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 for resources and contact details for immediate assistance. U.S. citizens in Ukraine should complete this online form so that the State Department can communicate with you. U.S. citizens seeking to depart Ukraine can also call …
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 7 March, 2022 | Categories: Alert, Belfast, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Emergency Services
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 U.S. citizens to submit their applications via mail without needing to obtain a postal money order or bank draft or having to appear in person at the U.S. Embassy. Qualifying …
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By washingtonax | 31 January, 2022 | Categories: Alert, Belfast, Cardiff, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U. S. Embassy London January 28, 2022 Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register. Go to FVAP.gov to connect to …
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By Weblord | 28 January, 2022 | Categories: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Embassy London | Tags: FPCA, Vote
Travel and Health Alert: U.S. Embassy London, United Kingdom (November 29, 2021) Location: United Kingdom Event: Travel and Health Alert On 28 November 2021, the United Kingdom updated its COVID-19 testing and quarantine rules for travel to England. The new rules come into effect on Tuesday, 30 November at 4:00am. There are separate rules …
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By washingtonax | 30 November, 2021 | Categories: Alert, Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London
U.K. Government Raises National Security Threat Level to Severe
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By Weblord | 15 November, 2021 | Categories: Alert, Belfast, Cardiff, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London
Travel and Health Alert: U.S. Embassy London, United Kingdom (November 1, 2021) U. S. Embassy London November 01, 2021 Location: United Kingdom Event: Travel and Health Alert The Department of State encourages all U.S. citizens to enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security and health updates. On October 25, 2021, the Biden Administration released a …
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By Weblord | 1 November, 2021 | Categories: Alert, Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London
Location: Edinburgh and Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) will take place in Glasgow October 31-November 12, 2021. This may cause disruptions in transportation and other routine public services throughout the Glasgow and Edinburgh metropolitan areas. Large protests are expected to take place throughout the duration of the conference. U.S. Consulate …
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 29 October, 2021 | Categories: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
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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By Weblord | 28 June, 2021 | Categories: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Science & Tech, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London, U.S. Passports | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health
U. S. Embassy London May 25, 2021 Message to U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy London Location: United Kingdom Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired …
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By washingtonax | 25 May, 2021 | Categories: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Embassy London
Location: United Kingdom and Northern Ireland Event: CDC To Require Negative COVID Test From Air Travelers From United Kingdom Effective on December 28, 2020, air passengers arriving from the United Kingdom (U.K.) must present a negative COVID test, via PCR or Antigen test, no more than 72 hours before departure from the U.K. to the United States. …
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 25 December, 2020 | Categories: Alert
Location: United Kingdom Event: UK Government Raises National Security Threat Level to Severe As a precautionary measure, the government of the United Kingdom raised its national security threat level to severe on Tuesday, November 03.A threat level of severe means that an attack is highly likely. More information about U.K. threat levels is available at the MI5 website . …
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 3 November, 2020 | Categories: Alert
Effective March 18, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in London and Consulates General in Edinburgh and Belfast have suspended routine consular services.
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By | 5 June, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Science & Tech, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health
The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact of COVID-19
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By Weblord | 20 March, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Belfast, Cardiff, Consular Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health
Effective March 18, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in London and Consulates General in Edinburgh and Belfast have suspended routine consular services.
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By | 19 March, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, News, Science & Tech, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health
Effective March 18, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in London and Consulates General in Edinburgh and Belfast have suspended routine consular services.
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By | 19 March, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, News, Science & Tech, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health
U. S. Embassy London March 12, 2020 (updated March 17) Entry is suspended, per Presidential Proclamation, of non-LPR foreign nationals who were present in the People’s Republic of China, not including the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the 26 countries that comprise the Schengen Area, the United …
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By Weblord | 19 March, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & United Kingdom, U.S. Embassy London | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID, Health
Location: United Kingdom Event: Health Alert The Department of State encourages all U.S. citizens to enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security and health updates. On March 23, Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined strict new measures to tackle the spread of coronavirus. The new measures include the closure of shops selling non-essential goods, libraries, playgrounds, outdoor …
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 18 March, 2020 | Categories: Alert
Location: United Kingdom Event: Health Alert The UK Department of Health & Social Care confirmed 5,683 cases of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom as of March 22, 2020. U.S. government personnel are being advised to telework, whenever possible. In accordance with guidance from local authorities, staff reporting to the U.S. Embassy are strongly advised to …
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 18 March, 2020 | Categories: Alert
Effective March 18, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in London and Consulates General in Edinburgh and Belfast have suspended routine consular services.
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By | 18 March, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, News, Science & Tech, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health
Effective March 18, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in London and Consulates General in Edinburgh and Belfast have suspended routine consular services.
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By Weblord | 18 March, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, News, Science & Tech, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health
Entry of aliens who were present in China, excluding the Special Autonomous Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, within 14 days prior to their arrival at the port of entry in the United States is suspended, per Presidential Proclamation
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 6 February, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Consulate General, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Embassy London | Tags: China, Coronavirus, Hong Kong, Macau
Location: United Kingdom, countrywide Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. Out of an abundance of caution, U.S. Embassy personnel are instructed to maintain a high level of vigilance and practice good situational awareness. For additional information, please read …
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 7 January, 2020 | Categories: Alert
Security Alert U.S. Embassy London November 27 2019 Location: United Kingdom, countrywide Event: During the holiday season, security measures in the United Kingdom remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by violent extremist ideology throughout Europe. Violent extremists continue to focus on locations such as Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, …
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 27 November, 2019 | Categories: Alert, U.S. Embassy London
Security Alert U. S. Embassy London December 03, 2018 Location United Kingdom, countrywide Event During the holiday season security measures in the United Kingdom remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology throughout Europe. Extremists continue to focus on tourist locations such as Christmas holiday …
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By Weblord | 3 December, 2018 | Categories: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Embassy London | Tags: christmas, holidays, Security Alert
Location: Throughout Scotland and U.S. Consulate General Edinburgh Event: Several demonstrations are being planned surrounding the visit of the President of the United States to Scotland on July 13 and July 14, 2018. Several of the events are expected to attract large crowds and there will be road closures in connection with those events. Demonstrations …
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 11 July, 2018 | Categories: Alert
Message for U.S. Citizens: Improvements to Safety and Security Information
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By Weblord | 5 January, 2018 | Categories: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Embassy London | Tags: Alert, STEP
Message for U.S. Citizens: New Address of the U.S. Embassy in London
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By Weblord | 3 January, 2018 | Categories: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Embassy London | Tags: Alert, Europe Travel Alert, New Embassy, Nine Elms, NLE, Vauxhall