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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: ROAD CLOSURES AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CHANGES DURING CORONATION WEEKEND,...

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

    Message to U.S. Citizens:  ROAD CLOSURES AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CHANGES DURING CORONATION WEEKEND, MAY 06 – 08, 2023 (05 MAY 2023) Location:  London, United Kingdom…

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    Message to U.S. Citizens: ROAD CLOSURES AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CHANGES APRIL 22-23 FOR LONDON MARATHON...

    19 April, 2023 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens

    Message to U.S. Citizens:  ROAD CLOSURES AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CHANGES APRIL 22-23 FOR LONDON MARATHON (19 APRIL 2023)  Location:  London, United Kingdom  The 2023 London…

    COP27 Announcement

    AMERICAN EMBASSY PRIVATE PENSION SCHEME

    18 April, 2023 | Alert, Events, News, Press Releases

    Please find a copy of the Statement of Investment Principles for the American Embassy Private Pension Scheme here .  

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    Security Alert – U.S. EMBASSY LONDON (28 MARCH 2023)

    29 March, 2023 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens

    Location:  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Countrywide  Event:  UK Government raises Northern Ireland-related Terrorism Threat Level  As a precautionary measure, the government…

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

    28 February, 2023 | Alert, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Messages for U.S. Citizens

    Message for U.S. Citizens: Passport and Citizenship Services Temporarily Unavailable at the U.S. Consulate General in Edinburgh March 06, through March 21, 2023 (28 February…

    “Scale to the U.S. through 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit”

    3 February, 2023 | Events, News

    Learn how to scale your tech business in the U.S. at 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit The 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit will feature the   SelectUSA …

    JOIN U.S. Embassy London delegation to the SelectUSA Investment Summit, May 1-4, 2023

    2 February, 2023 | Business, Commercial Opportunities

    The 9th annual SelectUSA Investment Summit to be held May 1-4, 2023, will promote the United States as the world’s premier investment destination and connects…

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    Security Alert – U.S. Embassy London (December 16, 2022)

    16 December, 2022 | Alert, Belfast, Consular Affairs, Consulate General, Edinburgh

    Security Alert – U.S. Embassy London (December 16, 2022)  Location:  United Kingdom, Countrywide  Event:  During the holiday season there is the potential for increased crime…

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    Message for U.S. Citizens: Possible Disruptions to Holiday Travel Throughout the United Kingdom (December...

    12 December, 2022 | Alert, Belfast, Edinburgh

    Message for U.S. Citizens:  Possible Disruptions to Holiday Travel Throughout the United Kingdom (December 9, 2022)  Ongoing strikes are expected to take place during the…

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

    6 December, 2022 | Alert, Consular Affairs, Consulate General, Edinburgh, Messages for U.S. Citizens

    Message to U.S. Citizens:  Passport and Citizenship Services Temporarily Unavailable at the U.S. Consulate General in Edinburgh December 15, 2022 through January 3, 2023 (December…

    COP27 Announcement

    U.S. – UK Joint Statement on Green Shipping Corridor Collaboration Announcement at COP27 World Leaders...

    7 November, 2022 | Alert, News, Press Releases, Science & Tech, U.S. & United Kingdom

    7 November 2022.  During the World Leaders Summit of COP27, the United States and the United Kingdom underline our support of the Green Shipping Challenge,…

    COP27 Announcement

    Department of State Counselor Derek Chollet visit to Belfast, Northern Ireland

    11 October, 2022 | Alert, Events, News, U.S. & United Kingdom

    Department of State Counselor Derek Chollet visited Belfast, Northern Ireland October 10 to meet political leaders as well as civil society and private sector representatives…

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    Message for U.S. Citizens: Absentee Voting Week is October 1-8, 2022

    21 September, 2022 | Alert, Belfast, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London

    Absentee Voting Week is October 1-8, 2022. Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2022 U.S. elections and participating…

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    Message to U.S. Citizens: Closures Related to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral...

    16 September, 2022 | Alert, Belfast, Consulate General, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Embassy London

    Message to U.S. Citizens:  Closures Related to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral on Monday, September 19, 2022 (September 16, 2022) Location:  United…

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    Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Services, Including Visa, Passport and Citizenship Services, Temporarily...

    14 September, 2022 | Alert, Belfast, Consulate General, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London, U.S. Passports

    Message for U.S. Citizens:  Consular Services, Including Visa, Passport and Citizenship Services, Temporarily Unavailable on Monday, September 19, 2022. The U.S. Embassy in London and…

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    Statement from U.S. Ambassador Jane Hartley on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

    9 September, 2022 | Events, News

    On behalf of the American people and the U.S. Embassy community, I express my deepest condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Her…

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    Ambassador Hartley’s Speech to The Pilgrims Society of Great Britain

    8 September, 2022 | Events, News, Speeches

    September 7, 2022 Mansion House “I’m committed to represent the best of America and to strengthen the values we share with the United Kingdom. Freedom,…

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    Message for U.S. Citizens: Edinburgh Passport and Citizenship Services Temporarily Unavailable (September...

    26 August, 2022 | Consulate General, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Passports

    Message to U.S. Citizens:  Passport and Citizenship Services Temporarily Unavailable (September 12-16) Location:  Scotland, United Kingdom The U.S. Consulate General Edinburgh will be closed for…

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