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United Kingdom visa for US passport holders

Entry requirements for a typical one-week tourist stay. Plan your trip with your exact dates for a personalised result.

Checklist for a tourist trip

• Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) required

  mandatory stepDoneVerified on Oct 28, 2026

  Apply for an ETA (£20) on the official UK government website before departure. It allows stays of up to 6 months.

  Details

  Apply for an ETA (£20) on the official UK government website before departure. It allows stays of up to 6 months.

  Apply for the ETA on the official website· www.gov.uk(opens in a new tab)

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  Step by step

  1. Apply on the UK government's official website (gov.uk/eta): the ETA costs £20.
  2. Each person travelling needs an ETA, including babies and children.
  3. It allows a stay of up to 6 months (tourism, visiting family or certain other reasons).

  Expected cost:£20 · ETA

  Official fee not confirmed: check with the embassy or consulate of the country before paying.

  Why this result?

  This requirement is based on the rule “Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) required”. Verified on Oct 28, 2026

  2 sources

  • Gouvernement du Royaume-Uni (GOV.UK)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Oct 25, 2026
  • Gouvernement du Royaume-Uni (GOV.UK)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Oct 28, 2026

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• Passport valid for the whole stay

  to prepareDoneVerified on Oct 28, 2026

  Travel with a passport valid for your entire stay. National ID cards are generally not accepted.

  Details

  Travel with a passport valid for your entire stay. National ID cards are generally not accepted.

  Why this result?

  This requirement is based on the rule “Passport valid for the whole stay”. Verified on Oct 28, 2026

  1 source

  • Gouvernement du Royaume-Uni (GOV.UK)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Oct 25, 2026

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