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    Helpful Resources for U.S. Citizens in the UK

    6 May, 2022 | Consular Affairs, U.S. & United Kingdom

    Do you need to replace a missing certificate or obtain a certified copy? Are you getting married in the UK? Do you need guidance on…

    Information for U.S. Citizens in Ukraine

    7 March, 2022 | Alert, Belfast, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Emergency Services

    As the situation in Ukraine continues to unfold, we encourage U.S. citizens in Ukraine and family members to review the information provided on this page…

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    U.S. Visa and Travel FAQs for non-U.S. citizens

    15 October, 2021 | Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, U.S. Embassy London, Visas

    Information for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants following the Coronavirus / COVID-19 Outbreak

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    Message to U.S. Citizens: Emergency Passport and Citizenship Services Offered November 29, 2023 through...

    1 December, 2023 | Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens

    Location:  Scotland, United Kingdom In preparation for a construction project at the U.S. Consulate General Edinburgh facility, routine Passport and Citizenship Services have now been…

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    Demonstration Alert: PLANNED DEMONSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED KINGDOM, DECEMBER 2 AND 3, 2023

    1 December, 2023 | Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens

    Location:  United Kingdom (Countrywide) Event:  Media report various planned demonstrations are expected to take place throughout the United Kingdom on December 2 and 3.  Protests…

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    Secretary Buttigieg on The International Maritime Organization Assembly

    28 November, 2023 | Alert, Commercial Affairs, News

    Secretary Buttigieg DTC Script International Maritime Organization Assembly Distributed November 27, 2023 Hello, I’m U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. I’d first like to recognize the…

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    Alert: U.S. EMBASSY AND U.S. CONSULATES GENERAL CLOSURES, HOLIDAY SECURITY ALERT, AND PLANNED...

    22 November, 2023 | Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens

    Location:  United Kingdom (Countrywide) Thanksgiving Closures:  The U.S. Embassy in London, U.S. Consulate General in Belfast, and the U.S. Consulate General in Edinburgh will close early…

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    Demonstration Alert: PLANNED DEMONSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED KINGDOM, NOVEMBER 18, 2023

    17 November, 2023 | Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens

    Demonstration Alert:  PLANNED DEMONSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED KINGDOM, NOVEMBER 18, 2023 Location:  United Kingdom (Countrywide) Event:  Media report various planned demonstrations are expected to take…

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    Demonstration Alert: PLANNED DEMONSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED KINGDOM, NOVEMBER 11 – 12,...

    9 November, 2023 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens

    Location:  United Kingdom (Countrywide) Event:  Media report various planned demonstrations are expected to take place throughout the United Kingdom on November 11 & 12.  Protests…

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    Demonstration Alert: PLANNED DEMONSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED KINGDOM, NOVEMBER 4 – 5, 2023

    3 November, 2023 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens

    Location:  United Kingdom (Countrywide) Media report various planned demonstrations are expected to take place throughout the United Kingdom on November 4 & 5.  Protests are…

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    Demonstration Alert: PLANNED DEMONSTRATIONS AT U.S. EMBASSY LONDON AND AROUND LONDON – OCTOBER 27 AND...

    26 October, 2023 | Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens

    Location:  U.S. Embassy London, London, United Kingdom According to Metropolitan Police, planned demonstrations are expected to take place on Friday and Saturday, October 27 and…

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    Security Alert: WORLDWIDE CAUTION (OCTOBER 19, 2023)

    20 October, 2023 | Alert

    Security Alert – WORLDWIDE CAUTION (OCTOBER 19, 2023) Location: Worldwide Caution Event: Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist…

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    Message for U.S. Citizens: Passport and Citizenship Services Temporarily Unavailable at the Consulate...

    18 October, 2023 | Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens

    Message to U.S. Citizens:  Routine Passport and Citizenship Services Temporarily Unavailable from November 30, 2023 through April 2024 (October 16, 2023) Location:  Scotland, United Kingdom …

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    Message to U.S. Citizens: ROUTINELY REVIEW YOUR PERSONAL SECURITY PLANS (OCTOBER 11, 2023)

    17 October, 2023 | Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens

    Message to U.S. Citizens:  ROUTINELY REVIEW YOUR PERSONAL SECURITY PLANS (OCTOBER 11, 2023) Location:  United Kingdom, Countrywide The U.S. Embassy in London encourages U.S. citizens…

    Ambassador Hartley’s Remarks at DSEI

    13 September, 2023 | Events, News, Speeches

    September 12, 2023 Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) As prepared for delivery “We truly have no closer military relationship than we do with the…

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    PR11697156 – RPSO FULL PAYE services for Emb LE and ORE staff- 5 years

    17 August, 2023 | Commercial Opportunities, News

    Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, The Regional Procurement Support Office (RPSO) would like to invite your company to submit a proposal for Pay As You Earn…

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    Fuel Management System Replacement Project

    14 August, 2023 | Commercial Opportunities, News

    The U.S. Embassy London is currently seeking quotations for Fuel Management System Replacement for the US Embassy, London. Only companies specializing in this field should…

    Ambassador Hartley’s Remarks – 75th Anniversary of UK Fulbright 

    20 July, 2023 | Events, News, Speeches

    May 16, 2023 US Embassy London As prepared for delivery ” I know the Fulbright Commission cares deeply about making scholarships accessible to anyone with…

    Ambassador Hartley’s Remarks – July 4th Reception

    20 July, 2023 | Events, News, Speeches

    June 28, 2023 Winfield House As prepared for delivery ” Tonight is not only about celebrating our country’s independence. It is about those ideas we advanced…

    Ambassador Hartley’s Remarks – Juneteenth

    20 July, 2023 | Events, News, Speeches

    June 16, 2023 US Embassy London As prepared for delivery ” The meaning of this newest holiday is wrapped up in that history. It celebrates…

    Ambassador Hartley’s Remarks – Queens University Belfast

    20 July, 2023 | Events, Speeches

    April 18, 2023 Queens University Belfast As prepared for delivery ” The Belfast/Good Friday Agreement remains a stunning achievement to this day, and the foundation…

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