Saturday, June 28, 2008

Which countries do I need a visa for?

Here is a guide of visa requirements for UK passport holders. Please note that visa restrictions change regularly so it is extremely important that you check with your travel agent or preferably direct with the embassy.
Country
Visa required?
Validity of visa / tourist card
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Afghanistan
Entry prohibited for UK passport holders
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Argentina
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Up to 90 days without a visa
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Australia
Visa required (3 Months to 1 year) Buy online
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Bangladesh
Visa obtained on arrival for up to a 90 days
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Barbados
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Up to 6 months without a visa
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Belize
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Up to 6 months without a visa
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Bhutan
Pre-arranged travel itinerary compulsory
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Bolivia
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Up to 90 days without a visa
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Botswana
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Up to 90 days without a visa
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Brazil
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Up to 90 days without a visa
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Brunei
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Up to 90 days without a visa
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Cambodia
-
On arrival 1 month $US20, 3 months $US30
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Canada
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Up to 6 months - decided on arrival.
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Chile
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Up to 90 days without a visa
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China
Must enter within 3 mths of obtaining visa
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Colombia
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Up to 90 days without a visa
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Cook Islands
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Up to 31 days without a visa
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Costa Rica
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Up to 90 days without a visa
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Cuba
Tourist card obtained prior to departure
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Dominican Rep.
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Up to 90 days without a visa
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Ecuador
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Up to 90 days without a visa
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Egypt
Or 7 day visa can be obtained on arrival
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El Salvador
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Up to 3 months without a visa
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Fiji
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Up to 4 months without a visa
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Greece
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Up to 3 months without a visa
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Guatemala
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Up to 90 days without a visa
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Honduras
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Up to 30 days without a visa
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Hong Kong
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Up to 6 months without a visa
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India
Up to 4 months, multiple entry possible
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Indonesia
-
Up to 30 days without a visa
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Jamaica
-
Up to 6 months without a visa
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Japan
-
Up to 90 days without a visa
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Kenya
-
Can be obtained on arrival
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Korea
-
Up to 90 days without a visa
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Laos
15 day visa can be obtained on arrival
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Madagascar
90 day visa can be obtained on arrival
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Malawi
-
Up to 90 days without a visa
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Malaysia
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Up to 2 months without a visa
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Maldives
30 day visa can be issued on arrival
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Mexico
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Up to 180 days without a visa
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Mongolia
Pre arranged travel itinerary compulsory
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Morocco
-
Up to 3 months without a visa
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Myanmar
Pre arranged travel itinerary compulsory
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Namibia
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Up to 3 months without a visa
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Nepal
Obtained on arrival, 30 days $30.
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New Zealand
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Up to 6 months without a visa. If working, a 1 year working visa is required. Buy visa online
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Paraguay
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Up to 90 days without a visa
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Peru
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Up to 90 days without a visa
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Philippines
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Up to 59 days without a visa
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Tahiti
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Up to 3 months without a visa
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Qatar
Sponsor required
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Russia
Pre arranged travel itinerary compulsory
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Western Samoa
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Up to 30 days without a visa
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Singapore
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Up to 14 days without visa (extendable)
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South Africa
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Up to 90 days without a visa
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Sri Lanka
30 day visa available on arrival
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Surinam
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Up to 90 days without a visa
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Taiwan
15 and 30 day visas available on arrival
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Tanzania
-
Can be obtained on arrival
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Thailand
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Up to 30 days without a visa
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Tonga
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Up to 30 days without a visa
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Uganda
Single / multiple entry obtainable on arrival
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U.A.E
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Up to 60 days without a visa
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Uruguay
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Up to 3 months without a visa
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U.S.A
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Up to 90 days without a visa
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Venezuela
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Up to 90 days without a visa
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Vietnam
Passport photo also required on arrival
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Zambia
Or arranged on arrival with 3 photos
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Zimbabwe
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Up to 3 months without a visa
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Do you need a Visa?
Several factors determine whether a visa is waived:
the nationality of the foreign national;
the holding of a residence document in France or another country adhering to the Schengen Agreement;
the length of stay; and which part of the territory of the French Republic the foreign national is to visit.As far as visas are concerned, legislation divides the territory of the French Republic into the following three sections, where different regulations apply:
the European territory of France, which is part of the
Schengen area; the territory of Overseas Departments (RĂ©union, Martinique, Guadeloupe and French Guiana); Overseas territorial communities: French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Mayotte, French Southern and Antarctic Territories.
1. The European territory of France
The European territory of France is part of the Schengen area. The Schengen area includes the territory of the following European Union countries and associated countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Sweden.
1.1. Short stays (under 90 days in the Schengen area)
A short stay is a stay in the Schengen area under 90 days or multiple stays totalling less than 90 days in a period of six months.
For short stays, European regulations determine the list of countries from which citizens are not required to have a visa to enter the Schengen area.
A visa is waived for:
citizens of the following countries: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Holy See, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Nicaragua, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela; holders of passports from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and the Special Administrative Region of Macao of the People’s Republic of China; holders of a valid residence document in France; holders of a residence document issued by a country which adheres to the Schengen Agreement; holders of a travel document issued by a country which adheres to the Schengen Agreement.
1.2. Long stays (over 90 days in France)
Citizens of the following countries are not required to have a long-stay visa: Member States of the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland, Monaco and Andorra.
2. Overseas Departments (DOM) RĂ©union French Guiana, Guadeloupe and Martinique (the three French Departments of the Americas)
2.1. Short stays
A short stay is a stay under 90 days in an Overseas Department.
A visa is waived for:
citizens of the following countries: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Holy See, Honduras, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Nicaragua, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela; holders of passports from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China; holders of a valid residence document in France.
2.1. Long stays
Citizens of the following countries are not required to have a long-stay visa: Member States of the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland, Monaco and Andorra.
3. Other territories of the French Republic located overseasThey include:
French Polynesia New Caledonia Wallis and Futuna Saint Pierre and Miquelon Mayotte French Southern and Antarctic Territories
3.1. Short stays
A short stay is a stay under 90 days.
A visa is waived for the citizens of the following countries: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Bolivie, Brunei, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Holy See, Honduras, Hong Kong, Japan, Macao, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Nicaragua, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, United States, Uruguay.
3.2. Long stays
Citizens of the following countries are not required to have a long-stay visa: Member States of the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland, Monaco and Andorra.
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Visa and Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV) nationals

Visa nationals are those who require a visa for every entry to the UK, though some may be able to “Transit Without Visa”. Those who require visas for transit as well are listed below under Direct Airside transit. Read our Transit (INF 20) guidance for more information.
Afghanistan
Gambia
Nigeria
Albania
Georgia
Oman
Algeria
Ghana
Pakistan
Angola
Guinea
Peru
Armenia
Guinea Bissau
Palestinian Authority
Azerbaijan
Guyana
Philippines
Bahrain
Haiti
Qatar
Bangladesh
India
Russia
Belarus
Indonesia
Rwanda
Benin
Iran
Sao Tome & Principe
Bhutan
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Ivory Coast
Senegal
Burkina Faso
Jamaica
Serbia
Burma (Myanmar)
Jordan
Sierra Leone
Burundi
Kazakhstan
Somalia
Cambodia
Kenya
Sri Lanka
Cameroon
Korea (Dem. People's Rep)
Sudan
Cape Verde
Kosovo
Surinam
Central African Republic
Kuwait
Syria
Chad
Kyrgyzstan
Taiwan
China, People's Rep.of
Laos
Tajikistan
Colombia
Lebanon
Tanzania
Comoros
Liberia
Thailand
Congo, Democratic Republic of
Libya
Togo
Congo, Republic of
Macedonia
Tunisia
Cuba
Madagascar
Turkey
Cyprus, northern part of
Malawi
Turkmenistan
Djibouti
Mali
Uganda
Dominican Republic
Mauritania
Ukraine
Ecuador
Moldova
United Arab Emirates
Egypt
Mongolia
Uzbekistan
Equatorial Guinea
Montenegro
Vatican City (service & emergency passports only)
Eritrea
Morocco
Vietnam
Ethiopia
Mozambique
Yemen
Fiji
Nepal
Zambia
Gabon
Niger
Zimbabwe

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