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United Kingdom visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 89 can travel to the United Kingdom without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 109 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit the United Kingdom: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States eTA required –
India Visa required –
Philippines Visa required –
Nigeria Visa required –
Pakistan Visa required –
Canada eTA required –
Australia eTA required –
China Visa required –
Germany Visa-free 180 d
France Visa-free 180 d

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 35/45
Asia 16/50
Africa 3/54
North America 16/23
South America 7/12
Oceania 12/14

Passports that can enter the United Kingdom visa-free

35 passports

Passports that need an eTA for the United Kingdom

54 passports

Passports that need a visa for the United Kingdom

109 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit the United Kingdom?

It depends on your passport. 35 passports can enter the United Kingdom visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 54 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 109 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter the United Kingdom without a visa?

35 passports can enter the United Kingdom visa-free, including Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark and others.

Holding a United Kingdom passport? See where the United Kingdom passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of the United Kingdom before you book.