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
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy United Kingdom – July 10, 2018 Location: London Event: Numerous demonstrations are being planned for July 12 to 14, 2018, surrounding the visit of the President of the United States to the United Kingdom. The majority of the demonstrations will be focused in central London on July 13, with ...
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By Webmaster | 10 July, 2018 | Categories:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Embassy London
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
Consular services at the U.S. Embassy in London and the U.S. Consulate General in Edinburgh will be severely limited from Friday, December 15 through Monday, December 18, 2017, due to maintenance of our computer systems. During this time, the consular sections in London and Edinburgh will be unable to issue U.S. passports, even in emergency ...
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 13 December, 2017 | Categories:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
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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By Weblord | 7 December, 2017 | Categories:
Consular Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Alert, Europe Travel Alert
December 06, 2017 The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent. The U.S. Embassy in London reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution and ...
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 6 December, 2017 | Categories:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Embassy London
UNITED STATES EMBASSY LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Security Incident at Oxford Circus Station, London November 24, 2017 UPDATE: 1815 GMT: resolved.
@MetpoliceUK report no evidence of gunfire. The U.S. Embassy in London informs U.S. citizens that there has been a security incident at Oxford Street underground station and Oxford street in ...
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By Weblord | 24 November, 2017 | Categories:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Embassy London
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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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 17 November, 2017 | Categories:
Belfast, Cardiff, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: acs, Alert, american citizen, Europe, Europe Travel Alert
Security Message for U.S. Citizens:, September 15, 2017: UK National Security Threat Level Raised to Critical
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By Weblord | 15 September, 2017 | Categories:
Belfast, Cardiff, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London
| Tags: Security Message, UK National Security
Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens - Security Incident at Parsons Green Tube Station, London, 15 September 2017
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By Weblord | 15 September, 2017 | Categories:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Incident, Parsons Green, Tube
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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By Weblord | 31 August, 2017 | Categories:
Belfast, Cardiff, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: acs, Alert, american citizen, Europe
Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens about Security Incidents in London on the night of June 3rd, 2017 around London Bridge and Borough Market.
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By Weblord | 4 June, 2017 | Categories:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Embassy London
23 May 2017 Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Update on Incident at Manchester Arena (updated at 13:55 BST) The U.S. Embassy in London informs U.S. citizens of a major incident that occurred on the night of May 22 at Manchester Arena in Manchester. U.S. citizens are advised to avoid the area, heed instructions from UK ...
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 23 May, 2017 | Categories:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Embassy London
| Tags: arena, explosion, manchester
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. This Travel Alert was updated on May 1, 2017 and expires on September 1, 2017. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom demonstrate that the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, ...
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 1 May, 2017 | Categories:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Europe, Security, Travel Alert
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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By Weblord | 22 March, 2017 | Categories:
Consular Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London
| Tags: london, parliament, westminster
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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By Consular Section | 6 March, 2017 | Categories:
Consular Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: consular affairs, Security, world wide caution
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, events, and outdoor markets. This Travel Alert expires on February 20, 2017.
Full text on travel.state.gov .
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 22 November, 2016 | Categories:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Europe, Travel Alert
U.S. Embassy London informs U.S. citizens that the Metropolitan Police have informed the U.S. Embassy of recent robberies and muggings in central London. In several of the incidents, assailants riding motorbikes have tried to snatch mobile phones, laptops, and valuables from female pedestrians. If you are a victim, the Metropolitan Police recommend surrendering the requested ...
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 28 September, 2016 | Categories:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Security
As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about relevant events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that terrorist groups continue to plan attacks in ...
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 12 September, 2016 | Categories:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: consular affairs, Security, world wide caution
As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide Americans travelling abroad with information about relevant events, we are alerting U.S. citizens to the risk of potential terrorist attacks throughout Europe, targeting major events, tourist sites, restaurants, commercial centers and transportation. The large number of tourists visiting Europe in the summer months will present greater ...
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By Weblord | 31 May, 2016 | Categories:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Brussels, Travel Alert
The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to potential risks of travel to and throughout Europe following several terrorist attacks, including the March 22, 2016 attacks in Brussels claimed by ISIL. Terrorist groups continue to plan near-term attacks throughout Europe, targeting sporting events, tourist sites, restaurants, and transportation. This Travel Alert expires on June 20, 2016. ...
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By Consular Section | 23 March, 2016 | Categories:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Brussels, Travel Alert
The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that ISIL, al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, al-Shabaab, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions. Recent terrorist attacks, whether by those ...
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By Weblord | 3 March, 2016 | Categories:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: worldwide caution
December 24, 2015 The U.S. Embassy in London reminds U.S. citizens that U.S. and European authorities continue to warn of possible terrorist attacks in Europe, citing repeated threats by terror groups. As we approach the end of 2015, the U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens of our Worldwide Travel Alert that urges travelers to exercise particular ...
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By Weblord | 24 December, 2015 | Categories:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: advisor, consular affairs, Security
24 Nov 2015 The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to possible risks of travel due to increased terrorist threats. Current information suggests that ISIL (aka Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics, using conventional and non-conventional weapons ...
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By Weblord | 24 November, 2015 | Categories:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: terror attacks, Travel Alert
