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. We offer help which is appropriate to the individual circumstances of each case.

Here you will find information on the advice and services we can provide.

Living in the USA

Everthing you need to know as a UK citizen living overseas including information on Locate (our online registration system), 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 laywer, if you are arrested or detained, or seriously ill.

Travel advice

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

How to stay safe abroad

Travelling overseas? Make sure your trip abroad is a safe one by following our advice.

White House tours

The British Embassy in Washington can help you arrange tours of the White House.