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United States |
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| Still current at: 26 November 2009
Updated: 11 November 2009 |
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (removal of Tropical Storm Ida). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
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Travel advice for this country
General
Insurance
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance is essential; at least $1,000,000 cover, which includes hospital treatment and medical evacuation to the UK, would be wise. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. For more general information see Travel Insurance.
If things do go wrong when you are oversees then this is How We Can Help.
Registration
Register with our LOCATE service to tell us when and where you are travelling abroad or where you live abroad so our consular and crisis staff can provide better assistance to you in an emergency. More information about registering with LOCATE can be found here.
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance is essential; at least $1,000,000 cover, which includes hospital treatment and medical evacuation to the UK, would be wise. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. For more general information see Travel Insurance.
If things do go wrong when you are oversees then this is How We Can Help.
Registration
Register with our LOCATE service to tell us when and where you are travelling abroad or where you live abroad so our consular and crisis staff can provide better assistance to you in an emergency. More information about registering with LOCATE can be found here.
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Contacts
United States, Washington, British Embassy
Address:
British Embassy
3100 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington DC 20008
Telephone:
(1)(202) 588 6500 Embassy
(1)(202) 588 7800 Consular
(1)(202) 588 7830 British Council
Fax:
(1)(202) 588 7870 Chancery
Office hours:
GMT:
Mon-Fri: 1400-2230
Local Time:
Mon-Fri: 0900-1730
Website: http://ukinusa.fco.gov.uk
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