Visa Requirements for British Citizens
Visa Information for Passport Holders of United Kingdom
Visa Not Required
111 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
- 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
- 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 any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- 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
From 1st Jan 2023 ETIAS visas will be required - 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
- Ireland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-FreeFreedom of movement (Common Travel Area).British citizens have many of the same rights and entitlements as Irish citizens
- 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-Free90 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
- Macau PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- 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
- Moldova PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period
- Monaco PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Mongolia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia has exempted visas for 34 countries from January 2023 to December 2025.
- 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
- Oman PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free14 days / 30 days
- Panama PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysFrom 1 October 2021, British nationals entering Panama now have a 90 day (3 month) tourist visa stamped in their passport to mark entry to Panama. Extensions are not normally allowed unless you apply to change your immigration status within the 90 days (business, marriage).
Regular entry: Visa stamp (180 days) length determined on arrival
The maximum amount of time that you can stay in Panama is six (6) months. If you want to stay longer than six months, you may extend your stay applying for an extension of visa with the Offices of Immigration in Panama. (Panama embassy U.K.)
British nationals don't need a visa to visit Panama except if arriving by sea. - 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
- Suriname PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysAn entrance fee of 25 USD or 25 Euros must be paid online prior to arrival.
Multiple entry eVisa is also available. - 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
- Taiwan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Thailand PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days (as of April 1, 2023)If 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
- Türkiye PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months90 days within any 180-day period (as of 2 March 2020)
- Ukraine PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysDue to ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Government of UK advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Ukraine.
- United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30/40 daysThe visa issued at the airport for British passports holders is valid for 30 days – plus a 10 day grace period.
If you wish to stay longer, you may make a request with the Immigration Officer at the airport or contact the local General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs at least 3 days prior to the expiry date. - 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 one’s tourist card and stamp expire.
One can only apply for or extend their (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. From 15 March 2022 Vietnam has reintroduced visa waivers for the nationals of 13 countries including the UK.
Visa waivers allow for visits to Vietnam for up to 15 days without needing to apply for a visa.
For periods longer than 30 days, a tourist visa is available. - Zambia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysBritish citizens are eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zimbabwe.
Visa On Arrival
A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 18 destinations for passport holders of United Kingdom.
- Bangladesh PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysVisa on arrival available at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
- Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
- Burundi PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 monthFrom December 2021, passengers of all countries that required visa, can now obtain visa on arrival at Bujumbura International Airport, and all land borders.
- 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. - 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.
- Nepal PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 daysVisa-on-arrival is extendable
- Palau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Seychelles PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival3 months
- Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival3 months
- 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
eVisa
British passport allows entry to 21 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.
- Angola PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days30 days extendable once.
Visitors 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.
International Certificate of Vaccination required. - 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.
According to HPI (Henley Passport Index) methodology pre-departure government approval, like eVisitor manual processing is not considered as visa free. - Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Benin PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysMust have an international vaccination certificate.
- Canada PermalinkShow on MapeVisa6 monthsElectronic Travel Authorization required if arriving by air.
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthseVisa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
- Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on MapeVisa7 days
- 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. - Gabon PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysElectronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
- Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- India PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days, 1 year and 5 years of eTourist visa is now available from Indian eVisa portal.
- 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. - Nigeria PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Pakistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for tourism purposes.
Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for business purposes.
Online Visa eligible. - 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 they should remain aware of the quarantine requirements. An onward or return ticket is mandatory. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity.
One must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free, which can be completed up to 24 hours before boarding a flight, and is valid for two years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge. - South Sudan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaObtainable online
Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel - Tajikistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa45 days
- Uganda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthsMay apply online.
Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda.
eVisa / On Arrival
For 17 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. - Cambodia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysExtendable for another 30 days.
- Egypt PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Indonesia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysYou can apply for a Visa on Arrival or e-VOA.
- Jordan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On ArrivalVisa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge)
- 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
- Mozambique PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysVisa on Arrival is currently suspended.
Available at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul). - 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 Arrival4 monthsVisa on arrival with Electronic Travel Authorization.
British 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
- 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. - 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
26 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 RequiredIn June 2022, government spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said: "Anyone can visit Afghanistan for the purpose of humanitarian activities and tourism." which implicitly states that any one going to Afghanistan for Humanitarian or tourism purposes is visa free and there is evidence of visas being issued on arrival .
- Algeria PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Belarus PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredDue to safety concerns, Government of UK advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Belarus.
- Bhutan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa via approved tour operators only
- Cameroon PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Central African Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredDue to security concerns, Government of UK advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Central African Republic.
- Chad PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- China PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required6 daysBritish nationals need a visa to enter mainland China, including Hainan Island, but not Hong Kong or Macao.
24-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.
Visiting visas issued to British citizens are generally valid for 2 years - Congo PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Cuba PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required90 daysCan be extended up to 90 days with a fee.
- 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.
- Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Iran PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredDue to security concerns, Government of UK advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Iran.
- Liberia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Libya PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredDue to security concerns, Government of UK advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Libya.
- Mali 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
- North Korea PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Russia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredDue to security concerns, Government of UK advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Russia.
- Sudan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Syria PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredDue to security concerns, Government of UK advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Syria.
- Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Yemen PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredDue to security concerns, Government of UK advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Yemen.
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