List Of Visa Free Countries For UK Passport Holders

According to the VisaGuide Passport Index, the UK passport ranks 25th in the world as of July 2023. This implies that UK citizens can travel to 153 countries without a visa. However, in order to access the remaining countries, UK passport holders must first apply for a visa.

For visa-free travels, you still must have a valid passport — usually six months after your departure date— and you must purchase travel health insurance as required by your destination country.

Where Can UK Passport Holders Travel Without a Visa?

As of July 2023, UK passport holders can travel visa free to 153 countries and territories:

• Albania
• American Samoa
• Andorra
• Anguilla
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Argentina
• Armenia
• Aruba
• Australia
• Austria
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Belarus
• Belgium
• Belize
• Bermuda
• Bolivia
• Caribbean Netherlands
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Botswana
• Brazil
• British Virgin Islands
• Brunei
• Bulgaria
• Canada
• Cabo Verde
• Cayman Islands
• Chile
• Colombia
• Cook Islands
• Costa Rica
• Croatia
• Curaçao
• Cyprus
• Czechia
• Denmark
• Dominica
• Dominican Republic
• Ecuador
• El Salvador
• Estonia
• Falkland Islands
• Faroe Islands
• Fiji
• Finland
• France
• French Guiana
• French Polynesia
• French West Indies
• Gabon
• Georgia
• Germany
• Gibraltar
• Greece
• Greenland
• Grenada
• Guam
• Guatemala
• Guyana
• Haiti
• Honduras
• Hong Kong
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Indonesia
• Iraq
• Ireland
• Israel
• Italy
• Jamaica
• Japan
• Kazakhstan
• Kiribati
• Kosovo
• Kyrgyzstan
• Latvia
• Lesotho
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Macau
• Malaysia
• Malta
• Marshall Islands
• Mauritius
• Mayotte
• Mexico
• Micronesia
• Moldova
• Monaco
• Mongolia
• Montenegro
• Montserrat
• Morocco
• Mozambique
• Namibia
• Netherlands
• New Caledonia
• New Zealand
• Nicaragua
• Niue
• North Macedonia
• Northern Mariana Islands
• Norway
• Oman
• Pakistan
• Palestine
• Panama
• Paraguay
• Peru
• Philippines
• Poland
• Portugal
• Puerto Rico
• Qatar
• Réunion
• Romania
• San Marino
• São Tomé and Príncipe
• Senegal
• Serbia
• Singapore
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• South Africa
• South Korea
• Spain
• Sri Lanka
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Martin
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Suriname
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Gambia
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Tunisia
• Turks and Caicos Islands
• Türkiye
• United States Virgin Islands
• Ukraine
• United States
• Uruguay
• Uzbekistan
• Vanuatu
• Vatican City
• Venezuela
• Vietnam
• Zambia
• Eswatini

Where Can UK Citizens Go Without a Passport?

UK citizens can enter Ireland without a passport with only an ID card.

What Countries Issue eVisa to UK Citizens?

The following 10 countries issue eVisas for UK passport holders:

• Angola
• Azerbaijan
• Benin
• Djibouti
• Ethiopia
• Guinea
• India
• Kenya
• Myanmar
• Uganda

The eVisa process is similar to that of a standard visa. In this scenario, you can apply and pay for a visa online.

After your application is approved, you will receive an email confirming your visa status and a document to print and carry with you to the border. Online visa registration is required, however certain authorities may need a physical copy of the permission, so take it with you when flying.

What Countries Issue Visa on Arrival to UK Passport Holders?

If you are a UK citizen, you can get a visa on arrival for the 35 countries listed below:

• Bahrain
• Bangladesh
• Burkina Faso
• Burundi
• Cambodia
• Comoros
• Egypt
• Guinea-Bissau
• Jordan
• Kuwait
• Laos
• Lebanon
• Madagascar
• Malawi
• Maldives
• Mauritania
• Nepal
• Palau
• Papua New Guinea
• Rwanda
• Samoa
• Saudi Arabia
• Seychelles
• Sierra Leone
• Solomon Islands
• Somalia
• Saint Helena
• Tajikistan
• Tanzania
• Timor-Leste
• Togo
• Tonga
• Tuvalu
• United Arab Emirates
• Zimbabwe

You receive a visa on arrival (VOA) after entering the country that issues such a visa. Usually, there is a separate section at the airport where you can submit your application for your visa on arrival.

Countries With Visa Requirements for UK Citizens

You need a valid visa to enter the following 28 countries with a UK passport:

• Afghanistan
• Algeria
• Bhutan
• Cameroon
• Central African Republic
• Chad
• China
• Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Republic of the Congo
• Ivory Coast
• Cuba
• Equatorial Guinea
• Eritrea
• Ghana
• Iran
• Liberia
• Libya
• Mali
• Nauru
• Niger
• Nigeria
• North Korea
• Russia
• South Sudan
• Sudan
• Syria
• Turkmenistan
• Yemen

How Can Britons Apply for a Visa?

The application for a visa goes as follows:

• Make an appointment at the visa center in United Kingdom – You must contact a local visa application center in your home country and make an appointment to submit your application. It may take several months to schedule a meeting with the embassy or consulate.
• Get your documents ready – To submit a successful application, you have to prepare the required documents for your visa, i.e., passport, application form, health insurance, etc. Some of your documents must be verified with an apostille stamp or certified by a foreign office.
• Submit your application – Finally, you can submit your application and attend the visa interview—you may also be required to submit your biometrics. Once you translate your documents as required by the embassy or consulate and verify them with an apostille stamp— if possible, then you can submit your application. From then it will take several weeks until a decision is made regarding your visa application.
• Please note that if you have a valid visa that allows you to enter more than one country, you don’t have to apply for a new visa.

What Documents Do UK Citizens Need to Apply for a Visa?

UK nationals who want to visit countries that require a visa in advance must submit a few papers. Document requirements may differ depending on the country you wish to visit. Most countries, however, will undoubtedly require the following:

• Your valid UK passport (plus a photocopy). Some countries require the passport to be valid for more than six months after the day you plan on departing their country.
• A filled visa application form.
• Passport pictures that are not older than six months.
• Travel health insurance that covers your entire period of stay.
• Proof of paid visa fee.
• Detailed travel itinerary that shows all the places you want to visit.
• Letter of invitation (if applicable)
• Proof of booked return ticket for the flight home.
• Proof of booked accommodation.
• Proof that you have sufficient funds to cover your visit
• Civil status documents (marriage papers, certificates of birth, etc.)