The UK has one of the largest global networks of diplomatic missions. British citizens may get help from the embassy of any other commonwealth country present, when in a country where there is no British embassy.

Telephone: +44 (0) 20 731 200 41 (not for consular services such as passports, registration, visas, etc.) E-mail: [email protected] (not for consular services such as passports, registration, visas, etc.)

You can contact the British Embassy by phone 24/7 for help or advice from anywhere in the world on 0843 850 2090. British citizens outside of the UK needing assistance can contact the nearest Embassy, High Commission or Consulate. Find your nearest one along with their phone number here – www.gov.uk/world/embassies.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the British Embassy will operate with different opening times at this time. The embassy is open from 8:00 to 16:00.

Britain does not have Embassies in any of the Commonwealth countries. British interests in these countries are represented by High Coommissioners, not Ambassadors, workinng in High Commissions, not Embassies.

The USA is currently on the UK’s amber list. This means that while it is legal to fly to the USA from the UK, the government is not encouraging would-be leisure travellers to visit at this time, though this guidance will change from Monday 19 July (see below for more information on that).

Standard Visitor visa – for UK, Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey

U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business travel to the United Kingdom for a stay up to 6 months. A valid U.S. Passport is required.

You must submit 6 months of bank statements that clearly show your monthly salary and financial commitments. There must not be any large deposits of cash other than your salary. Total savings must be at least twice your proposed UK trip expenses.

To become a lawful permanent resident of the United States, one must obtain a Green Card. Most immigrants will do so through employment, through family sponsorship , or by being an immediate relative. Roughly half of all immigrants from the UK choose to come to the US through employment-based preferences.

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As with plenty of other countries, many look to retire in the US. However, this is currently very difficult. Moving to USA from UK for retirement purposes is not an option; you would have to apply for the green card lottery, as there is currently no access to live in the US without working.

As a British citizen wanting to live and work in USA on a temporary basis, you will need a nonimmigrant visa. Some of the main options here include: E-1 & E-2 visas for the treaty trader or investor. L-1A & L-1B visas for intra-company transfers.

The easiest way to get permission to move to the US is to have an employer sponsor your move. If a US employer wants to hire you, they begin the process by filing a petition with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on your behalf. Employer sponsorship allows you to stay permanently in the US.

Anyone may buy and own property in the United States, regardless of citizenship. There are no laws or restrictions that prevent an individual of any foreign citizenship from owning or buying a home in the U.S.