Do I need a visa?
Your visa situation is extremely important and should be thoroughly checked out well before departure.
Some countries insist that you have your visa arranged before arrival, ready for a specific date, whereas some will grant you one as you arrive.
Some airlines will not even let you board the plane if you do not have the relevant paperwork which ends up being fairly costly and extremely inconvenient. Check flight prices.
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 | Flights | Hotels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan |  |
Entry prohibited for UK passport holders | |
| Argentina | - | Up to 90 days without a visa | |
| Australia | |
Visa required (3 Months to 1 year) Buy online | |
| Bangladesh | |
Visa obtained on arrival for up to a 90 days | |
| Barbados | - | Up to 6 months without a visa | |
| Belize | - | Up to 6 months without a visa | |
| Bhutan | |
Pre-arranged travel itinerary compulsory | |
| Bolivia | - | Up to 90 days without a visa | |
| Botswana | - | Up to 90 days without a visa | |
| Brazil | - | Up to 90 days without a visa | |
| Brunei | - | Up to 90 days without a visa | |
| Cambodia | - | On arrival 1 month $US20, 3 months $US30 | |
| Canada | - | Up to 6 months - decided on arrival. | |
| Chile | - | Up to 90 days without a visa | |
| China | |
Must enter within 3 mths of obtaining visa | |
| Colombia | - | Up to 90 days without a visa | |
| Cook Islands | - | Up to 31 days without a visa | |
| Costa Rica | - | Up to 90 days without a visa | |
| Cuba | |
Tourist card obtained prior to departure | |
| Dominican Rep. | - | Up to 90 days without a visa | |
| Ecuador | - | Up to 90 days without a visa | |
| Egypt | |
Or 7 day visa can be obtained on arrival | |
| El Salvador | - | Up to 3 months without a visa | |
| Fiji | - | Up to 4 months without a visa | |
| Greece | - | Up to 3 months without a visa | |
| Guatemala | - | Up to 90 days without a visa | |
| Honduras | - | Up to 30 days without a visa | |
| Hong Kong | - | Up to 6 months without a visa | |
| India | |
Up to 4 months, multiple entry possible | |
| Indonesia | - | Up to 30 days without a visa | |
| Jamaica | - | Up to 6 months without a visa | |
| Japan | - | Up to 90 days without a visa | |
| Kenya | - | Can be obtained on arrival | |
| Korea | - | Up to 90 days without a visa | |
| Laos | |
15 day visa can be obtained on arrival | |
| Madagascar | |
90 day visa can be obtained on arrival | |
| Malawi | - | Up to 90 days without a visa | |
| Malaysia | - | Up to 2 months without a visa | |
| Maldives | |
30 day visa can be issued on arrival | |
| Mexico | - | Up to 180 days without a visa | |
| Mongolia | |
Pre arranged travel itinerary compulsory | |
| Morocco | - | Up to 3 months without a visa | |
| Myanmar | |
Pre arranged travel itinerary compulsory | |
| Namibia | - | Up to 3 months without a visa | |
| Nepal | |
Obtained on arrival, 30 days $30. | |
| New Zealand | - | Up to 6 months without a visa. If working, a 1 year working visa is required. Buy visa online | |
| Paraguay | - | Up to 90 days without a visa | |
| Peru | - | Up to 90 days without a visa | |
| Philippines | - | Up to 59 days without a visa | |
| Tahiti | - | Up to 3 months without a visa | |
| Qatar | |
Sponsor required | |
| Russia | |
Pre arranged travel itinerary compulsory | |
| Western Samoa | - | Up to 30 days without a visa | |
| Singapore | - | Up to 14 days without visa (extendable) | |
| South Africa | - | Up to 90 days without a visa | |
| Sri Lanka | |
30 day visa available on arrival | |
| Surinam | - | Up to 90 days without a visa | |
| Taiwan | |
15 and 30 day visas available on arrival | |
| Tanzania | - | Can be obtained on arrival | |
| Thailand | - | Up to 30 days without a visa | |
| Tonga | - | Up to 30 days without a visa | |
| Uganda | |
Single / multiple entry obtainable on arrival | |
| U.A.E | - | Up to 60 days without a visa | |
| Uruguay | - | Up to 3 months without a visa | |
| U.S.A | - | Up to 90 days without a visa | |
| Venezuela | - | Up to 90 days without a visa | |
| Vietnam | |
Passport photo also required on arrival | |
| Zambia | |
Or arranged on arrival with 3 photos | |
| Zimbabwe | - | Up to 3 months without a visa |
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PS - Don't forget your travel insurance!