British consulate in Independence

If you searched for a British consulate in Independence, there isn't one in the city. The office that covers it is the British Consulate General in Chicago, 509 miles away by road, about 9 h 46 min at the speed limit.

Which British consulate covers Independence?

The British Consulate General in Chicago serves Missouri as a whole, going by its own gov.uk page.

None of the British offices in the U.S. issues passports or visas. What the British Consulate General in Chicago does in person is the emergency travel document and a limited notarial service, both by appointment.

British Consulate General Chicago

UK visa biometrics near Independence

VFS Global, which takes fingerprints and photos for UK visa applications, lists no center in Independence; Kansas City, Missouri is the closest, about 9 miles away in a straight line, open on scheduled days.

Those centers handle visa applications; they are not consulates and do not issue British passports.

Other cities near Independence

  • Kansas City, 9 miles away, covered by Chicago
  • Kansas City, 11 miles away, covered by Chicago
  • Overland Park, 17 miles away, covered by Chicago
  • Olathe, 26 miles away, covered by Chicago

    • What you can settle from Independence without going

    Online or by mail, these do not need a trip.

  • You can have a UK document apostilled by the FCDO Legalisation Office by courier, or as an e-Apostille: Apostilles.
  • You can request an ACRO police certificate online and have it mailed to a U.S. address: Police certificate.
  • You can claim your UK State Pension through the International Pension Centre: State Pension.
    • This page is for information only. We are not a consulate and cannot act for you. Confirm fees, dates and hours with the office before you travel.
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