{"id":757,"date":"2023-12-07T16:45:33","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T16:45:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uk-gb.net\/british-embassy-in-the-usa\/"},"modified":"2025-07-17T13:47:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T12:47:32","slug":"british-embassy-in-the-usa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uk-gb.net\/en\/british-embassy-in-the-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Embassy of the United Kingdom in the USA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the UK embassy?<\/h1>\n\n<p>The UK&#8217;s embassies, present in the majority of countries, provide official representation of British interests abroad. Their main mission is to protect British nationals abroad, while promoting the UK&#8217;s diplomatic, economic and cultural priorities. They also provide consular support to citizens traveling or living abroad.  <\/p>\n\n<p>In terms of mobility, these representations play a central role in processing <a href=\"https:\/\/uk-gb.net\/fr\/procedure-demande-visa-royaume-uni\/\">visa applications<\/a> for people wishing to travel to the UK. However, since 2024, nationals of certain <a href=\"https:\/\/uk-gb.net\/fr\/pays-qui-peuvent-demander-eta-royaume-uni\/\">countries eligible for the Visa Waiver Program<\/a> no longer need to apply for a <a href=\"https:\/\/uk-gb.net\/fr\/visa-touristique-angleterre-royaume-uni\/\">tourist visa<\/a> for short-term stays. <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>It is possible to obtain<\/strong> an <a href=\"https:\/\/uk-gb.net\/fr\/eta-angleterre-royaume-uni\/\">eTA for the UK<\/a> <strong>online<\/strong> for a tourist stay of less than 6 months.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is the UK embassy?<\/h2>\n\n<p>To locate your nearest British embassy or consulate, please consult <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/world\/embassies\">this dedicated page<\/a> listing all UK diplomatic representations worldwide.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>The UK Embassy in the U.S. is located at 3100 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I make an appointment at a British embassy?<\/h2>\n\n<p>When applying for a visa to the UK, applicants are usually required to attend a consular interview. To book this appointment, you need to go to the official UK government website (gov.uk) and select an <a href=\"https:\/\/uk-gb.net\/fr\/rendez-vous-visa-ambassade-angleterre\/\">interview date at the relevant embassy<\/a> or visa application center. <\/p>\n\n<p>Once the appointment has been confirmed, an official invitation can be downloaded. This document must be printed out and presented with all the supporting documents required for the interview. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the UK embassy? The UK&#8217;s embassies, present in the majority of countries, provide official representation of British interests abroad. Their main mission is to protect British nationals abroad, while promoting the UK&#8217;s diplomatic, economic and cultural priorities. They also provide consular support to citizens traveling or living abroad. 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