British Embassy in Washington D.C.
- Address
- Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3100, 20008 Washington
- Phone
- +1-202-588-6500
- Website
- gov.uk
- Fax
- +1-202-588-7870
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 3 February 2026
At Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3100, 20008 Washington, the British embassy in Washington D.C. represents the United Kingdom towards the United States. Its opening hours on record: 6 days a week. US citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Washington D.C.
| 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 embassy in Washington D.C. 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
US citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online, not at the British embassy in Washington D.C.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Bolivia in Washington D.C.Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3014, 20008 Washington
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Embassy of South Africa in Washington D.C.Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3051, 20008 Washington
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Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington D.C.Whitehaven Street Northwest 3025, 20008 Washington
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Embassy of Brazil in Washington D.C.Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3006, Washington
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Embassy of New Zealand in Washington D.C.Observatory Circle Northwest 37, 20008 Washington
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Embassy of Italy in Washington D.C.Whitehaven Street Northwest 3000, 20008 Washington
The United Kingdom’s other missions in the United States
- 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
- 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 in Washington D.C. is one of 10 missions of the United Kingdom 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.
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PM meeting with President Trump of the United States: 22 September 2026
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Good to know
About the British embassy in Washington D.C.
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Washington D.C.
Address and contact
Address: Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3100, 20008 Washington. The record for the British embassy in Washington D.C. includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
British citizens travelling to the United States
Before flying to the United States, British citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
When the British embassy in Washington D.C. is closed
The next closures of the British embassy in Washington D.C. for public holidays in the United States are Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British embassy in Washington D.C.
Current procedures for the British embassy in Washington D.C., including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Washington D.C.
Within 1 km of the British embassy in Washington D.C. there are 31 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Washington D.C.?
The British embassy in Washington D.C. is at Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3100, 20008 Washington.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Washington D.C.?
The British embassy in Washington D.C. is listed as open 6 days a week.
Is the British Embassy in Washington D.C. open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the British embassy in Washington D.C. include Saturday.
When is the British Embassy in Washington D.C. closed?
The British embassy in Washington D.C. 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 do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
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