Visa Requirements for Holiday Travel from the UK
What are the Visa requirements for holiday travel from the UK?
Visa Requirements for Europe (UK passport)
Europe is Visa-free
You can Visit for up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Passport validity: at least 3 months after departure
Potential Changes Coming soon:
ETIAS authorisation (not a visa) will be required in future
Rating - One of the simplest regions to visit.
United States
Requirements:
ESTA required (online application)
Stay up to 90 days
Small fee + approval before boarding
No embassy visit—just apply online.
Southeast Asia (Thailand, Bali, Vietnam)
Typical rules:
Thailand: Visa-free (30 days, sometimes extendable)
Indonesia (Bali): Visa-free or visa on arrival (~30 days)
Vietnam: e-visa required (~30–90 days)
Region varies—check country-by-country.
UAE (Dubai & Abu Dhabi)
Requirements:
Visa on arrival (free)
Usually 30 days
Just land and get stamped—very easy.
Australia & New Zealand
Requirements:
Australia: eVisitor / ETA required
New Zealand: NZeTA required
Quick online approvals (not full visas).
Japan & South Korea
Requirements:
Japan: Visa-free (up to 90 days)
South Korea: Usually visa-free (entry forms may apply)
Among the easiest long-haul trips for Brits.
Morocco & Caribbean
Requirements:
Morocco: Visa-free (90 days)
Caribbean (Barbados, Bahamas, Jamaica): Visa-free
Countries requiring visas or e-visas
You’ll need to apply in advance:
India e-visa required
China visa required (embassy or visa centre)
Russia visa required
Saudi Arabia tourist e-visa required
These require more planning time.
General entry rules (almost everywhere)
Even if visa-free:
Passport validity: usually 3–6 months remaining
Return/onward ticket often required
Proof of funds may be requested
Address/accommodation sometimes needed
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