Warden Messages

01 May 2011 
World-Wide Travel Alert from the Bureau of Consular Affairs 

The U.S. Department of State alerts U.S. citizens traveling and residing abroad to the enhanced potential for anti-American violence given recent counter-terrorism activity  in Pakistan.  Given the uncertainty and volatility of the current situation, U.S. citizens in areas where recent events could cause anti-American violence are strongly urged to limit their travel outside of their homes and hotels and avoid mass gatherings and demonstrations.  Read more.

26 April 2011
Traffic Control and Safety During Royal Wedding in London

The U.S. Embassy in London informs U.S. citizens to be aware of traffic control and safety during the upcoming Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April 29, 2011.

31 January 2011
Travel Alert for the United Kingdom and Gibraltar (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland

The Department of State has issued this Travel Alert to inform U.S. citizens traveling to or resident in the United Kingdom (UK) of the continuing high level of terrorist threat, including the potential for terrorists to attack public transportation systems, aviation and other travel infrastructure in the UK. U.S. citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.  This Travel Alert expires on April 30, 2011.   Read more.

30 January 2011
Assistance for U.S. Citizens in Egypt (non-Warden, from State.gov)
 On-the-Record Briefing with Janice Jacobs, Assistant Secretary for Consular, on steps the U.S State Department is taking to assist U.S. Citizens in Egypt.
Also: U.S. Embassy in Egypt is at http://egypt.usembassy.gov

25 January 2011
March and Demonstration

There will be a Trades Union Congress (TUC) and Student March in central London on Saturday the 29th of January 2011 from approximately 1200 hours to 1500 hours.  An estimated 7,000-10,000 TUC members and students will form up on Mallet Street (outside the University College of London) and then march onwards to Millbank. Short traffic holds to facilitate the march to pass will occur along the route.  Bus Services will be diverted around the area. Read More

20 January 2011
CRBA Appointments

The Department of State is currently redesigning the Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA or Form FS-240).

Embassy London, Consulate Edinburgh and Consulate General Belfast will continue to accept CRBA appointments. However, printing of the Consular Report of Birth Abroad certificate will be delayed until the Department of State completes the redesign process.  Read More...

19 January 2011

Notification of Scheduled Student March and Demonstration on 19 January 2011

There will be a Student March & Rally Central London on Wednesday the 19th January 2011 from approximately 1500 hours to 1930 hours. Short traffic holds to facilitate the march to pass will occur along with road closures around the Parliament Square area to facilitate the rally.  Bus Services will be diverted around the area. Read more...

14 January 2011
New CRBA Procedures

Appointments for worldwide CRBA services including Embassy London, Consulate Edinburgh and Consulate General Belfast are suspended until further notice.  We apologize for the inconvenience and will post updates on the website as they are made available...Read more

12 July 2010
Changes to Fees for Consular Services

Fees for consular services will change worldwide on July 13,  2010. The changes in consular fees will cover actual operating expenses for the Department of State's network of 301 consular posts abroad, 23 domestic passport agencies, and other centers that provide consular services to both U.S and foreign citizens....read more.

15 June 2010
Crime in the St. John's Wood area of London

Over the weekend of June 12-13, several street robberies were reported in the St. John's Wood area of London. We realize that many Americans live outside the St. John's Wood area, but want to share this information as a precaution for those who may be visiting the neighborhood, as it is a popular tourist destination and home to many U.S. citizens....read more.

26 April 2010
Voting Absentee - Why wait to register?

State and mid-term Federal elections will take place on November 2, 2010.  Embassy London encourages all Americans residing in the United Kingdom who wish to vote in these elections to register early.....read more.

13 April 2010
Crime in the St. John's Wood area of London

This week, a teenage boy and a friend were robbed at knifepoint in the St. John's Wood neighborhood of London.  The assailants, young men aged 18-24, struck at 2:30 in the afternoon on a busy street.  While no one was injured in the robbery, it is an aberration in the normal criminal pattern for this neighborhood....read more.

01 March 2010
New Law Makes Absentee Voting Easier for Overseas Americans

On October 28, 2009, Congress enacted the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment (MOVE) Act.  This legislation amends existing law regarding overseas voting in federal elections, and should make voting easier for overseas Americans.....read more.

12 February 2010
Updated Worldwide Caution

The Department of State has issued an updated Worldwide Caution.  For the text of the Worldwide Caution, see the Department of State's travel information website at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_4787.html