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United Kingdom Passport

Visa Requirements 2026

British passport holders enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 143 destinations worldwide. Use our visa checker tool below to find specific requirements for any destination.

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Global Rank #4

143

Visa-free destinations

Visa-Free

104

Visa on Arrival

eVisa

Visa Required

Visa-Free Countries

British passport holders can enter these 104 countries without a visa

Europe(43)

Asia(14)

🇧🇳Brunei 🇬🇪Georgia 🇭🇰Hong Kong 🇮🇱Israel 🇯🇵Japan 🇲🇴Macau 🇲🇾Malaysia 🇵🇭Philippines 🇸🇬Singapore 🇰🇷South Korea 🇹🇼Taiwan 🇹🇭Thailand 🇹🇱Timor-Leste 🇹🇷Turkey

North America(22)

eVisa Countries

Apply online before traveling to these 19 destinations

Asia(10)

🇦🇿Azerbaijan 🇧🇭Bahrain 🇮🇳India 🇰🇼Kuwait 🇲🇲Myanmar 🇵🇰Pakistan 🇶🇦Qatar 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates 🇻🇳Vietnam

Africa(9)

🇧🇯Benin 🇧🇮Burundi 🇬🇭Ghana 🇨🇮Ivory Coast 🇱🇸Lesotho 🇱🇷Liberia 🇲🇱Mali 🇳🇦Namibia 🇳🇪Niger

Visa Required

Apply at an embassy for these 29 countries

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries can British passport holders visit visa-free?

British passport holders can visit 143 countries without obtaining a visa in advance. This includes 104 completely visa-free destinations and 39 countries that offer visa-on-arrival.

What is the United Kingdom passport ranking?

The United Kingdom passport is ranked #4 globally according to the Henley Passport Index 2026. This ranking is based on the number of destinations passport holders can access without a prior visa.

Which popular destinations require a visa for British citizens?

British passport holders need to apply for a visa in advance to visit 29 countries. Always check specific requirements before traveling as visa policies can change.

Can British passport holders get an eVisa?

Yes, 19 countries offer electronic visas (eVisa) for British passport holders. eVisas can typically be applied for online and are processed within a few days. This is often more convenient than visiting an embassy.