Travel Visa.

Country / Region	Visa requirement:	Permitted stay:	Notes:
Afghanistan	Visa required		Due to safety concerns, the UK Government advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Afghanistan.
Albania	Visa not required	90 days
Algeria	Visa required
Andorra	Visa not required
Angola	Visa not required	30 days	30 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	Visa not required	6 months
Argentina	Visa not required	90 days
Armenia	Visa not required	180 days	Visa upon arrival for a maximum term of 180 days in a year.
Australia	eVisitor	90 days	If 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.
Austria	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Azerbaijan	eVisa	30 days
Bahamas	Visa not required	8 months	Extendable up to eight months.
Bahrain	eVisa / Visa on arrival	14 days	Visas can be issued on arrival for a stay up to 3 months.
Bangladesh	Visa on arrival	30 days	Visa on arrival available at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Barbados	Visa not required	6 months
Belarus	Visa not required	30 days	Visa-free arrangement does not apply when travelling on a diplomatic or official passport. Due to safety concerns, the UK Government advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Belarus.
Belgium	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Belize	Visa not required
Benin	eVisa	30 days	Must have an International Certificate of Vaccination.
Bhutan	eVisa		Visa via approved tour operators only.
Bolivia	Visa not required	90 days	Be 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.
Bosnia and Herzegovina	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 6-month period.
Botswana	Visa not required	90 days
Brazil	Visa not required	90 days	Extendable for further 90 days.
Brunei	Visa not required	90 days
Bulgaria	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Burkina Faso	eVisa / Visa on arrival	1 month
Burundi	Online Visa / Visa on arrival	1 month	From December 2021, passengers of all countries that required visa, can now obtain visa on arrival at Bujumbura International Airport, and all land borders.
Cambodia	eVisa / Visa on arrival	30 days	Extendable for another 30 days.
Cameroon	eVisa		Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
Canada	Electronic Travel Authorization	6 months	Electronic Travel Authorization required if arriving by air.
Cape Verde	Visa not required	30 days	Must register online at least five days prior to arrival.
Central African Republic	Visa required		Due to security concerns, the UK Government advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Central African Republic.
Chad	Visa required
Chile	Visa not required	90 days	May be extended.
China	Visa required		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.
Colombia	Visa not required	90 days	Extendable up to 180-days stay consecutively within a one-year period.
Comoros	Visa on arrival	45 days
Republic of the Congo	Visa required
Democratic Republic of the Congo	eVisa	7 days
Costa Rica	Visa not required	3 months
Côte d’Ivoire	eVisa	3 months	e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
Croatia	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
Cuba	eVisa	90 days
Cyprus	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within 180-day period.
Czech Republic	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Denmark	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Djibouti	eVisa	90 days
Dominica	Visa not required	6 months
Dominican Republic	Visa not required	30 days	Will normally be granted a 30-day stay on arrival. This can be extended up to 120 days by an extension online.
Ecuador	Visa not required	90 days	May be extended.
Egypt	eVisa / Visa on arrival	30 days
El Salvador	Visa not required	6 months
Equatorial Guinea	eVisa
Eritrea	Visa required		Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
Estonia	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Eswatini	Visa not required	30 days
Ethiopia	eVisa / Visa on arrival	up to 90 days	Visa 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.
Fiji	Visa not required	4 months
Finland	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
France	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Gabon	eVisa	90 days	e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
Gambia	Visa not required	90 days
Georgia	Visa not required	1 year
Germany	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Ghana	Visa required		Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
Greece	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Grenada	Visa not required	6 months	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	Visa not required	90 days
Guinea	eVisa	90 days
Guinea-Bissau	Visa on arrival	90 days
Guyana	Visa not required
Haiti	Visa not required	90 days
Honduras	Visa required
Hungary	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Iceland	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
India	eVisa	30 days	30 days, 1 year and 5 years of eTourist visa is now available from Indian eVisa.
Indonesia	e-VOA / Visa on arrival	30 days
Iran	Visa required		British 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.
Iraq	eVisa / Visa on arrival	60 days	British citizens can obtain a visa on arrival at Iraq’s airports, land and sea crossings for 60 days, for a fee of USD 75.The Iraqi government lifted pre-arrival visa requirements, allowing British citizens to apply for visa on arrival in any entry point.
Ireland	Visa not required	Freedom of movement (Common Travel Area).	British citizens have many of the same rights and entitlements as Irish citizens.
Israel	Electronic Travel Authorization	90 days	Entry refused to anyone who “knowingly issues a public call for boycotting Israel.”
Italy	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Jamaica	Visa not required	180 days
Japan	Visa on Arrival	90 days	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.
Jordan	eVisa / Visa on arrival		Visa 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)
Kazakhstan	Visa not required	30 days
Kenya	Electronic Travel Authorisation	90 days	Applications 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). International Certificate of Vaccination is required if coming from endemic countries. Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Rwanda or Uganda.
Kiribati	Visa not required	30 days
North Korea	Visa required
South Korea	Electronic Travel Authorization	90 days	British 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.
Kuwait	eVisa / Visa on arrival	3 months
Kyrgyzstan	Visa not required	60 days
Laos	eVisa / Visa on arrival	30 days
Latvia	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Lebanon	Free visa on arrival	1 month	Extendable 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.
Lesotho	Visa not required	14 days
Liberia	Visa required		Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
Libya	eVisa		Due to security concerns, the UK Government advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Libya.
Liechtenstein	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Lithuania	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Luxembourg	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Madagascar	Visa on arrival	60 days	For stays of less than 15 days, the visa fee is free, but an administrative fee of EUR 10 must be paid.30 days – EUR 35; 60 days – EUR 40.
Malawi	Visa not required	30 days
Malaysia	Visa not required	3 months
Maldives	Free visa on arrival	30 days
Mali	Visa required
Malta	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Marshall Islands	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period.
Mauritania	Visa on arrival		Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.
Mauritius	Visa not required	90 days
Mexico	Visa not required	180 days	Visa stamp (up to 180 days) length determined on arrival.
Federated States of Micronesia	Visa not required	30 days
Moldova	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period.
Monaco	Visa not required
Mongolia	Visa not required	30 days	The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia has exempted visas for 34 countries from January 2023 to December 2025.
Montenegro	Visa not required	90 days	Must register with the local police station (either through a tourist organization or at hotel reception) within 24 hours of arrival.
Morocco	Visa not required	90 days	For 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	Visa not required	30 days	Travelers must pay a fee of 650 MT upon entry.
Myanmar	eVisa	28 days	e-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).
Namibia	Visa not required	3 months	3 months within a calendar year.
Nauru	Visa required		In addition of a visa, an application should be obtained by email via the Directorate of Immigration.
Nepal	Online Visa / Visa on arrival	90 days
Netherlands	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
New Zealand	Electronic Travel Authority	6 months	May 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. Such travellers are not required to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.
Nicaragua	Visa not required	90 days
Niger	Visa required		Due to security concerns, the UK Government advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Niger.
Nigeria	eVisa	90 days	Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
North Macedonia	Visa not required	90 days
Norway	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Oman	Visa not required / eVisa	14 days / 30 days
Pakistan	Free eVisa	90 days	Pakistan e-Visa fee is free. Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for tourism purposes.
Palau	Free visa on arrival	30 days
Panama	Visa not required	90 days	As 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.
Papua New Guinea	eVisa	60 days	Available at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul).
Paraguay	Visa not required	90 days
Peru	Visa not required	183 days	Visa stamp (up to 183 days) length determined on arrival
Philippines	Visa not required	30 days	A 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	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Portugal	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Qatar	Visa not required	30 days
Romania	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Russia	Visa required		Due to security concerns, the UK Government advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Russia.
Rwanda	Visa not required	30 days	Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Uganda.
Saint Kitts and Nevis	Visa not required	3 months
Saint Lucia	Visa not required	6 weeks
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Visa not required	6 months
Samoa	Visa not required	60 days
San Marino	Visa not required
São Tomé and Príncipe	Visa not required	15 days
Saudi Arabia	Electronic Visa Waiver / Visa on arrival	6 months / 90 days	e-Visa / Visa on arrival can also be obtained.
Senegal	Visa not required	90 days
Serbia	Visa not required	90 days
Seychelles	Electronic Border System	3 months	Application 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. International Certificate of Vaccination required.
Sierra Leone	eVisa / Visa on arrival	3 months / 30 days
Singapore	Visa not required	90 days
Slovakia	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Slovenia	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Solomon Islands	Free Visitor’s permit on arrival	3 months
Somalia	eVisa / Visa on arrival	30 days
South Africa	Visa not required	90 days
South Sudan	eVisa		Obtainable online.Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
Spain	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Sri Lanka	ETA / Visa on arrival	30 days
Sudan	Visa required
Suriname	Visa not required	90 days	An entrance fee of USD 25 or EUR 25 must be paid online prior to arrival. Multiple entry e-Visa is also available.
Sweden	Visa not required	90 days	90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Switzerland	Visa not required		UK citizens do not require an entry visa for Switzerland for either short stays or for long stays (over 90 days).
Syria	eVisa		Due to security concerns, the UK Government advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Syria.
Taiwan	Visa not required	90 days
Tajikistan	eVisa / Visa on arrival	60 days / 45 days
Tanzania	eVisa / Visa on arrival	90 days
Thailand	Visa not required	60 days	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.
Timor-Leste	Visa on arrival	30 days	Visa on arrival is only available at the Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or at the Dili Sea Port.
Togo	eVisa	15 days
Tonga	Free visa on arrival	31 days
Trinidad and Tobago	Visa not required
Tunisia	Visa not required	3 months
Turkey	Visa not required	3 months	90 days within any 180-day period.
Turkmenistan	Visa required		Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
Tuvalu	Visa not required	1 month
Uganda	eVisa	3 months	Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda.
Ukraine	Visa not required	90 days	Due to ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, the UK Government advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Ukraine.
United Arab Emirates	Visa not required	30 days	The 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.
United States	Citizens of the United Kingdom holding valid, full validity e-passports with an electronic chip who are traveling  for business, pleasure or transit for less than 90 days qualify for the Visa Waiver Program.	90 days	Visa-free travel does not include those who plan to study, work or remain in the United States for more than 90 days.
Uruguay	Visa not required	90 days
Uzbekistan	Visa not required	30 days
Vanuatu	Visa not required	30 days
Vatican City	Visa not required
Venezuela	Visa not required	90 days	Extensions 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.
Vietnam	Visa not required	45 days	A single entry e-Visa valid for 90 days is also available.
Yemen	Visa required		Due to security concerns, the UK Government advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Yemen.
Zambia	Visa not required	30 days	British citizens are eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe	eVisa / Visa on arrival	30 days	British citizens are also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zambia.

Please note, this page was correct when written in December 2024.