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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: Open now (Close in 15 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodox Easter Monday | Monday, April 13 | 0 minutes |
| Yom HaShoah | Tuesday, April 14 | 0 minutes |
| Stephen Lawrence Day | Wednesday, April 22 | 1 week |
| St. George's Day | Thursday, April 23 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Early May Bank Holiday | Monday, May 04 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Lag B'Omer | Tuesday, May 05 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Shavuot | Friday, May 22 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Labor Day / May Day | Saturday, May 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
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:
- Orthodox Easter Monday (GB) Mon, Apr 13, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Jamaica
London, United Kingdom time is 5:00 hours ahead of Kingston, Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica
17:45PMMonday, April 13, 2026
London, United Kingdom
22:45PMMonday, April 13, 2026