The UK entry requirements for US citizens have changed. From 2025, every American traveler must have a valid US passport and an approved UK Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter the United Kingdom. The ETA is mandatory for all short term visits including tourism, business meetings, and airport transit. A traditional visa is no longer required. The UK ETA application takes about 5 minutes and is done entirely online through our website.
You do not need a visa to go to London from the United States. The UK replaced the traditional visa requirement with the new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system in 2025. Your UK ETA allows you to visit London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Belfast, and every other destination across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Apply for your ETA through our website and receive your approval by email within hours.
You can apply for an ETA for UK travel directly on our website. Start by selecting your nationality, then enter your passport details, travel plans, and contact information. Pay with a debit or credit card and submit. Our team of experts personally reviews every UK ETA application to guarantee a 99% approval rate before it goes to the UK government.
Your UK Electronic Travel Authorization is valid for two years from the date of approval, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. During that two year period, you can use the same UK ETA for multiple trips to the United Kingdom. Each individual stay can be up to six months for tourism purposes.
To apply for your UK Electronic Travel Authorization, you will need a valid passport from an eligible country (such as the United States or Canada), an active email address where you will receive your approved ETA, and a debit or credit card for payment. You do not need to provide flight bookings, hotel reservations, or invitation letters to complete your UK ETA application.
