Do I need a visa to enter England as a tourist?


Do I need a visa to enter England as a tourist? If you are from the US, an EU Member State, or certain Commonwealth countries, you do not need a visa for the UK for up to six months.


Which countries is visa free?

As of November 2023, US passport holders can travel visa free to 148 countries and territories:
  • Albania.
  • American Samoa.
  • Andorra.
  • Angola.
  • Anguilla.
  • Antigua and Barbuda.
  • Argentina.
  • Armenia.


Do Americans need an eTA for UK?

The UK Electronic Travel Authorization is a new visa waiver for non-visa nationals. Although Americans do not need to apply for the ETA yet, they will need to in the coming years.


What are the new immigration rules for the UK in 2023?

Changes to the Long Residence Rules In April 2023, the definition of “lawful residence”for the purpose of settlement on the basis of 10 years long residence was modified to exclude periods spent under immigration bail, as a visitor, short-term student, or seasonal worker.


Do US citizens need a visa for Paris?

U.S. citizens with valid passports traveling for tourism or business can enter France without a visa for a period of 90 days within each six-month period. For French visa information please see the French Embassy's website .


Do US citizens need a visa for Dubai?

US citizens with a US passport that is valid for more than six months do not need to obtain a UAE visa prior to traveling to the UAE if the duration of their visit will be less than one month. This includes US citizens with visas or entry stamps from other countries in their passports.


What can you not bring into the UK?

Banned and restricted goods
  • controlled drugs.
  • offensive weapons, for example flick knives.
  • self-defence sprays, for example pepper spray and CS gas.
  • endangered animal and plant species.
  • rough diamonds.
  • indecent and obscene materials, such as books, magazines, films and DVDs.


How many countries can us go to without visa?

The United States passport is considered the 8th most powerful in the world in terms of travel freedom, according to the Henley Passport Index. US passport holders are currently able to travel to around 180 countries and territories without obtaining a visa or with a visa on arrival.


Can I travel through UK without visa?

If you're staying in the UK for more than 48 hours You'll need to apply for a Standard Visitor visa instead of a Visitor in Transit visa if either: you need to stay more than 48 hours in the UK. you need to frequently pass through the UK over a period of over six months.