12/03/2026
Team Liberty,
Recent changes by the UK Home Office have created travel challenges for some U.S. Forces members and their dependents arriving in the United Kingdom. In some cases, airline personnel have incorrectly told travelers they must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) or visa before boarding. (U.S. military members assigned to the UK and their dependents remain exempt from ETA and visa requirements when entering the country.)
Travelers should present the following documents when checking in with airlines:
Military Members
• U.S. Military ID Card
• PCS orders assigning them to the UK
Dependents
• Passport
• Sponsor’s PCS orders assigning them to the UK
If airline personnel question eligibility to travel, ask them to contact the UK Border Force Carrier Support Hub. Additional guidance and a printable ETA exemption card are available in the AF connect app.
