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If you’re an American citizen planning a trip to the United Kingdom, whether for tourism, work, study, or family visits, you may be wondering about the process for securing a UK visa for American citizens. While US citizens can enter the UK for up to six months without a visa for tourism or short business trips, a visa is required for longer stays or specific purposes. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about applying for a UK visa for US citizens, how to begin the UK visa from the USA, and what types of visas you might need.