British citizens living in the UK

Plan your visit to the USA

Check the entry options, then prepare editable answers if you are applying for a visitor visa.

Holidays and family visits · Ordinary British citizen passports · Guidance reviewed 2 November 2026

Tell us about your visit

Check that these are the dates you expect to enter and leave the US. You can review entry options without dates; add provisional dates before preparing an itinerary.

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This route covers British citizens living in the UK, holding ordinary passports, and visiting for a holiday or family visit. It does not assess ESTA eligibility, inadmissibility or visa approval. British citizens living abroad need separate residence-specific guidance.