Visa Requirements for British Citizens
Visa Information for Passport Holders of United Kingdom
Visa Not Required
113 destinations allow visa-free entry to British citizens.
- Albania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Andorra PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Angola PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days30 days per trip, but no more than 90 days within any 1 calendar year for tourism purposes only.
Visitors must have a return/onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation.
An International Certificate of Vaccination is required. - 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-Free8 monthsExtendable up to 8 months.
- Barbados PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 months
- Belarus PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysVisa free until 31st December 2025.
Due to safety concerns, the UK Government advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Belarus. - 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 daysAs of 2025, be aware you may be given an initial 30 days stamp (on arrival) 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 before travelling from the Bolivian Embassy in London. - 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 daysAs of 2025, UK passport holders are exempt from VIVIS as long as their stay does not exceed 90 days per year (counted from the date of first entry, multiple entries permitted).
Extension of stay: the stay may be extended for up to the same amount of time granted upon first entry (i.e. up to 90, 60 or 30 days). - Brunei PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Bulgaria PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- 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 days
- Costa Rica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 daysAs of 2025, you can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days under a tourist visa waiver. The exact period is at the discretion of the immigration officer on arrival. If you plan to work, or stay for a longer period, see the Costa Rican Embassy in the UK.
- 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 daysAs of 2025, can enter without a visa for up to 90 days in any 12-month period.
If you’re already in Ecuador and want to stay longer than 90 days, you can pay to extend your stay (in Spanish) by an extra 90 days. You must apply for an extension before the first 90-day period ends. - El Salvador PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 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-Free
- Haiti PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysDue to security concerns, the UK government advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Haiti.
- 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
- 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 daysVisitors can travel to Japan for tourism or business for up to 90 days. A visa is given on arrival, and you do not need to apply before you travel. The Japan immigration authorities may extend your visa by another 90 days at their discretion. You will need to apply for an extension.
- Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Kiribati PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 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
- Malawi PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 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
- 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.
- Mozambique PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysVisitors must pay a fee of 650 MT upon entry.
- 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 daysAs of 2024, 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).
maximum amount of time that you can stay in Panama as a tourist is three (3) months. If you want to stay longer than three months, you may extend your stay applying for an extension through 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 within a 365 day period) 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 in the Schengen Area.
- Rwanda PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysCan also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Uganda.
- Saint Kitts and Nevis PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 months
- Saint Lucia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 weeks
- 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 USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival.
Multiple entry e-Visa is also available. - Sweden PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Switzerland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-FreeUK citizens do not require an entry visa for Switzerland for either short stays or for long stays (over 90 days).
- São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free15 days
- Taiwan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Thailand PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free60 daysIf not arriving by air, British citizens are only permitted two visits per year.
- 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.
- Ukraine PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysDue to ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, the UK Government advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Ukraine.
- United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysIf 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-Free120 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-Free45 daysA single entry e-Visa valid for 90 days is also available.
- Zambia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysBritish citizens are eligible for a universal (KAZA) visa allowing access to Zimbabwe.
Visa On Arrival
A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 11 destinations for passport holders of United Kingdom.
- Bangladesh PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysVisa on arrival available at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
- Comoros PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival45 days
- Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- 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
- Palau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Samoa PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival3 months
- 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.
- Tonga PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival31 days
- Tuvalu PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
eVisa
British passport allows entry to 33 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.
- Australia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysIf granted, eVisitor allows British citizens to stay in Australia for 90 days per visit. Multiple entry allowed during the eVisitor visa 12 months period.
Issued free of charge and valid for 1 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.
- Bhutan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaVisa via approved tour operators only.
- Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Cameroon PermalinkShow on MapeVisaPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Canada PermalinkShow on MapeVisa6 monthsElectronic Travel Authorization required if arriving by air.
- Chad PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Cuba PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthse-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
- Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on MapeVisa7 days
- Djibouti PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Gabon PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
- Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- India PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days30 days, 1 year and 5 years of eTourist visa is now available from Indian eVisa. However this service is not available for British Citizens of Pakistani Origin (i.e. someone with at least 1 Pakistani Parent or Grandparent).
- Iraq PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysBritish citizens are no longer able to get a visit visa on arrival in Iraq. They must apply for a visa on the e-visa portal of the Government of Iraq at least 24 hours before you travel. The visa costs $160 and is valid for 30 days.
- Israel PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysEntry refused to anyone who "knowingly issues a public call for boycotting Israel."
- Kenya PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysApplications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance.
eTA fee is USD 32.50.
Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable).
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
Visitors can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Rwanda or Uganda. - Libya PermalinkShow on MapeVisaDue to security concerns, the UK Government advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Libya.
- Mauritania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysAvailable at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.
- Myanmar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa28 dayse-Visa 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.
e-Visa 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 MapeVisa30 daysPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Pakistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysPakistan e-Visa fee is free.
Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for business and tourism purposes. - Seychelles PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthsApplication can be submitted up to 30 days before travel.
Visitors must upload a reservation confirmation(s) for each visitor's location of stay in Seychelles.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
Payment of the fee (EUR 10) by credit or debit card.
Valid for one journey only and it expires once exit the country. - Somalia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysAll visitors must have an approved Electronic Visa (eTAS) before the start of their journey.
- 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 3 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.
Due to security concerns, the UK government advises its citizens to avoid travelling to South Sudan. - Syria PermalinkShow on MapeVisaDue to security concerns, the UK Government advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Syria.
- Tajikistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa60 days
- Togo PermalinkShow on MapeVisa15 days
- Uganda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthsCan also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda.
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 Arrival14 daysVisas can be issued on arrival for a stay up to 3 months.
- Burundi PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa 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.
- Cambodia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysExtendable for another 30 days.
- Egypt PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Ethiopia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrivalup to 90 daysVisa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
e-Visa is available for 30 or 90 days. - Indonesia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysThe (Visa on Arrival) costs 500,000 Indonesian rupiah (£25), payable in cash or by card. It is valid for single entry only. You must meet passport validity requirements and have a return or onward ticket.
- 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 Arrival60 daysFor stays of less than 15 days, the visa fee is free, but an administrative fee of 10 EUR must be paid.
30 days - 35 EUR; 60 days - 40 EUR. - Namibia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months / 90 daysCan be obtained online or on arrival for a fee of N$1,600 (approximately €82 / US$88).
- Nepal PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysVisa on arrival is only available at Port Moresby Airport.
The eVisa is available at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul). - Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival6 months / 90 dayse-Visa / Visa on arrival can also be obtained.
- Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months / 30 days
- Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Tanzania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- United States of America PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysESTA is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance.
ESTA is also required when entering the country by cruise ship or land.
Visa required for nationals of VWP countries who have travelled or been present in Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria or Yemen at any time on or after 1 March 2011 (with limited exceptions), or those who have travelled or being present in Cuba at any time on or after 12 January 2021, or nationals of VWP countries who are also nationals of Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Sudan or Syria. - Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival1 monthBritish citizens are eligible for a universal (KAZA) visa allowing access to Zambia.
Pre-arranged Visa Required
18 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 RequiredDue to safety concerns, the UK Government advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Afghanistan.
- Algeria PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Central African Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredDue to security concerns, the UK Government advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Central African Republic.
- China PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required24-hour visa-free transit through any international airports of China, allows domestic travel through different airports.
240-hour visa-free transit in all cities of Anhui, Beijing, Chongqing, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi (except Baise and Chongzuo), Guizhou, Hainan, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Liaoning, Shaanxi, Shandong, Shanghai, Tianjin and Zhejiang provinces,
plus Sichuan provinces (Chengdu, Deyang, Leshan, Luzhou, Meishan, Neijiang, Suining, Ya'an, Yibin, Zigong and Ziyang cities), Yunnan provinces (Kunming, Lijiang, Pu'er, Yuxi cities, and Chuxiong, Dali, Honghe, Wenshan and Xishuangbanna prefectures), Shanxi provinces (Datong and Taiyuan cities), Jiangxi provinces (Jingdezhen and Nanchang cities) and Harbin in Heilongjiang provinces.
15-day package tour visa-free via cruise ships in Beijing, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hebei, Jiangsu, Liaoning, Shandong, Shanghai, Tianjin and Zhejiang provinces.
Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24 and 240-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
British nationals need a visa to enter mainland China, including Hainan Island, but not Hong Kong or Macao.
Visiting visas issued to British citizens are generally valid for 2 years - Congo 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.
- Honduras PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Iran PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredBritish citizens must have their visa stamped in their passport in advance of arrival in Iran.
Due to security concerns, the UK Government advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Iran. - Liberia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
- 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 RequiredDue to security concerns, the UK Government advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Niger.
- North Korea PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Russia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredDue to security concerns, the UK Government advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Russia.
- Sudan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Yemen PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredDue to security concerns, the UK Government advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Yemen.
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