British Consulate General in New York
Consulate General 
United Kingdom New York, United States
- Address
- Second Avenue 885, 10017 New York
- Website
- gov.uk
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 2 May 2026
At Second Avenue 885, 10017 New York, the British consulate general in New York serves British citizens and visitors; the United Kingdom’s embassy is in Washington D.C., about 334 km away. Before flying to the United Kingdom, US citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. It is listed as open 6 days a week.
Opening hours of the British consulate general in New York
| 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 New York 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
United KingdomUnited States Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United States visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Before flying to the United Kingdom, US citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. The application is made online, not at the British consulate general in New York.
Other missions nearby
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Mission of Ireland in New YorkSecond Avenue 885, 10017 New York
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Mission of Italy in New York2nd Avenue 885, 10017 New York
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Mission of Turkey in New York (Second Avenue)Second Avenue 885, 10017 New York
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Mission of Sweden in New York2nd Avenue 885, New York
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Mission of Belgium in New YorkSecond Avenue 885, 10017 New York
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 Boston
Broadway, 02142 Cambridge
- 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)
For matters it cannot handle, the British embassy in Washington D.C. (334 km) is responsible. Besides the British consulate general in New York, the United Kingdom has 9 other missions in the United States. Consulates: Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco. The United States in turn has 4 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Latest official news
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Speech by British Ambassador to the United States, Sir Christian Turner, at the King’s Birthday Party on 30 September 2026.
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PM meeting with President Trump of the United States: 22 September 2026
The Prime Minister met the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, at the United Nations General Assembly today.
Good to know
About the British consulate general in New York
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the United Kingdom in New York. Consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Address and contact
Address: Second Avenue 885, 10017 New York. The record for the British consulate general in New York includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to 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.
When the British consulate general in New York is closed
The British consulate general in New York closes on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026, and usually on holidays of the United Kingdom such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British consulate general in New York
Current procedures for the British consulate general in New York, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British consulate general in New York
Within 1 km of the British consulate general in New York there are 194 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Consulate General in New York?
The British consulate general in New York is at Second Avenue 885, 10017 New York.
What are the opening hours of the British Consulate General in New York?
The British consulate general in New York is listed as open 6 days a week.
Is the British Consulate General in New York open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the British consulate general in New York include Saturday.
When is the British Consulate General in New York closed?
The British consulate general in New York 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?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, US citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Where is the British embassy in the United States?
The British embassy is in Washington D.C., about 334 km from the British consulate general in New York.
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