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United Kingdom
- London
- Europe
- English
At a glance
United Kingdom: know before you go
At a glance
- Capital
- London
- Population
- 67,326,569
- Area
- 242,495 km² · 93,628 sq mi
- Languages
- English
- Currency
- British Pound (GBP)
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Calling code
- +44
- Drives on the
- Left
- Internet domain
- .uk
- Landlocked
- No, it has a coastline
More facts
- Continent
- Europe
Member of
- G20
- NATO
- OECD
- United Nations
Neighbouring countries
IrelandEntry requirements
United Kingdom visa requirements
United Kingdom entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 46 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 24 apply online before they travel and 127 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
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Travel authorization (ETA)24 passports
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Safety
United Kingdom safety: is it safe to visit?
Level 2 of 4Exercise Increased Caution
Due to terrorism
US State Dept, updated September 15, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.
Questions
United Kingdom: frequently asked questions
- United Kingdom visa: do I need one?
- United Kingdom entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 46 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 24 apply online before they travel and 127 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
- United Kingdom: is it safe to visit?
- US State Dept rates United Kingdom at level 2 of 4. Exercise Increased Caution: Due to terrorism.
- United Kingdom: what currency is used?
- Currency in United Kingdom: British Pound (GBP).
- United Kingdom: what language do people speak?
- Languages of United Kingdom: English.
- United Kingdom: what is the capital?
- The capital of United Kingdom is London.
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