Travelling to the USA

Travelling to the USA

Citizens of countries covered by the Visa Waiver Programme (such as the UK) are able to travel to the USA without a visa providing they hold a valid Electronic System Travel Authorisation (ESTA) and meet the requirements of the programme.
As of 1 April 2016, if you're travelling to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program, you will also need to have a valid e-Passport along with your ESTA.
e-Passports include an integrated computer chip capable of storing biographic and biometric information, such as the digital photograph of the holder. You can identify an e-Passport by the 'chip' symbol on its front cover.

ESTA

You can apply for an ESTA online and should receive approval straight away, although we recommend applying at least 72 hours before your departure. An ESTA is valid for multiple journeys for up to two years or until your passport expires, whichever is sooner.
Learn more about your Visa Waiver Program and ESTA
Apply for an ESTA

Help with your visa or ESTA application

If you’d like help with your application, our passport and visa service partner VisaCentral can take all of the hard work and worry out of the process. Complete the form below and follow the step-by-step instructions for a safe, secure and easy way to obtain your visas:
Benefits of this exclusive service include:
  • step-by-step instructions specific to each destination
  • access to a database of all the required and up-to-date government forms
  • quality assurance and review of all documents by VisaCentral professionals
  • saving time — VisaCentral will stand in line at the embassy or consulate on your behalf
  • a 30% discount on handling fees for British Airways customers

Global Entry scheme makes faster entry into the US available to UK citizens

UK citizens can now get through US passport control faster by joining Global Entry, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) programme.
The scheme allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travellers arriving in the United States.
Benefits include no processing queues, no requirement to complete a paper customs declaration form, reduced waiting times and TSA Precheck✓® Eligibility (faster, more efficient security screening at participating U.S. airports).
Membership lasts for five years and the application process includes background checks (at a non-refundable cost of £42 payable to the UK government), online enrolment with the US Customs and Border Protection Agency (at a non-refundable cost of $100 USD) and attendance at a face to face interview at an official enrolment centre.
To apply, please go to GOV.UK

Travelling to Canada

Change of entry rules for Canada
From 15 March 2016, Canada is introducing a new entry requirement, known as an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air. Exceptions include U.S. citizens and travellers with a valid visa.
All eligible travellers flying to Canada from 15 March 2016 will need to apply online for an eTA before travel. This requirement includes all British citizens. The cost of the eTA is C$7 per passenger, and the validity of the eTA is five years, or until the passengers passport expires.
Customers can find out more and apply at Canada.ca/eTA

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