British representation in Canada
British Consulate General in Vancouver
Contact details, appointments, jurisdiction and practical consular information for the British Consulate General in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Contact details
Contact the British Consulate General in Vancouver
The British Consulate General in Vancouver is headed by British Consul General Danial Shaikh.
Vancouver, BC V6E 3V6
Canada
Emergency assistance: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office provides 24/7 emergency consular assistance for British nationals through its official contact service.
Location
Where is the British Consulate General in Vancouver?
The Consulate General is located at 1111 Melville Street in downtown Vancouver.
About the consulate
About the British Consulate General in Vancouver
The British Consulate General in Vancouver represents the United Kingdom government in British Columbia, Yukon and the Northwest Territories.
The office forms part of the United Kingdom’s diplomatic network in Canada alongside the British High Commission in Ottawa and British consulates general in Calgary, Montreal and Toronto.
Consular services
Services at the British Consulate General
The Vancouver office provides selected consular assistance to British nationals and directs visa and passport applicants to the relevant UK government services.
Emergency assistance
British nationals facing a serious incident such as hospitalisation, arrest, bereavement or another emergency can contact the FCDO for consular support.
Emergency travel documents
The Vancouver office provides emergency travel document appointments for eligible British nationals who need to travel urgently and cannot use their passport.
Visa and passport applications
The Consulate General does not provide UK visa services or standard passport application services. These are handled through the relevant UK government systems.
Appointments and access
Can I visit the British Consulate General?
Public access to the British Consulate General is by appointment only.
Emergency travel documents: Appointments are available in Vancouver for eligible emergency travel document applications. Use the official GOV.UK service to arrange the correct appointment.
The office does not provide routine UK visa or standard passport services on site.
Regional responsibility
Jurisdiction of the British Consulate General in Vancouver
The Vancouver Consulate General represents the UK government in:
British Columbia
British Columbia falls within the Vancouver Consulate General’s regional responsibility.
Yukon
The Vancouver mission also represents the UK government in Yukon.
Northwest Territories
The Northwest Territories are also covered by the Vancouver Consulate General.
Before you visit
What to check before contacting or visiting
Arrange an appointment
Public access is by appointment only. Do not travel to the office without confirming that an in-person appointment is required.
Use the correct UK service
Visa and standard passport applications are handled through dedicated UK government services rather than directly by the Vancouver Consulate General.
Check holiday closures
The Consulate General publishes an annual list of local public holidays. Emergency consular assistance remains available during closures.
Frequently asked questions
British Consulate General in Vancouver FAQ
Is there a British Consulate General in Vancouver?
Yes. The United Kingdom maintains a British Consulate General in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Who is the British Consul General in Vancouver?
Danial Shaikh is the current British Consul General. He took up the position in August 2026.
Where is the British Consulate General located?
The office is located at 1111 Melville Street, Suite 800, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 3V6.
Which areas does the Vancouver Consulate General cover?
The mission represents the UK government in British Columbia, Yukon and the Northwest Territories.
Can I visit without an appointment?
No. Public access is by appointment only.
Can I apply for an emergency travel document in Vancouver?
Yes. The Vancouver office offers emergency travel document appointments for eligible British nationals.
Can I apply for a UK visa at the Vancouver Consulate?
No. The Consulate General does not provide UK visa services or visa application advice.
Can I apply for a standard British passport there?
No. Standard passport applications are handled by His Majesty’s Passport Office rather than the Vancouver Consulate General.
How do I request emergency consular assistance?
Use the official FCDO contact service. Emergency consular assistance for British nationals is available 24 hours a day.