New Consular Fee Schedule from July 13th 2010
On July 13, 2010 fees for many Consular Services will change including passports, extra passport pages, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA), notarials and other consular services. Please click here for the new schedule of Consular fees that will be implemented on July 13.
Please note that applications by mail for passport renewals or extra [...]
Information for Passport Applicants
U.S. Passport
Flight cancellations due to volcanic ash are causing indefinite delays in receiving passport books and cards from the U.S.
If your passport has not arrived and you need to travel in an emergency situation, please make an appointment to apply for a limited validity emergency passport. More information is available from the Embassy website.
Are You Filling In Your Passport Application Forms Correctly?
When submitting passport application forms, American citizens in the UK should be aware that as applications are processed differently outside the United States, you should follow the instructions for submitting your application to Embassy London as outlined on our website as opposed to the instructions found attached to the application forms.
For example, did you know [...]
Rescheduling Your Appointment Due to H1N1 Flu Virus
If you have an American citizen service appointment or visa appointment and you are experiencing flu-like symptoms which you believe may be related to the H1N1 Flu, please do not come to the U.S. Embassy, London. We will provide priority re-scheduling of your appointment should you need to cancel for this reason as follows:-
• To reschedule [...]
Embassy’s Courier Company Changes Phone Number
The Embassy uses a private courier company, Secure Mail Services, to provide courier services on behalf of the Consular Section.
On Saturday, August 1st 2009, the phone number for Secure Mail Services will change. The old number (0870-950-1760) will cease on the evening of the 30th and the new number will be 0871-562-6666.
Closed for the Holidays
Ever wonder which holidays the Embassy is closed for? You can find a calendar on our website that lists all of the holidays the Embassy will be closed on for the 2009 calendar year. Just visit http://london.usembassy.gov/ukpubhol.html to see for yourself.
YouTube – A Trip to the Embassy: Melissa Renews Her Passport
Ever wonder what to expect when coming into the Embassy to get a passport? Watch this video to see how Melissa does it.
For more videos from U.S. Embassy London, please visit our YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/USEmbassyLondon .
The Home Office has my passport and I need to fly back to the US for an emergency. Can the Embassy help me?
Q: I’ve applied with the Home Office to adjust my visa status but I haven’t heard from them in weeks now. I have a family emergency and need to fly back to the U.S. Can the Embassy do anything to help me?
A: Unfortunately, the U.S. Embassy cannot intervene in such matters. The United Kingdom is [...]
Amazing Facts You Never Knew About American Citizen Services At The U.S. Embassy London
35,600
Number of passport applications the embassy handled in fiscal year 2008.
How Soon Can I Renew My U.S. Passport Before It Expires?
Q: How soon can I renew my passport before it expires?
A: You may renew your passport at any time before or after it expires. Read more…
