United Kingdom
Four nations, walkable cities and countryside an hour from every one of them.
Photo: ThatsTheBoss (CC0)
Good to know
Visas Tourist visa: not required for stays of up to 6 months Business visa or work permit: required Student visa: required You may need a work permit or visa even if you plan to do: unpaid work volunteer work part-time work temporary wo…
Passport Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you're travelling with. Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements…
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) You need to apply for an ETA before travelling to the UK. You must travel on the passport used for your ETA application…
Other entry requirements UK Border officials may ask you to show them a return or onward ticket and proof that you have sufficient funds to support yourself for the duration of your stay…
Exercise increased caution in United Kingdom.
Exercise a high degree of caution. Latest change: Editorial change.
Contactless cards work on all public transport in London and most city networks. Cash is increasingly refused.
Driving is on the left. Central London also charges a daily congestion and ULEZ fee.
Ten to twelve percent in restaurants, often already added as a service charge. No tipping expected at a pub bar.
Advance train fares are far cheaper than same-day walk-ups. Book as soon as tickets release, usually 12 weeks ahead.
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Top destinations
Free museums, distinct villages and a river running through all of it.
A volcanic hill, a medieval old town and a Georgian one next door.
Roman baths, Georgian crescents and a city you can see on foot in a day.
Waterfront warehouses, football and the best music history in England.
Frequently asked questions
Visas (Global Affairs Canada, for CA passport holders)
Passport (Global Affairs Canada, for CA passport holders)
Yellow fever (Global Affairs Canada, for CA passport holders)
Other entry requirements (Global Affairs Canada, for CA passport holders)
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (SafeTravel) currently states: “United Kingdom: Exercise increased caution” (advisory level 2 of 4). Always check the original advisory before travelling.
Currency: GBP. Languages: English. Capital: London.
Travel information last reviewed 12 August 2026. Compiled from UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, UK FCDO — Entry Requirements, VisitBritain, Open-Meteo and datakyte Travel Intelligence. Always confirm entry rules and safety guidance with official government sources before you travel.
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Photography: ThatsTheBoss (CC0); [Duncan] from Nottingham, UK (CC BY 2.0); Øyvind Holmstad (CC BY-SA 4.0); Enric (CC BY-SA 4.0); Kim Traynor (CC BY-SA 3.0).