United Kingdom visa for United States citizens
Visa-free
United States citizens can visit United Kingdom without a visa.
Stay up to 180 days
Max stay
180 days
Cost
Free
Processing time
Immediate (no visa required)
Validity
6 months per visit
Overview
United States citizens can enter United Kingdom without a visa for a stay of up to 180 days. A valid passport is required.
Before you fly
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Application process
- 1No prior formalities required
- 2Present valid passport upon arrival
- 3Entry stamp will be issued at border control
Extension
Extension not available
Cannot extend a Standard Visitor stay beyond 6 months. For longer stays, you must apply for an appropriate UK visa (work, study, family) before traveling.
Safety
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Due to terrorism
Country facts
- Currency
- British Pound (GBP)
- Language
- English
- Capital
- London
Source: manual
For guidance only, not legal advice. Always confirm with the embassy or consulate before you travel.
Plan your United Kingdom trip
United Kingdom visa requirements for other passports
Easy trips nearby with the United States passport
- Vatican City (Visa-free)
- Albania (Visa-free)
- Andorra (Visa-free)
- Austria (Visa-free)
- Belarus (e-Visa)
- Belgium (Visa-free)
- Bosnia & Herzegovina (Visa-free)
- Bulgaria (Visa-free)
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