U.S. Embassy London Consular

The U.S. Embassy in London and the Consulates General in Edinburgh, Belfast, and Hamilton will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, for Veterans Day. To every veteran, we thank you for your strength, sacrifice, and love of country. America stands free because of you.

U.S. citizens voting absentee must SIGN their ballot for it to be counted. And if you’re dropping off your voted ballot at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for return to the United States, make sure it is addressed to your local election officials and have sufficient U.S. postage or be in a postage-paid envelope. Double check postage before you mail your ballot!

U.S. elections take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. If you already completed a Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Request (FPCA) in 2026, check your state’s voter registration verification website, or contact your local election office, to check the status of your absentee ballot request. Using the FPCA ensures that your state will send your ballot to you at least 45 days before the election.

The U.S. Embassy in London and the Consulates General in Edinburgh, Belfast, and Hamilton will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Columbus Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, October 13.

Beware of visa consultants offering to improve your chances by adding false information or documents to your application. It is YOUR responsibility to make sure your documents and information are accurate. Submitting false information could result in a permanent bar from entering the United States.