Samoan citizens in the UK, and UK residents planning a trip to Samoa, can contact the High Commission of Samoa in London. Between Commonwealth countries, embassies are known as High Commissions – it fulfils the same role as an embassy.
Contact Details
| Address | London, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 3226 608454 |
| samoaembassy@skynet.be | |
| Head of Mission | Maureen Francella Strickland, High Commissioner |
| National Day | 1 June (Independence Day) |
Opening Hours
The FCDO list gives no opening hours for this mission. Contact it by phone or e-mail before visiting.
Location of the High Commission
Before your visit
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
About the Samoan High Commission in London
The high commissioner is Maureen Francella Strickland, in post since 28 February 2023 according to the FCDO list.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- Samoan passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the mission’s website first.
Closing days
Expect the high commission to be closed on UK bank holidays such as Easter Monday and the late summer bank holiday as well as on the Samoan national day: 1 June. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Emergency assistance
Samoan nationals in urgent need of help can reach the high commission on +44 3226 608454. Missions can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).
Diplomatic missions of Samoa in the United Kingdom
Samoa in the United Kingdom
- London – High Commission of Samoa (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the High Commission of Samoa in London
Who is the high commissioner of Samoa to the UK?
Maureen Francella Strickland (High Commissioner), 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.
Is the Samoan High Commission closed on the national day?
The FCDO list gives 1 June for Samoa; 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). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the high commission before your visit.
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