Heads of diplomatic missions of the United Kingdom

The positions have a dual role, being representatives of the British monarchy and the British government; they are recommended by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and then approved by Buckingham Palace.

[1] [note a] No diplomatic relations with Taiwan; office functions as an unofficial mission.

[note b] In 2021 the UK government established a resident Ambassador in Chad based in the EU delegation office in N'Djamena[5] [note b] In 2020 the UK government established a resident Ambassador in Niger based in the French Embassy compound in Niamey[6] The United Kingdom does not maintain a full embassy or High Commission in a number of countries.

In April 2018 the Foreign Secretary announced the opening of nine new diplomatic posts across the Commonwealth.

The expected dates of residence are noted below for those countries where an appointment has been announced.