THE TRANSATLANTIC MAGAZINE
THE TRANSATLANTIC MAGAZINE
Effective February 25, 2026, all US citizens transiting the UK or traveling to the UK for tourism, family visits, business meetings, conferences, or short-term study for 6 months or less will require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to travel. If you do not have evidence of an approved ETA before travelling, you may be denied boarding by your airline or not allowed entry into the UK.
All UK or Irish citizens, regardless of dual citizenship, must have a valid UK or Irish passport or certificate of entitlement when travelling to the UK. If you are a UK or Irish citizen, you cannot receive an ETA. You may be denied boarding on your transport to the UK without a valid UK passport. Please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website for additional information.
You can find out whether you have “right of abode in the UK” at www.gov.uk/right-of-abode
Visit the UK Visas and Immigration website for additional information at www.gov.uk/guidance/electronic-travel-authorisation-eta-guide-for-dual-citizens
US Embassy, London
33 Nine Elms Lane, London, SW11 7US
+44 (0)207 499 9000 (011 44 (0)20 7499-9000 from the USA)
SCSLondon@state.gov
https://uk.usembassy.gov/
US Consulate General, Belfast
+44 (0)28 9038 6100
ConsularBelfast@state.gov
US Consulate General, Edinburgh
+44 (0)131 556 8315
EdinburghConsular@state.gov
State Department Consular Affairs, Washington D.C.
+1 202 501 4444
https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/united-kingdom.html
