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

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United Kingdom passport holders need an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to United States, but no embassy visa.

An electronic travel authorisation must be approved online before departure. No embassy visit.

Jersey does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a United Kingdom passport. See the United Kingdom passport.

Source: gov.uk (checked July 20, 2026).

RequirementeTA

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Visa-free access to United States84 of 237 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? United States passport holders visiting Jersey: eTA.

United States drives on the right, the opposite side to Jersey. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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Frequently asked questions

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

United Kingdom passport holders need an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to United States, but no embassy visa.

How long can United Kingdom citizens stay in United States without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

What currency is used in United States?

United States dollar (USD).

What is the emergency number in United States?

911.

Does United States drive on the same side of the road as Jersey?

United States drives on the right, the opposite side to Jersey. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is United States in?

New York (UTC-4).

What is the nearest airport to Washington D.C.?

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 4 km away.

How many countries can enter United States without a visa?

84 of the 237 nationalities this site tracks can enter United States visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Jersey

Jersey, officially the Bailiwick of Jersey, is an autonomous and self-governing British Crown Dependency in Northwestern Europe 14 miles (23 km) off the Cotentin Peninsula of north-west France. At 45 square miles (120 km2), the main island, Jersey, is the largest of the Channel Islands. Although not a sovereign state, Jersey has its own legal, fiscal and governmental systems; on that basis, it is regarded as a small nation or island country. Jersey's territory also includes some surrounding uninhabited islands and rocks. As of 2021, the island had a population of 103,267.

RegionNorthern Europe

Area116 km²

CurrencyBritish pound, Jersey pound (1 USD ≈ 0.75 GBP)

LanguagesEnglish, French, Jèrriais

Calling code+44

Drives on theleft

Emergency number112

Climate in Jersey

Warmest August, coolest March, driest May, sunniest May. Best time to visit: August.

Monthly climate normals for Jersey, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	10.2°C	7.4°C	93mm	156h
February	10.7°C	7.5°C	132mm	150h
March	10.5°C	6.9°C	89mm	253h
April	15.2°C	9.3°C	36mm	343h
May	16.4°C	10.9°C	32mm	406h
June	17.9°C	13.5°C	100mm	367h
July	18.8°C	14.8°C	40mm	393h
August	20.8°C	16.7°C	83mm	372h
September	18.9°C	15°C	48mm	305h
October	14.7°C	12.1°C	211mm	206h
November	13.7°C	10.8°C	70mm	178h
December	10.4°C	7.6°C	216mm	149h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Jersey is the largest and southernmost of the Channel Islands. It's a self-governing dependency of the British Crown, but not part of the United Kingdom. It lies 14 miles west of the Cherbourg peninsula of France in the Bay of St Malo, rather than in the Channel proper.

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026St. Stephen's Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

Full source list on About.

About United States

The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic consisting of 50 states and a federal capital district, Washington, D.C. The 48 contiguous states border Canada to the north and Mexico to the south, with the semi-exclave of Alaska in the northwest and the archipelago of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. The United States also asserts sovereignty over five major island territories and various uninhabited islands in Oceania and the Caribbean. It is a megadiverse country, with the world's fourth-largest total area and third-largest population, exceeding 341 million.

CapitalWashington D.C.

RegionNorth America

Population341.8M

Area9,372,610 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+1

Drives on theright

TimezoneNew York (UTC-4)

Nearest airportRonald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 4 km

Emergency number911

UNESCO sites29

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$90,027 (2025)

Tourist arrivals45M (2020)

Travel guide

The United States of America spans a continent and numerous islands: its diverse geography comprises vast uninhabited areas of natural beauty punctuated by cities ringed by sprawling suburbs. Its wide array of tourist destinations includes the skyscrapers of Manhattan and Chicago, the natural wonders of Yellowstone and Alaska, the canyonlands of the Southwest, the towering volcanoes and rugged coastlines of the Pacific Northwest, and the warm, sunny beaches of Florida, Hawaii, and Southern California.

Upcoming public holidays

October 12, 2026Columbus Day

October 12, 2026Indigenous Peoples' Day

November 11, 2026Veterans Day

Full source list on About.