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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Jamaica
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United Kingdom High Commission in Kingston, Jamaica
British High Commission P O Box 575 28 Trafalgar Road Kingston 10 Kingston Jamaica
Phone: +1 (876) 936 0700
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Jamaican and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Emancipation Day | Saturday, August 01 | 15 hours, 58 minutes |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday, August 03 | 2 days, 15 hours |
| Independence Day | Thursday, August 06 | 5 days, 15 hours |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 2 weeks |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday, August 31 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Rosh Hashana | Saturday, September 12 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Yom Kippur | Monday, September 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| September Equinox | Tuesday, September 22 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| First day of Sukkot | Saturday, September 26 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Hoshana Rabbah | Friday, October 02 | 2 months |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Jamaica?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Jamaica including and Kingston.
2 - Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Jamaican citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United Kingdom. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United Kingdom in Jamaica for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Jamaica?
The British representative offices in Jamaica will be closed in observance of the following Jamaican and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Emancipation Day (JM) Sat, Aug 01, 2026 (1 day, 2 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Jamaica
London, United Kingdom time is 5:00 hours ahead of Kingston, Jamaica
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