Entry requirements differ by country. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office issues country specific travel advice including Health, Visa and Vaccination requirements.
You can access the FCDO advice for USA at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/usa
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for children
- Children aged 17 and under must hold a valid visa or ESTA on arrival
- Provide evidence about the purpose of their visit
- Provide written consent from both parents if travelling unaccompanied
- USA Government website for more information
Passport validity
- Passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay
- No additional period of validity needed
- Global Entry programme for faster border control
Visa requirements
General
- Visa or Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) required
- Consult the US State Department website to determine the visa you need
e-Visa requirements
- Not eligible for ESTA if travelled to Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, or Yemen on or after 1 March 2011
- Not eligible for ESTA if travelled to Cuba anytime on or after 12 January 2021, you will need to apply for a US visitor's visa (B1/B2) via their nearest US Embassy. This ban includes transit, where you’re flying on to another country.
- Additional requirements and restrictions can be found on the US Embassy Website
Visa on arrival
Travel forms
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
- No COVID-19 vaccination requirements for travel to the United States
- No pre-departure COVID-19 test required
- For more information, see the US Embassy website
UK Emergency Travel Documents
- Not valid for entry into the USA or transit on an ESTA
- Apply for a visa or have a valid lawful permanent resident card (green card) on arrival if using an ETD
Irish Passport Holders
Please note that this information is for British Passport holders only. If you hold an Irish passport then please visit the Department of Foreign Affairs for travel advice