U.S. Citizens Traveling to the UK: New ETA Requirement

If you’re a U.S. citizen planning a trip to the United Kingdom, you’ll likely need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before you travel. The ETA is a digital travel authorization linked to your passport and is required before boarding your flight to the UK.

If you are not a U.S. citizen you may need a visa for the UK. Check if you need a UK visa – GOV.UK

A UK ETA allows U.S. citizens to travel to:

An ETA can be used for tourism, business travel, and certain other short-term visits for up to six months.

U.S. citizens traveling to the UK for short visits will need an ETA before departure. If you are not a US citizen, your eligibility for a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

depends on the passport and or Visa you hold.

Apply directly through the official UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/eta. You can also apply using the official UK ETA mobile app.

The official UK ETA fee is £20 per person.

The UK government recommends applying through the official UK Government website or mobile app.