Entry requirements for US citizens
US citizens need a passport and a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for visits of up to 6 months.
The ETA costs 20 pounds, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires (whichever is sooner), and allows multiple visits. Apply through the UK ETA app or gov.uk/eta/apply; decisions usually arrive within a day but can take up to 3 working days. The UK is outside the Schengen Area, so EES and ETIAS do not apply.