United States visit visa for United Kingdom passport / residents

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Summary

ETA / ETIAS

Often VWP/ESTA if eligible

Where to file: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/

Status text is from the destination research note. A fuller pair record is published only where the pack includes one.

Verified 22 September 2026

Most foreign nationals need a nonimmigrant visitor visa (B-1 business / B-2 tourism / combined B-1/B-2) before travel. Citizens of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries generally use ESTA instead of a B visa for short tourism/business stays (check eligibility). Canadian citizens generally do not need a visa for temporary visit/tourism/business (per State Dept visitor page exceptions). ESTA: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/ DS-160: https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/

Checklist

Document requirements

DS-160 confirmation page + photo per DS-160 rules
Passport valid for travel
Interview at US Embassy/Consulate (unless interview waived per current rules)
Evidence may be requested re: purpose, funds, ties abroad (invitation/Affidavit of Support not required for visitor visa per State Dept, but may be brought)

Money and time

Fees and timeline

These are visa fees stored in the pack. An ETA can be a different charge, and that charge is shown only when the pack recorded it.

Unknown — not found as a single official fee in this pack. Check the apply links before paying anyone.

Processing (official)
Embassy-specific wait times on travel.state.gov

Official only

How to apply

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Official statistics

Visa ratio

Not officially published

A percentage is shown only when an official source published one for this route. Blog tables and estimates are left out.

Quick answers

FAQ

Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for United States?

Recorded status: ETA / ETIAS. Often VWP/ESTA if eligible Confirm on the official source before you travel.

What fee is recorded for a United States visit from United Kingdom?

Not found as a single official figure in this research pack. Check the official apply link before you pay.

How long does a United States visa decision take?

Processing (official): Embassy-specific wait times on travel.state.gov. Appointment waits are separate and are only shown when the pack records them.

What is the United States visa refusal rate for United Kingdom?

Not officially published. This pack does not include an official percentage for this passport and destination.