Travel requirements for USA
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting USA — passport and visa rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Entry requirements for USA
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive.
Visas
British passport holders normally need a visa (ESTA) to enter.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice — USA. Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to USA
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
Booster recommended if last dose was more than 10 years ago.
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
Pre-exposure for those at increased risk of exposure to wild animals, especially foxes and bats.
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro — USA.
Driving in USA
To drive in USA with a UK driving licence, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1949 Geneva Convention.
- You should check if the individual state authority says you need an IDP. You may need both your driving licence and an IDP to hire a car in the US.
IDPs are issued by PayPoint (no longer the Post Office) — find an issuing store.
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