Heads up - visiting the UK? From 2025 you'll need a visa

SunTunnel

Joined: May 24, 2024

Posts: 16

User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring

How long do you want to ignore this user?

24 hours One week Permanently Cancel

This requirement starts from Jan 8th. The visa lasts for 2 years and can be used for multiple trips. It's a very simple process done electronically online, but still give yourself at least 72 hours minimum before you fly to apply.

FYI, It's the same for Brits visiting here. An electronic visa is needed to enter the USA.

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/uk-eta-for-us-citizens

3

eiggA2002

Joined: Aug 3, 2005

Posts: 1,619

User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring

How long do you want to ignore this user?

24 hours One week Permanently Cancel

9:49a, 12/5/24

AG

Oh great. Just another fee scheme.

8

wangus12

Joined: Jun 12, 2008

Posts: 42,611

User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring

How long do you want to ignore this user?

24 hours One week Permanently Cancel

11:45a, 12/5/24

AG

Quote:
An ETA is required for fliers transiting through the UK, even if you never leave the airport.

Kenneth_2003

Joined: Jan 4, 2005

Posts: 28,145

User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring

How long do you want to ignore this user?

24 hours One week Permanently Cancel

12:04p, 12/5/24

AG

Good info. Heading over in May for a wedding.

Urban Country Boy

Joined: Jul 23, 2020

Posts: 655

User Profile

Private Message

Ignore User Stop Ignoring

How long do you want to ignore this user?

24 hours One week Permanently Cancel

12:28p, 12/5/24

AG

Great. I was already having trouble getting in because of the number of trips for work. "I am just here for a meeting." True.

I was last there on July 4th. And they did not have any fireworks.

2

94chem

Joined: Jul 28, 2004

Posts: 29,327

User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring

How long do you want to ignore this user?

24 hours One week Permanently Cancel

5:08p, 12/5/24

$30 ripoff per person to enter the country. Worse than NYC. FtR, I have had good success at snap2pass.com with passport and visa photos.

94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough

SunTunnel

Joined: May 24, 2024

Posts: 16

User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring

How long do you want to ignore this user?

24 hours One week Permanently Cancel

7:50a, 12/6/24

Yeah, I don't like these programs but we do it here as well. It's a little cheaper and the cost is $21.

https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta