Guide · 2026
UK Passport Visa Index 2026
Where can a British passport take you without a visa, and where do you need one? Here's a clear, honest breakdown for popular destinations. Every entry is derived from official sources; where a rule isn't confirmed, we say so rather than guess.
Enter for short stays without a visa.
Austria
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Belgium
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Bulgaria
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Croatia
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Czechia
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Denmark
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Estonia
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Finland
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
France
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Germany
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Greece
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Hungary
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Iceland
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italy
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Latvia
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Liechtenstein
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Lithuania
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Luxembourg
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Malta
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Netherlands
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Norway
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Poland
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Portugal
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Romania
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Slovakia
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Slovenia
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Spain
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Sweden
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Switzerland
British citizens can travel to the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Vietnam
British citizens can visit Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days. You only need the 90-day e-visa if you're staying longer or want multiple entries.
No full visa. An ETA / eVisa / visa-on-arrival applies.
Australia
British citizens travel on the ETA (subclass 601), applied for via the official Australian ETA app for a AUD $20 service charge. The subclass 600 Visitor visa (from AUD $200 offshore) is for UK residents whose passport isn't eligible for the ETA.
Canada
British citizens flying to Canada usually need only an eTA (CAD $7), not a visitor visa. A Temporary Resident Visa is for UK residents whose nationality requires one.
Indonesia
British citizens don't need a full visa for tourism. You get a Visa on Arrival, or buy the e-VoA online before you fly. It's valid 30 days and extendable once.
New Zealand
British citizens don't need a visa. You travel on the NZeTA (an electronic travel authority) plus the International Visitor Levy. A visa is only needed for longer or non-tourist stays.
Sri Lanka
British citizens get a free 30-day tourist ETA. There's no government visa fee. You still need to apply for the ETA online before you travel.
United States
British citizens normally travel to the US on an ESTA (visa-waiver, currently $21) and do not need a B1/B2 visa. A B1/B2 visa is for UK residents who aren't eligible for ESTA.
A visa must be arranged before you travel.
Confirm the latest rules on the official embassy site.
Azerbaijan
Entry rules vary. Confirm the latest on the official embassy site before you travel.
Bahrain
Entry rules vary. Confirm the latest on the official embassy site before you travel.
Egypt
Entry rules vary. Confirm the latest on the official embassy site before you travel.
Georgia
Entry rules vary. Confirm the latest on the official embassy site before you travel.
Japan
Entry rules vary. Confirm the latest on the official embassy site before you travel.
Kazakhstan
Entry rules vary. Confirm the latest on the official embassy site before you travel.
Malaysia
Entry rules vary. Confirm the latest on the official embassy site before you travel.
Maldives
Entry rules vary. Confirm the latest on the official embassy site before you travel.
Morocco
Entry rules vary. Confirm the latest on the official embassy site before you travel.
Singapore
Entry rules vary. Confirm the latest on the official embassy site before you travel.
South Africa
Entry rules vary. Confirm the latest on the official embassy site before you travel.
Thailand
Entry rules vary. Confirm the latest on the official embassy site before you travel.
Turkey
Entry rules vary. Confirm the latest on the official embassy site before you travel.
UAE
Entry rules vary. Confirm the latest on the official embassy site before you travel.
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