British visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is NOT required for U.S. passport holders visiting United Kingdom for a short-term stay: 6 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter United Kingdom for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 6 months |
| Evisa | United Kingdom e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | United Kingdom visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
United Kingdom tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in United Kingdom.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from United Kingdom.
If you are looking for United Kingdom visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of United Kingdom nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of United Kingdom in Washington, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 19 minutes)
- Boston: The Consulate of United Kingdom in Boston, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 19 minutes)
- Chicago: The Consulate of United Kingdom in Chicago, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 19 minutes)
- Houston: The Consulate of United Kingdom in Houston, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 19 minutes)
- Los Angeles: The Consulate of United Kingdom in Los Angeles, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 19 minutes)
- Atlanta: The Consulate of United Kingdom in Atlanta, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 19 minutes)
- New York: The Consulate General of United Kingdom in New York, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 19 minutes)
- San Francisco: The Consulate General of United Kingdom in San Francisco, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 19 minutes)
United Kingdom visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest United Kingdom diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to United Kingdom from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3,915,770 | N/A |
| 2009 | 3,721,919 | -4.95% |
| 2010 | 4,070,850 | 9.38% |
| 2011 | 2,846,000 | -30.09% |
| 2012 | 2,840,000 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 2,778,000 | -2.18% |
| 2014 | 2,976,000 | 7.13% |
| 2015 | 3,266,000 | 9.74% |
| 2016 | 3,455,000 | 5.79% |
| 2017 | 3,910,000 | 13.17% |
| 2018 | 3,877,000 | -0.84% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
United Kingdom & United States comparison
United Kingdom's area is approximately 241,930 km2 (93,409 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 37.81 times bigger than United Kingdom.
As of November 2025, United Kingdom's population is ~69.7 million people - 271,082,239 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted United Kingdom & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| United Kingdom | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 69,684,990 | 340,767,229 | 271.1 million fewer people live in United Kingdom than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 222 | 273 | United Kingdom has 51 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 139 | 134 | United Kingdom passport holders can visit 5 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 348 | 1147 | British hosts 799 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to United Kingdom in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting United Kingdom in 2018 was approximately 3,877,000.
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Good morning , I had a domestic assault charge in 1999 in the state of Florida. will this charge stop me from entering United kingdom? I will be travelling with my wife.
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- London to Washington D.C.: 7542.14 km (4686.46 mi)
- Travel time: 15 hours 42 minutes
This page was last updated on: November 2025