- Address
- Nine Elms Lane 33, SW11 7US London
- Phone
- +44 20 7499 9000
- Website
- uk.usembassy.gov
- Head of mission
- Warren Stephens
United States
United Kingdom
US Embassy & Consulates in the United Kingdom
- 1 embassy
- 2 consulates general
- 1 consulate
The United States is represented in the United Kingdom by 4 missions: an embassy in London, 2 consulates general in Edinburgh and Belfast and a consulate in Belfast. British citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Map: the United States’ 4 missions in the United Kingdom
Map: the United States’ 4 missions in the United Kingdom
US Embassy in London
The United States has its embassy in London, the capital; the address on record is Nine Elms Lane 33, SW11 7US London. The head of mission on record is Warren Stephens. Its phone number and website are on its page.
US consulates in the United Kingdom
- Consulate General of the United States in Edinburgh
Regent Terrace 3, Edinburgh
- Consulate General of the United States in Belfast
223 Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5GR
Today 08:30–17:00 -
The United States also has 2 consulates general in Edinburgh and Belfast and a consulate in Belfast; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
United States visa for British citizens
United KingdomUnited States Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United States visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
United StatesUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of the United States
United States visa requirements for citizens of the United Kingdom
- ESTA – travel under the Visa Waiver Program
- Fee: US$41
- 2 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
British citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days. The application is made online on the official portal of the United States, not at the US embassy.
The United Kingdom’s missions in the United States
Missions of the United Kingdom in the United States (10)
In return, the United Kingdom has 10 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in the United Kingdom
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; 4 of them are in the United Kingdom.
Travel to the United Kingdom for US citizens
US citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days. In the United Kingdom, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When US missions in the United Kingdom are closed
US missions in the United Kingdom close on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027, and usually on some holidays of the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in the United Kingdom?
The US embassy is in London, at Nine Elms Lane 33, SW11 7US London.
Does the United States have consulates in the United Kingdom?
Yes, the United States has 2 consulates general in Edinburgh and Belfast and a consulate in Belfast.
Do British citizens need a visa for the United States?
British citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Do US citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, US citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Does the United Kingdom have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, the United Kingdom has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 9 other missions in the United States.