The High Commission of the United Kingdom in Belize is located in Belmopan and represents the United Kingdom in Belize, serving British citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | North Ring Road / Melhado Parade (entrance via North Ring Road), Belmopan, Belize |
| Telephone | +501 822 2146 +501 822 2147 |
| BHCBelmopan@fcdo.gov.uk | |
| Website | www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-high-commission-belmopan |
| Head of Mission | Alistair White, High Commissioner |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 14:00 |
Hours shown: high commission hours, according to GOV.UK (October 2026). Closed on the days listed under “Closing days” below.
Location of the High Commission
Before your visit
- Appointment: required, according to the same source.
- Location: The high commission is in Belmopan (Cayo District), the capital of Belize; from the centre of Belmopan, the National Assembly building on Independence Plaza is less than 1 km away in a straight line, and Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) about 58 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
- Good to know: The British High Commission in Belmopan does not provide consular services: British nationals who need consular help in Belize should contact the British Embassy in Panama City; emergencies and online enquiries go through the FCDO contact form. Public access is by appointment only.
About the High Commission of the United Kingdom in Belize
The high commissioner is Alistair White, according to GOV.UK. Alistair White, acting high commissioner since 2025, was appointed British High Commissioner to Belize in June 2026, according to GOV.UK.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. According to GOV.UK (October 2026), visits are by appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Belize?
No. According to the visa table of Belize’s Immigration and Nationality Department, the United Kingdom is among the countries whose nationals do not need a visa to enter Belize.
Other embassies in Belmopan
13 other countries are represented in Belmopan: Brazil (embassy), Chile (honorary), Colombia (honorary), Costa Rica (honorary), Cuba (embassy), El Salvador (embassy), Jamaica (honorary), Japan (embassy), Mexico (embassy), Poland (honorary), Sweden (honorary), United States (embassy), Venezuela (embassy).
Closing days
According to GOV.UK, the high commission is closed on these days:
- 1 January 2026 – New Year’s Day
- 15 January 2026 – George Price Day
- 9 March 2026 – National Heroes and Benefactors Day
- 3 April 2026 – Good Friday
- 4 April 2026 – Holy Saturday
- 6 April 2026 – Easter Monday
- 1 May 2026 – Labour Day
- 25 May 2026 – Spring Bank Holiday (UK)
- 1 August 2026 – Emancipation Day
- 31 August 2026 – Summer Bank Holiday (UK)
- 10 September 2026 – St George’s Caye Day
- 21 September 2026 – Independence Day
- 12 October 2026 – Indigenous Peoples’ Resistance Day
- 19 November 2026 – Garifuna Settlement Day
- 25 December 2026 – Christmas Day
- 26 December 2026 – Boxing Day
- 28 December 2026 – Boxing Day (UK, substitute day)
Emergency assistance
In Belize, dial 911 or 90 for ambulance, fire and police (GOV.UK travel advice). Belizean citizens who need consular help in the United Kingdom can contact the High Commission of Belize in London.
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Details checked on 26 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belize – Foreign Representation Accredited to Belize (mfa.gov.bz, checked on 26 October 2026), GOV.UK – British High Commission Belmopan (19 October 2026), Government of Belize Press Office – Public and Bank Holidays 2026 (Holidays Act, Chapter 289; 6 November 2025), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Belize (getting help), Immigration and Nationality Department of Belize – Do you need a visa to travel to Belize? (visa table).
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