British Embassy in Caracas
Embassy 
United Kingdom Caracas, Venezuela
- Address
- Avenida Principal de La Castellana, 1060 Caracas
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Colin Dick Obe
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 30 September 2024
At Avenida Principal de La Castellana, 1060 Caracas, the British embassy in Caracas represents the United Kingdom towards Venezuela. Office hours are 7 days a week. Within 1 km there are 22 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Caracas
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Venezuela
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British embassy in Caracas is listed as open 7 days a week. It is listed as open at weekends too.
United Kingdom visa for Venezuelan citizens
VenezuelaUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of Venezuela
United KingdomVenezuela Visa-free, 90 days Venezuela visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom requires Venezuelan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Whether the British embassy in Caracas takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Germany in CaracasAvenida Principal de La Castellana, 1060 Caracas
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Embassy of Portugal in CaracasAvenida Eugenio Mendoza, 1060 Caracas
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Embassy of Brazil in CaracasAv. Mohedano con Calle Chaguaramos, Centro Gerencial Mohedano, Piso 6, URB. La Castellana, Caracas - Venezuela
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Consulate of Spain in CaracasAvenida San Felipe 1, 1060 Caracas
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Embassy of Ecuador in CaracasAvenida San Felipe 1, 1060 Caracas
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Venezuela
The British embassy in Caracas is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Venezuela on record. Venezuela in turn has 2 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Good to know
About the British embassy in Caracas
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Caracas. The head of mission on record is Colin Dick Obe.
Address and contact
Address: Avenida Principal de La Castellana, 1060 Caracas. The record for the British embassy in Caracas includes an e-mail address and an official website.
British citizens travelling to Venezuela
No visa is needed by British citizens for Venezuela, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the British embassy in Caracas is closed
The next closures of the British embassy in Caracas for public holidays in Venezuela are Christmas Eve (Nochebuena) on Thursday 24 December 2026 and Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British embassy in Caracas
Current procedures for the British embassy in Caracas, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Caracas
The British embassy in Caracas has 22 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Caracas?
The British embassy in Caracas is at Avenida Principal de La Castellana, 1060 Caracas.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Caracas?
The British embassy in Caracas is listed as open 7 days a week.
Is the British Embassy in Caracas open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the British embassy in Caracas include Saturday.
When is the British Embassy in Caracas closed?
The British embassy in Caracas closes on Venezuela’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve (Nochebuena) on Thursday 24 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do Venezuelan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Venezuelan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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