United States Tourist Visa Requirements for United Kingdom Citizens

British Citizen passport holders travelling to the United States for tourism, business, or transit under the Visa Waiver Program can apply for an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). The official government fee is $40.27, and an approved ESTA is valid for multiple trips of up to 90 days each over two years. ESTA is not a visa — it is a travel authorization, and it does not by itself guarantee entry.

Who this page covers

This page covers only British Citizen passport holders travelling for tourism, business, or transit of 90 days or less, who meet the Visa Waiver Program's eligibility conditions. It does not cover work or study. Certain dual nationalities and prior travel to specific countries can make a traveller ineligible for ESTA regardless of holding a British Citizen passport — the official CBP eligibility page linked below should be checked before you rely on this page.

Required documents

• Valid British Citizen passport: machine-readable, valid for the duration of your intended stay.
• Email address: your ESTA approval notice is sent electronically.
• Payment method: to pay the official government fee on the ESTA portal.
• Travel plan details: your first U.S. address and intended arrival details, as requested on the application.

Applying directly on the official portal

Fees for this application

This is the full cost breakdown for the product sold on this page:

The $40.27 official fee is paid to the government when the application is submitted and is not refundable if it is rejected. The $40.27 private support fee is entirely optional, is paid to Kolay Seyahat rather than the government, and does not affect the outcome of the government's decision.