North American visas
How do I obtain a North American visa?
The information in the table below is relevant for UK citizens. The table shows whether North American visas are required for short term visits to North American countries.
You may also find it useful to refer to our other information on driving abroad.
| Country | Visa Required | Cost | Time to obtain Visa |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Yes, on arrival. One month granted which can be extended one month at a time. | ||
| Bahamas | Yes, on arrival. One month granted which can be extended up to 8 months | ||
| Barbados | Yes, on arrival. One month granted which can be extended one month at a time. | ||
| Belize | Yes, on arrival. One month granted which can be extended one month at a time at a cost of BZD$200 per month. | ||
| Canada | No, obtain an eTA for your visit if arriving by air. 6 months granted. | CAD7 for eTa | 1-3 days |
| Costa Rica | Yes, on arrival. 180 days granted which can be extended | ||
| Cuba | No, for up to 90 days. Tourist card required. | £27 | 3 days |
| Dominica | Yes, on arrival. One month granted which can be extended one month at a time. | ||
| Dominican Republic | Yes, on arrival. One month granted which can be extended one month at a time. | ||
| El Salvador | Yes, on arrival – up to 180 days granted. British tourists can travel within any of the CA-4 countries (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua) for a period of up to 90 days which starts at the first point of entry of any of the CA-4 countries. | ||
| Grenada | Yes, on arrival. One month granted which can be extended one month at a time. | – | |
| Guatemala | Yes, on arrival. 90 days granted which can be extended. British tourists can travel within any of the CA-4 countries (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua) for a period of up to 90 days which starts at the first point of entry of any of the CA-4 countries. | £50 | 30 days |
| Haiti | Yes, on arrival. 90 days granted which can be extended. | $10 | |
| Honduras | Yes, on arrival. 90 days granted which can be extended. Immigration pre-arrival form required. British tourists can travel within any of the CA-4 countries (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua) for a period of up to 90 days which starts at the first point of entry of any of the CA-4 countries. | ||
| Jamaica | Yes, on arrival. 90 days granted which can be extended. | ||
| Mexico | Yes, on arrival. One month granted which can be extended When entering Mexico by land fill out an immigration form online. | ||
| Nicaragua | Yes, on arrival. 90 days granted which can be extended. British tourists can travel within any of the CA-4 countries (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua) for a period of up to 90 days which starts at the first point of entry of any of the CA-4 countries. | ||
| Panama | Yes, on arrival. 90 days granted which can not be extended. | ||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Yes, on arrival. One month granted which can be extended one month at a time. | ||
| Saint Lucia | Yes, on arrival. One month granted which can be extended one month at a time. | ||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Yes, on arrival. One month granted which can be extended one month at a time. | ||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Yes, on arrival. 90 days granted which can be extended. | ||
| United States of America | Yes, apply for ESTA or Visa | ESTA: $21 Visa: $185 | ESTA: 3 days Visa: 3 weeks |