Ever find yourself daydreaming about your next vacation spot?
Maybe it’s that perfect beach or a bustling city you’ve always wanted to explore. But before you pack your bags, it’s worth checking if your dream destination requires a visa. Visas are sometimes necessary to manage the flow of visitors and ensure security measures are in place.
As of now, the UK passport is ranked 32nd globally according to the VisaGuide Passport Index, meaning UK citizens have the privilege of traveling to 155 countries without needing a visa.
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How many countries can a UK passport holder visit without a visa?
As of August 2024, VisaGuide has put together a list of countries and territories that UK passport holders can visit without worrying about visas. Here’s a rundown:
- Albania
- American Samoa
- Andorra
- Angola
- 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
- Georgia
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kosovo
- Kyrgyzstan
- Latvia
- Lesotho
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Malawi
- 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
- Palestine
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Qatar
- Réunion
- Romania
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- San Marino
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- 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
- Tuvalu
- Türkiye
- United States Virgin Islands
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Zambia
- Eswatini
But if your chosen destination isn’t on this list, you’ll need to apply for a visa beforehand.
FAQs
Q: Do I need a visa for every country not on this list?
A: Yes, if a country isn’t listed, UK passport holders must get a visa before visiting.
Q: What’s the validity requirement for my passport?
A: Most countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your intended departure date.
Q: Do I need travel insurance for visa-free countries?
A: Absolutely. Even in visa-free countries, travel health insurance is often required by the destination country.
VisaGuide also advises that for visa-free travels, your passport should still be valid, generally up to six months after your planned departure date, and don’t forget to purchase travel health insurance, as required by some countries.
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