Electronic travel authorization
United Kingdom visa requirements for U.S. citizens
U.S. citizens do not need a UK visa for visits of up to six months, but they must hold an approved UK ETA before boarding.
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United Kingdom Electronic Travel Authorisation (UK ETA)
Every U.S. citizen traveling to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland for tourism, business, study under six months, or transit through a UK airport where you pass border control.
- Government fee
- $20
- Processing
- 1–3 days
- Max stay
- Up to six months per visit.
Passport validity: Valid for the duration of your stay. No six-month buffer is required.
Passport rules for United Kingdom
Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.
Blank pages: One page for the entry stamp.
Full entry requirements