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Uk travel advice

Most visits to the UK are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in your home country.

Embassies and tourist offices

VisitBritain in the USA

551 Fifth Avenue, Suite 701, New York, NY 10176, USA
Tel: 1 800 462 2748 (general information line) or (212) 986 2266 (executive offices).
www.visitbritain.us

Britain and London Visitor Centre

1 Regent Street, London SW1Y 4XT, UK
Personal callers only.
For more information, see the regional sections.

VisitBritain

Thames Tower, Blacks Road, London W6 9EL, UK
Tel: (020) 8846 9000.
www.visitbritain.com

UK Visas

Foreign and Commonwealth Office, King Charles Street, London SW1A 2AH, UK
Tel: (020) 7008 8438.
www.ukvisas.gov.uk
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1330.

British Embassy in the USA

3100 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 588 7800.
www.ukinusa.fco.gov.uk

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