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United Kingdom Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport

1 nationalities admitted visa-free · restrictive visa policy

Visa-free nationalities
1
Visa on arrival
0
eTA / e-Visa
82
Total streamlined
83

Citizens of 1 countries can visit United Kingdom without a visa in 2026. An additional 82 countries are eligible for an eTA or e-Visa. United Kingdom's visa policy is restrictive relative to other destinations worldwide.

If your nationality is not listed as visa-free or visa on arrival, you will need to apply for a United Kingdom tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate. All data is sourced from official government publications and border authority portals.

Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit United Kingdom Visa-Free (1)

Passport holders from these countries can enter United Kingdom without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.

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Ireland
Visa-free

eTA & e-Visa Eligible Countries for United Kingdom (82)

These nationalities can apply for an electronic travel authorisation or e-Visa online before travel - no embassy visit required.

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Samoa
≤ 180 days
eTA🇦🇬
Antigua and Barbuda
≤ 180 days
eTA🇦🇷
Argentina
≤ 180 days
eTA🇦🇺
Australia
≤ 180 days
eTA🇦🇹
Austria
≤ 180 days
eTA🇧🇸
Bahamas
≤ 180 days
eTA🇧🇧
Barbados
≤ 180 days
eTA🇧🇪
Belgium
≤ 180 days
eTA🇧🇿
Belize
≤ 180 days
eTA🇧🇷
Brazil
≤ 180 days
eTA🇧🇬
Bulgaria
≤ 180 days
eTA🇨🇦
Canada
≤ 180 days
eTA🇨🇱
Chile
≤ 180 days
eTA🇭🇷
Croatia
≤ 180 days
eTA🇨🇾
Cyprus
≤ 180 days
eTA
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Czechia
≤ 180 days
eTA🇩🇰
Denmark
≤ 180 days
eTA🇪🇪
Estonia
≤ 180 days
eTA🇫🇮
Finland
≤ 180 days
eTA🇫🇷
France
≤ 180 days
eTA🇩🇪
Germany
≤ 180 days
eTA🇬🇷
Greece
≤ 180 days
eTA🇬🇩
Grenada
≤ 180 days
eTA🇬🇾
Guyana
≤ 180 days
eTA🇭🇺
Hungary
≤ 180 days
eTA🇮🇸
Iceland
≤ 180 days
eTA🇮🇱
Israel
≤ 180 days
eTA🇮🇹
Italy
≤ 180 days
eTA🇯🇵
Japan
≤ 180 days
eTA🇪🇸
Spain
≤ 180 days
eTA🇰🇮
Kiribati
≤ 180 days
eTA🇱🇻
Latvia
≤ 180 days
eTA🇱🇹
Lithuania
≤ 180 days
eTA🇱🇺
Luxembourg
≤ 180 days
eTA🇲🇹
Malta
≤ 180 days
eTA🇲🇭
Marshall Islands
≤ 180 days
eTA🇲🇺
Mauritius
≤ 180 days
eTA🇲🇽
Mexico
≤ 180 days
eTA🇫🇲
Micronesia
≤ 180 days
eTA🇲🇨
Monaco
≤ 180 days
eTA🇳🇱
Netherlands
≤ 180 days
eTA🇳🇿
New Zealand
≤ 180 days
eTA🇳🇴
Norway
≤ 180 days
eTA🇵🇼
Palau
≤ 180 days
eTA🇵🇦
Panama
≤ 180 days
eTA🇵🇬
Papua New Guinea
≤ 180 days
eTA🇵🇱
Poland
≤ 180 days
eTA🇵🇹
Portugal
≤ 180 days
eTA🇶🇦
Qatar
≤ 180 days
eTA🇷🇴
Romania
≤ 180 days
eTA🇰🇳
Saint Kitts and Nevis
≤ 180 days
eTA🇻🇨
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
≤ 180 days
eTA🇸🇧
Solomon Islands
≤ 180 days
eTA🇸🇦
Saudi Arabia
≤ 180 days
eTA🇸🇨
Seychelles
≤ 180 days
eTA🇸🇬
Singapore
≤ 180 days
eTA🇸🇰
Slovakia
≤ 180 days
eTA🇸🇮
Slovenia
≤ 180 days
eTA🇰🇷
South Korea
≤ 180 days
eTA🇸🇪
Sweden
≤ 180 days
eTA🇨🇭
Switzerland
≤ 180 days
eTA🇹🇴
Tonga
≤ 180 days
eTA🇹🇻
Tuvalu
≤ 180 days
eTA🇦🇪
United Arab Emirates
≤ 180 days
eTA🇺🇸
United States
≤ 180 days
eTA🇺🇾
Uruguay
≤ 180 days
eTA🇻🇦
Holy See (Vatican City)
≤ 180 days
eTA🇦🇩
Andorra
≤ 180 days
eTA🇱🇮
Liechtenstein
≤ 180 days
eTA🇸🇲
San Marino
≤ 180 days
eTA🇨🇷
Costa Rica
≤ 180 days
eTA🇬🇹
Guatemala
≤ 180 days
eTA🇵🇾
Paraguay
≤ 180 days
eTA🇵🇪
Peru
≤ 180 days
eTA🇰🇼
Kuwait
≤ 180 days
eTA🇲🇾
Malaysia
≤ 180 days
eTA🇹🇼
Taiwan
≤ 180 days
eTA🇧🇳
Brunei
≤ 180 days
eTA🇭🇰
Hong Kong
≤ 180 days
eTA🇧🇭
Bahrain
≤ 180 days
eTA🇴🇲
Oman
≤ 180 days
eTA🇲🇻
Maldives
≤ 180 days
eTA

United Kingdom Visa Requirements FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit United Kingdom?

It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 1 countries can visit United Kingdom without a visa in 2026. An additional 0 nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival. If your country is not among these, you will likely need to apply for a United Kingdom tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Which countries can visit United Kingdom without a visa?

1 countries can visit United Kingdom without a visa in 2026, including: Ireland. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to United Kingdom.

How many countries can visit United Kingdom without a visa?

1 nationalities can visit United Kingdom completely visa-free in 2026. Additionally, 0 countries can obtain a visa on arrival, and 82 can enter via eTA or e-Visa - bringing the total to 83 nationalities with streamlined entry to United Kingdom.

How do I apply for a United Kingdom tourist visa?

If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry or visa on arrival to United Kingdom, you typically need to apply at a United Kingdom embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include a valid passport, completed application form, passport-sized photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, travel insurance, and proof of sufficient funds. Processing times and fees vary - check the official United Kingdom immigration authority website for current requirements.

How long can I stay in United Kingdom without a visa?

The maximum visa-free stay duration in United Kingdom varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality. Always verify with the official United Kingdom border authority before traveling.

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