Do UK citizens need a visa?
No visa until 31 December 2026: UK citizens on ordinary passports can visit China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family visits, exchanges or transit under a temporary scheme.
No visa application needed for UK British Citizen passport holders on a short tourist or business trip. Just check your passport meets the validity rules below before you fly.
Book a travel clinic appointment 6–8 weeks before you fly.
Required only if you're travelling from — or transiting through — a country with active transmission.
Certificate required if arriving from (or transiting) a country with yellow fever transmission risk.
Not required for entry — advised by NHS / CDC for most travellers.
Recommended — food & water borne.
Recommended, especially for longer stays or rural travel.
Consider for rural travel, cyclists, and long trips.
Consider for rural stays in southern/eastern provinces, especially in summer.
Which countries require the certificate, timing, cost, and the 10-day validity rule.
Not medical advice. Always confirm with your GP, travel nurse, or a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre — requirements change and can vary based on where you're arriving from.
UK citizens with ordinary passports can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, visiting family or friends, exchange visits or transit. This is a temporary scheme that currently runs until 31 December 2026. If you travel after that date, check the official source again — it may or may not be extended. Work, study, journalism and stays over 30 days need the right visa.
For UK British Citizen passport holders, tourism or short business trips.
| Passport | UK British Citizen passport |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Business, tourism, family visits, exchanges or transit |
| Visa required | No, not for short stays |
| Maximum stay | Up to 30 days (temporary scheme until 31 December 2026) |
| Passport validity | At least 6 months beyond entry, with 2 blank pages |
| Return/onward ticket | Yes |
| Arrival form | Standard passport control |
| Last checked | 4 October 2026 |
No, UK citizens do not need a visa to visit Japan for short tourism or business trips (Up to 90 days).
Read the dossierNo, UK citizens can visit Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days for tourism or business. Longer stays need the appropriate visa, such as the 90-day eVisa.
Read the dossierYes, UK citizens need an eVisa to visit India for short tourism trips (Typically up to 30, 90 or 180 days depending on eVisa type).
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