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The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is a planned electronic authorisation system for visa-exempt visitors to travel to the Schengen Area and to other EU member states, [176] except Ireland, which remains in the Common Travel Area with the United Kingdom and other British Islands. [177]
Visa requirements for British citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of the United Kingdom. As of 2025, British citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 190 countries and territories, ranking the British passport 5th in the world according to the Henley Passport Index .
ETIAS is required for entry by land, air and sea to 30 European countries, including the 29 member states of the Schengen Area, as well as Cyprus. Ireland, which is part of the Common Travel Area, is the only member state of the European Union that continues to have its own visa policy and does not plan to join the Schengen Area or to require ETIAS.
By April 2025, all visitors with visa-exempt nationalities will need an ETA to travel to the UK if they do not possess a valid UK visa or are not also citizens of the UK or Ireland. Since 27 November 2024, ETA applications have also been opened for non-visa nationalities outside the European Union, who will need an ETA for any travel to the UK ...
Visa Free Access only to BOCs with right of abode in the UK. ETA required if arriving by air. Not applicable to BOCs with indefinite leave to remain in the UK. [37] Cape Verde: Visa on arrival [38] Central African Republic: Visa required [39] Chad: Visa required [40] Chile: Visa not required [41] 90 days Extension of stay possible for ...
Holders of a UK multiple-entry visa issued for at least 6 months, a UK residence permit issued for at least 12 months, a UK biometric residence permit, or an EU family permit; Holders of an indefinite leave to remain or a certificate of entitlement to the right of abode in the United Kingdom who have not been absent from the UK for more than 2 ...
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BOTCs only have visa-free entry to the UK if they have a certificate of right of abode or if they have obtained and are travelling on a full British Citizen passport. Otherwise a visa is not required for a visit of up to six months, for example as a General Visitor or as a Short-Term Student, but a visa is required for other study, for work ...