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A US citizen is visiting London as a tourist. What do they usually need before they travel?

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  1. Nothing but a passport
  2. A UK tourist visa
  3. A UK ETA

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References

  1. Get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK (GOV.UK) www.gov.uk/eta Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. Electronic Travel Authorisation factsheet, April 2026 (UK Home Office) homeofficemedia.blog.gov.uk/electronic-travel-authorisation-eta-factsheet-april-2026 Checked 2026-10-12.
  3. Get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK (GOV.UK) www.gov.uk/eta Checked 2026-10-12.

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