British Embassy in Sharjah city
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Gemma Stevenson
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 28 September 2024
The United Kingdom’s embassy to the United Arab Emirates is in Sharjah city. Emirati citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Sharjah city
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British embassy in Sharjah city is listed as open 7 days a week. It is listed as open at weekends too.
United Kingdom visa for Emirati citizens
United Arab EmiratesUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of the United Arab Emirates
United KingdomUnited Arab Emirates Visa-free, 90 days United Arab Emirates visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Emirati citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online, not at the British embassy in Sharjah city.
Other missions nearby
The United Kingdom’s other missions in the United Arab Emirates
- Embassy of the United Kingdom in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City
Al Hisn Street, Al Markaziyah West, Abu Dhabi
Besides the British embassy in Sharjah city, the United Kingdom has 1 other mission in the United Arab Emirates. The United Arab Emirates in turn has 3 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
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About the British embassy in Sharjah city
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Sharjah city. It is headed by Gemma Stevenson, according to the records.
Address and contact
The record for the British embassy in Sharjah city includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
British citizens can visit the United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 90 days.
Before visiting the British embassy in Sharjah city
Current procedures for the British embassy in Sharjah city, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Sharjah city
Within 1 km of the British embassy in Sharjah city there are 18 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Sharjah city?
The British embassy in Sharjah city is listed as open 7 days a week.
Is the British Embassy in Sharjah city open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the British embassy in Sharjah city include Saturday.
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Emirati citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
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