UK passport holders require a valid passport for travel to the USA. Under the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP), most British citizens do not require a visa for holiday, transit or business purposes providing their passports are machine-readable (bar code on the photo page), the stay does not exceed 90 days and a return or onward ticket is held. Holders of other UK passports do require a visa.
Timezone
GMT –8 (GMT –7 from March to November)
Language
English is the official language.
Jabs
There are no specific health risks associated with travel within the USA. Medical facilities are excellent, but expensive so medical insurance is essential.
Electricity
120 volts, 60Hz. Plugs are mainly the two, flat-pin type, though three-pin plugs are also widely used. European appliances without dual-voltage capabilities will require an adapter, which can be purchased in most major departure airports.
Currency
The US Dollar (USD) is the unit of currency and is divided into 100 cents.