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Do you need a visa with a British passport?

The UK government's own answer for a short visit, for 195 countries, read from its travel advice on 13 November 2026.

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Rules the FCDO dates ahead: offers that end, permits that become compulsory.

  1. 31 December 2026Belarus

    “The Belarusian authorities have announced that until 31 December 2026 all British nationals (except those entering on a diplomatic or official passport) can enter Belarus for up to 30 days without a visa, limited to a total of 90 days per calendar year.”

  2. 31 December 2026China

    “Until 31 December 2026, you can enter China visa free for stays of up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits or transit.”

  3. 31 December 2026Mongolia

    “You can visit Mongolia for tourism purposes for up to 30 days without a visa until 31 December 2026.”

  4. 30 January 2027Ukraine

    “Ukraine has confirmed that this policy will continue to apply to British citizens until 30 January 2027.”

  5. 1 July 2027Kazakhstan

    “From 1 July 2027, the ETA will become mandatory for all visa-free nationals and you will be refused entry if you do not have one.”

Changed in the last 18 months

17 dated sentences in the FCDO's visa sections, newest first.

  1. 31 October 2026Honduras

    “This visa exemption for British citizens took effect on 31 October 2026.”

  2. 5 October 2026Kenya

    “From 5 October 2026, most travellers visiting Kenya for less than 12 months must have Kenyan Government-provided travel health insurance.”

  3. 1 October 2026Turkmenistan

    “On 1 October 2026 Turkmenistan introduced an electronic (e-visa) system for tourists and people visiting to participate in international conferences and exhibitions backed by the Government of Turkmenistan.”

  4. 15 September 2026Thailand

    “From 15 September 2026, if you enter Thailand under the visa exemption scheme, you can stay for up to 30 days for tourism only.”

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  1. 15 September 2026Thailand

    “If you entered Thailand before 15 September 2026, you will usually be allowed to stay for the period granted when you arrived.”

  2. 1 August 2026Egypt

    “Starting from 1 August 2026, travellers arriving at Cairo International Airport can also purchase digital visas on arrival (card payment only) via self-service machines or the Visa on Arrival portal for 36 US dollars, including a 6 US dollar digital service fee.”

  3. 15 July 2026Spain

    “Following the provisional application of the UK-EU Agreement in respect of Gibraltar on 15 July 2026 there are no longer entry and exit check booths at the land border for travellers between Gibraltar and Spain.”

  4. 1 July 2026Cape Verde

    “From 1 July 2026, if you do not complete the pre-registration or cannot show proof, you will have to pay double the TSA fee at border control.”

  5. 8 June 2026Netherlands

    “Netherlands has introduced additional entry checks until 8 June 2026.”

  6. 1 March 2026Georgia

    “The rules on who can work in Georgia were changed on 1 March 2026.”

  7. 29 October 2025Lithuania

    “On 29 October 2025, Lithuania announced the closure of its border with Belarus until at least 30 November 2025.”

  8. 12 October 2025Cyprus

    “Cyprus is not affected by the new Entry/Exit System (EES) that will be introduced in Schengen countries from 12 October 2025.”

  9. 12 October 2025Ireland

    “As Ireland is not in the Schengen area it is therefore not affected by the new Entry/Exit System (EES) that will be introduced in Schengen countries from 12 October 2025.”

  10. 1 October 2025Jordan

    “This rule applies to anyone who entered Jordan after 1 October 2025, but not to holders of annual residency visas, tourists, pilgrims, or transit visa holders.”

  11. 25 September 2025Belarus

    “The border with Poland reopened on 25 September 2025.”

  12. 7 July 2025Poland

    “From 7 July 2025, Polish border guards will implement controls at the German and Lithuanian borders for entry into Poland.”

  13. 1 July 2025Slovakia

    “To stay longer, to work or study, for business travel or for other reasons, you must meet the local foreigner residence requirements and the recent changes to this made on 1 July 2025.”

Every country

Tap a country for the FCDO's sentence.

No visa neededNothing to apply for before a short visit.115
Online travel permit before you goNo visa, but an online travel authorisation (such as a US ESTA or a Canadian eTA) before you fly.8
Visa on arrivalBought at the border or airport. Some also offer it online in advance.24
Visa needed before you travelA visa or e-visa must be obtained before you travel.46
Check the FCDO pageThe FCDO page does not say in a way we can read reliably.2

Source: the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office's travel advice on GOV.UK, the "Entry requirements" part of each country page, read 13 November 2026. Each country's group follows what its "Visa requirements" section says, and dated items are the FCDO's own sentences. These are the rules for a short visit on a British citizen passport; work, study and long stays have their own. Confirm on the FCDO page before you book. Other passports: visa-free map. This week's changes everywhere: is anything happening where you're going?