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