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37 countries you can travel VISA-FREE with UK visa [2022 edition]

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Travel Countries VISA-FREE with UK visa

One of the frequent questions I get is which countries can I visit with a UK visa. The short answer is the UK. The long answer is you can travel to 37 countries and territories VISA-FREE with UK visa.

I encourage you all to secure a US visa or at least a Canada visa first. Both these visas are long-term visas. These visas offer VISA-FREE travel to quite a few countries. But if you happened to have a UK visa or applying for one, then it is still better than not having any visas at all. There are about 37 countries and territories you can visit with a UK visa.

UK does not issue long-term visas like the US or Canada. UK tourist visas are mostly short-term (C-Type) visas valid for 6 months. They do issue long-term visas for 5/10 years but it would cost an arm and a leg.

The UK visa is not the most difficult to get, but it can be stressful due to its lengthy processing times and lack of customer service.

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Which UK Visas are eligible?

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Depending on the country, any of the below UK visas can be used.

  • UK Visitor Visa (Standard visitor and Short-term study)
  • UK Student Visa (Tier 4)
  • UK Work Visa (Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 5)
  • UK Transit Visa (DATV and Visitor in Transit)
  • UK Family Visa (Spouse)
  • UK Residence Permit (ILR and BRP)

Refer to each country below for permitted UK visa types. Some countries require the UK visa to be multiple-entry and have been used at least once to travel to the UK.

So, without further ado, let’s get started.

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North America

Travel Countries VISA-FREE with UK visa - Guanajuato Mexico
Basílica de Nuestra Señora in Guanajuato, Mexico | Photo: Thirumal Motati

01. Mexico

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Central America

Travel Countries VISA-FREE with UK visa - Panama City
Church in the old town of Panama City, Panama | Photo: Thirumal Motati

02. Costa Rica

  • Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Tier 1, 2, 4 or 5 visas (student and work only)
  • Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rules:
    • UK standard visitor visas are not accepted
    • UK Tier 1, 2, 4, 5 visas or BRPs must be valid for at least 3 months from the day of arrival
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03. Panama

  • Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted visas: All valid used multiple-entry UK visas
  • Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rules:
    • UK visa or residence permit must have been used at least once to enter the UK before
    • UK visa or residence permit must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
    • Passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the day of arrival
    • Must show proof of economic solvency for a minimum of $500 USD
  • Original sources:

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Caribbean

Beach of Catalina Island in Dominican Republic
Beach of Catalina Island in the Dominican Republic | Photo: Depositphotos

04. Anguilla (British Territory)

  • Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
  • Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs
  • Entry granted: 90 days
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05. Antigua and Barbuda

  • Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
  • Permitted residence permits: A valid ILR (permanent resident permit)
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL (VOA)
    • VOA fee is $100 USD, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
    • UK Visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
    • Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
  • Original sources:

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06. Aruba

  • Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
    1. Bolivia
    2. China
    3. Cuba
    4. Dominican Republic
    5. Haiti
    6. India
    7. Jamaica
    8. Peru
  • Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
  • Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs (applies to all nationalities)
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Original sources:

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07. Bahamas

  • Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
    1. India
  • Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
  • Permitted residence permits: A valid ILR (permanent resident card)
  • Entry granted: 90 days
  • Original sources:

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08. Bermuda (British Territory)

  • Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
  • Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rules:
    • UK visa or residence permit must be valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the date of departure from Bermuda
    • Passport must be valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the date of departure from Bermuda
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09. Bonaire (Dutch Territory)

  • Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
  • Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs
  • Entry granted: 90 days
  • Original sources:

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10. British Virgin Islands (British Territory)

  • Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
  • Permitted residence permits: None
  • Entry granted: 180 days
  • Entry rules:
    • UK visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
  • Original sources:

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11. Cayman Islands (British Territory)

  • Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
    1. China
    2. India
    3. Jamaica
  • Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
  • Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Must arrive in the Cayman Islands directly from the UK. Arriving from a third country is not permitted.
  • Original sources:

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12. Curaçao

  • Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
  • Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs
  • Entry granted: 30 days
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13. Dominican Republic

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14. Jamaica

  • Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
    1. Albania
    2. Belarus
    3. Bosnia and Herzegovina
    4. Bulgaria
    5. Croatia
    6. Dominican Republic
    7. Honduras
    8. Kazakhstan
    9. Macedonia
    10. Moldova
    11. Montenegro
    12. Romania
    13. Serbia
  • Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
  • Permitted residence permits: None
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rules:
    • UK visa must be valid for at least 30 days from the day of arrival
  • Original sources:

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15. Sint Maarten

  • Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted visas: None
  • Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rules:
    • UK residence permit must be valid for at least 30 days from the day of arrival
  • Original sources:

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16. Turks and Caicos (British Territory)

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South America

Machu Picchu Peru
Machu Picchu in Peru | Photo: The Sole Speaks

17. Peru

  • Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
    1. China
    2. India
  • Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
  • Permitted residence permits: A valid ILR (permanent resident card)
  • Entry granted: 180 days
  • Entry rules:
    • UK visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
  • Original sources:

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Europe

Signagi in Kakheti Region of Georgia
Signagi in Kakheti Region of Georgia | Photo: Depositphotos

18. Albania

  • Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted visas: All valid used multiple-entry UK visas
  • Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs
  • Entry granted: 90 days
  • Entry rules:
    • UK visa must have been used at least once to enter the UK
  • Original sources:

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19. Armenia

  • Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
    1. Algeria
    2. Bahrain
    3. Belize
    4. Bhutan
    5. Bolivia
    6. Brunei
    7. Cambodia
    8. Colombia
    9. Costa Rica
    10. Cuba
    11. Egypt
    12. Fiji
    13. Grenada
    14. Guatemala
    15. Guyana
    16. Haiti
    17. Honduras
    18. India
    19. Indonesia
    20. Iraq
    21. Jamaica
    22. Kiribati
    23. Laos
    24. Malaysia
    25. Maldives
    26. Marshall Islands
    27. Micronesia
    28. Mongolia
    29. Morocco
    30. Myanmar
    31. Nauru
    32. Nicaragua
    33. Palau
    34. Papua New Guinea
    35. Paraguay
    36. Philippines
    37. Saint Kitts and Nevis
    38. Saint Lucia
    39. Samoa
    40. Saudi Arabia
    41. Solomon Islands
    42. Suriname
    43. Timor-Leste
    44. Tonga
    45. Trinidad and Tobago
    46. Tunisia
    47. Turkmenistan
    48. Tuvalu
    49. Vanuatu
    50. Venezuela
    51. Vietnam
  • Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
  • Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs
  • Entry granted: 120 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL
    • VOA is free of charge, valid for 120 days and single-entry only
    • Visa must be a sticker on your passport, E-Visa prints are not accepted
  • Original sources:

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20. Georgia

  • Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
  • Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs
  • Entry granted: 90 days
  • Entry rules:
    • UK visa must be valid on the day of arrival in Georgia
    • Total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period
  • Original sources:

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21. Gibraltar (British Territory)

  • Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
  • Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs
  • Entry granted: 180 days
  • Entry rules:
    • UK visa must have been issued for at least 6 months or more
    • UK residence permit must have been issued for at least 12 months or more
  • Original sources:

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22. Ireland

  • Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
    1. Bahrain
    2. Belarus
    3. Bosnia and Herzegovina
    4. China
    5. Colombia
    6. India
    7. Indonesia
    8. Kazakhstan
    9. Kosovo
    10. Kuwait
    11. Montenegro
    12. North Macedonia
    13. Oman
    14. Philippines
    15. Peru
    16. Qatar
    17. Russia
    18. Saudi Arabia
    19. Serbia
    20. Thailand
    21. Turkey
    22. Ukraine
    23. Uzbekistan
    24. Vietnam
  • Permitted visas: A valid used multiple-entry UK short-stay standard visitor visa
  • Permitted residence permits: None
  • Entry granted: 90 days or until the exit date on your UK entry stamp, whichever is shorter
  • Entry rules:
    • Must enter the UK first before entering Ireland
    • Must enter and exit Ireland within the exit date on your UK entry stamp (this is different from the visa expiry date)
    • Can enter Ireland directly from the UK or elsewhere, but must enter Ireland within the exit date on the UK entry stamp
  • Original sources:

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23. Montenegro

  • Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
  • Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rules:
    • UK visa must be valid for the intended period of the stay
  • Original sources:

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24. North Macedonia

  • Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
  • Permitted residence permits: None
  • Entry granted: 15 days
  • Entry rules:
    • UK visa must be valid for at least 5 days beyond the intended period of stay
    • Total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 3 months in any 6 months period
  • Original sources:

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25. Serbia

  • Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
  • Permitted residence permits: None
  • Entry granted: 90 days
  • Entry rules:
    • UK visa must be valid for the entire duration of the stay
    • Total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period
  • Original sources:

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26. Turkey

  • Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
    1. Afghanistan
    2. Algeria (those aged 15-18 and 35-65)
    3. Bangladesh
    4. Cape Verde
    5. Egypt
    6. Equatorial Guinea
    7. India
    8. Iraq
    9. Libya
    10. Nepal
    11. North Korea
    12. Pakistan
    13. Palestine
    14. Philippines
    15. Senegal
    16. Seychelles
    17. Sri Lanka
    18. Vietnam
    19. Yemen
  • Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
  • Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for Turkey e-Visa online
    • eVisa fee is $43 USD, valid for 180 days, single-entry only
  • Original sources:

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27. United Kingdom (Of course!)

  • Includes all parts of the United Kingdom: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
  • Includes British Crown Dependencies: Isle of Man and the Channel Islands (Bailiwick of Jersey and Bailiwick of Guernsey)

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Middle East

The West Bay City Skyline of Doha Qatar
The West Bay City skyline of Doha, Qatar | Photo: Depositphotos

28. Oman

  • Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
    1. Albania
    2. Armenia
    3. Azerbaijan
    4. Belarus
    5. Bhutan
    6. Bosnia and Herzegovina
    7. Costa Rica
    8. Cuba
    9. El Salvador
    10. Guatemala
    11. Honduras
    12. India
    13. Kazakhstan
    14. Kyrgyzstan
    15. Laos
    16. Maldives
    17. Mexico
    18. Morocco
    19. Nicaragua
    20. Panama
    21. Peru
    22. Tajikistan
    23. Turkmenistan
    24. Uzbekistan
    25. Vietnam
  • Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
  • Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa in NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL at any airport, land border or seaport
    • VOA fee is 20 OMR, valid for 30 days, single entry only
  • Original sources:

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29. Qatar

  • Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas, except transit
  • Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for Qatar ETA
    • ETA is free of charge, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
    • UK visa must be valid for at least 30 days from the day of arrival
  • Original sources:

NOTE
Currently, due to COVID restrictions, Qatar ETA is suspended. The above VISA-FREE rules only apply when Qatar reinstates its ETA entry.

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30. Saudi Arabia

  • Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted visas: All valid used multiple-entry UK visas, except transit
  • Permitted residence permits: None
  • Entry granted: 90 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL at all international airports
    • VOA fee is 440 SAR, valid for 1 year, multiple-entry
    • UK visa must have been used at least once to enter the UK
  • Original sources:

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31. United Arab Emirates

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Africa

Old Medina Marrakech Morocco
Old Medina, Marrakech, Morocco | Photo: Depositphotos

32. Egypt

  • Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted visas: All valid used multiple-entry UK visas
  • Permitted residence permits: None
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL at all international airports
    • VOA fee is $25 USD, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
    • UK visa must have been used to enter the UK at least once
  • Original sources:

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33. Morocco

  • Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
  • Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for Morocco e-Visa
    • E-Visa fee is 770 MAD (about $75 USD), valid for 180 days, single-entry only
    • UK visa must be valid for at least 90 days from the day of arrival
  • Original sources:

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Asia

Travel Countries VISA-FREE with UK visa - Carabao Island in Philippines
Carabao Island in the Philippines | Photo: Thirumal Motati

34. Philippines

  • Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
    1. India
  • Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
  • Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs
  • Entry granted: 14 days
  • Entry rules:
    • UK visa must be valid for the entire duration of the stay
    • Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of departure
  • Original sources:

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35. Singapore

  • Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
    1. China
    2. India
  • Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas, except transit
  • Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs
  • Entry granted: 96 hours (4 days)
  • Entry rules:
    • Must be traveling to or from the country of passport. Example: Must be traveling to a third country from India via Singapore or traveling to India from a third country via Singapore. An example itinerary would be India-Singapore-Bali or Bali-Singapore-India.
    • Both arriving and departing flights in Singapore must be on the same itinerary
  • Original sources:

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36. South Korea

  • Eligible nationalities: All nationalities (except these 24 countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameron, Cuba, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Uzbekistan and Yemen)
  • Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas, except transit
  • Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Must be traveling to go to any of the 26 Schengen countries or Cyprus, Ireland, Romania or UK through South Korea (OR)
    • Must depart from any of the 26 Schengen countries or Cyprus, Ireland, Romania or UK to go to a third country through South Korea
  • Original sources:

NOTE
South Korea is now open for tourism, but it’s unclear whether this VISA-FREE entry with US green card is available yet. Please do your due diligence and confirm with the authorities before planning your trip.

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37. Taiwan

  • Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
    1. Cambodia
    2. India
    3. Indonesia
    4. Laos
    5. Myanmar
    6. Vietnam
  • Permitted visas: All valid/expired used/unused single/multiple-entry UK visas, except transit
  • Permitted residence permits: All valid/expired ILR and BRPs
  • Entry granted: 14 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is EXEMPT but must apply for ROC Travel Authorization Certificate online before arrival
    • ROC Travel Authorization Certificate is free of charge, valid for 90 days, multiple-entry
    • If using an EXPIRED UK visa or residence permit, the visa or residence permit must have expired in the last 10 years
  • Original sources:

NOTE
Currently, due to COVID restrictions, Taiwan is not open for tourism. The above VISA-FREE rules apply only when Taiwan opens its borders for tourism.

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Conclusion

So, there you have it! 37 countries and territories you can travel VISA-FREE with UK visa.

Do you know any other country (I haven’t listed here) that you can travel VISA-FREE with UK visa? Let me know in the comments below.

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