What documents do I need to travel to New York from UK?


What documents do I need to travel to New York from UK?

New York visa and entry requirements
If you're a citizen of a country covered by the Visa Waiver Programme (such as the UK), you will need to have a valid e-Passport along with an approved ESTA to enter the USA. You can identify an e-Passport by the 'chip' symbol on the front cover.


Do you need a PCR or rapid test to travel to UK?

You do not need to take any COVID-19 travel tests or self-isolate on arrival in England if you qualify as fully vaccinated. The testing and quarantine rules for international travel to England will change 11 February 2022. You can now choose a lateral flow test or a PCR test as your post arrival test.


What documents do I need to enter the US?

Requirements for a USA trip
  1. You have a valid passport or Green Card.
  2. You have a valid ESTA or US visa that matches your passport data (not applicable to Green Card holders).
  3. You do not pose a threat to the USA or the American people.
  4. You are not subject to an entry ban.


How long does ESTA take?

The processing of an ESTA can take up to 72 hours. It is also advisable to check the status of an already approved ESTA in advance of traveling to make sure that it is still valid. All applicants requesting an ESTA will be charged for the processing of the application. The fee is $4.00.


Can UK citizens travel to USA now?

British nationals are required to must have an ESTA travel authorization in order to enter the United States by air or sea without a visa for tourism, business, or transit.


Do you still need to be vaccinated to travel to USA?

COVID-19 testing and vaccine rules for entering the U.S.
As of May 12, 2023, noncitizen nonimmigrant visitors to the U.S. arriving by air or arriving by land or sea no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19.