Help for British nationals

British Consuls will do everything they properly can to help British people in difficulty abroad. This page gives advice about what help we can provide if you do get into difficulty and the services we offer. You will also find information on how to apply for a Passport through the UK Passport Service for the Americas and the Caribbean and our most up to date Travel Advice.

Passports

How to apply for a passport

Travel advice

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Find the latest up-to-date travel advice for people visiting the US

Citizenship

Information on all types of British registration, naturalisation or renunciation.

Living in the USA

Everything you need to know as a UK citizen living overseas including information on how to register a birth, death or civil partnership, our notarial services.

When things go wrong

Here you will find help and advice including: if you are a victim of a crime, you need to find a lawyer, if you are arrested or detained, or seriously ill.