If you are a U.S. citizen in the United Kingdom and you are temporarily destitute due to unforeseen circumstances, please visit Travel.State.Gov for tips about how to get money.
We can help
If you are having trouble getting in touch with family or friends that can help you, or if you’re not sure who to contact, you should contact us. We can:
- Help you contact your family, friends, bank, credit card company or employer to arrange for the transfer of funds.
- Provide information on other steps you may be able to take within the UK.
You can help
If you are in the United States and you are concerned about a U.S. citizen in the UK who has become destitute, you can call the Department of State’s Office of Overseas Citizens Services at 1-888-407-4747 (during Eastern Standard Time business hours) or 202-647-5225 (after hours EST).
Click here to find out how to contact the Embassy in London if you are in England or Wales
U.S. Citizen Services at the Embassy in London is open Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, excluding U.S. and U.K. public holidays.
Please complete our short online contact form and a specialist will reply to you by the next business day.
In an emergency involving a U.S. citizen in England or Wales, you can reach us during normal business hours or the Embassy Duty Officer (after hours) via the main Embassy telephone number: 020 7499 9000 (011 44 20 499 9000 if dialling from the United States). Please note that this number is NOT for visa inquiries.
Click here to find out how to contact the Consulate General in Belfast if you are in Northern Ireland
Please complete our short online contact form and a specialist will reply to you by the next business day.
Click here to find out how to contact the Consulate in Edinburgh if you are in Scotland
Please email us at edinburgh-info@state.gov and a specialist will reply to you by the next business day.
