Information for U.S. Citizens in Ukraine

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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Message to U.S. Citizens: Emergency Passport and Citizenship Services Offered November 29, 2023 through December 12, 2023

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 suspended until April 2024. The U.S. Embassy in London and the U.S. Consulate General in Belfast remain fully operational and welcome US citizens in Scotland to seek assistance there during …

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

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 are planned throughout central London, Edinburgh, and various other cities. U.S. citizens are encouraged to avoid areas of demonstrations and to always exercise caution within the vicinity of demonstrations or …

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

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 today, November 22, 2023, and will remain closed on November 23 in recognition of the Thanksgiving Holiday.  U.S. Embassy London will close at 14:30 local time and the Consulates General will …

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

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 place throughout the United Kingdom on November 18.  Protests are planned throughout central London, Glasgow, and various other cities. U.S. citizens are encouraged to avoid areas of demonstrations and to …

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Demonstration Alert: PLANNED DEMONSTRATIONS AT U.S. EMBASSY LONDON AND AROUND LONDON – OCTOBER 27 AND 28, 2023, 12:00 – 17:00 LOCAL TIME

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 28, between 1200-1700 local time at the U.S. Embassy in London located at 33 Nine Elms Lane, SW11 7US and within central London.  U.S. citizens are always advised to avoid …

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Passport and Citizenship Services Temporarily Unavailable at the Consulate General in Edinburgh Nov 30, 2023 to April 2024

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  In preparation for a construction project at the U.S. Consulate General Edinburgh facility, routine Passport and Citizenship services will not be available starting November 30, 2023 through April 2024. All …

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

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 to routinely review their personal security plans.  Large public events, such as demonstrations, can be accompanied by a higher risk for violence.  Planned attacks and criminal activity often occur in …

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Message to U.S. Citizens: SECURITY ALERT – REPORTS OF SECURITY INCIDENT IN NOTTINGHAM CITY CENTRE (13 June 2023)

Location:  Nottingham City Centre, Nottingham, United Kingdom The Nottinghamshire Police are reporting that a security incident occurred on the morning of June 13 at the Nottingham City Centre.  U.S. citizens in the area are urged to avoid this area and to follow local media and other information sources for additional guidance.  You can follow police …

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Passport and Citizenship Services Temporarily Unavailable at the Consulate General in Edinburgh March 6 to March 21, 2023

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 2023) Location:  Scotland, United KingdomThe U.S. Consulate General Edinburgh will be closed for passport and citizenship services starting Monday, March 06, 2023 through March 21, 2023. Consular services will resume …

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

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 and acts of violent extremism.   Planned attacks and criminal activity often occur in crowded public locations such as holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, …

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Message to U.S. Citizens:  Passport and Citizenship Services Temporarily Unavailable at the Consulate General in Edinburgh Dec 15, 2022 to Jan 3, 2023

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 5, 2022)  Location:  Scotland, United Kingdom  The U.S. Consulate General in Edinburgh will be closed for passport and citizenship services from Thursday, December 15, 2022 to Tuesday, January 3, 2023.  …

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EMBASSY ADVISORY: MESSAGE FOR U.S. CITIZENS: WORLDWIDE CAUTION (AUGUST 3, 2022)

On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida.  Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, and had continued to urge his followers to attack …

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Message for U.S. Citizens: July Voting Message

Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2022 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2022 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a  Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)  in 2022.  Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, …

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Uniting for Ukraine

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 provides a pathway for Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members who are outside the United States to come to the United States and stay temporarily in a two-year period …

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

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

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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Travel Advisory: U.S. Embassy and Consulates in the United Kingdom, May 11, 2021

U. S. Embassy London May 11, 2021   United Kingdom – Level 3: Reconsider Travel Reconsider travel to the United Kingdom due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution due to terrorism. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for …

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Travel Advisory: U.S. Embassy and Consulates in the United Kingdom, April 22, 2021

U. S. Embassy London April 22, 2021   United Kingdom – Level 4: Do Not Travel Do not travel to the United Kingdom due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution due to terrorism. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel …

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Maintaining Permanent Residence Status during COVID-19

U.S. immigration law assumes that a person admitted to the United States as an immigrant will live in the United States permanently once they’ve become a lawful permanent resident (LPR). The current Presidential Proclamations restricting travel to the United States from the United Kingdom do not apply to LPR’s who have valid status. Therefore, if …

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Georgia Special Election Voting Message

Voters in the State of Georgia have additional chances to make their voices heard this election cycle. The State of Georgia will hold two Special Elections runoffs for the state’s two U.S. Senate seats on January 5, 2021. Georgia will also hold a Special Election runoff to determine the U.S. Congressional Representative for Georgia’s 5th …

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COVID-19 Health Alert – U.S. Embassy London, United Kingdom – November 3, 2020

On October 31, Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined new restrictions in response to the continuing spread of coronavirus. In light of the new restrictions, the U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom has reduced some routine in-person consular services

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The 2020 U.S. Election is just a few days away!

The 2020 U.S. Election is just days away!  Election day is November 3, 2020! Remember, U.S. embassies and consulates are NOT polling places. This means that you should not come to the Embassy in London or the Consulates in Belfast or Edinburgh on November 3 to cast your vote. Click here to visit our website  for information about using international airmail, the Federal …

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Don’t Let the Elections Pass You By

If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW!  Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee …

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Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy United Kingdom – August 28, 2020

U. S. Embassy London August 28, 2020   Location Central London, United Kingdom Event Scheduled and pop-up demonstrations as well as counter-protests are being planned for August 29 to September 1, 2020 across the United Kingdom. The majority will be focused in central London but may occur without warning in cities throughout the UK or …

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U.S. Government Shutdown – Embassy London is OPEN for Visa and Passport appointments

U.S. Embassy London December 22, 2018 The Federal Government of the United States of America is currently in a Lapse of Appropriations period starting Saturday, December 22, 2018. Scheduled passport and visas services, and emergency services for U.S. citizens, will continue at the U.S. Embassy London and our Consulates in Belfast and Edinburgh during the …

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Common Scams & How to Avoid Them

Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their attempts to obtain personal details. There is no one group of people who are more likely to become a victim of a scam; all of us may be targeted by an elaborate scam at some point in time here in the United Kingdom.

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Voting in the 2018 U.S. House and Senate Elections

Your Vote Counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for House and Senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot …

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US Citizens Voting in 2018 Elections

 VOTING IN 2018 U.S. ELECTIONS Your vote counts!  Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided  by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters?  All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election …

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Worldwide Caution – December 7, 2017

As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad.  This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September 14, 2017 . …

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Europe Travel Alert

The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals and events. This Travel Alert expires on January 31, 2018. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate that the …

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European Travel Alert

The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe.  This travel alert expires on November 30, 2017. Recent, widely reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate that the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, and their affiliates have …

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Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens:  Incident in Westminster

U. S. Embassy London Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens:  Incident in Westminster 22 March 2017   The U.S. Embassy in London informs U.S. citizens that there has been a security incident on Westminster Bridge near Parliament.  U.S. citizens should heed guidance from local authorities and maintain security awareness.  View updates from the Metropolitan Police at …

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Worldwide Caution March 6, 2017

As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September …

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U.S. Citizens: Your Opportunity to Enroll in Global Entry for Expedited Immigration Clearance at U.S. Airports

If you travel regularly to the United States and would like to speed through airport immigration controls upon arrival, the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce a special opportunity for U.S. citizens in the United Kingdom to enroll in Global Entry.  Global Entry is the U.S. Customs and Border Protection travel facilitation program that expedites …

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