British High Commission in Lilongwe
High Commission 
United Kingdom Lilongwe, Malawi
- Address
- Off Convention Drive, Lilongwe
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Leigh Stubblefield
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 19 September 2024
The United Kingdom’s high commission to Malawi is in Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi, at Off Convention Drive, Lilongwe. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:30 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays. The United Kingdom requires Malawian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours of the British high commission in Lilongwe
| Monday | 07:30–12:0013:30–16:30 break 12:00–13:30 By appointment only |
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| Tuesday | 07:30–12:0013:30–16:30 break 12:00–13:30 By appointment only |
| Wednesday | 07:30–12:0013:30–16:30 break 12:00–13:30 By appointment only |
| Thursday | 07:30–12:0013:30–16:30 break 12:00–13:30 By appointment only |
| Friday | 07:30–12:30 By appointment only |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Malawi
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's 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 Lilongwe is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:30 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
United Kingdom visa for Malawian citizens
MalawiUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of Malawi
United KingdomMalawi Visa-free, 30 days Malawi visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom requires Malawian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Whether the British high commission in Lilongwe takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Other missions nearby
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High Commission of South Africa in LilongweConvention Drive 19, Lilongwe
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Embassy of Germany in LilongweConvention Drive, Lilongwe
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High Commission of Mozambique in LilongweÁrea 40/14 A Lilongwe 3
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Embassy of the United States in LilongweKenyatta Road 16, Lilongwe
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Embassy of Iceland in Lilongwe13/13 Samala House, Lilongwe
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Malawi
The British high commission in Lilongwe is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Malawi on record. Malawi in turn has 7 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Latest official news
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Good to know
About the British high commission in Lilongwe
It appears in official lists as High Commission of the United Kingdom in Lilongwe. The head of mission on record is Leigh Stubblefield. 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: Off Convention Drive, Lilongwe. The record for the British high commission in Lilongwe includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to Malawi
Malawi admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
When the British high commission in Lilongwe is closed
The British high commission in Lilongwe closes on Malawi’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and usually on holidays of the United Kingdom such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British high commission in Lilongwe
Current procedures for the British high commission in Lilongwe, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British high commission in Lilongwe
The British high commission in Lilongwe has 8 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British High Commission in Lilongwe?
The British high commission in Lilongwe is at Off Convention Drive, Lilongwe.
What are the opening hours of the British High Commission in Lilongwe?
The British high commission in Lilongwe is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:30 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the British High Commission in Lilongwe open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the British high commission in Lilongwe do not include Saturday.
When is the British High Commission in Lilongwe closed?
The British high commission in Lilongwe closes on Malawi’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Malawian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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