Americas & Oceania

Comprehensive guidance on UK visas for nationals of the Americas and Oceania — covering applicants from the USA, Canada, Colombia, Japan, and Australia. Our country guides set out the fees, ETA and visa requirements, the latest grant rates, and step-by-step application advice for visitors, workers, students, and families across these high-trust travel markets.

UK Visas from the Americas & Oceania

Most travellers from the Americas and Oceania are visa-exempt and use the UK ETA for short visits — including US, Canadian, Japanese, and Australian nationals — while Colombians and those coming to work, study, or settle need full entry clearance. Grant rates are among the highest worldwide. Our guides cover the ETA, work and study routes, processing times, and application steps. Browse the country guides below.