High Commission
- Editorial Team | WIAN
- Apr 2
- 1 min read
Updated: May 1
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RE: COMMONWEALTH, DIPLOMACY, EMBASSY, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
A high commission is a diplomatic mission between two Commonwealth countries. It works in a similar way to an embassy, providing services like visas, passports, and support for citizens living or travelling abroad. The main difference is the name and the history it reflects—high commissions exist specifically between countries that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
The Commonwealth is a voluntary group of 50+ countries, most of which were formerly part of the British Empire. It promotes cooperation on issues like development, education, climate change, and democracy, with shared values such as human rights and equality. Countries like India, South Africa, Canada, Nigeria, Australia, and Jamaica are all members.
The head of a high commission is called a high commissioner, not an ambassador. While the day-to-day functions are much like those of an embassy, the use of the term reflects historical ties and ongoing collaboration between Commonwealth countries.
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