Herbert Obe. Its phone number and website are on its page.

The United Kingdom requires Jamaican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. From Jamaica, the application is made at the British embassy in Kingston or through a visa centre appointed by the United Kingdom.

In return, Jamaica has 2 missions in the United Kingdom, including its embassy in London.

The United Kingdom in Jamaica

Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Jamaica.

Travel to Jamaica for British citizens

British citizens do not need a visa to travel to Jamaica. In Jamaica, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the British embassy in Jamaica is closed

The British embassy in Jamaica closes on Jamaica’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.