Visa Requirements for British Citizens
Visa Information for Passport Holders of United Kingdom
Freedom of Travel
British passport holders can travel to 1 destination without a visa. Identify cards or passports may be required.
- Ireland PermalinkShow on MapFreedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (Common Travel Area). British citizens have many of the same rights and entitlements as Irish citizens
Visa Not Required
107 destinations allow visa-free entry to British citizens.
- Albania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Andorra PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Antigua and Barbuda PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 months
- Argentina PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Armenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 daysVisa upon arrival for a maximum term of 180 days in a year.
- Austria PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Bahamas PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free21 daysExtendable up to eight months.
- Barbados PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 months
- Belarus PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysMust arrive and leave via Minsk International Airport
Visas are also issued on arrival at the Minsk International Airport if the support documents were submitted by inviting organisation/person not later than 3 business days before expected date of arrival. - Belgium PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Belize PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Bolivia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysBe aware you may be given an initial 30 days and can extend it for another 60 days.
The Department of Immigration has imposed an annual limit for tourists of 90 days without a visa. For longer periods you must seek advice from the Bolivian Embassy in London or the Department of Immigration office in La Paz. - Bosnia and Herzegovina PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 6-month period.
- Botswana PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Brazil PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysExtendable for further 90 days
- Brunei PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Bulgaria PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within 180-day period
- Canada PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 monthseTA required if arriving by air.
- Cape Verde PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysMust register online at least five days prior to arrival.
- Chile PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysMay be extended.
- Colombia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysExtendable up to 180-days stay consecutively within a one-year period.
- Costa Rica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Croatia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within 180-day period
- Cyprus PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within 180-day period
- Czech Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Denmark PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Dominica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 months
- Dominican Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysWill normally be granted a 30-day stay on arrival. This can be extended up to 120 days by an extension online.
- Ecuador PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysMay be extended.
- El Salvador PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Estonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Eswatini PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Fiji PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free4 months
- Finland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- France PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Gambia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Georgia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free1 year
- Germany PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Greece PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Grenada PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 monthsBeginning on 1 December 2020, all travellers to Grenada will be required to complete an online application in order to receive a Pure Safe Travel Authorization Certificate to enter Grenada.
- Guatemala PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Guyana PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Haiti PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Honduras PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Hungary PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Iceland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Indonesia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysNot available at all entry points.
- Israel PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 monthsEntry refused to anyone who "knowingly issues a public call for boycotting Israel."
- Italy PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Jamaica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 days
- Japan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 daysA 90-day stay is granted which can then be extended for another 90 days.
- Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Kiribati PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Kyrgyzstan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free60 days
- Latvia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Lesotho PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free14 days
- Liechtenstein PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Lithuania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Luxembourg PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Macedonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Malaysia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Malta PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Marshall Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period
- Mauritius PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Mexico PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 daysVisa stamp (up to 180 days) length determined on arrival
- Micronesia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Moldova PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period
- Monaco PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Montenegro PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysMust register with the local police station (either through a tourist organization or at hotel reception) within 24 hours of arrival.
- Morocco PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysFor periods of longer than 90 days, a resident permit is required and can be issued by the Police Department in place of residence in Morocco.
- Namibia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months3 months within a calendar year
- Netherlands PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Nicaragua PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Norway PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Panama PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 daysAs of December 2021: The maximum time of stay in Panama will be 1 to 3 months. If the visa is granted for 3 months, it cannot be extended. If the visa is for a shorter time and you need to extend your stay, you must apply personally to the National Immigration Service Directorate upon arrival in Panama.
Regular entry: Visa stamp (180 days) length determined on arrival
The maximum amount of time that you can stay in Panama is six months. For longer than six months, you may extend your stay applying for an extension of visa with the Offices of Immigration in Panama. - Paraguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Peru PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free183 daysVisa stamp (up to 183 days) length determined on arrival
- Philippines PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysA tourist visa is available from the Philippine Embassy before you travel, which will allow an initial total of 59-day stay.
For longer periods, a visa extension is available once inside the country from the Bureau of immigration. - Poland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Portugal PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Qatar PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Romania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period
- Saint Kitts and Nevis PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Saint Lucia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 weeks
- Samoa PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free60 days
- San Marino PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Senegal PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Serbia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Singapore PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Slovakia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Slovenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- South Africa PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Spain PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Sweden PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Switzerland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free15 days
- Thailand PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysIf not arriving by air, British citizens are only permitted two visits per year.
For longer periods up to 60 days, a Tourist visa is available online. - Trinidad and Tobago PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Tunisia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Turkey PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months90 days within any 180-day period (as of 2 March 2020)
- Ukraine PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days within any 180-day period
- Uruguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Uzbekistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Vanuatu PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Vatican PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Venezuela PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysExtensions of up to 90 days can be arranged at any SAIME (immigration service) for a fee and must apply before your tourist card and stamp expire.
You can only apply for or extend your (residency permit) at the main SAIME office in Caracas. - Vietnam PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free15 daysA single entry eVisa valid for 30 days is also available.
For periods longer than 30 days, a tourist visa is available.
Visa On Arrival
A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 20 destinations for passport holders of United Kingdom.
- Bangladesh PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysVisa on arrival available at Dhaka International Airport
- Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
- Comoros PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival
- Iraq PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival60 daysBritish citizens can obtain a visa on arrival at Iraq's airports, land and sea crossings for 60 days, for a fee of US$75.
Visa not required for up to 30 days to Iraqi Kurdistan.
On 15 March 2021 the Iraqi government lifted pre-arrival visa requirements, allowing British citizens to apply for visa on arrival in any entry point. - Jordan PermalinkShow on MapVisa On ArrivalConditions apply
- Lebanon PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 monthExtendable for 2 additional months; granted free of charge at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry if there is no Israeli visa or seal, holding a telephone number, an address in Lebanon, and a non-refundable return or circle trip ticket.
- Maldives PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Mauritania PermalinkShow on MapVisa On ArrivalAvailable at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.
- Mozambique PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Nepal PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 daysVisa-on-arrival is extendable
- Palau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Seychelles PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival3 monthsIssued free of charge.
- Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival3 monthsIssued free of charge.
- Somalia PermalinkShow on MapVisa On ArrivalAvailable at Berbera, Borama, Burao, Erigavo and Hargeisa airports.
30 days, available at Bosaso Airport, Galcaio Airport and Mogadishu Airport. - Timor-Leste PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysVisa on arrival is only available at the Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or at the Dili Sea Port.
- Togo PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival7 days
- Tonga PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival31 days
- Tuvalu PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
- United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
eVisa
British passport allows entry to 15 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.
- Angola PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysVisitors who have been granted an online pre-visa or have requested a pre-visa from an Angolan consulate abroad are issued a visa upon arrival at the country's border crossings.
Maximum total stay of 90 days within a one-year period.
Visitors must have a return/onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation. - Australia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysIf granted, eVisitor allows British citizens to stay in Australia for 90 days per visit.
Issued free of charge and valid for one year. - Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthseVisa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
- Djibouti PermalinkShow on MapeVisa31 days
- Ethiopia PermalinkShow on MapeVisaup to 90 daysVisa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
eVisa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
eVisas are available for 30 or 90 days. - Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Kenya PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthsCan also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Rwanda or Uganda.
- Myanmar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa28 dayseVisa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu.
eVisa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business purposes (allowed stay is 70 days). - New Zealand PermalinkShow on MapeVisa6 monthsMay enter using eGate.
International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority.
Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. - Oman PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Pakistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaOnline Visa eligible.
Electronic Travel Authorisation to obtain a visa on arrival for business purposes. - South Korea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysBritish citizens can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa, though you should remain aware of the quarantine requirements. You must also have an onward or return ticket. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity.
You must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free. You can complete your K-ETA application up to 24 hours before boarding your flight and it will be valid for two years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge. - Suriname PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysMultiple entry eVisa is also available.
- Tajikistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa45 days
eVisa / On Arrival
For 19 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of United Kingdom.
- Bahrain PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 monthsVisas can be issued on arrival for a stay up to 3 months.
eVisa issued for 14 days, extendable once. - Benin PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days / 8 daysMust have an international vaccination certificate.
- Cambodia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysExtendable for another 30 days.
- Egypt PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Gabon PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 dayseVisa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
- Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Kuwait PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months
- Laos PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Madagascar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Malawi PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days
- Rwanda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysCan also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Uganda.
- Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysBritish citizens are allowed to extend their stay twice when in the country to a maximum stay of 90 days in total.
- Tanzania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months
- Uganda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On ArrivalMay apply online.
Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda. - United States of America PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysESTA required if arriving by air or cruise ship, which is valid for 2 years.
ESTA is not required for Guam and Northern Mariana Islands. - Zambia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysBritish citizens are eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zimbabwe.
- Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 monthsBritish citizens are also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zambia.
Pre-arranged Visa Required
30 destinations require a visa obtained at an embassy or consulate prior to arrival from passport holders of United Kingdom. This requirement may be waived off if British citizens meet certain alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident permits.
- Afghanistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Algeria PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Bhutan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa via approved tour operators only
- Burundi PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Cameroon PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Central African Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Chad PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- China PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
All TWOV programs are currently suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Visiting visas issued to British citizens are generally valid for 2 years - Congo PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Cuba PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required30 days
- Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Eritrea PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Ghana PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
- India PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Iran PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredTourists for Kish Island do not require a visa for a total of 14 days.
- Liberia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Libya PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Mali PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Mongolia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Nauru PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredIn addition of a visa, an application should be obtained by email via the Directorate of Immigration.
- Niger PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Nigeria PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
- North Korea PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Russia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required72-hours visa free visit when entering by regular ferry via port of St. Petersburg, provided that a passenger spends the night on-board or in accommodation specifically approved by the travel agency.
- South Sudan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Sudan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Syria PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa not required for citizens born in Syria.
- Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Yemen PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredA single tourist visa for British citizens is issued for a maximum stay of 60 days from arrival into Yemen.
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