Embassy of the United Kingdom in Manila
Open 24/7- Address
- Upper McKinley Road 120, 1634 Taguig
- Website
- gov.uk
- Head of mission
- Sarah Hulton Obe
United Kingdom
Philippines
British Embassy in the Philippines
1 embassy
In the Philippines, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Manila. The United Kingdom requires Filipino citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
British Embassy in Manila
The United Kingdom has its embassy in Manila, the capital; the address on record is Upper McKinley Road 120, 1634 Taguig. The head of mission on record is Sarah Hulton Obe. Its website is linked on its page.
United Kingdom visa for Filipino citizens
PhilippinesUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of the Philippines
United KingdomPhilippines Visa-free, 30 days Philippines visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of the Philippines
- Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
- Visitor in Transit visa (landside)
- Student and work routes (brief)
- Fee: £135
- 5 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Filipino citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel. In the Philippines, applications go to the British embassy in Manila, or to a visa centre working for the United Kingdom.
The Philippines’ missions in the United Kingdom
Missions of the Philippines in the United Kingdom (6)
In return, the Philippines has 6 missions in the United Kingdom, including its embassy in London.
Good to know
The United Kingdom in the Philippines
Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in the Philippines.
Travel to the Philippines for British citizens
British citizens do not need a visa for the Philippines: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free. In the Philippines, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the British embassy in the Philippines is closed
The British embassy in the Philippines closes on the Philippines’ public holidays, the next being Bonifacio Day (Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio) on Monday 30 November 2026, Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion) on Tuesday 8 December 2026 and Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the British embassy in the Philippines?
The British embassy is in Manila, at Upper McKinley Road 120, 1634 Taguig.
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Filipino citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Do British citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
The Philippines admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Does the Philippines have an embassy in the United Kingdom?
Yes, the Philippines has its embassy in London, along with 5 other missions in the United Kingdom.