What do UK citizens need to travel to USA?

Visa requirements. You will need either an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) visa waiver or a visa to enter or transit the USA as a visitor. You are not normally eligible for an ESTA visa waiver if you have been in the following countries on or after March 2011: Iran.



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Gather Required Documentation
  • Passport valid for travel to the United States – Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the United States (unless exempt by country-specific agreements). ...
  • Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160 confirmation page.


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British nationals are required to must have an ESTA travel authorization in order to enter the United States by air or sea without a visa for tourism, business, or transit.

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COVID-19 testing and vaccine rules for entering the U.S.
As of May 12, 2023, noncitizen nonimmigrant visitors to the U.S. arriving by air or arriving by land or sea no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Visa processing takes approximately 21 workdays from the date on which the application is received by the Embassy. A further 2-3 workdays should be allowed for the return of your passport.

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