Countries UK Citizens Need a Visa For
For these 23 destinations you need a visa arranged in advance, usually through an embassy or consulate. Allow plenty of time.
North America 1
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Honduras
- Stay
- Up to 30 days as stamped on arrival
- Cost
- Check on the official site
Europe 2
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Belarus
- Stay
- Up to 30 days per visit
- Cost
- Free
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Russia
- Stay
- As specified on the visa
- Cost
- Varies
Africa 10
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Algeria
- Stay
- Tourist visas are typically issued for a stay of 30 days
- Cost
- approx. £25–30
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Central African Republic
- Stay
- Up to 30 days from the date of entry
- Cost
- Contact the relevant embassy for current fees in GBP
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Egypt
- Stay
- Up to 30 days per visit
- Cost
- approx. £24 (single-entry)
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Equatorial Guinea
- Stay
- Short-term visas are valid for 90 days
- Cost
- Contact the Equatorial Guinea embassy in Paris or Madrid for current fees
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Eritrea
- Stay
- Passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip
- Cost
- Contact the Eritrean Embassy in London for current GBP fees
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Libya
- Stay
- Up to 30 days from the date of entry
- Cost
- Contact the Libyan Embassy in London for current fees in GBP
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Mali
- Stay
- As endorsed on the visa (commonly up to 90 days)
- Cost
- Contact the Mali embassy for current fees
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Niger
- Stay
- As endorsed on the visa (commonly up to 90 days)
- Cost
- Contact the Niger Embassy in London for current fees in GBP
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Republic of Congo
- Stay
- Up to 30–90 days from the date of entry depending on visa type granted
- Cost
- Contact the Congolese Embassy in London for current GBP fees
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Sudan
- Stay
- Up to 30 days from the date of entry
- Cost
- Contact the Sudan embassy for current fees in GBP
Asia 9
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Afghanistan
- Cost
- Check on the official site
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Bhutan
- Stay
- Visa valid for the duration of your approved tour itinerary
- Cost
- approx. £32 visa fee + approx. £80 SDF per night
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Iran
- Stay
- Up to 30 days
- Cost
- Confirm with the Iranian embassy in London
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Iraq
- Stay
- Up to 30 days
- Cost
- approx. £60
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Myanmar
- Stay
- 28 days (tourist visa)
- Cost
- approx. £40
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North Korea
- Cost
- Check on the official site
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Syria
- Cost
- Check on the official site
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Turkmenistan
- Stay
- Typically for the duration of visit as specified in invitation
- Cost
- Confirm with the Turkmenistan embassy
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Yemen
- Stay
- If you visit Yemen for more than 14 days
- Cost
- Check on the official site
Oceania 1
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Nauru
- Stay
- Up to 30 days
- Cost
- approx. £52