British Consulate General New York

Category: Foreign consulate in New York

Address: 885 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10017, USA

Phone: +12127450200

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9AM–4PM

Tuesday: 9AM–4PM

Wednesday: 9AM–4PM

Thursday: 9AM–4PM

Friday: 9AM–4PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Denise Abou-Chrouch

Sep 29, 2022

A disgraceful service for Visas, as all the reviewers said below. Don't bother paying for priority service, because that means nothing, and you won't get an answer by that timeframe. Don't bother attempting to reach anyone by phone, because your automated options keep bringing you back to the original message. Don't bother booking a trip, because you'll have to cancel it. Just sit back and hope and pray you'll one day get your passport back with a useless Visa.

Robin Singleton

Sep 12, 2022

Nobody answers the phone . The automated options just shunt you to their website, no matter what issue you need addressed - and they charge you for it! Absolutely pathetic.

Krystle Shepherd

Sep 9, 2022

God save the Queen 👑

Maureen Campbell

Sep 5, 2022

Biometrics done 7/6 and got email that application received on 7/7. To date nothing from Consulate. Had to cancel my trip. Total waste of money and time. Visa going to be useless.

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Questions & Answers

I have. Green Card. Want to Visit UK to see my Family in June 2018. What are my requirement to obtain a Visa

Marcia Hunter | Oct 7, 2017
Mohamed Chelihi | Oct 7, 2018

U have to say i m a permanent resident no a gren card holder is better bro

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Is there a contact number to speak to a Uk Immigration Officer directly in the US?

Hopeton Brown | Oct 7, 2017
Meg | Oct 7, 2018

No, so you should do EXTENSIVE research. They do not necessarily list everything you need to know on their website. I didn't know that I needed to send my documents through a specific carrier until I found that information deep in their Google reviews and confirmed on their Twitter.

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if someone have US green card,which document are needs to get visit visa for England???

my account | Oct 7, 2017
Elizabeth Byrant | Oct 7, 2018

I am a green card holder will like to visit England

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Hi I'm have Jordanian passport and I live in USA with green card...so what should I do to visit London ?

Abdullah Dimasi | Oct 7, 2017
Kerian Adams | Oct 7, 2017

Hi what are the required documented needed to apply for a visa if u are a green card holder

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How to enquire for a visa to go to England

Koske Hill | Oct 7, 2017
Melisande Potter | Oct 7, 2019

what visa requirement is needed for an indefinite stay in the U.K. as a U.S. citizen

I am a permanent resident of the United States and I want to go to London, my passport is Nicaraguan I need a visa to be able to enter London, I will only be for 3 days for tourism?

Eliezer Garcia | Oct 7, 2017
Rasaq Sanusi | Oct 7, 2018

I am in possession of a valid travel document to UK; do I need a visa?

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I have a passport am a u.s.citizen, Need,to go in nov 2017, What else,is needed and do they do anything before u leave?

skip belanger | Oct 7, 2017
Meg | Oct 7, 2018

Where are you going and how long are you planning on staying?

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Can some one tell me after my biometric where can I send my document ,I need the exact adress , and how can I track my application , where I did biometric they give me wrong adress to send , and If it arrive after 5 days the still accept my biometric

Faisal Haidari | Oct 7, 2019
Ali Alrawi | Oct 7, 2019

I have the same question. I don’t know the address. Any body can tell me please the mailing address to where I have to send my application ?

I am a US green card holder and planning to visit London in sept 2018 with family for vacations . How can I file for tourist visa for family in single form ? is there any way to apply in common for all ?

Sheth Vraj | Oct 7, 2018
Vanessa L | Oct 7, 2018

Go to their website. Is the only way to get it. No phone calls. No human help. Good luck!!

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What kind of documents required for UK vister visa?

Muhanmad Shakeel | Oct 7, 2018
Muhanmad Shakeel | Oct 7, 2018

How i can do fingerprints and how to pay fee for biometric test. Because i don't find any link on the site.

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My British Passport expired in August of this year (2022). I live in Northern New Jersey, fairly close to NYC. Can you please tell me the best way to go about renewing my British passport?

Romer Johnson | Sep 29, 2022
delbec NYC | Sep 29, 2022

Her Majesty's Passport Office in Durham, UK is the sole issuer of British Passports and renewals. You will receive no help from the British Consulate General in New York. Go to the HMPO Gov.UK website and follow the instructions on how to renew your UK passport abroad. Follow the process for renewal exactly as it is stated and you should have your new passport within 3 months or less. Processing has been taking longer due to their COVID backlog. Best of luck.

Sent mine and my wife passport/documents for a 6-months tourist visa application directly to The British Consulate General address rather than to UKVI Scanning Hub, 750 Third Avenue, Suite 946, New York, NY 10017. Anyone in same boat?

Abhishek Jhunjhunwala | Oct 7, 2019
Ashwin Ahuja | Oct 7, 2019

Sent through VFS to the address thar automatically gets put on the UPS mail label by them. Got UPS CONFIRMATION OF DELIVERY. No email avknowledging receipt ...delivered on 8th Jan. Today is 22 Jan.

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What is the address to mail UK visit visa application in New York. I am using UPS.. Thanks

V O | Oct 7, 2019
Ali Alrawi | Oct 7, 2019

I have the same question Any one can help please. What is the address?

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I have lost both passport and green card. I have photo copies of both. How do I replace the passport without my physical ID?

Thomas Rees | Aug 7, 2022
Patrick Kumi | Aug 7, 2022

Hello, kindly visit your nearest country embassy for further support

can i make an appointment ahead of time ?

Victor Banks | Jun 8, 2022
Dovid Gross | Jun 8, 2022

I think so I called and made a appointment for next day

Can we walk in or need a appointment?

Noreen Ali | Jun 8, 2022
Louise Uden | Jun 8, 2022

Unfortunately you need an appointment.

I’m a Citizen of USA and I have to travel to UK to fix legal documentation of inheritance I have do I need a visa? Please let me know…. Thanks Celia Ustariz

Celia Ustariz | May 9, 2022
nichol urquhart | May 9, 2022

I suggest that you get in contact with Immigration and Naturalization Services with regards to your inquiry for travel to the U.K. They should be the best resource for your questions as a U.S. citizen.

I'd like to travel to UKI have USA passport and completely vaccinated.(2 vaccine +booster). do I have to test for Covid-19 before flight to London and to return USA? thank you.

raisa margulis | Nov 10, 2021
Neil Thompson | Nov 10, 2021

No - you only need to show your vaccination certificate at check in. However, within 2 days of landing in the UK you'll need to get a Covid test from an authorized testing provider and this needs to be arranged before you travel. A link to the authorized testing providers should be available on the UK travel website or your airline's website. No earlier than 48 hours before you travel but certainly before you check in you'll need to complete a "UK passenger locator form" (a link should be available from your airline's website but if not it's googlable). Once you've booked your PCR test in the UK, completed the UK passenger locator form and printed off your vaccination certificate, you're all set. To get back into the US you'll need a negative PCR test in hand before check in and the test needs to have been taken within 72 hours of your return flight.

I have been waiting for my visa and have urgent travel plans, if I show up to New York will they give me my passport back?

Bella Ferraro | Oct 6, 2021
Eren Faik | Oct 6, 2021

Probably not. Once the visa has been reviewed and approved or denied you'll probably be able to contact them, explain your situation and have the passport returned at that point. You may be able to contact them to request the passport back but this will more than likely disrupt the visa application and result in an immediate decline. Id suggest just phoning them and asking the question and what the repercussions would be.

I am a non us citizen with an expired passport, and need to leave us. Can i get an emergency passport and how would i go about obtaining one?

Jodi Barn | Oct 6, 2020
Haris Butt | Oct 6, 2020

You have to follow the steps, book an appointment at your closest British Embassy/counselate and then go in and pay £100 https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document The link above takes you through the process

I have my green card and I would like to go to my grandmother funeral in the uk,what do I have to do to get there?

Sonia Taylor | Oct 6, 2020
Mervin Peter | Oct 6, 2020

Your green card is not a valid document to enter the UK. You require a passport to enter the UK.

i am a us citizen and would be visiting london on 112319 on vacation for two weeks, do I need any other travel document besides my us passport?

Eslyn Souvenir | Oct 6, 2020
Dim | Oct 6, 2020

Little late answer ,but you don't need something else if you stay for up to 6 months there. https://www.traveldocs.com/expedited-visa-services/united-kingdom-visa-processing-country234

I am parmanent residence in u.s.a.I have grrencard, what documents need to get visit visa for U.K.?

md azad | Oct 6, 2020
Dim | Oct 6, 2020

Take a look to these webpages. The kind of VISA depends on the travel's purpose ,I suppose. https://visaguide.world/europe/uk-visa/how-to-apply-for-a-uk-visa/usa/ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/usa-apply-for-a-uk-visa/apply-for-a-uk-visa-in-the-usa

I’m trying to get my visa through the UK embassy itself but whenever I come the security tells me to go to an agency and i don’t want that, how can you help me with that

kwaku YOBO | Oct 6, 2020
Dim | Oct 6, 2020

Yes ,see also here the steps. https://visaguide.world/europe/uk-visa/how-to-apply-for-a-uk-visa/usa/ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/usa-apply-for-a-uk-visa/apply-for-a-uk-visa-in-the-usa This official link ,to compare if you want.

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I SUBMIT MY PASSPORT FOR VISA ALMOST 2 MONTH AGO NOT GET REPLY WHERE I CAN CONTACT . TO PICKUP PASSSPORT

Sandeep Singh | Oct 6, 2020
Patrick Lennon | Oct 6, 2020

I have know idea sorry

Hey Im a permanent resident of USA having a green card, I've to travel uk what are the requirements Thanks

Talaya Arain | Oct 6, 2020
Dim | Oct 6, 2020

Take a look here. https://visaguide.world/europe/uk-visa/how-to-apply-for-a-uk-visa/usa/ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/usa-apply-for-a-uk-visa/apply-for-a-uk-visa-in-the-usa Also ,contact the Consulate for any questions you have. I'm just only a Google's local guide.

I applied & paid for renewal of a British passport for my friend living in the US. Used website shown on passport application. Looks like it was done by easyusapassports and that this company is a scam. How can my friend renew her passport?

Angela Del Casale | Oct 6, 2020
Dim | Oct 6, 2020

It's sure a scam company I 'd say according to this one. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sitejabber.com/reviews/easyusapassport.com/amp See here about passport's renewal. https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport

I am a permanent resident of the united states with a Green Card. I would like to visit the UK for a week with my husband and daughter (both of whom are US citizens)for the Thanksgiving holiday. What are the requirements, and how do I go about it?

Irma Benzer | Oct 6, 2020
Dim | Oct 6, 2020

Late answer but see here to these articles. https://visaguide.world/europe/uk-visa/how-to-apply-for-a-uk-visa/usa/ https://www.traveldocs.com/expedited-visa-services/united-kingdom-visa-processing-country234

I am a permanent resident. Do I need a visa to travel to the UK?

Pamela phillips | Oct 6, 2020
Dim | Oct 6, 2020

If you are a US citizen or if you have an US passport ,you don't need a VISA to travel to United Kingdom ,if you stay for up to 6 months. A valid passport is required. https://www.traveldocs.com/expedited-visa-services/united-kingdom-visa-processing-country234

Hi was trying to call Consl Gen. Can US citizen go one way to London if a family is gravely ill an cant determine a return with doctors papers of persons health issue

Liverpool Jones | Oct 6, 2020
Dim | Oct 6, 2020

I don't know something more than this article ,here. https://www.traveldocs.com/expedited-visa-services/united-kingdom-visa-processing-country234 Only if you want to get medicines with you to the travel ,you need prescription. If not ,just ignore the link below. https://www.gov.uk/travelling-controlled-drugs

I am a British Citizen with permanent residency here in U.S.A (I have a green card). Can I renew my british passport here in U.S.? And if so, do I send by mail or do I have to go to New York?

Village Sweets | Oct 6, 2020
Dim | Oct 6, 2020

I am not sure ,take a look here. https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport Try contact the Consulate for any questions you have. You'll see contact info here. https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-consulate-general-new-york

how to make an appointment

Paul Connaghan | Oct 7, 2019
Dim | Oct 6, 2020

See here. https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-consulate-general-new-york/office/british-consulate-general-new-york

I am a green card holder with a Guyanese passport. Do I need a visa?

Cheryl Noel | Oct 7, 2019
Dim | Oct 6, 2020

Yes of course ,if you wanna travel to UK . https://www.traveldocs.com/expedited-visa-services/united-kingdom-visa-processing-country234 https://visaguide.world/europe/uk-visa/how-to-apply-for-a-uk-visa/usa/

Hi, My passport is with the UKVI. My flight to another country is scheduled for next week. How can I get back my passport?

Suman Dutta | Oct 7, 2019
Anthony Daughtry | Oct 7, 2019

Contact ukvi missions

For US citizens, do they need UK visa? If not what documents they needed when traveling to UK; England for visit?

Ahmed Chohan | Oct 7, 2019
Ahmed Chohan | Oct 7, 2019

Thanks John. Btw, what if the US citizen wants to stay in UK more than 6 months or a year, does the person require VISA?

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I am a permanent resident of the United States and I want to go to London, my passport is Colombian I need a visa to be able to enter London,

Felipe Mendoza | Oct 7, 2019
Justice Abada | Oct 7, 2019

yes you do.

I am travelling with my US passport expiring on 02/20/20, to London, from 8/24/19 to 8/31/19. Do i need to renew my passport?

Mohammad Aleem | Oct 7, 2019
John C | Oct 7, 2019

UK authorities don't need 6 months on your passport. Check with your airline too though

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Hi, we are Indian passport holders and on a personal visit to the US. We both have valid UK visas, but my 22 year old son doesn't. Can we get a visa at UK consulate at NY?

Rajesh Damani | Oct 7, 2019
Justice Abada | Oct 7, 2019

Yes I think so, you have to apply online

I’m having my flight from NewJersey to Mumbai this December. Im on a US F1 student Visa. Im having 12hrs hault at london heathrow. So can I cross the Uk border without having a transit visa?

Sooraj Singh | Oct 7, 2019
Larry Bryan | Oct 7, 2019

No

I am us citizen planning to travel india. There is a layover of 12 hrs at LHR. In this duration can I go out and see my relative living nearby?

Pankaj Rana | Oct 7, 2019
Heraldo Neto | Oct 7, 2019

Of course just manage your time and make sure you have all documentation in order like return ticket to the US or India and some ca$h ot credit card if asked enjoy cheers!

I have applied for UK visa since beginning of September and received an email that the passport were dispatched, where can I collect my passport?

Celeste carvalho | Oct 7, 2019
musa ngqungwana | Oct 7, 2019

Hello Celeste, it really depends which service you used to apply for your visa. Did you purchase and send along with your application the prepaid return courier? If yes, then the consulate will return your passport to your mailing/residential address. You can track it through the courier service you purchased. If you used the premium service VSB Global, then they would email/call you to come and collect your passport from their offices. Where did you take biometrics and fingerprints? If this is unclear. You can go to the visa4uk website, log in and send an email or call them to get more information on how you can get your passport. Kind regards,

it is impossible to believe that the embassy of the united kingdom has horrible service for the people who wait for the visas

Angela Uribe | Oct 7, 2018
Uche Agu | Oct 7, 2019

The Most Horrible Visa Experience ever

i am an american citizen holding an american passport. want to trvl to uk. what are the requirements.

MATILDA WOBIL | Oct 7, 2018
juvon richards | Oct 7, 2018

what's your name number and email so that we can forward you the information

A relative of mine is visiting from Guyana, and she wants to apply for a visa to visit the UK from here. She had 2 visas in the past. Can she apply at the NY Consulate to get a visa to visit the UK?

Eileen Madray | Oct 7, 2018
michael francois | Oct 7, 2018

Go online and set up an appointment.

Applying for Visa for Seniors born 1936 & 1941 in China - Is the question Asking for parents Names and DOB required as they have be dead for over 40 years

James Byrnes | Oct 7, 2018
syed RaHman | Oct 7, 2018

Put as unknown or just put a reasonable since they ain't going to ask for prove

Hello! I’m an Albanian student and I’m in USA as an exchange visitor with a 6 months Visa. Can I apply for a Visa to UK from here?

Ergys Çokaj | Oct 7, 2018
Heraldo Neto | Oct 7, 2018

Yes you can just go to the website and schedile your bio metrics and pay the feez

Good morning. I'm a British citizen with a permanent resident card of the USA. My mother has just fallen ill, I'm planning a visit back home. I 've just discovered that my passport has expired on 7/10/17. Can I still travel? Please help.

Fiona Greene | Oct 7, 2018
Elaine Swiontak | Oct 7, 2018

Go to the consulate and get an emergency passport. You must show proof of travel. You'll get the passport same day.

I am US citizen do I need visa to visit UK

Hardy Grewal | Oct 7, 2018
Trayci O | Oct 7, 2018

No.. you do not need 1

I need someone to certify my British passport while living in the US please can someone help?

DS B | Oct 7, 2018
Adrian Miller | Oct 7, 2018

We are also looking for UK passport certification for our two young sons and unsure how to proceed. We live in NYC and can not send their passports away as need them to travel in coming weeks. Advice appreciated.

How long does it take to approve the visa and you are traveling on Tuesday

Rosie Murungi | Oct 7, 2018
L.S. S | Oct 7, 2018

It took mine about a full week after i got the receipt email. I applied in Feb.

Hi my name is Fiona McKeown im British. I have a uk passport were in new york can i renew my pass port.

Fiona Mckeown | Oct 7, 2018
Michael | Oct 7, 2018

Did mine via mail service.

Hello, I am travelling to India from USA via UK. I have connecting flight from UK from the same airport. So do I need UK Transit visa ?

Parshwa Vora | Oct 7, 2018
Vanessa L | Oct 7, 2018

Yes, you need a transit visa if you are not a resident of the US. If so, you have 24 hours to make your transfer without a transit visa. This info is also in the website but I personally had experience this.

Applied for visit visa and forgot to sign my application befor i mailed it to new york how can i fax or e-mail signed application to New york .I have tried to call Bristish consultant General only a recording.

Myra Marquez | Oct 7, 2018
Vanessa L | Oct 7, 2018

Don't waist your time calling. You are better of emailing them. Good luck!

Are they open on Thanksgiving & Black Friday?

DustinDep | Oct 7, 2018
DustinDep | Oct 7, 2018

I just wasnt sure as thanksgiving isnt a British holiday, but thank you for ur help!

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What is required to get a tourist visa

Carol Eccleston | Oct 7, 2018
Vanessa L | Oct 7, 2018

To start it will depend of where are you from. Your only resource will be their website, I do not like to give this answer but it is what it is. Just follow all the steps and make sure you have at lease 5 weeks before your trip. They have an expedite service but is pricey.

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Hi I'm from South Africa on a tourist visa in the USA can I get a tourist visa here to visit my British mother.

Donna Ogle | Oct 7, 2017
Eunice Boah | Oct 7, 2017

I am not certain u can. I believe u need to take it from ur from your home country.

am u us citizen traveling to the UK on sep 10 ,do i need a visa or just my US passport its Enough

wallace reid | Oct 7, 2017
syed RaHman | Oct 7, 2017

Passport is enough... just check for validity restrictions

How can a green card holder travel to England

Shavar Shavar | Oct 7, 2017
syed RaHman | Oct 7, 2017

Check the website. You will find information.

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