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To help, we've summarised some of the key considerations and requirements here - but it's not a full list of all possible requirements around the world. It's your responsibility to ensure you have the right documents to be allowed to travel. Show allHide allshowhideexpandedcollapsed PASSPORTS AND ID CARDS Show all|Hide all For international flights To travel on an international flight your passport must: * Have been issued less than 10 years before the date you enter a country. Check the Date of Issue on your passport. * Be valid for the required time after your planned return date. This is often at least three or six months after the day you plan to leave your destination. Check the Expiry Date on your passport. * Meet the specific passport validity requirements for your destination. Check the IATA Travel Centre for more information. * Be signed by its owner. Please ensure each passport is signed with the owner's signature. You may be denied entry or fined in some countries for travelling with an unsigned passport. More information is available for UK passport holders at HM Passport Office. Children's passports Children need their own passports to travel internationally, including infants under two. Infant and children's passports are only valid for five years, so please check the expiry date before departure. EU, EEA or Swiss national ID cards These are are no longer accepted as valid documentation for entering the UK, unless you’re exempt. Please check the latest UK Government advice for more details. Please note, it’s your responsibility to ensure you have valid documentation when you travel. If you fail to comply with these requirements, you may not be allowed to travel, or you may be refused entry at your destination and have to pay associated costs. For UK domestic flights You do not require a passport to travel within the UK, but you will need to carry one type of photographic ID when travelling with us. Examples include: * Valid passport * Valid driving licence, either provisional or full * Valid EU national identity card * Valid armed forces identity card * Valid police warrant card or badge Children under the age of 16 do not need to show identification when travelling on domestic flights. The adult they are travelling with must travel with photographic identification and be able to confirm their identity. Children aged 14 and 15 years who are flying alone will need to show identification when travelling on domestic flights. Find more information on the requirements for young flyers travelling alone, including a copy of our consent form. For flights between the UK, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man If you are a citizen of the UK, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands or Isle of Man and were born in these areas, you do not need a passport to travel between these destinations, but you do require some form of photographic identification, such as a driving licence. All other travellers require a valid passport to travel between these destinations. Obtaining a passport Processing times for passports vary but it may take six weeks or longer to receive a passport after applying, so we advise that you wait until your passport has arrived before making a booking. Many countries offer fast-track applications where required. If you need a passport or need to renew an existing one you can apply directly to your nation’s passport office. In the UK, that’s the UK passport service. If you’d like help with your application, British Airways has partnered with VisaCentral, a company that will do all of the hard work for you. VisaCentral can help with passport renewals and replacements, name changes, second passports and new passports for children. Plus, as a British Airways customer you’ll get a 30% discount on the service fees. Get a passport through VisaCentral If there is a place on your passport for you to sign, please sign your passport with your signature. Your passport is not valid until it is signed. For British passports, you can learn more from HM Passport Office. VISAS AND OTHER TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION How to check if you need a visa Depending on your nationality and the purpose of your journey, you may need a visa, or an equivalent form of authorisation, for every country you enter as part of your journey — even if you are only in transit or connecting from one flight to another in the airport of that country without going through border control — known as a transit visa. This is in addition to a valid passport. There are several ways you can check if you need a visa: Check if you need a visa via the IATA Travel Centre - it's free to check and also includes passport and health requirements, as well as customs, currency and airport information. If you need a visa, our partner VisaCentral can help - it's free to check and they’ll tell you exactly what documents you need to get one. Plus, as a British Airways customer, you’ll get a 30% discount on VisaCentral service fees should you need help with an application. Check if you need a transit visa to connect through the UK - even if you’re only connecting from one flight to another, you may need a transit visa, such as a Direct Airside Transit (DATV) visa or a Visitor in Transit visa, to connect through the UK. Check if you need a visa via the Sherpa online search tool below. Sherpa can also help obtain many e-visas, and advise of other possible information you may need for your travels. ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORISATION (ETA) An ETA will soon be required for people travelling to the UK who do not need a visa, including children and babies. It will be electronically linked to your passport and will give you permission: * To visit the UK for up to 6 months for tourism, visiting family and friends, business or to study. * To visit the UK for up to 3 months on the Creative Worker visa concession. * To transit through the UK – including if you’re not going through the UK border control. An ETA will be required from 15 November 2023 when travelling from certain countries, with more being added to the scheme over time. Please check if you require an ETA. Read further information and apply for an ETA or watch more about ETA. The information provided on this page is for information purposes only and could be subject to change at very short notice. It is your responsibility to check and observe all the health and entry requirements applicable to your journey and you should always check the latest travel guidance from your government before you travel and the guidance provided by the relevant public authorities of your destination. Failure to meet applicable requirements means that British Airways will not be able to carry you, and compensation and care and assistance provisions will not apply. Please note that Sherpa is a third party service provider that may apply fees for such services. Show allHide allshowhideexpandedcollapsed ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER TRAVEL DOCUMENTS Show all|Hide all USA entry requirements If you're a citizen of a country covered by the Visa Waiver Programme (such as the UK) you are able to travel to the USA with an Electronic System Travel Authorisation (ESTA) instead of a visa. Make sure you apply for your ESTA at least 72 hours before your departure.You may not be allowed to travel if you arrive at the airport without an ESTA. You will need a valid e-Passport to use ESTA. These have a microchip symbol on their front cover. ESTAs are valid for multiple journeys for up to two years or until your passport expires, whichever is sooner. Apply for an ESTA More about the Visa Waiver Program and ESTAs WHEN YOU NEED A VISA You will need to apply for a visa to travel to the United States and should contact your local US Embassy in the following circumstances: * If you are a citizen of a country not covered by the Visa Waiver Programme. * If you have dual nationality with one passport being issued by a country eligible under the Visa Waiver Programme and the other issued by Iran, Iraq, Sudan or Syria. * If you have an ESTA and have visited Iran, Iraq, Sudan or Syria since 1 March 2011. HELP WITH YOUR ESTA APPLICATION Our partner VisaCentral can take the hard work out of applying, and offers a safe, secure and easy way to obtain your ESTA. Benefits of using its service include: * Specialist support – access to a visa specialist via phone or email if you have questions regarding your application. * Automated monitoring - applications not instantly approved automatically get resubmitted or assigned to a visa specialist for review; there’s no need to re-apply. * Discounted rate – get a 30% discount on VisaCentral's handling fees as a British Airways customer. Get an ESTA through VisaCentral Canada entry requirements Many visitors need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization to travel to Canada. You can check Canada’s entry requirements before flying. Alternatively, our partner VisaCentral can quickly, securely and easily obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization for you. Get an eTA through VisaCentral China entry requirements If you're travelling to China, you'll need to check what type of visa you require. Transit visas are available if you are staying for less than 144 hours. If you have a British passport, the GOV.UK website shows what types of are available when travelling to or through China. Find out more about visa requirements for China (British passport holders only) If you have a passport from any other country, please ensure you check with your nearest Chinese Embassy. Alternatively, our partner VisaCentral can quickly, securely and easily obtain a Visa for you. Get a visa through VisaCentral India entry requirements If you are travelling to India, you may be able to obtain an eTourist Visa online, just four days before you travel. The visa will be valid for 60 days and you will need to present a printed copy when you check in to be able to travel. Find out more and apply for India e-Tourist Visa Alternatively, our partner VisaCentral can quickly, securely and easily obtain an eTourist Visa for you. Get a visa through VisaCentral Kingdom of Saudi Arabia requirements, including Hajj While we make every effort to keep this information up to date, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) visa restrictions can change at short notice. Please check the IATA Travel Centre before you book. Alternatively, our partner VisaCentral can quickly, securely and easily obtain a Visa for you. Get a visa through VisaCentral IF YOU ARE A PILGRIM If you are a Hajj or Umrah pilgrim, you must enter KSA through Jeddah with a valid Hajj or Umrah visa. Travel must be between the official pilgrimage travel dates. You cannot: * travel for Hajj using an Umrah visa * travel for Umrah using a Hajj visa * enter, transfer or transit through Riyadh * travel outside of the official pilgrimage dates determined by the Saudi authorities each year If you are travelling from the UK, we recommend to book through our specialist partner Masterfare who can arrange your flight and Hajj/Umrah visa through a KSA Ministry of Hajj approved agent. If you are travelling from another country, or you book on ba.com, it is your responsibility to ensure you get the correct pilgrimage visa from a KSA Ministry of Hajj-approved Hajj or Umrah agent. If you do not have the correct documentation, or have booked to travel outside the official pilgrimage dates, you will not be allowed to travel or be able to get a refund. NON-PILGRIM VISITORS If you are not Muslim, you can enter Jeddah or Riyadh at any time using a business or visit visa. If you are Muslim, are using a business or visit visa during Hajj, or are travelling in the 6-week period up to and including Hajj, you must enter KSA through Riyadh. If you are Muslim with a business or visit visa, you will need a Hajj visa to travel during the official pilgramage travel dates. These restrictions do not apply to residents or citizens of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. KSA visa restrictions change at short notice. Please check the IATA Travel Centre before you book. Travelling with children (under 18 years) Some countries' immigration departments require additional documentation for all children under 18 years travelling into, out of or transiting their country. This varies depending on the country so please check before you travel on the IATA Travel Centre. Just make sure you use the date of birth of your child to receive the correct information. South Africa requirements Applying for a visa If you need a visa for your journey, you can apply directly with the embassy or high commission of the country you want to travel to — visit their website or local consulate to learn more about the process. Alternatively, our partner VisaCentral can do all of the hard work for you: * it's a safe, secure and easy way to obtain your visa * it can help save time — VisaCentral will stand in line at the embassy or consulate on your behalf * you'll get a 30% discount on handling fees as a British Airways customer Get a visa through VisaCentral Show allHide allshowhideexpandedcollapsed ADVANCE PASSENGER INFORMATION (API) Show all|Hide all What is Advance Passenger Information? Many countries require us to collect some passport and travel information about who's flying into their country. The information you provide is sent securely to the necessary government authorities. You will need to supply some or all of the following details: * your full name (as it appears on your passport) * your date of birth * your gender * your nationality * your passport number * your passport expiry date * the country that issued your passport * your country of residence. Additionally, when travelling to the US, you will need to provide: * the destination address of your first night’s stay * Alien Registration Number (Green Card) for those who have US residency * Traveler Redress Number if you have one (this enables travellers who have experienced problems entering the US to avoid future difficulties). If you're a US citizen and have a 'Global Entry' number, you don't need to provide this as part of your API. When you arrive in the US your Global Entry status will be recognised when you use the dedicated Immigration kiosk. Some governments require us to provide them with information from flight bookings, which will contain additional passenger details to those listed above. How do I provide my Advance Passenger Information? You can add Advance Passenger Information to your booking on ba.com using Manage My Booking. If there is any information you need to provide, you'll see a red exclamation mark against the passenger information section at the top of the page. Add Advance Passenger Information Legal statements LEGAL STATEMENT FOR US FLIGHTS The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the US Department of Homeland Security requires us to collect information from you for purposes of watch list screening, under the authority of 49 U.S.C. section 114, and the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004. Providing this information is voluntary; however, if you don't provide it, you may be subject to additional screening or denied transport or authorisation to enter the post-security area. TSA may share information you provide with law enforcement or intelligence agencies or others under its published system of records notice. For more on TSA Privacy policies, or to view the system of records notice and the privacy impact assessment, visit tsa.gov. Show allHide allshowhideexpandedcollapsed TRAVEL SCHEMES Show all|Hide all UK Registered Traveller If you are a national of one of the below countries you can join the 'Registered Traveller' scheme and enjoy faster entry to the UK, as long as you have a biometric passport. When you apply, the UK Border Force carries out checks to see if you are eligible to join. If accepted, you won't need to fill out a landing card for the UK. You'll be able to enter the UK at the ePassport gates or the UK/EU lanes at several UK airports, including all London airports, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Manchester. Find out more or apply for the Registered Traveller scheme USA Global Entry UK citizens can get through US passport control faster by joining Global Entry, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) programme. The scheme allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travellers arriving in the United States. Benefits include: * no processing queues * no requirement to complete a paper customs declaration form * reduced waiting times * TSA Pre✓® Eligibility (faster, more efficient security screening at participating US airports). Membership lasts for five years and the application process includes background checks (at a non-refundable cost of £42 payable to the UK government), online enrolment with the US Customs and Border Protection Agency (at a non-refundable cost of USD100) and attendance at a face to face interview at an official enrolment centre. More about Global Entry and FAQs Apply for Global Entry Travelling from the US - TSA Pre✓® with a Known Traveller Number (KTN) We participate in the TSA Pre✓® programme for customers with a Known Traveller Number (KTN) departing from US airports. TSA Pre✓® is a faster, easier security screening process at US airports. Once enrolled, you will be able to speed through security without removing shoes, laptops, liquids, belts and light jackets. Who is eligible? * Members of the Global Entry scheme. * US citizens and US lawful permanent residents enrolled in TSA Pre✓®, NEXUS or SENTRI. * Canadian citizens who are members of NEXUS. Enter your Global Entry, TSA Pre✓®, NEXUS or SENTRI membership number (your KTN) into your booking each time you travel to demonstrate your eligibility. You can add your KTN during online check-in via Manage My Booking on ba.com, at an airport desk or by contacting us. Even if you are eligible for TSA Pre✓® as a member of a trusted traveller programme, TSA Pre✓® does not guarantee expedited screening. Find out more and enrol Find out where TSA Pre✓® is available Where a TSA Pre✓® lane is not available, you can show your TSA Pre✓® boarding pass and may receive a form of expedited screening in a standard lane. Electronic Singapore arrival card You can now submit an electronic arrival card via the Web Service and Mobile App before you arrive in Singapore. You will then be able to head directly to immigration clearance, allowing you to avoid unnecessary delays and save time at the airport. Complete your arrival card now Show allHide allshowhideexpandedcollapsed COVID-19 INFORMATION Do I need to wear a mask? Keeping our customers and colleagues safe at all times is always our number one priority. During the pandemic we introduced new measures including the need to wear face coverings. Customers are no longer required to wear a mask at airports in England, however, as an international airline flying all around the world, we are obliged to ensure our customers continue to comply with local restrictions and meet the requirements of the destination they arrive at. Therefore, we ask you to check the requirements of the destination you’re flying to before departing for the airport, because: * If you are travelling on our flights, you will be required to wear a mask on board if the destination you are flying to or from requires you to. * If you are travelling on our flights, you will be required to wear a mask to disembark the aircraft, and at your arrival airport, if the destination you are flying to requires it. Countries requiring masks You will need to wear a mask if you are travelling to or from the below destinations. Please also be aware that some countries require a specific type of mask, as indicated. If your destination is not listed below, then you are not required to wear a mask. However, if you still wish to wear a mask you’re able to make a personal choice and we kindly request everyone to respect each other’s preferences. Please note, if your flight is due to be operated by another airline on behalf of British Airways, you may still be required to wear a mask for your flights regardless of your destination. We advise that you bring your own mask with you if flying with a partner airline to ensure you meet any requirements. 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