Lower Collymore Rock PO Box 676
Bridgetown
Barbados
Public access to embassies, high commissions and consulates is by appointment only
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To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/barbados/british-high-commission-bridgetown
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Temporary service update
Due to flooding at the British High Commission in Bridgetown, our offices are temporarily closed to visitors.
Staff continue to operate remotely and remain available to assist customers. Please do not attend the High Commission unless you have been contacted by a member of staff and advised to do so.
Anyone with an existing appointment will be contacted directly if alternative arrangements are required.
Emergency consular assistance for British nationals remains available through our contact form.
We apologise for any inconvenience and will provide further updates as soon as possible.
Opening hours
Due to flooding at our offices, the British High Commission is temporarily closed to visitors.
Staff continue to work remotely and are responding to enquiries as normal. Please do not attend the High Commission unless specifically advised by a member of staff.
Telephone: 9am to 4pm Monday to Thursday 9am to 1pm Friday (excluding public holidays)
Emergency consular assistance following the death, hospitalisation, arrest, or other serious incident involving a British national is available 24 hours through our contact form.
Visa enquiries
Service not offered at this location
Check if you need a visa or send an enquiry to UK Visas and Immigration.
Passports
Service not offered at this location
Find out how to apply for a British passport or send an enquiry to His Majesty’s Passport Office.
Services available by appointment in Bridgetown
Make an appointment online for the following services. Please note that due to the temporary closure of our offices, appointments may need to be rescheduled or alternative arrangements made. Affected customer will be contacted directly.
Disabled access
Our offices are fully equipped with facilities for disabled visitors. If you need special assistance, please contact us before you arrange an appointment.
Press enquiries
Our press team answers media enquiries about the work of the UK government and the British High Commission in Bridgetown. To contact the press team, please call +1 (246) 430 7800
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Public holidays 2025
On the following public holidays, our office will be closed for normal business. Emergency consular assistance for British nationals is available by telephone.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year’s Day |
| 21 January | Errol Barrow Day |
| 18 April | Good Friday |
| 21 April | Easter Monday |
| 28 April | National Heroes Day |
| 1 May | Early May bank holiday, Labour Day |
| 26 May | Spring Bank Holiday |
| 9 June | Whit Monday |
| 1 August | Emancipation Day |
| 4 August | Kadooment Day |
| 25 August | Summer Bank Holiday |
| 30 November* | Independence Day |
| 1 December | Independence Day (substitute) |
| 25 December | Christmas Day |
| 26 December | Boxing Day |
*Barbados - substitute day given when a public holiday falls on a Sunday