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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 have visa-free or visa on arrival access to 186 countries and territories, ranking the British passport 6th in the world according to the Henley Passport Index. [1]
Clearances can be transferred between departments. Holders of vetting clearance may face travel restrictions on private travel to high-risk countries. Vetting in the UK is currently undergoing change as part of the Vetting Transformation Programme. This will see a series of "Levels" introduced and the phasing out of the current nomenclature.
Citizens of foreign countries containing Israeli Stamps are also refused entry into specific countries. [2] Iraq: Except Iraqi Kurdistan. [14] Malaysia: Unless a clearance permit is obtained from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Oman: Except for transit. Pakistan: Unless a visa and police registration are obtained. Saudi Arabia
Access is restricted by law or regulation to particular groups of people with the necessary security clearance with a need to know. Mishandling of the material can incur criminal penalties. A formal security clearance is required to view or handle classified material. The clearance process requires a satisfactory background investigation.
After the United States entered into World War II, Britain changed its security classifications to match those of the U.S..Previously, classifications had included the top classification "Most Secret", but it soon became apparent that the United States did not fully understand the UK's classifications, and classified information appeared in the U.S.'s press.
Diplomatic missions of the United Kingdom. When in a country where there is no British embassy, British Overseas citizens have the right to get consular protection from the embassy of any other commonwealth country present in that country. See also List of diplomatic missions of the United Kingdom.
In order to maintain visa-free access to the UK, the 11 countries had to 'demonstrate a genuine commitment to put into effect credible and realistic plans, with clear timetables, to reduce the risks to the UK, and begin real implementation of these plans by the end of the dialogue period'. [212]
Nationals of other countries must present a visa or travel authorisation for the United Kingdom, United States or Canada (the countries with frequent flights from Bermuda), valid for at least 45 days from their intended departure from Bermuda, or a government letter attesting that they are a spouse of a Bermudian or belong to Bermuda. [10]