British Consulate General in Boston
Consulate General 
United Kingdom Boston, United States
- Address
- Broadway, 02142 Cambridge
- Website
- gov.uk
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 28 September 2024
The United Kingdom’s consulate general in Boston has its offices at Broadway, 02142 Cambridge, while the United Kingdom’s embassy is in Washington D.C., about 633 km away. US citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
Opening hours of the British consulate general in Boston
| Sunday | 00:00–24:00 By appointment only |
|---|---|
| Monday | 00:00–24:00 By appointment only |
| Tuesday | 00:00–24:00 By appointment only |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 00:00–24:00 By appointment only |
| Friday | 00:00–24:00 By appointment only |
| Saturday | 00:00–24:00 By appointment only |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British consulate general in Boston is listed as open 6 days a week. It is listed as open at weekends too.
United Kingdom visa for US citizens
United StatesUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of the United States
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US citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online, not at the British consulate general in Boston.
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The United Kingdom’s other missions in the United States
- Embassy of the United Kingdom in Washington D.C.
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3100, 20008 Washington
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Miami
Brickell Avenue 1101, 33131 Miami
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Atlanta
Peachtree Street Northeast 133, 30303 Atlanta
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Houston
Fannin Street 1301, 77002 Houston
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Chicago
North Michigan Avenue 625, 60611 Chicago
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in New York
Second Avenue 885, 10017 New York
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Los Angeles
Century Park East 2029, 90067 Los Angeles
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in San Francisco
Sansome Street 1, 94104 San Francisco
- Mission of the United Kingdom in New York
Second Avenue 885, 10017 New York
All missions of the United Kingdom in the United States (10)
The British embassy is in Washington D.C., about 633 km away. The British consulate general in Boston is one of 10 missions of the United Kingdom in the United States. Consulates: Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. The United States in turn has 4 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
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Good to know
About the British consulate general in Boston
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Boston. Career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
Address and contact
Address: Broadway, 02142 Cambridge. The record for the British consulate general in Boston includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to the United States
British citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the British consulate general in Boston is closed
Expect the British consulate general in Boston to be shut on Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026, and often on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in the United Kingdom.
Before visiting the British consulate general in Boston
Current procedures for the British consulate general in Boston, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Consulate General in Boston?
The British consulate general in Boston is at Broadway, 02142 Cambridge.
What are the opening hours of the British Consulate General in Boston?
The British consulate general in Boston is listed as open 6 days a week.
Is the British Consulate General in Boston open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the British consulate general in Boston include Saturday.
When is the British Consulate General in Boston closed?
The British consulate general in Boston closes on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do US citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
US citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
Where is the British embassy in the United States?
The British embassy is in Washington D.C., about 633 km from the British consulate general in Boston.
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