Comprehensive visa requirements for United Kingdom passport holders traveling worldwide
Last updated: March 15, 2026
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free entry for tourism (max 90 days)
Max stay: 180 days
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay 90/180 (ETIAS may apply when implemented)
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 180 days
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay 90/180
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free for tourism up to 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free entry for up to 30 days (trial policy valid until 31 Dec 2026)
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay (extendable)
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay 90/180
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay 90/180
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within 180-day Schengen period. Post-Brexit.
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within 180-day Schengen period. Post-Brexit.
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay: up to 90 days in any 180-day period (tourism/business)
Max stay: 365 days
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay: up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay 90/180
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay 90/180
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 365 days
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay: up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Visa on arrival/visa waiver for tourism or business up to 90 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free for tourism; normally allowed to stay 90 days on arrival
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 180 days
Visa-free entry for tourism
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per entry.
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay 90/180
Max stay: 180 days
Visa-free entry up to 6 months; NZeTA required. Border may require onward ticket and proof of funds
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within 180-day Schengen period. Post-Brexit.
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per entry.
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free short stay
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay 90/180
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay 90/180
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within 180-day period. Post-Brexit.
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free for tourism/business; stay length is decided by ICA officer (normally 30–90 days for British citizens)
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay; K-ETA is normally required but UK nationals are exempt until 31 Dec 2026
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay: up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within 180-day Schengen period. Post-Brexit.
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay rules apply at the external border; 90/180
Max stay: 60 days
Visa exemption: visit for 60 days (tourism/business engagements/urgent ad-hoc work); extendable up to 30 days
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free for tourism/business up to 90 days in any 180-day period (British Citizen passport)
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 45 days
Visa-free for tourism/business up to 45 days (single stay)
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 90 days
Visa required (unless OCI cardholder). India offers multiple visa categories; tourist eVisa options vary by type and duration
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 28 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 90 days
Tourist entry requires an e-visa or electronic visa waiver (before travel or on arrival at international airports); conditions depend on permission issued
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 14 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Tourist visa can be bought on arrival at approved airports; visa on arrival valid up to 30 days (or use eVisa)
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Visa required; 30-day Visa on Arrival (VOA) available for tourism/visiting and some business purposes
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Tourist visa waiver/visa on arrival for full British Citizen passports; extend before expiry if staying longer
Max stay: 90 days
Free visa issued on arrival; valid up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Max stay: 30 days
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The United Kingdom passport grants its holders access to a wide range of international destinations, each with its own entry requirements. Understanding visa requirements before you travel is essential: arriving at a border without the correct documentation can result in denied boarding, refusal of entry, or significant delays. This page compiles up-to-date visa information for United Kingdom citizens across every destination in our database, organized by entry type so you can quickly identify what you need for each trip.
Visa requirements fall into several categories. Visa-free access means United Kingdom passport holders can enter without any prior application. An Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is a lightweight online pre-clearance required by some countries before boarding a flight. An eVisa is a visa issued electronically, typically applied for online days or weeks before travel. Visa on arrival (VoA) allows travelers to obtain a visa stamp or sticker at the port of entry upon arrival. Visa required means a formal application must be submitted to the destination country's embassy or consulate before travel. Restricted or refused entry indicates that travel to that destination is not permitted for United Kingdom citizens under current conditions.
Browse by visa category above to find destinations that match your travel plans. Each destination card links through to a detailed pair page where you can view the exact maximum stay duration, any specific conditions such as passport validity requirements, proof of onward travel, or minimum funds, and the source date for the information. If you are planning a multi-destination trip, check each country individually since requirements do not carry over between destinations.
Keep in mind that visa policy can change at any time due to diplomatic agreements, reciprocal arrangements, or emergency travel advisories. A country that was visa-free six months ago may now require an eVisa or full visa. The data on this page is reviewed regularly, but always cross-check with the official embassy or consulate of your destination country before booking flights or accommodation.
Even when no visa is required, most countries have minimum passport validity rules. The most common requirement is that your United Kingdom passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended departure date from the destination. Some countries require only three months of remaining validity beyond your stay, while others accept any validity as long as the passport does not expire during your visit. Checking the specific pair page for each destination will show you the exact passport validity rule that applies to United Kingdom citizens.
In addition to passport validity, several destinations require proof of sufficient funds for the duration of your stay, a confirmed return or onward ticket, travel insurance, or accommodation bookings. These entry conditions are enforced at the border regardless of whether a visa was required in advance. Being prepared with the right documents at check-in and at immigration significantly reduces the risk of any issues during travel.
If your United Kingdom passport has visa-free access to the Schengen Area, you can travel freely across all 29 Schengen member states with a single entry. However, the 90/180 rule applies: you may not spend more than 90 days in the Schengen zone within any rolling 180-day period, regardless of how many individual countries you visit. Days spent in France, Germany, Spain, Italy, or any other Schengen country all count toward the same 90-day total. Use the Schengen Calculator tool to track your available days before each trip.
Disclaimer: Visa requirements can change without notice. Always verify current requirements with official government sources or the embassy/consulate before making travel arrangements.
