VisaBuddy / United States passport / United Kingdom
🇺🇸 Do United States citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
United States citizens can get a visa easily (such as a visa on arrival or an eVisa) to visit United Kingdom. Typical allowed stay: 90 days.
Easy visa needed
United States → United Kingdom
RequirementElectronic travel authorisation (eTA)
Allowed stay90 days
Details6 months[530] An ETA is required to travel to the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland.[531] eTA fee is £16[532] 6 months on each visit in 2-year period if granted. Up to 90 days if arriving from Ireland (Common Travel Area) Yes
What to doApply online for an eTA before departure. It's quick, approved electronically, and needs no embassy visit.
Requirements
- Apply online for the electronic travel authorisation before you fly.
- It is usually approved within minutes to hours and linked to your passport.
- Apply only through the official government portal, and avoid paid middlemen.
- Carry a copy of the approval confirmation.
Source: Wikipedia (cites embassies / IATA Timatic)
Where else can United States passport holders go?
🇹🇭 Thailand🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates🇯🇵 Japan🇫🇷 France🇸🇬 Singapore🇲🇾 Malaysia🇹🇷 Turkey🇮🇩 Indonesia🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇹 Italy🇦🇺 Australia🇨🇦 Canada🇩🇪 Germany🇵🇹 Portugal🇬🇷 Greece🇻🇳 Vietnam🇶🇦 Qatar🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
All destinations for United States passport holders
Visiting United Kingdom from other countries
🇮🇳 India🇳🇬 Nigeria🇵🇭 Philippines🇵🇰 Pakistan🇨🇳 China🇧🇷 Brazil🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇨🇦 Canada🇦🇺 Australia
Visa information is indicative. Always confirm with the official embassy before you travel.