don't freak out about UK visas

Effective January 8, 2025, all U.S. citizens transiting through or traveling to the United Kingdom for tourism, family visits, business meetings, conferences, or short-term study for 6 months or less will require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to travel.

This is not a big deal.

We repeat: this is not a big deal.

Here’s what you need::

• the passport you will travel with - not a photocopy or digital passport

• access to your emails

• a credit card, debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay

You will need to upload or take photos of the:

• passport

• face of the person applying

And here’s how to do it:

First: Go to the website.

OR

Download the app on the App Store

OR

Download the app on Google Play

Second: Fill it out and upload the stuff.

Third: Pay £10

This will take you maybe ten minutes, tops. Once you’ve done it, you’re good for two years.

Again, this is not a big deal. You should not freak out. And you definitely shouldn’t put off or delay planning your trip to the UK because someone told you this was a big deal.

We’re happy to help you plan your trip. And we’ll remind you of this requirement. And we’ll also remind you that this is not a big deal. Let’s go to the UK, Everybody!