British Mission in New York
- Address
- Second Avenue 885, 10017 New York
- Phone
- +1 212-745-9200
- Website
- gov.uk
- Fax
- +1 212-745-9316
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Record last updated on 2 May 2026
The British mission in New York is at Second Avenue 885, 10017 New York; 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.
Opening hours of the British mission in New York
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00–18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–18:00 |
| Saturday | 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 mission in New York is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00.
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 mission 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 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 Italy in New York2nd Avenue 885, 10017 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 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
All missions of the United Kingdom in the United States (10)
The British embassy is in Washington D.C., about 334 km away. Besides the British mission in New York, the United Kingdom has 9 other missions in the United States. Consulates: Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, Boston, New York, 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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Normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia remains essential to long term stability: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Political Coordinator, at the Security Council meeting on Kosovo.
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The United Kindgom welcomes the continued consolidation of peace and stability in the Central African Republic: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Jess Jambert-Gray, Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Central African Republic.
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Haiti cannot afford another year in which insecurity outpaces political progress: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Ambassador Sarah MacIntosh, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Haiti.
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As we remember the victims of El Fasher, the parties need to protect civilians, allow humanitarian assistance to reach those who need it, and choose diplomacy over continued war: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan.
Good to know
About the British mission in New York
It appears in official lists as Mission of the United Kingdom in New York. Offices of this kind usually represent the United Kingdom at an international organisation and rarely serve the public.
Address and contact
Address: Second Avenue 885, 10017 New York. The record for the British mission in New York includes a phone number, a fax number and 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 mission in New York is closed
Expect the British mission in New York 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 mission in New York
Current procedures for the British mission in New York, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British mission in New York
The British mission in New York has 194 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Mission in New York?
The British mission in New York is at Second Avenue 885, 10017 New York.
What are the opening hours of the British Mission in New York?
The British mission in New York is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00.
Is the British Mission in New York open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the British mission in New York do not include Saturday.
When is the British Mission in New York closed?
The British mission 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 mission in New York.
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