British High Commission, Singapore

The High Commission of the United Kingdom in Singapore is the chief diplomatic mission of the United Kingdom in Singapore. It is one of the largest British high commissions in the Asia-Pacific region and the focal point for events relating to the United Kingdom held in Singapore.

British High Commission in Singapore
Entrance to the British High Commission in Tanglin Road
General information
TypeHigh Commission
Location Singapore
Address100 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247919
Coordinates1.304407°N 103.821245°E / 1.304407; 103.821245
Current tenantsHigh Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Singapore, presently Kara Owen
OwnerForeign and Commonwealth Office
Website
gov.uk – British High Commission, Singapore

It also provides assistance to British citizens and residents who live in Singapore and issues long term visas to Singaporean nationals.[note 1]

The office of the High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Singapore is currently held by Kara Owen, appointed with effect from June 2019.[1]

Location

The High Commission is located at Tanglin Road, close to the Australian High Commission and the United States Embassy.

See also

Notes
  1. Singaporean citizens, who are also Commonwealth citizens, could travel to the United Kingdom (i.e. England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales) for tourism, business, or while in transit for up to 6 months without having to obtain a visa.

References
  1. "Change of British High Commissioner to Singapore: July 2019". Foreign & Commonwealth Office. 15 February 2019.
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