The United Kingdom has begun the count down to the 2012 Olympics & Paralympic Games which will take place between 27 July-12 August 2012 and 29 August-9 September 2012 respectively.  Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to travel to London for the games.  If you are one of them, the dedicated 2012 pages on our website may be of interest to you in planing your stay and during your visit.  This site will be updated periodically with new information, so please be sure to visit us again and plan early to avoid disappointment!

What to expect from your Embassy

We provide a variety of emergency and non-emergency services to Americans in England and Wales.  You may wish to review the information on the Department of State's website for a list of the services you can expect from us during your visit.  

Additional Information for planning your visit, including important information on security, can be found by clicking on the relevant tabs on the navigation bar on the left hand side of this page.  

Denied Entry to the UK ?

U.S. citizens are generally allowed to travel to the U.K. without a visa if they are coming only for tourism and only for a short time.  However, the decision on admission to the U.K. is made by British authorities (the UK Border Agency – UKBA) in accordance with British law.  Under British law, some common activities may not be considered “tourism.”  Religious volunteers, charity workers, interns, prospective students and others pursuing special programs may need to get a visa before traveling to the U.K.  Read more.