Do UK citizens need a visa?
No visa for tourism: UK British Citizen passport holders can visit Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days (tourism only). Business trips need a visa.
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, especially in monsoon season.
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.
Since 15 September 2026, UK British Citizen passport holders can enter Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days for tourism only, normally up to two exempt entries per calendar year. Business meetings, conferences and other business activity need the appropriate visa before travel. Complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card within 3 days before each arrival.
For UK British Citizen passport holders, tourism or short business trips.
| Passport | UK British Citizen passport |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Tourism only |
| Visa required | No, not for short stays |
| Maximum stay | Up to 30 days (tourism only) |
| Passport validity | At least 6 months from the date you arrive, with at least one blank page |
| Return/onward ticket | Proof of onward travel within 30 days may be requested |
| Arrival form | Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) — free, within 3 days before each arrival |
| 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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