The High Commission of the Maldives in London represents the Maldives in the United Kingdom and serves Maldivian citizens living in the country. Between Commonwealth countries, embassies are known as High Commissions – it fulfils the same role as an embassy.
Contact Details
| Address | 22 Nottingham Place, London W1U 5NJ, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 20 7224 2135 |
| Fax | +44 20 7224 2157 |
| london.info@foreign.gov.mv | |
| Website | www.maldiveshighcommission.uk |
| Head of Mission | Mohamed Ahmed, Chargé d’affaires a.i. |
| National Day | 26 July |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 16:30 |
Opening hours as published in the FCDO London Diplomatic List (October 2026). Please confirm before your visit, especially on UK bank holidays and Maldivian public holidays.
Location of the High Commission
Before your visit
Visitors go to 22 Nottingham Place, London W1U 5NJ.
- Opening hours (FCDO list): Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 16:30.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
About the Maldivian High Commission in London
The mission is currently led by Mohamed Ahmed as chargé d’affaires a.i. The London Diplomatic List names 6 accredited diplomats and attachés for the mission.
Consular services
Requests the consular staff deal with:
- Maldivian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for the Maldives
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the mission’s website first.
Closing days
The high commission is normally closed on UK bank holidays as well as on the Maldivian national day: 26 July. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Emergency assistance
Maldivian nationals in urgent need of help can reach the high commission on +44 20 7224 2135. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).
Diplomatic missions of the Maldives in the United Kingdom
The Maldives in the United Kingdom
- London – High Commission of the Maldives (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the High Commission of the Maldives in London
What is the address of the Maldivian High Commission in the UK?
At 22 Nottingham Place, London W1U 5NJ.
When is the Maldivian High Commission in London open?
According to the FCDO London Diplomatic List: Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 16:30. Confirm before visiting.
Who leads the Maldivian High Commission in London?
Mohamed Ahmed (Chargé d’affaires a.i.), according to the London Diplomatic List of October 2026.
What is the difference between a high commission and an embassy?
None in practice: Commonwealth countries call their embassies in each other’s capitals high commissions, headed by high commissioners.
When is the Maldivian national day?
The FCDO list gives 26 July for the Maldives; missions usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – London Diplomatic List (October 2026), www.maldiveshighcommission.uk. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the high commission before your visit.
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