British Embassy in Harare
Embassy 
United Kingdom Harare, Zimbabwe
- Address
- Norfolk Road 3, Harare
- Website
- gov.uk
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 30 September 2024
At Norfolk Road 3, Harare, the British embassy in Harare represents the United Kingdom towards Zimbabwe. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays. Zimbabwean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Harare
| Monday | 08:00–16:30 By appointment only |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–16:30 By appointment only |
| Wednesday | 08:00–16:30 By appointment only |
| Thursday | 08:00–16:30 By appointment only |
| Friday | 08:00–13:00 By appointment only |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Zimbabwe
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Unity Day
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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 Harare is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
United Kingdom visa for Zimbabwean citizens
ZimbabweUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of Zimbabwe
United KingdomZimbabwe Visa on arrival Zimbabwe visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Zimbabwean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. Whether the British embassy in Harare takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of China in HarareNo. 58 Golden Stairs Road, Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Zimbabwe
The British embassy in Harare is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Zimbabwe on record. Zimbabwe in turn has an embassy in London.
Latest official news
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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe: Gill Lever
Mrs Gill Lever OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe in succession to Mr Peter Vowles.
Good to know
About the British embassy in Harare
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Harare.
Address and contact
Address: Norfolk Road 3, Harare. The record for the British embassy in Harare includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe issues British citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
When the British embassy in Harare is closed
The British embassy in Harare closes on Zimbabwe’s public holidays, the next being Unity Day on Tuesday 22 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of the United Kingdom such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British embassy in Harare
Current procedures for the British embassy in Harare, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Harare
Within 1 km of the British embassy in Harare there is one other foreign mission.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Harare?
The British embassy in Harare is at Norfolk Road 3, Harare.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Harare?
The British embassy in Harare is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the British Embassy in Harare open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the British embassy in Harare do not include Saturday.
When is the British Embassy in Harare closed?
The British embassy in Harare closes on Zimbabwe’s public holidays, the next being Unity Day on Tuesday 22 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Zimbabwean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
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