Are White House tours still Cancelled?

Are White House tours still Cancelled?

Public tours of the White House remain temporarily suspended until further notice. For the most up-to-date information about touring and visiting the White House, call the 24-hour Visitors Office Information Line at 202-456-7041.

What happened to the Australian embassy in DC?

Clark Construction is constructing a new, state-of-the-art chancery for the Australian Embassy, replacing the existing building at its current site on Massachusetts Avenue in downtown Washington, DC.

Can non US citizens tour the White House?

Both U.S. nationals and foreign visitors can tour the White House. To visit the White House, it’s important to know that you must reserve your tickets in advance, MONTHS in advance.

Are White House tours open to the public?

Public tours of the White House are free of charge and can be scheduled through your congressional representative. Visitors will enter the White House complex from the south side of East Executive Avenue.

Why are White House tours suspended?

UPDATE: In light of the spread of COVID-19, tours of the U.S. Capitol, Pentagon, and White House are canceled and tour requests are suspended for the foreseeable future. The White House Visitor Center has also temporarily closed.

How can a foreigner visit the White House?

Can I take a tour of the White House? Foreign nationals wishing to tour the White House must apply to their country’s embassy or consulate in Washington, D.C. This means that the U.S. Embassy in London and the Consulates General in Belfast and Edinburgh can’t arrange a tour for you.

What do you wear to a White House tour?

Typical tourist dress is fine. Shorts and sandals would be fine if the weather is hot. The only tour with a dress code is the West Wing tour. It has a business casual dress code (no shorts, jeans, tshirts, open toed shoes, etc etc).

Does the Embassy of Australia offer tours of the White House?

PLEASE NOTE: The Embassy of Australia is unable to arrange tours of the White House for the Australian public. Previously, embassies arranged White House tours for foreign nationals in conjunction with the U.S. Department of State, however that program was cancelled in 2011.

What does the Embassy of Australia do in Washington DC?

The Embassy of Australia in Washington, DC advances Australia’s political, security, defence, development, trade, investment and business relationships with the United States.

Can foreigners go on private tours of the White House?

Although the White House and National Park Service websites direct foreign citizens to contact their embassy, opportunities for private tours are very limited and the U.S. Department of State requires foreigners to be accompanied by a senior diplomat.

What are the best places to visit in Washington DC?

Tour the Capitol, the Smithsonians, go out to the Marine Corp museum, go to Arlington Cemetery, go to Ford’s theater, etc. and you will get plenty of history, politics and military information. Washington DC… 2. Re: Tours of Pentagon & White House – for Australians