Luggage storageUS Embassy in London

Bag rules and storage at the U.S. Embassy

Embassy visits bring bag rules of their own, and the building itself has nowhere to leave anything you can't carry through. Sorting out storage beforehand keeps the whole appointment or wait far simpler.

The embassy sits at 33 Nine Elms Lane in Wandsworth's Nine Elms district, and it's a working diplomatic building rather than a visitor attraction. Everyone entering goes through airport-style security screening, so leave yourself time for that on top of your appointment. The key thing to know is that large bags and suitcases above cabin-baggage size won't get past the door, and there is no storage facility on-site for prohibited items like those or laptops. Large bags aren't permitted inside, so you'll need to sort out where your bag goes before you arrive. With Stasher, you can store bags from £1.49 per bag a day at 20+ locations near US Embassy in London.

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Getting to the embassy with luggage

Vauxhall station is the most convenient option: it's on the Victoria line and National Rail, and the embassy entrance is roughly a ten-minute walk from the platforms. Buses 156, 344 and 436 stop near the building if you'd rather not walk with a bag. Battersea Park and Queenstown Road railway stations are also nearby.

If you're coming via Pimlico Station, note that it has no official left luggage or lockers at all. Vauxhall is served by Vauxhall station, which provides access to the Victoria line, National Rail services and London buses. Battersea Power Station is served by its own dedicated London Underground station, Battersea Power Station station, located on the Northern Line.

Planning your appointment

Visits are by appointment only, and you won't be admitted more than 30 minutes before your scheduled slot. A typical visa interview takes around two to three hours once you're inside, so plan for your bag to be stored somewhere you can collect it afterwards. The embassy is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, closing for both U.S. and U.K. public holidays. And unlike some London landmarks nearby, there are no public tours here — it's purely for people with official business.