What is the British Embassy?
The British Embassy is the UK’s diplomatic representative in every country in the world. The aim of the British Embassy is to protect British citizens outside British territory. The Embassy helps to develop the interests of the United Kingdom and provides services to British citizens around the world.
British embassies are actively involved in the visa application process for foreign travelers to the UK. Since 2024, citizens of member countries of the UK Visa Waiver Program no longer need to apply for a tourist visa for the UK.
They can now obtain online an eTA for the UK for a tourist stay of up to 6 months in England.
Where can I find a British embassy?
To find the British embassy or consulate nearest you, simply consult this online page, which provides a summary of British administrative representations around the world.
The British Embassy in the United States is located at 3100 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20008, USA Opening hours are as follows:
| Monday | 09:00-16:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00-16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00-16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00-16:00 |
| Friday | 09:00-16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
How do I make an appointment at the British embassy?
When applying for an English visa, applicants must attend an interview to finalize their application. To schedule this interview with a British consular officer, applicants must log on to the official gov.uk website and book a visa appointment at the British embassy.
Once the interview date has been confirmed, candidates can download their interview invitation. The invitation must be enclosed with the supporting documents for the visa application.