Canadian High Commission in London

High Commission Canada London, United Kingdom

Address
Trafalgar Square 5, SW1Y 5BJ London
Website
canada.ca
Fax
+44 207 004 6053

No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.

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Head of mission: William Sterling Blair

Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · UK Foreign Office (FCDO) diplomatic list · Foreign ministry of Canada: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 18 March 2026

The Canadian high commission in London stands at Trafalgar Square 5, SW1Y 5BJ London, in London, the capital of the United Kingdom. Before flying to Canada, British citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.

Opening hours

No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in the United Kingdom

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Monday

Public holidays in Canada

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

Canada visa for British citizens

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Before flying to Canada, British citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. The application is made online, not at the Canadian high commission in London.

Other missions nearby

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Canada’s other missions in the United Kingdom

All missions of Canada in the United Kingdom (4)

Besides the Canadian high commission in London, Canada has 3 other missions in the United Kingdom. Honorary consulates: Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast. The United Kingdom in turn has 5 missions in Canada, its embassy being in Ottawa.

Good to know

About the Canadian high commission in London

It appears in official lists as High Commission of Canada in London. It is headed by William Sterling Blair, according to the records. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for Canada.

Address and contact

Address: Trafalgar Square 5, SW1Y 5BJ London. The record for the Canadian high commission in London includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.

Canadian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom

Before flying to the United Kingdom, Canadian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.

When the Canadian high commission in London is closed

The next closures of the Canadian high commission in London for public holidays in the United Kingdom are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.

Before visiting the Canadian high commission in London

Current procedures for the Canadian high commission in London, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the Canadian high commission in London

The Canadian high commission in London has 18 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.

Frequently asked questions

What is the address of the Canadian High Commission in London?

The Canadian high commission in London is at Trafalgar Square 5, SW1Y 5BJ London.

When is the Canadian High Commission in London closed?

The Canadian high commission in London closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Canada.

Do British citizens need a visa for Canada?

Before flying to Canada, British citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.

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