I Have Questions About Renouncing My U.S. Citizenship
Q: I have questions about renouncing my U.S. citizenship. Who can I speak to about this?
A: Please send an email detailing your questions directly to londonpassports@state.gov.
For more information regarding renunciation of U.S. citizenship, you may also wish to consult the U.S. Department of State’s guidance.
Am I Eligible for UK Citizenship?
Q: I was born in the UK and now live in the United States. Am I eligible for UK citizenship?
A: The U.S. Embassy in London can only definitively answer questions regarding U.S. citizenship eligibility.** For information regarding UK citizenship, please visit one of the links below.
· The British Embassy in the United States’ FAQs [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Can My Spouse Obtain A U.S. Passport Or Citizenship Through Marriage?
Q: Can my spouse obtain a U.S. passport or citizenship through marriage?
A: A U.S. citizen cannot transmit citizenship to a spouse. Your spouse would be required to apply for an immigrant visa and reside in the United States as a lawful permanent resident (LPR). An application for naturalization can be made to the Department of [...]
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…
Why Should I Renew My Passport?
Q: If I don’t plan to travel back to the United States any time soon, why should I renew my passport now?
A: Four reasons:
1. The passport is proof of American citizenship. Every American abroad should have valid proof of his/her citizenship at all times.
2. Life is unpredictable. You never know when you may need to [...]
