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United Kingdom passport

Visa requirements for ordinary passport holders, tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026.

United Kingdom passport holders can travel to 186 destinations without arranging a visa in advance. That is 140 visa-free, 26 with a visa on arrival, and 20 with an electronic travel authorisation. 12 more offer an e-visa; 50 require a visa before you travel. This puts the United Kingdom passport 7th of 250 worldwide.

140 visa-free
26 on arrival
20 eTA
12 e-visa
50 visa required
#7 global rank

Visa-free

140 destinations

Enter on a valid passport, no visa.

Visa on arrival

26 destinations

A visa is issued at the border.

Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)

20 destinations

Quick online approval before departure.

e-Visa

12 destinations

Apply and get approved online before travel.

Visa required in advance

50 destinations

Arrange a visa before you travel.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with a population of over 69 million in 2024. The UK includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and most of the smaller islands within the British Isles, covering 94,354 square miles (244,376 km2). It shares a land border with the Republic of Ireland and is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea and the Irish Sea, while maintaining sovereignty over the Crown Dependencies and the British Overseas Territories. The capital and largest city of England and the UK is London; Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast are the national capitals of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, respectively.

CapitalLondon

RegionNorthern Europe

Population69.5M

Area242,900 km²

CurrencyBritish pound

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+44

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$57,602 (2025)

Tourist arrivals11.1M (2020)

Climate in London

Warmest in August, coolest in December, driest in May. Monthly mean temperature:

January to December, climate normals via Open-Meteo (2020)

Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA.