Tuvaluan citizens in the UK, and UK residents planning a trip to Tuvalu, can contact the High Commission of Tuvalu in London. As both countries are members of the Commonwealth, the mission is called a High Commission and is headed by a High Commissioner rather than an ambassador.
Contact Details
| Address | London, United Kingdom |
| tuvaluembassy@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Aunese Makoi Simati, High Commissioner |
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
- Bring: your passport, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
The high commission and its network in the UK
Aunese Makoi Simati heads the high commission as high commissioner; the FCDO list gives 5 October 2018 as the start date.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Tuvaluan passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the mission’s website first.
Closing days
Like most offices in the UK, the high commission closes on UK bank holidays. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Tuvaluan citizens should contact the high commission. Consular staff can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but cannot cover costs or interfere with UK authorities. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).
Diplomatic missions of Tuvalu in the United Kingdom
Tuvalu in the United Kingdom
- London – High Commission of Tuvalu (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the High Commission of Tuvalu in London
Who is the high commissioner of Tuvalu to the UK?
Aunese Makoi Simati (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.
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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