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United Kingdom · 🇺🇸 United States
Visa & entry formalities for United Kingdom passport holders travelling to United States.
No visa requiredVisas / authorisation
Visa Waiver Program (ESTA)
Max stay
Up to 90 days
Fees
ESTA $21.
Processing
Usually minutes to 72 hours.
Entry conditions
UK citizens are in the Visa Waiver Program and need an approved ESTA for air or sea travel, with a biometric passport.
Required documents
- e-Passport (biometric) valid for the stay
- Approved ESTA
- Return or onward ticket
Step-by-step procedure
- 1 Verify your passport is an e-passport.
- 2 Apply for ESTA online.
- 3 Pay the fee and keep the approval number.
- 4 Travel with your passport; ESTA is linked electronically.
Verify with the official source
Rules change — always confirm the latest requirements with the consulate or official portal before booking.
Common questions
Do British citizens need a visa for the US?
No — the UK is part of the Visa Waiver Program. You need an approved ESTA for air or sea travel.