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Embassy closure for the U.S. Independence Day Holiday

Embassy closure for the U.S. Independence Day Holiday

The U.S. Embassy London and our Consulates General in Belfast and Edinburgh will be CLOSED the afternoon of Friday 1 July and all day on Monday, 4 July for the U.S Independence Day Holiday. We will re-open, Tuesday 5 July.

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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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    U.S. passport, CRBA and travel information for U.S. citizens following the Coronavirus (COVID-19)...

    28 June, 2021 | Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Science & Tech, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London, U.S. Passports

    We understand your concerns in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19). We hope that this information will help answer your questions.

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    Health Alert – U. S. Embassy London

    7 June, 2022 | Alert, Belfast, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Embassy London

    Location:  Countrywide Event:  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for  Monkeypox in Multiple Countries .​​ Actions…

    Uniting for Ukraine

    16 May, 2022 | Belfast, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Non Immigrant Visas, U.S. Embassy London, Visas

    On April 21, 2022, the United States announced a key step toward fulfilling President Biden’s commitment to welcome Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion. Uniting for Ukraine…

    Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to Norway and the United Kingdom

    6 May, 2022 | Events, News

    MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 4, 2022 Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Oslo from May 6-7 and London…

    Secretary Blinken and Secretary Austin’s Travel to Ukraine

    27 April, 2022 | Events, News

    READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 25, 2022 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of…

    Joint Statement on U.S. – UK Dialogue on the Future of Atlantic Trade in Aberdeen

    27 April, 2022 | Events, News

    April 26, 2022 ABERDEEN – On April 25 and 26 United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai and United Kingdom Secretary of State for International Trade Anne-Marie…

    Secretary Antony J. Blinken And UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss At a Joint Press Availability

    10 March, 2022 | Events, News

    Secretary Antony J. Blinken and UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss at a Joint Press Availability REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ROOM…

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    FACT SHEET: United States Bans Imports of Russian Oil, Liquefied Natural Gas, and Coal

    9 March, 2022 | Events, News, Press Releases

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 8, 2022 FACT SHEET: United States Bans Imports of Russian Oil, Liquefied Natural Gas, and Coal Today, President Biden will sign…

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    Readout of Vice President Harris’s Calls with European Leaders

    2 March, 2022 | Events, News, Press Releases

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2022 Vice President Kamala Harris today had five separate calls with European leaders from NATO’s eastern flank to discuss our…

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    Joint Statement on Further Restrictive Economic Measures

    28 February, 2022 | Events, News, Press Releases

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2022 We, the leaders of the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States condemn…

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    Statement by President Biden on Russia’s Unprovoked and Unjustified Attack on Ukraine

    25 February, 2022 | News, Press Releases

    The prayers of the entire world are with the people of Ukraine tonight as they suffer an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces.…

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    How Black History Month came to be

    7 February, 2022 | Events, News

    Black communities didn’t need a week or a month dedicated to their history in order to remember and treasure it, says historian Matthew Delmont of…

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    Event Services for Outdoor Reception

    2 February, 2022 | Commercial Opportunities, News, U.S. Embassy London

    Please note this is not a request for quotation (RFQ); this is for pre-solicitation / informational purposes only. No awards will be made based on…

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    Message for U.S. Citizens: Online Fee Payments Now Accepted for Adult U.S. Passport Renewal...

    31 January, 2022 | Alert, Belfast, Cardiff, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Messages for U.S. Citizens

    U. S. Embassy London 01/31/2022   ANNOUNCEMENT: Online fee payments for adult U.S. passport renewal applications are now accepted in the UK. Paying online allows…

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    Life Assurance – Death in Service Lump Sum Policy

    28 January, 2022 | Commercial Opportunities, News, U.S. Embassy London

    The American Embassy London has a requirement for a Life Assurance – Death in Service Lump Sum Policy for Locally Employed Staff. The Government intends…

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    Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the...

    28 January, 2022 | Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Embassy London

    U. S. Embassy London January 28, 2022   Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in…

    How Russia conducts false flag operations

    25 January, 2022 | News, Policy

    Russia has long conducted such “false flag” operations to portray itself or its partners as victims, evade responsibility, sow confusion and create a pretext for…

    Readout of President Biden’s Video Call with European Leaders on Russia and Ukraine

    24 January, 2022 | News, Policy, President of the United States

    President Biden held a secure video call with European leaders today. They reiterated their continued concern about the Russian military build-up on Ukraine’s borders and…

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    Tender for Shipping Services – Croughton

    24 January, 2022 | Commercial Opportunities, News

    The American Embassy London intends to issue a Tender for Shipping Services in Croughton.

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