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GuernseySvalbard and Jan Mayen: Visa-free

GuernseySvalbard and Jan Mayen

Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for Svalbard and Jan Mayen?

Visa-free

No. United Kingdom passport holders do not need a visa to visit Svalbard and Jan Mayen for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Guernsey does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a United Kingdom passport. See the United Kingdom passport.

Source: en.wikipedia.org (checked September 4, 2026).

    RequirementVisa-free
    Maximum stayLength of stay varies
    ScopeTourism, ordinary passport
    Action before travelNone, travel on your passport
    Data as of2026-10-14
    Visa-free access to Svalbard and Jan Mayen243 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Norway passport holders visiting Guernsey: eTA.

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Frequently asked questions

Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for Svalbard and Jan Mayen?

No. United Kingdom passport holders do not need a visa to visit Svalbard and Jan Mayen for tourism.

How many countries can enter Svalbard and Jan Mayen without a visa?

243 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Svalbard and Jan Mayen visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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.