U.S. Embassy London Consular

We wish everyone a happy 4th of July! In honor of America's 249th birthday, the U.S. Embassy in London and our Consulates General in Belfast Edinburgh and will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025.

Effective immediately, all individuals applying for an F, M, or J nonimmigrant visa are requested to adjust the privacy settings on all of their social media accounts to ‘public’ to facilitate vetting necessary to establish their identity and admissibility to the United States…

The U.S. Embassy in London and our Consulates General in Edinburgh and Belfast will be closed on Thursday, June 19 2025 for the Juneteenth Holiday. We will re-open on Friday, June 20.

When our officers detect fraudulent documents in a visa application or uncover information suggesting an individual may be a potential threat, we immediately alert all appropriate U.S. government agencies. We are coordinating to protect national security and keep criminals and…

The Department remains committed to upholding the highest standards of national security in the visa adjudication process. No visas are issued until all security concerns are fully resolved. We do not issue visas to applicants who submit fraudulent documents, and they face legal…

Submitting fraudulent documents in support of a U.S. visa application is a serious violation that can result in visa ineligibility. The U.S. Department of State maintains stringent screening and security measures to protect the integrity of the U.S. visa system and ensure…

The U.S. Embassy in London and our Consulates General in Edinburgh and Belfast will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025 for the Memorial Day/UK Spring Bank Holiday. We will re-open on Tuesday, May 27.

The U.S. Embassy in London and our Consulates General in Edinburgh and Belfast will be closed on Monday, May 5, 2025 for the UK Early May Bank Holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 6.

Planning to apply for a U.S. visa? U.S. national security is our top priority. Every traveler undergoes extensive security screening, including checks against law enforcement and counterterrorism databases. Your visa won’t be issued until all security concerns are fully resolved.…

U.S. visa screening does not stop after a visa is issued. We continuously check visa holders to ensure they follow all U.S. laws and immigration rules – and we will revoke their visas and deport them if they don’t. #secureUSborders

The U.S. Embassy in London and our Consulates General in Edinburgh and Belfast will be closed from Friday, April 18 to Monday, April 22, 2025 for the Easter holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, April 22.

#USCitizens Stay one STEP ahead by enrolling in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive travel and security updates. This will help U.S. Embassy London, U.S. Consulate General Edinburgh, and U.S. Consulate General Belfast reach you in an emergency and provide…

Spring travel season is just around the corner!  U.S. citizen travelers, apply for your ETA now using the official UK government website. Avoid unofficial websites. gov.uk/guidance/apply…

#USCitizens in the UK: Prepare for your child's CRBA or U.S. passport appointment! Before attending, please review the information at: Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) and first U.S. passport: uk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-se… Child Passport Renewal (under age 16):…

The U.S. Embassy in London and our Consulates General in Edinburgh and Belfast will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents’ Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 18.

#USCitizens planning to travel abroad during February Half Term! Stay one STEP ahead by enrolling in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) before traveling. This will help U.S. Embassy London, U.S. Consulate General Edinburgh, and U.S. Consulate General Belfast reach you…

#USCitizens planning to travel to the United Kingdom in 2025! Stay one STEP ahead by enrolling in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) before traveling. This will help U.S. Embassy London, U.S. Consulate General Edinburgh, and U.S. Consulate General Belfast reach you in…

Planning to travel to the UK soon? Applying for an ETA is the first step for U.S. citizen travelers. Find out more at gov.uk/guidance/apply…

The U.S. Embassy London and our Consulates General in Edinburgh and Belfast will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025 to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, January 21.