Visa Requirements for British Citizens

Visa Information for Passport Holders of United Kingdom

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Freedom of Travel

British passport holders can travel to 31 destinations without a visa. Identify cards or passports may be required.

  • Austria PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • Belgium PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • Bulgaria PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • Croatia PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • Cyprus PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • Czech Republic PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • Denmark PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (DK) (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • Estonia PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • Finland PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • France PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • Germany PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • Greece PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • Hungary PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • Iceland PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • Ireland PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (under CTA Laws)
  • Italy PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • Latvia PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • Liechtenstein PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • Lithuania PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • Luxembourg PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • Malta PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • Netherlands PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (European Netherlands) (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • Norway PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • Poland PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • Portugal PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • Romania PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • Slovakia PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • Slovenia PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • Spain PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • Sweden PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (at least until 31 December 2020)
  • Switzerland PermalinkShow on Map
    Freedom Of MovementFreedom of movement (at least until 31 December 2020)

Visa Not Required

78 destinations allow visa-free entry to British citizens.

Visa On Arrival

A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 19 destinations for passport holders of United Kingdom.

eVisa

British passport allows entry to 14 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.

  • Angola PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 daysVisitors who have been granted an online pre-visa or have requested such pre-visa from the consulates of Angola abroad, are then issued with a visa on arrival at the country's border check points.
    For a maximum total stay of 90 days within a one year period.
    Besides having printed confirmation that a visa will be issued upon arrival, passengers must: have a return/onward ticket, and have a hotel reservation confirmation.
  • Australia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 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 Map
    eVisa30 days
  • Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 monthseVisa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
  • Djibouti PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa31 days
  • Ethiopia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaup 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 Map
    eVisa90 days
  • India PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa180 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via 26 designated airports
    An Indian e-Tourist Visa can only be obtained twice in one calendar year.
  • Myanmar PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa28 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 Map
    eVisa6 monthsMay enter using eGate.
    International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be obtained alongside Electronic Travel Authority.
  • Oman PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 days
  • Pakistan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaOnline Visa eligible.
    Electronic Travel Authorisation to obtain a visa on arrival for business purposes.
  • Suriname PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysMultiple entry eVisa is also available.
  • Tajikistan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa45 days

eVisa / On Arrival

For 20 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of United Kingdom.

  • Bahrain PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa 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 Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days / 8 daysMust have an international vaccination certificate.
  • Cambodia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysExtendable for another 30 days.
  • Egypt PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Gabon PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 dayseVisa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
  • Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
  • Kenya PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival3 monthsCan also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Rwanda or Uganda.
  • Kuwait PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months
  • Laos PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Madagascar PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
  • Malawi PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
  • Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days
  • Rwanda PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysCan also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Uganda.
  • Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
  • Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa 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 Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months
  • Uganda PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa 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 Map
    eVisa 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 Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysBritish citizens are eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zimbabwe.
  • Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa 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.

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