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The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19.  In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period.  U.S. citizens who live abroad should avoid all international travel.  Many countries are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and implementing travel restrictions and mandatory quarantines, closing borders, and prohibiting non-citizens from entry with little advance notice.  Airlines have cancelled many international flights and several cruise operators have suspended operations or cancelled trips.  If you choose to travel internationally, your travel plans may be severely disrupted, and you may be forced to remain outside of the United States for an indefinite timeframe.

The U.S. Embassy London is monitoring the current situation in the United Kingdom.  The U.S. Embassy London is aware of the hardship border closures are creating for U.S. citizens who need to get United States. We are exploring all options to address the current travel disruptions.   If you have not done so, please enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at https://step.state.gov/step/ so U.S. Embassy London can contact you with updated information and in an emergency.

Due to the possibility of an extended disruption, please see the CDC’s latest recommendations at https://www.coronavirus.gov/ for the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19.

Additional information, including the latest alerts and messages pertaining to the United Kingdom may be found here https://uk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/

Actions to Take:

We would like to reassure you that we will update U.S. citizens on this current situation as quickly as possible, and strongly urge you to refer to our website for the latest updates.

Visa Services:

Important information for visa applicants regarding novel coronavirus:  As of March 17, 2020, the United States Embassy in London has cancelled routine nonimmigrant visa appointments, cancelled immigrant and fiancé(e) visa appointments, and no visa appointments will take place at the Consulate in Belfast. We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date at this time. The MRV fee is valid and may be used for a visa application in the country where it was purchased within one year of the date of payment. If you have an urgent matter and need to travel immediately, please follow the guidance provided at https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-gb/niv/information/faqs#need_earlier_appt to request an emergency appointment.

PLEASE NOTE:

Any individuals with pending consular appointments who (1) were physically present within a territory covered by the Presidential Proclamations, within the last 14 days, (2) are experiencing flu-like symptoms, or (3) believe they have may have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, are strongly encouraged to postpone their appointments by at least 14 days.  There is no fee to change an appointment and visa application fees are valid for one year in the country where the fee was paid. For questions about rescheduling a pending consular appointment, please see https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-gb/niv/information/faqs#need_earlier_appt for services or email using the contact at https://uk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/contact-passport-unit/ for ACS services.

For further information about the Presidential Proclamations, please visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/Presidential-Proclamation-Coronavirus.html

U.S. Embassy London
33 Nine Elms Lane
London, SW11 7US
United Kingdom
Phone: [44] (0)20 7499-9000

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