Entry rules by passport
- United States passports
- ETA or Standard Visitor visa normally required for tourist visits of up to 6 months; exemptions apply. Your passport must be valid throughout your stay.Source: UK Visas and Immigration. Updated as of Nov 3, 2026.Full guide for United States passports
- United Kingdom passports
- This is your own country: no visa or travel authorization needed.Updated as of Nov 3, 2026.
- EU passports
- EU tourists normally need an ETA or valid UK visa for visits up to 6 months. Irish citizens and qualifying UK-status holders are exempt; other exceptions apply. Use a passport valid for the whole stay unless an accepted ID-card exception applies.Source: Home Office. Updated as of Nov 4, 2026.
- Canada passports
- ETA or Standard Visitor visa normally required for tourist visits of up to 6 months; exemptions apply. Your passport must be valid throughout your stay.Source: Government of Canada. Updated as of Nov 3, 2026.Full guide for Canada passports
- Australia passports
- ETA or Standard Visitor visa normally required for tourist visits of up to 6 months; exemptions apply. Your passport must be valid throughout your stay.Source: UK Visas and Immigration. Updated as of Nov 3, 2026.Full guide for Australia passports
- India passports
- Standard Visitor visa normally required for up to 6 months. Check BIVS and other exceptions in the full guide; your passport must be valid throughout your stay.Source: UK Visas and Immigration. Updated as of Nov 3, 2026.Full guide for India passports
Other passports: UK Visas and Immigration lists every nationality. Check again before you travel: United Kingdom makes the final entry decision.