How long can you stay in the United Kingdom?
The UK offers up to 6 months visa-free per entry to most Western nationalities. Since 2025, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA, £16) is required before travel for visa-free visitors.
For 10 of the 11 passports we cover. Check yours below.
By passport
| Passport | Visa-free stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 180 days per entry | — |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 180 days per entry | — |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 180 days per entry | — |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 180 days per entry | — |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 180 days per entry | — |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 180 days per entry | — |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | 180 days per entry | — |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 180 days per entry | — |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 180 days per entry | — |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | 180 days per entry | — |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | Visa required | — |
How the days count
- Arrive in the United Kingdom on 1 June — that's day 1 (entry and exit days both count).
- Your last legal day is 27 November (day 180).
- Each entry gets its own allowance, but repeated back-to-back entries ("border runs") can get you refused at the border.
Good to know
- 180 days per entry (Standard Visitor)
- ETA required (£16, valid 2 years)
- Multi-entry — but extended stays scrutinized
Notes
ETA required since 2025 for most visa-free nationals.
Staying longer
Skilled Worker visa, Global Talent, Innovator Founder, Student visa, High Potential Individual, Ancestry visa (Commonwealth descent).
If you overstay
Overstaying — even by a day or two — can mean fines, detention, deportation and a ban on coming back, and it can follow you on future visa applications. Penalties vary by country and by case, so confirm the current rules with the official source below.
Questions people ask
How long can Americans stay in the United Kingdom?
Americans can stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days per entry without a visa.
How long can Canadians stay in the United Kingdom?
Canadians can stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days per entry without a visa.
How long can Australians stay in the United Kingdom?
Australians can stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days per entry without a visa.
How long can New Zealanders stay in the United Kingdom?
New Zealanders can stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days per entry without a visa.
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Last verified against an official source: 2026-05-21.
Official source: www.gov.uk
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