British Passport: Visa-Free Countries

As of November 2026, British passport holders can visit 148 countries visa-free, plus 69 with e-visa or visa on arrival.

The British passport is ranked #14 of 193 worldwide by visa-free access. See the full passport rankings.

The British passport is an official travel document, issued to citizens of the United Kingdom. Holders can access 148 countries visa-free. In addition, they can obtain 57 e-visas and 12 visas on arrival. However, a visa is required for travel to 18 countries.

The UK's population is diverse and multicultural. As of 2024, it stands at approximately 69 million people. England is the most populous country within the UK, followed by Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. London, the capital, is the most populous city.

British passport holders enjoy a high level of mobility. The passport ranks as one of the most powerful in the world. It is a symbol of the UK's global influence and its strong diplomatic relations.

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Nearby countries

The nearest visa free countries to visit for British passport holders are Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey, Ireland, Belgium and Netherlands.

Visa free countries

So, where can Britishs travel without a visa? We have listed all the countries where United Kingdom citizens can travel visa-free, eliminating the hassle of visa paperwork.

Europe

🇦🇱 Albania (90 days)
🇦🇩 Andorra (N/A)
🇦🇹 Austria (90 days)
🇧🇾 Belarus (30 days)
🇧🇪 Belgium (90 days)
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina (90 days)
🇧🇬 Bulgaria (90 days)
🇭🇷 Croatia (90 days)
🇨🇾 Cyprus (90 days)
🇨🇿 Czech Republic (90 days)
🇩🇰 Denmark (90 days)
🇪🇪 Estonia (90 days)
🇫🇮 Finland (90 days)
🇫🇷 France (90 days)
🇩🇪 Germany (90 days)
🇬🇷 Greece (90 days)
🇭🇺 Hungary (90 days)
🇮🇸 Iceland (90 days)
🇮🇪 Ireland (Freedom of movement (Common Travel Area).)
🇮🇹 Italy (90 days)
🇱🇻 Latvia (90 days)
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein (90 days)
🇱🇹 Lithuania (90 days)
🇱🇺 Luxembourg (90 days)
🇲🇹 Malta (90 days)
🇲🇩 Moldova (90 days)
🇲🇨 Monaco (N/A)
🇲🇪 Montenegro (90 days)
🇳🇱 Netherlands (90 days)
🇲🇰 North Macedonia (90 days)
🇳🇴 Norway (90 days)
🇵🇱 Poland (90 days)
🇵🇹 Portugal (90 days)
🇷🇴 Romania (90 days)
🇸🇲 San Marino (N/A)
🇷🇸 Serbia (90 days)
🇸🇰 Slovakia (90 days)
🇸🇮 Slovenia (90 days)
🇪🇸 Spain (90 days)
🇸🇪 Sweden (90 days)
🇨🇭 Switzerland (UK citizens do not require an entry visa for Switzerland for either short stays or for long stays (over 90 days).)
🇺🇦 Ukraine (90 days)
🇻🇦 Vatican City (N/A)
🇬🇬 Guernsey (90 days)
🇮🇲 Isle of Man (Work or employment permit is required for persons without "Isle of Man worker" status.)
🇯🇪 Jersey (Work or employment permit is not required.)
🇬🇮 Gibraltar (90 days)
🇫🇴 Faroe Islands (N/A)
🇽🇰 Kosovo (90 days)
🇸🇯 Svalbard (Unlimited Stay (Indefinite Stay).)

Africa

🇦🇴 Angola (30 days)
🇧🇼 Botswana (90 days)
🇨🇻 Cape Verde (30 days)
🇸🇿 Eswatini (30 days)
🇬🇲 Gambia (90 days)
🇱🇸 Lesotho (14 days)
🇲🇺 Mauritius (90 days)
🇲🇦 Morocco (90 days)
🇲🇿 Mozambique (30 days)
🇷🇼 Rwanda (30 days)
🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe (15 days)
🇸🇳 Senegal (90 days)
🇿🇦 South Africa (90 days)
🇹🇳 Tunisia (3 months)
🇿🇲 Zambia (30 days)
🇾🇹 Mayotte (90 days within 180-day period Valid ID or Passport Required.)
🇷🇪 Réunion (90 days within 180-day period. Valid ID or Passport Required.)
🇪🇭 Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (Visa not required up to 3 months in the Western Sahara controlled territory.)

Americas

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda (6 months)
🇦🇷 Argentina (90 days)
🇧🇸 Bahamas (8 months)
🇧🇧 Barbados (6 months)
🇧🇿 Belize (N/A)
🇧🇴 Bolivia (90 days)
🇧🇷 Brazil (90 days)
🇨🇱 Chile (90 days)
🇨🇴 Colombia (90 days)
🇨🇷 Costa Rica (180 days)
🇩🇲 Dominica (6 months)
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic (30 days)
🇪🇨 Ecuador (90 days)
🇸🇻 El Salvador (6 months)
🇬🇩 Grenada (6 months)
🇬🇹 Guatemala (90 days)
🇬🇾 Guyana (N/A)
🇭🇹 Haiti (90 days)
🇯🇲 Jamaica (180 days)
🇲🇽 Mexico (180 days)
🇳🇮 Nicaragua (90 days)
🇵🇦 Panama (90 days)
🇵🇾 Paraguay (90 days)
🇵🇪 Peru (183 days)
🇱🇨 Saint Lucia (6 weeks)
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (6 months)
🇸🇷 Suriname (90 days)
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago (N/A)
🇺🇸 United States (90 days)
🇺🇾 Uruguay (90 days)
🇻🇪 Venezuela (90 days)
🇦🇮 Anguilla (3 months)
🇧🇲 Bermuda (6 months)
🇻🇬 British Virgin Islands (1 month)
🇰🇾 Cayman Islands (6 months)
🇫🇰 Falkland Islands (1 month)
🇲🇸 Montserrat (6 months)
🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands (90 days)
🇦🇼 Aruba (Visa not required for 30 days, extendable to 180 days.)
Caribbean Netherlands (Visa not required up to 3 months)
🇨🇼 Curaçao (Visa not required for 3 months.)
🇬🇱 Greenland (90 days)
🇵🇲 Saint Pierre and Miquelon (Visa not required for 90 days.)
🇸🇽 Sint Maarten (Visa not required for 3 months.)
🇬🇫 French Guiana (N/A)

Asia

🇦🇲 Armenia (180 days)
🇧🇳 Brunei (90 days)
🇨🇳 China (30 days)
🇬🇪 Georgia (1 year)
🇯🇵 Japan (90 days)
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan (30 days)
🇰🇷 South Korea (90 days)
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan (30 days)
🇲🇾 Malaysia (3 months)
🇲🇳 Mongolia (30 days)
🇴🇲 Oman (14 days / 30 days)
🇵🇭 Philippines (30 days)
🇶🇦 Qatar (30 days)
🇸🇬 Singapore (90 days)
🇹🇭 Thailand (30 days)
🇹🇷 Turkey (3 months)
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates (90 days)
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan (30 days)
🇻🇳 Vietnam (45 days)
🇭🇰 Hong Kong (180 days)
🇲🇴 Macau (180 days)
🇵🇸 Palestine (Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed.)
🇹🇼 Taiwan (90 days)

Oceania

🇫🇯 Fiji (4 months)
🇰🇮 Kiribati (90 days)
🇲🇭 Marshall Islands (90 days)
🇫🇲 Micronesia (30 days)
🇻🇺 Vanuatu (120 days)
🇵🇳 Pitcairn Islands (14 days)
🇨🇰 Cook Islands (Visa not required for 31 days.)
🇵🇫 French Polynesia (90 days)
🇬🇺 Guam (45 days)
🇳🇨 New Caledonia (90 days)
🇲🇵 Northern Mariana Islands (45 days)
🇼🇫 Wallis and Futuna (Visa not required.)

This data has been sourced from Wikipedia.

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Frequently asked questions

How many countries can British passport holders visit without a visa?

British passport holders can visit 148 countries visa-free, plus 69 countries with e-visa or visa on arrival, as of November 2026.

Which countries are visa-free for British passport holders?

British passport holders can travel visa-free to Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, France, Luxembourg, and 140 more countries.

What are the visa requirements for United Kingdom citizens?

Of the destinations tracked for United Kingdom, 148 are visa-free, 57 can be visited with an e-visa and 12 with a visa on arrival, while 18 require a visa, as of November 2026.