British High Commission Information

In commonwealth capitals the UK's overseas missions are known as High Commissions.

There are generally five key areas of responsibility for each overseas British High Commission:

Consular Section - This section helps British nationals who are living or visiting that country with issues such as passport renewal or if they find themselves in trouble with the police of that country.
Visa Section - There are over 1,350 people working in British embassies/high commissions worldwide who assist with processing entry clearance applications.
Commercial Section - UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) provides trade development and inward investment services.
Political / Press and PR - Aim to increase the UK's image of integrity, creativity and openness.
Management Section - managing such things as budget and the day to day running of the offices.

British High Commission Visa Services

Tier 1 (General) Skilled Visa

For those who are highly skilled and wish to work in the UK without restrictions.
Apply Here for a Tier 1 (General) Skilled Migration Visa
Information on Tier 1 (General) Skilled Visas

Tier 2

For those with a job offer from a UK based company.
Apply Here for a Work Permit
Information on Work Permits

Indefinite Leave to Remain

For those who have been in the UK for some time already, and wish to apply to remain in the country permanently.
Apply Here for Indefinite Leave to Remain
Information on Indefinite Leave to Remain

Partner Visas

For those who are in a relationship with, married to, or engaged to be married with a UK permanent residency holder or Citizen.
Apply Here for a Partner Visa
Information on Family Visas

Entry Clearance

For those requiring assistance to gain entry clearance for a visit to the UK of any kind.
Apply Here for Entry Clearance
Information on Entry Clearance

Citizenship and Naturalisation

For permanent residents (ILR holders) who wish to gain UK citizenship and a UK passport.
Apply Here for Citizenship and Naturalisation
Information on Citizenship and Naturalisation

Youth Mobility Scheme

The Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme replaces the UK Working Holiday Visa programme. The Youth Mobility Scheme is for young people who want to live, work and travel in the United Kingdom for a period of up to two years.
Apply Here for the Youth Mobility Scheme
Information on Youth Mobility Scheme

Worker Registration

For citizens of Romania and Bulgaria who wish to work in the UK.
Apply Here for Worker Registration
Information on Worker Registration

Business Visas

For those who wish to come to the UK to start up a business.
Apply Here for a Business Visa
Information on Business Visas

Medical Practitioner Visa Requirements

Specific information for doctors, nurses and dentists wishing to come to the UK to train or work.
Information on the Medical Practitioner Visa Requirements

Graduate Visa

For those who have just graduated from a UK university and wish to remain in the country for a period in order to work.
Apply Here for a Graduate Visa
Information on Graduate Visas

Ancestry Visa

For those who wish to work in the UK and whose grandparent was born in the UK.
Apply Here for an Ancestry Visa
Information on Ancestry Visas

Student Visa

For those wishing to study an approved course in the UK.
Apply Here for a Student Visa
Information on Student Visas

British Embassies Abroad

Below is a list of links to the websites of the major British Embassies and High Commissions that can be found abroad. Please note that these sites are not part of the UK Visa Bureau, and we take no responsibility for the content or information within them.

Asia

Azerbaijan: British Embassy in Baku
Bahrain: British Embassy in Manama
Bangladesh: British High Commission in Dhaka
Brunei: British High Commission in Bandar Seri Begawan
China: British Embassy in Beijing
Hong Kong: British Consulate General in Hong Kong
India: British High Commission
Indonesia: British Embassy in Jakarta
Japan: British Embassy in Tokyo
Jordan: British Embassy in Amman
Lebanon: British Embassy in Beirut
Malaysia: British High Commission
Nepal: British Embassy in Kathmandu
Singapore: British High Commission
Taiwan: British Trade and Cultural Office in Taipei
Thailand: British Embassy in Bangkok
Turkmenistan: British Embassy in Ashgabat
United Arab Emirates: British Embassies in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Uzbekistan: British Embassy in Tashkent
Vietnam: British Embassy in Hanoi

Africa

Cameroon: British High Commission in Yaounde
Egypt: British Embassy in Cairo
Kenya: British High Commission in Nairobi
Seychelles: British High Commission in Victoria
South Africa: British High Commission and Consulates-General
Tunisia: British Embassy in Tunis
Zimbabwe: British High Commission in Harare

Europe

Austria: British Embassy in Vienna
Belgium: British Embassy in Brussels
Bulgaria: British Embassy in Sofia
Cyprus: British High Commission in Nicosia
Czech Republic: British Embassy in Prague
Denmark: British Embassy in Copenhagen
Finland: British Embassy in Helsinki
France: British Embassy in Paris
Germany: British Consulate-General Dusseldorf
Hungary: British Embassy in Budapest
Israel: British Embassy in Tel Aviv
Latvia: British Embassy in Riga
Lithuania: British Embassy in Vilnius
Malta: British High Commission in Valletta
Norway: British Embassy in Oslo
Poland: British Embassy in Warsaw
Portugal: British Embassy in Lisbon
Russian Federation: British Consulate General in Ekaterinburg
Slovakia: British Embassy in Bratislava
Sweden: British Embassy in Stockholm
Switzerland: British Embassy in Berne
Turkey: British Embassy in Akara
Ukraine: British Embassy in Kiev

Oceania

Australia: British High Commission Australia
New Zealand: British High Commission in Wellington
Pacific Region: British High Commission in Fiji

North America

Canada: British High Commission and Consulates-General
USA: British Information Service in New York

South America

Argentina: British Embassy in Buenos Aires
Ecuador: British Embassy in Quito
Venezuela: British Embassy in Caracas

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