British High Commission in Singapore![]() | |
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![]() Entrance to the British High Commission in Tanglin Road | |
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General information | |
Type | High Commission |
Location | ![]() |
Address | 100 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247919 |
Coordinates | 1°18′16″N103°49′16″E / 1.304407°N 103.821245°E Coordinates: 1°18′16″N103°49′16″E / 1.304407°N 103.821245°E |
Current tenants | High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Singapore, presently Kara Owen |
Owner | Foreign and Commonwealth Office |
Website | |
gov.uk – British High Commission, Singapore |
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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]
The High Commission is located at Tanglin Road, close to the Australian High Commission and the United States Embassy.
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