Before you go
Entry requirements
For U.S. passport holders on a vacation. Other passport? Your advisor will check for you.
United Kingdom
ETA required (Electronic Travel Authorisation)- Check your passport. Valid for your whole stay. 1 blank page per stamp.
- Apply online before you fly. £20 per person, non-refundable. Usually within 1 day, can take up to 3 working days. At least 3 working days before you fly; wait for the approval email before travel. Apply on GOV.UK ›
- Know your stay. Up to 6 months per visit.
- Apply only on GOV.UK or the official UK ETA app. Other sites charge extra and are not faster.
- Dual UK citizens must use their UK passport and cannot get an ETA.
Use only the official site linked above. Lookalike sites charge extra and are not faster.
Last verified Oct 12, 2026.
Entry rules change, sometimes with little notice. Always confirm before you travel. This is general guidance, not legal advice.
