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Do you need a passport to go to Scotland?

American citizens traveling to Scotland, England, Wales, or Northern Ireland do not require a visa but will need a valid passport.



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American citizens traveling to Scotland, England, Wales, or Northern Ireland do not require a visa but will need a valid passport.

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You must have a valid passport to enter the UK. It should be valid for the whole of your stay.

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The average journey time by train between London and Edinburgh (Waverley) is 5 hours and 39 minutes, with around 68 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

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If you're visiting for tourism or short business trips it's sometimes possible to travel without a visa. However, anyone who is not British or Irish will usually need a visa for longer visits to Scotland including coming for work or to study.

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