USA travel advice

Explore our complete guide to USA with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for the USA.

USA travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to the USA with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

USA - quick facts
Flight time✝ 7.5 to 18 hours
Time difference UK -5 to -10 hours
Language(s) English
Currency US Dollar
Electricity A + B plug (120V)
Driving side Right
Visa✝ Yes

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USA tourist information

✝ = Typical flight time from the UK and visa requirements for UK travellers.

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USA weather

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USA travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting the USA from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around the USA.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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USA travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to the USA with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in the USA, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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USA covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in the USA with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

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USA travel features

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USA FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to the USA including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to the USA due to Covid-19?

USA is open to fully vaccinated travellers only from the UK.

Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required for arrivals from the UK.

Check out Centers for Disease Control & Prevention for more information.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from the USA?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from the USA. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

What is the flight time to the USA from the UK?

The flight time to the USA from the UK is typically 7.5 to 18 hours.

Flights to the USA

What is the time difference between the USA and the UK?

The time difference between the USA and the UK is UK time-5 to UK time-10 hours.

What is the main language spoken in the USA?

The main language spoken in the USA is English.

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What is the currency in the USA?

The currency in the USA is the US Dollar (USD).

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Which plugs are used in the USA?

USA uses electrical plug type A + B (120 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in the USA?

They drive on the right side of the road in the USA.

Find out more about driving in USA with International Drivers Association*.

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Do you need a visa for the USA?

Yes, UK passport holders do need a visa to enter the USA.

Check USA visa requirements for all passport holders with VisaHQ* and iVisa.com*.

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