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British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey

• Updated: 21 December 2017

FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

• Updated: 9 October 2025

• Warnings and insurance

  This travel advice also covers American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana…

• Entry requirements

  This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’…

• Safety and security

  Terrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK…

• Health

  Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare…

• Getting help

  The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…

Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.

• Updated: 31 March 2025

Travel grants for students including medical and dental students - travel costs, Erasmus placements, how to apply, eligibility, travel expenses forms.

What qualifies as ordinary commuting and private travel for tax purposes.

• Updated: 18 April 2024

FCDO travel advice for Venezuela. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

• Updated: 4 October 2025

FCDO travel advice for Haiti. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

• Updated: 5 November 2025

FCDO travel advice for Argentina. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

• Updated: 23 May 2025

FCDO travel advice for Colombia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

• Updated: 1 August 2025

FCDO travel advice for Brazil. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

• Updated: 7 October 2025