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ETA UK visa waiver for Brazilian citizens

United kingdom eta requirements from brazil.

Citizens of Brazil, will soon need to apply for the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation . The British government has launched the UK ETA for non-visa nationals. It is being gradually rolled out and will soon include Brazilian citizens.

Once available, Brazilians will be able to apply through etauk.uk. The process is 100% online with no need to visit a UK embassy or consulate .

This page provides more information about the ETA for Brazilian citizens and the application requirements.

Do Brazilians need a UK visa to enter the UK?

Brazilian travellers do not need a UK visa to stay short-term.

Nationals of Brazil will continue enjoying visa-free entries even after the rollout of the UK ETA. However, an approved travel authorisation will be required.

Visa-free stays are permitted for up to 6 months and specific travel purposes such as tourism or visiting family.

Brazilians who wish to find employment or enrol in school or university in the UK must possess a valid visa.

UK ETA requirements from Brazil

The UK ETA for Brazilians is not a visa and does not replace one. The UK ETA works like the United States ESTA or Canadian eTA. It allows for pre-screening of visa-exempt visitors before they travel.

By ensuring all foreign visitors meet the UK ETA requirements, safety, security, and border management are improved. To get ETA approval, Brazilians must:

• Have a passport that meets the validity requirements
• Meet the visa-free entry conditions for foreigners
• Pay the ETA processing fee online

Brazilians must also have access to the internet and an email address . ETA status updates are delivered by email.

How to obtain a UK ETA as a Brazilian citizen

Brazilian travellers must follow 3 easy steps to obtain the UK ETA from Brazil:

• Fill in the online application form
• Pay the processing fee
• Send the application for review

The online UK ETA application form must contain the following details:

• Personal details, including full name, date of birth, and nationality
• Passport details, including document number, issuing country, date of issue and expiration
• Contact details, including home address, email address, and telephone number
• Travel itinerary

Applications must be submitted free of mistakes. Spelling mistakes or outdated information can cause processing delays or even denial of the UK ETA for Brazilians.

The passport used to apply for the ETA must be the same one the traveller will use to enter the UK. The passport data on both documents must match to avoid being denied entry into the country.

The processing time of the UK ETA for Brazilians is around 72 hours.

ETA UK advantages for Brazilian citizens

The UK ETA has several advantages for Brazilian citizens, including a fast and simple online application process .

Short processing times mean that visitors can travel to the UK with short notice if necessary.

Having a valid UK ETA will also mean faster border controls since travellers will just need to scan their passports to be permitted entry into the United Kingdom.

Finally, the UK ETA will lead to improved border security since all foreigners will go through pre-screening, not just those who need a visa.

Travel from Brazil to the UK

Travellers can fly into the United Kingdom with an ETA . Flying is the easiest way to reach the UK from Brazil.

Direct flights connect Sao Paulo to London , while other destinations are only reachable with one or more stopovers.

UK embassy in Brazil

The UK has an embassy in Brasilia at the following address:

British Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil Address: SES Avenida das Nações quadra 801 conjunto K lote 8 70.408-900 – Brasília – DF, Brazil

For consular service, travellers may also contact one of the consulates in Belo Horizonte, Curitiba, Recife, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.

In the UK, Brazil has one embassy in London and five consulates in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Manchester. Below is the address of the Brazilian embassy:

Brazilian Embassy in London, United Kingdom Address: 14/16 Cockspur Street, SW1 5BN London SW1Y 5BL, United Kingdom

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Approximately 15 million passengers enter the United Kingdom per year. Out of this total, about 400 thousand are Brazilian.

There are a number of online channels where it is possible to obtain travel, itinerary, and attraction tips, as well as useful information about British traditions and habits.

However, it is important that Brazilians are aware that foreigners must respect the local laws and authorities, and may be punished according to the country's legislation.

Visiting websites and other private sources of information (travel guides, magazines, tips from friends, social media groups etc.) is not a substitute for carefully reading the instructions present on official British communication channels. Should you have any queries, contact the official channels below:

• www.gov.uk/contact/govuk
• www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-culture-media-sport
• www.gov.uk/government/world/brazil.pt
• www.visitbritain.org

The role of the Consulate General is to guarantee that Brazilians are given proper and equal treatment, as the one bestowed on citizens of other nationalities, in conformity with the 1963 Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.

In this context, the Consulate has no legal prerogatives to intervene with the British authorities in favour of its nationals to seek privileged treatment, different from the one provided for by local legislation.

It is advisable to do the consular registration before travelling to the United Kingdom, even for short stays, for contact in eventual emergency cases or public disasters.  Click here  to register. It is simple and quick.

Brazilian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom for tourism or business purposes benefit from visa exemption for stays of up to 180 days.  If travelling for other purposes (work, study, internship, volunteer work, family reunion, marriage etc.), the persons concerned must seek the advice of the British authorities to check whether they need a visa, as well as other requirements to enter or remain in the country:

• www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
• www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration
• www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules

As these issues concern British sovereignty, the Consulate has no legal prerogatives to assist Brazilian citizens with regards to entry and/or permanence in the United Kingdom. Any queries regarding these matters must be sent directly to the British government, either to the Home Office or to British consulates in Brazil:

As any other country, the United Kingdom is sovereign in permitting or refusing the entry of foreign nationals into its territory, even if the foreigner holds a valid visa. The Consulate General of Brazil in London has no legal prerogatives to interfere with the decision of British authorities (for further details, read the section  entry refusal in the United Kingdom ).

Information regarding entry procedures in the United Kingdom are available on the British government's  official website .

Before entering the country, Brazilian travellers receive a landing card in which they must inform their personal data and travel details. This card must be presented at border control in addition to the passport.

The immigration authorities will try to make sure the real purpose of the trip corresponds to the one declared (tourism, study etc.). In order to do so, agents usually ask travellers to present outbound tickets, proof of financial means to support themselves during their stay in the UK, hotel reservations, invitation letters from friends they will be staying with etc. Inconsistencies in the information provided or lack of supporting documents to prove the nature of the trip may result in entry refusal.

Click here  for further information on refusal of entry in the United Kingdom.

Passports must be valid throughout the entire stay in the United Kingdom ( read more ). The document must remain in possession of its holder, who is responsible for keeping it in a safe place, not allowing it to be retained by third parties.

It is advisable that tourists travel around the UK in possession of original identity documents and a photocopy of their passports where they should write down relevant personal information (blood type, health insurance, medications they take etc.) and the details of their contacts in the United Kingdom and in Brazil (hotel, school, friends) who could be notified in case of emergency.

Click here  to learn what to do in case your passport goes missing or is stolen in the United Kingdom.  Click here to apply for a new passport.

Before travelling to other countries in Europe, check the passport validity required by the country of destination. Countries member of the Schengen area, for example, require that passports be valid for at least three months from the planned date of departure ( read more ).

Brazilians are advised to purchase international travel insurance before going to the United Kingdom.

There are a number of plans in the market that can cover expenses related to several kinds of incidents (hospital admission, pharmaceutical assistance, car accidents, luggage loss, transport of human remains etc.).

With respect to health insurance, it is important to stress that Brazilian tourists have no access to free of charge National Health System (NHS) assistance.

In case of emergency, the patient is entitled to receive only emergency care at public hospitals. From the moment the patient is admitted to the hospital, s/he is liable for all treatment costs incurred. Healthcare in the United Kingdom is quite costly and can lead to serious financial difficulties to travellers and their families.

Brazilians entering the United Kingdom with a visa (work, study etc.) must pay a fee to the British government in order to use the local public health system:

• www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-overseas-visitors-hospital-charging-regulations

Visit  ANVISA's website  to access up-to-date guidelines to healthcare abroad.

Regarding cases of deceased Brazilians in the United Kingdom, it is important to bear in mind that there is no budget allocated for the Consulate to cover funeral expenses, issue documents, or repatriate human remains, cremation, transport of ashes, and funeral rites in general. If the Brazilian does not have travel insurance, such expenses shall have to be covered by the traveller's family ( read more ).

The Consulate cannot be held responsible for other private expenses such as hotel bookings, transportation, flight rescheduling etc., which must be covered by the travellers themselves or their families.

Presenting a  travel authorisation  is compulsory for Brazilian minor children leaving Brazil unaccompanied, in the company of only one of the parents, or in the company of a third party.

The authorisation is mandatory even if the minor child lives abroad, holds other nationalities or is travelling under a foreign passport.

The authorisation is also required in case of Brazilian nationals' children born abroad who have not been registered at a consular representation yet ( read more ).

It is advisable to keep credit cards, cash, documents, valuable items and basic toiletries in your hand luggage.

Prescribed medication must accompany medical prescriptions, preferably translated into English.

Never, under any circumstances, should anyone carry an unknown person's luggage.

Information regarding entry of goods, currency and other assets are available on official websites of the British government:

• www.gov.uk/duty-free-goods
• www.gov.uk/duty-free-goods/banned-and-restricted-goods
• www.gov.uk/bringing-food-animals-plants-into-uk
• www.gov.uk/bringing-cash-into-uk
• www.gov.uk/uk-border-control/baggage-checks

Accounts of theft and/or robbery in the United Kingdom are not uncommon; therefore, travellers are advised to take good care of their documents and belongings.

Hand photocopies of your documents (passport, health insurance etc.) and your travel plans (itinerary, hotel details, ticket information etc.) to trusted persons in Brazil and the United Kingdom. Take note of credit card numbers in a safe place and keep your bank manager's contact details accessible, so that it's easier to block cards in case you get robbed. Keep digital copies of these documents, these copies can be very useful in the absence of the original documents.

Keep your belongings with you at all times, especially in busy places, and do not leave them open or unattended. Avoid placing all documents, cards, cash, and valuable items in a single bag or pocket.

Travel with certified copies of your birth or marriage certificate and identity card, as well as with a photocopy of your passport. You will need them in case it is necessary to apply for a new travel document.

In case Brazilian documents are stolen, lost, misplaced, retained etc., it is advisable to make an online police report ( read more ). 

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A Complete Guide to the UK ETA for Brazilian Citizens

In 2024, Brazilian citizens will require an  Electronic Travel Authorization  (ETA) before traveling to the United Kingdom (UK). It is a  digital permit  that is mandatory for citizens of countries who can visit England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland without a visa for short trips. This includes the citizens of Brazil.

This guide has everything Brazilians need to know about the UK ETA, including requirements, the application process, travel expectations, and more.

Why is the UK ETA being introduced for Brazilian citizens?

The UK ETA aims to improve the security of the UK border and allow the government more control and oversight over individuals entering the country. It will make it easier to prevent illegal immigration, thwart organized crime syndicates, and identify potential national security threats before they arrive in the country.

The ETA is also designed to improve border control and streamline the immigration process for pre-verified, low-risk travelers.

For Brazilian citizens, the UK ETA presents benefits that include the following:

• It is quick and easy to apply and get an approved ETA.
• It is more affordable than similar digital travel permits imposed by other countries.
• You only need to apply for an ETA every two years — not every time you visit the UK.

How the UK ETA system will affect Brazilian travelers

Currently, Brazilians do not need an ETA to travel to the UK. However, once it is open to citizens of Brazil in 2024, they must apply and obtain an approved UK ETA before traveling to the UK. It is mandatory whether you are arriving on a flight, on a ship (e.g., as part of a cruise), or over land, such as through the rail tunnel connecting Britain and France.

A UK ETA is valid for the following travel purposes:

• Short-term stay for less than six months (180 days) for tourism, short-course study, visiting friends and family, and permitted business activities and medical treatments.
• Short-term stay for up to three months (90 days) on the Creative Worker visa concession
• Transiting through the UK  (i.e., changing planes), whether or not passing through UK border control

To be eligible for an ETA, Brazilians must meet the following conditions:

• Be a national of a country that has a visa-waiver status with the UK. Brazil is included in the list of countries whose citizens need an ETA to travel to the UK.
• Have a biometric passport valid for at least six months beyond the intended departure date from the UK.
• Do not intend to stay, work, or study in the UK for longer than six months.
• Do not have a criminal record and past immigration breaches in the UK or elsewhere.

All travelers, including  children and babies , will need an ETA before traveling to the UK. Parents and guardians can apply for an ETA on their behalf.

Individuals with a history of immigration breaches or criminal convictions or who have been sentenced to prison for more than 12 months in the UK or elsewhere may be denied an ETA. They may consider getting a UK visa instead.

Brazilian citizens planning to stay in the UK for more than six months or to work or live there permanently will still need an appropriate UK visa. The new ETA system does not affect these travelers.

Requirements to apply for a UK ETA for Brazilian citizens

Brazilian citizens eligible for a UK ETA must prepare the following application requirements:

• A valid biometric passport issued by Brazil, whose citizens do not need a visa to travel to the UK for short trips.
• A recent digital passport photo
• A valid email address
• A working electronic payment method, such as credit or debit card, Apply Pay, or Google Pay

Applying for UK ETA

Brazilian citizens can apply online for a UK ETA through the official UK government website or app. The  UK ETA application process  only takes a few minutes to complete. It is online or paperless, so in-person visits to consulates or visa offices are unnecessary.

Ready all your requirements before you start the application process. Below is a step-by-step guide on how Brazilians can apply for an ETA.

• Upload or take a photo of the passport you will use to travel to the UK.  Ensure you include the picture and the two lines of numbers and letters at the bottom.
• Upload a recent passport photo or take a picture using your device’s camera, if it has one.  Images should be saved as a jpeg file or with the file extension .jpg. Children aged nine and under will not need to upload a passport photo.
• Fill in all the required information.  These include personal information (i.e., name, birth date), passport details, employment details, home address, and contact information.
• Answer questions on security and eligibility.  Like any other UK visitor, Brazilian ETA applicants must truthfully disclose criminal records, past immigration offenses, and any associations with or membership in any unlawful or illegal groups or organizations.
• Pay for the UK ETA application online.  A UK ETA application costs £10 each. To submit the application, you must pay the fee online using a credit or debit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.

After submitting the UK ETA online application, you will receive a confirmation through the email you provided.

Tips for applying for a UK ETA

Applying for a UK ETA is simple enough, but there is still room for errors. To avoid common mistakes, follow these  guidelines  for a swift and efficient UK ETA online application.

• Provide or capture clear, high-quality photos of your passport and yourself. Ensure the images comply with passport photo specifications and are in full color without filters or effects.
• Make sure you provide correct data and are as accurate as possible. Giving false or incorrect information and even withholding information could result in delays or your application being refused.
• Check beforehand if your online payment method works and if you have enough funds to pay for the application online.
• Be sure to review and double-check the data you provided in your ETA application before you submit.

Should Brazilian travelers need to correct  mistakes in their ETA application , they can quickly do this by re-submitting the application and paying the fee again. 

Processing and receiving the ETA for Brazilian nationals

Upon submitting a UK ETA online application, the system will cross-verify the details submitted against several security databases to check if the applicant is qualified for an ETA.

It typically takes three days (72 hours) for applicants to receive a decision on their ETA application via the email address provided. Many travelers receive a decision within minutes of submitting their application. Still, some applications may take more than three days to receive a decision.

Brazilian citizens are recommended to apply for a UK ETA before booking their travel to the UK to prevent delays or other issues.

If your ETA was denied, you can submit a new ETA application and pay the fee again. However, it would be best to address why you were refused an ETA in your previous application.

Being denied an ETA does not mean you cannot travel to the UK. You can still apply for the appropriate UK visa. However, getting a visa is more complicated and may take longer, so you need to adjust your travel plans accordingly.

Traveling with a UK ETA

A UK ETA is digitally linked to an individual’s passport. It is valid for two years, allowing multiple short visits lasting up to six months per visit. Brazilian travelers must apply for a new ETA after two years or when their passport expires, whichever comes first, to continue being allowed to travel to the UK.

Departure to the UK 

Since it is an electronic document, you don’t need to bring a physical copy of your ETA. For travelers with multiple passports, make sure you travel to the UK with the same Brazilian passport you used in your application.

Before boarding your plane, ship, or train, carriers will check if you have the appropriate permission-to-travel document by scanning your passport. They will only allow boarding to Brazilian travelers who can present an approved UK ETA or visa. Those still waiting on the decision on their ETA applications will also not be allowed to board. 

Arriving in the UK

An ETA  does not guarantee entry  into the UK. Upon arrival, Brazilian citizens with an approved UK ETA must still submit their identity documents to the UK Border Force or go through an electronic passport gate (eGate), if available.

Be prepared to show proof of onward travel or a ticket to leave the UK within six months of arrival. If asked, Brazilian travelers must also show evidence that they have enough funds to support themselves during their entire stay in the UK and their journey home.

Even if you have an ETA, you may still be refused entry into the UK if you fail a border check or meet other entry conditions.

Once past the border security, Brazilian citizens with an approved ETA can freely travel between the UK’s four constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Brazilian visitors can travel via trains, ferries, and local flights within the UK. Before boarding a ferry or an internal flight within the UK, they only need to present an ID, usually a passport or driving license.

A UK ETA is not valid in Ireland or other European Countries.

A UK ETA does not allow entry to the Republic of Ireland and other European countries. The UK is not a member of the European Union or the Schengen Common Travel Zone.

Brazilians visiting Ireland or other European countries must inquire about the country’s entry requirements before booking their travel.

Travelers can check the  UK ETA FAQ page  for more information.

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Brazilian Passport

The citizens of Brazil can visit 137 countries without a visa.

Brazilian passport holders also have access to get 37 e-visas or 18 visas on arrival .

Brazil has a population of 212.6M people and the capital is Brasília 🇧🇷.

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Nearby countries.

The nearest visa free countries to visit for Brazilian passport holders are Paraguay, Suriname, Guyana, Bolivia, Trinidad and Tobago and Uruguay .

Visa free countries

So, where can Brazilians travel without a visa? We have listed all the countries where Brazil citizens can travel visa-free, eliminating the hassle of visa paperwork.

• 🇦🇱 Albania (90 days)
• 🇦🇩 Andorra (N/A)
• 🇦🇹 Austria (3 months)
• 🇧🇾 Belarus (90 days)
• 🇧🇪 Belgium (3 months)
• 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina (90 days)
• 🇧🇬 Bulgaria (3 months)
• 🇭🇷 Croatia (90 days)
• 🇨🇾 Cyprus (90 days)
• 🇩🇰 Denmark (3 months)
• 🇪🇪 Estonia (3 months)
• 🇫🇮 Finland (3 months)
• 🇫🇷 France (3 months)
• 🇩🇪 Germany (3 months)
• 🇬🇷 Greece (3 months)
• 🇭🇺 Hungary (3 months)
• 🇮🇸 Iceland (3 months)
• 🇮🇪 Ireland (90 days)
• 🇮🇹 Italy (3 months)
• 🇱🇻 Latvia (3 months)
• 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein (3 months)
• 🇱🇹 Lithuania (3 months)
• 🇱🇺 Luxembourg (3 months)
• 🇲🇹 Malta (3 months)
• 🇲🇩 Moldova (90 days)
• 🇲🇨 Monaco (N/A)
• 🇲🇪 Montenegro (90 days)
• 🇳🇱 Netherlands (3 months)
• 🇲🇰 North Macedonia (90 days)
• 🇳🇴 Norway (3 months)
• 🇵🇱 Poland (3 months)
• 🇵🇹 Portugal (3 months)
• 🇷🇴 Romania (3 months)
• 🇷🇺 Russia (90 days)
• 🇸🇲 San Marino (N/A)
• 🇷🇸 Serbia (90 days)
• 🇸🇰 Slovakia (3 months)
• 🇸🇮 Slovenia (3 months)
• 🇪🇸 Spain (3 months)
• 🇸🇪 Sweden (3 months)
• 🇨🇭 Switzerland (3 months)
• 🇺🇦 Ukraine (90 days)
• 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (6 months)
• 🇻🇦 Vatican City (N/A)
• 🇽🇰 Kosovo (90 days)
• 🇫🇴 Faroe Islands (N/A)
• 🇬🇮 Gibraltar (N/A)
• 🇦🇴 Angola (30 days)
• 🇧🇼 Botswana (90 days)
• 🇨🇻 Cape Verde (30 days)
• 🇸🇿 Eswatini (30 days)
• 🇲🇺 Mauritius (90 days)
• 🇲🇦 Morocco (3 months)
• 🇳🇦 Namibia (3 months)
• 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe (15 days)
• 🇸🇳 Senegal (90 days)
• 🇸🇨 Seychelles (90 days)
• 🇿🇦 South Africa (90 days)
• 🇹🇳 Tunisia (3 months)
• 🇾🇹 Mayotte (N/A)
• 🇷🇪 Réunion (N/A)
• 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda (6 months)
• 🇦🇷 Argentina (N/A)
• 🇧🇸 Bahamas (3 months)
• 🇧🇧 Barbados (6 months)
• 🇧🇿 Belize (90 days)
• 🇧🇴 Bolivia (N/A)
• 🇨🇱 Chile (N/A)
• 🇨🇴 Colombia (N/A)
• 🇨🇷 Costa Rica (90 days)
• 🇩🇲 Dominica (3 months)
• 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic (90 days)
• 🇪🇨 Ecuador (N/A)
• 🇸🇻 El Salvador (3 months)
• 🇬🇩 Grenada (3 months)
• 🇬🇹 Guatemala (90 days)
• 🇬🇾 Guyana (3 months)
• 🇭🇹 Haiti (3 months)
• 🇭🇳 Honduras (3 months)
• 🇯🇲 Jamaica (6 months)
• 🇳🇮 Nicaragua (90 days)
• 🇵🇦 Panama (90 days)
• 🇵🇾 Paraguay (N/A)
• 🇵🇪 Peru (N/A)
• 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis (3 months)
• 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia (6 weeks)
• 🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (90 days)
• 🇸🇷 Suriname (90 days)
• 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago (90 days)
• 🇺🇾 Uruguay (N/A)
• 🇻🇪 Venezuela (90 days)
• 🇬🇱 Greenland (N/A)
• 🇬🇵 Guadeloupe (N/A)
• 🇲🇶 Martinique (N/A)
• 🇧🇱 Saint Barthélemy (N/A)
• 🇲🇫 Saint Martin (N/A)
• 🇵🇲 Saint Pierre and Miquelon (N/A)
• 🇦🇼 Aruba (30 days, extendable to 180 days)
• 🇨🇼 Curaçao (N/A)
• 🇸🇽 Sint Maarten (N/A)
• 🇦🇮 Anguilla (3 months)
• 🇧🇲 Bermuda (Up to 6 months, decided on arrival.)
• 🇻🇬 British Virgin Islands (30 days, extensions possible)
• 🇰🇾 Cayman Islands (6 months)
• 🇫🇰 Falkland Islands (A visitor permit is normally issued as a stamp in the passport on arrival, The maximum validity period is 1 month.)
• 🇲🇸 Montserrat (6 months)
• 🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands (90 days)
• 🇦🇲 Armenia (180 days)
• 🇬🇪 Georgia (1 year)
• 🇮🇷 Iran (15 days)
• 🇮🇱 Israel (3 months)
• 🇯🇵 Japan (90 days)
• 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan (30 days)
• 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan (60 days)
• 🇲🇾 Malaysia (3 months)
• 🇲🇳 Mongolia (90 days)
• 🇴🇲 Oman (14 days / 30 days)
• 🇵🇭 Philippines (59 days)
• 🇶🇦 Qatar (90 days)
• 🇸🇬 Singapore (30 days)
• 🇹🇭 Thailand (3 months)
• 🇹🇷 Turkey (90 days)
• 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates (90 days)
• 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan (30 days)
• 🇵🇸 Palestine (Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed.)
• 🇭🇰 Hong Kong (90 days)
• 🇲🇴 Macau (90 days)
• 🇫🇯 Fiji (4 months)
• 🇰🇮 Kiribati (90 days)
• 🇫🇲 Micronesia (30 days)
• 🇻🇺 Vanuatu (30 days)
• 🇵🇫 French Polynesia (N/A)
• 🇳🇨 New Caledonia (N/A)
• 🇼🇫 Wallis and Futuna (N/A)
• 🇨🇰 Cook Islands (31 days)
• 🇳🇺 Niue (30 days)
• 🇵🇳 Pitcairn Islands (14 days visa free and landing fee 35 USD or tax of 5 USD if not going ashore.)

This data has been sourced from Wikipedia and was last updated on 5/1/2024.

• Paraguay visa free countries
• Suriname visa free countries
• Guyana visa free countries

Brazil Visa & Entry Requirements

Everything you need to apply for an evisa and travel to brazil.

If you’re planning a trip to Brazil, you need to understand the visa and entry requirements . The visa you need depends on your nationality and how long you’ll stay.

With this guide, you can find out whether you’re eligible for a Brazil e-Visa , and everything you need to apply . Check all the eVisa conditions and the information required for a successful application with brazilevisas.com.

Brazil’s Visa Policy for Foreign Visitors

Brazil’s visa requirements are divided into 3 catgories :

• Countries eligible for the eVisa
• Other visa-required countries
• Visa exempt countries

Check each category below to find out what you need to travel to Brazil.

Countries eligible for the Brazil eVisa

The Brazil eVisa is available to citizens of:

• United States

You must hold a valid passport from one of these countries to apply for a Brazil visa online . It’s the most convenient visa option for eligible short-stay visitors.

Other visa-required countries for Brazil

Travelers from some African and Asian countries need a traditional visa for Brazil. If you’re from a visa-required country other than Australia, Canada, and the United States, you need to apply for your visa in person .

Check the visa requirements for your nationality and apply at the embassy.

Visa-exempt countries for Brazil

Visa exempt countries for Brazil include all European Union member states and several Africa, Asian, and Central American countries. Visa exemptions are for up to 90 days in most cases.

Important : Australia, Canada, and the United States are no longer exempt from visa requirements for Brazil. An eVisa is required for entry from April 10, 2025.

Visa requirements to work or reside in Brazil

The Brazil eVisa does not allow you to work or stay in Brazil long term. If you want to stay longer than 90 days, of for reasons not permitted with an eVisa, you need to get a different visa type regardless of your nationality.

Eligibility Conditions for the Brazil eVisa

As well as being from an eligible country , you must meet the other eVisa requirements.

Maximum length of stay To get an eVisa for Brazil, you must be staying for no more than 90 days.

Permitted travel reasons You can apply for an eVisa if you’re traveling to Brazil for tourism, business, transit, sports and artistic performances

Documents You Need to Apply for an eVisa

To apply for your eVisa for Brazil you need your:

• Debit or credit card

Make sure your passport was issued by one of the eligible countries and is valid for at least 6 months after the date you’ll enter Brazil. You need to upload a digital copy of your passport bio page and proof of employment as part of the application process.

For the Business eVisa , applicants need to provide:

• Business invitation letter
• Proof of company’s financial support
• Proof of sufficient funds (.e.g bank account statement)

You must also supply a recent digital photograph of yourself . It must meet all the Brazil visa photo requirements .

Technical Requirements for the Online Visa Application

You need an electronic device connected to the internet to complete the online visa application.

Use your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or personal computer to apply from anywhere in the world.

There are no specific technical requirements. Complete the form from your device and submit your application. If you do have any issues completing your application, get in touch with the brazilevisas.com technical support team .

Information Requirements for the Brazil eVisa Form

To complete your Brazil eVisa application, you need to provide accurate information.

Personal information

• Nationality
• Date of birth

Passport data

• Passport number
• Expiry date

Travel details

• Date of arrival
• Reason for visiting

Make sure you enter all your information accurately. Mistakes or missing information could lead to processing delays. Check the tooltips provided on the brazilevisas.com form for additional information on what to include in each field.

Entry Requirements for Brazil

As a foreign national, you need your passport and visa to travel to Brazil . Make sure you have both ready for inspection by immigration officials.

You must apply for your visa and travel to Brazil using the same passport. If you have renewed your passport since your visa was issued, you’ll need to reapply for your visa.

Holding a valid passport and approved visa does not guarantee entry. Immigration authorities will verify you meet all the entry requirements.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Brazil?

Travel insurance is not mandatory to travel oto Brazil, but it is recommended . Consider taking out an insurance policy that covers trip cancelations, medical emergencies, and lost luggge.

Healthcare costs for foreigners in Brazil can be high, so it’s advisable to take out comprehensive insurance.

If you're traveling as part of a tour group or if you've booked your trip through a travel agency, they might have their own requirements or recommendations regarding travel insurance.

Additional requirements for children traveling to Brazil

Children also need a passport and visa to travel to Brazil. In addition, children who are are traveling with just one parent, or other relatives/a third party should carry:

• Copy of the child’s birth certificate
• Letter of consent from the non-traveling parent or guardian

Check the latest requirements for traveling to Brazil with children and make sure you have all the relevant documents.

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I’m a brazilian citizen, but do i need a uk visa.

Despite the Brazilian passport ranking 15 th  in terms of travel freedom, you will still require a visa if you plan on visiting or living in the UK.

To asses which visa you need, check out our  visa wizard  which can guide you through your specific circumstances and point you in the right direction before you seek further assistance.

Generally speaking, you will be able to move to the UK so long as you tick all the boxes by meeting the visa requirements. However, it is important to keep in mind that visas differ from each other, and it is crucial that you not only apply for the correct visa type but that you comply with the Home Office by providing correct and honest information.

What are my options for moving from Brazil to UK for study?

If you have been offered an unconditional place at a UK university, you may be eligible to study in the UK under a  Student Visa . This visa type allows you to stay in the UK for longer than six months. However, you must demonstrate that you have enough money to support yourself during your course and stay in the UK.

Alternatively, if you are looking for temporary study in a short-term course for less than six months, you may need a  Student Visitor Visa .

Get in touch with one of our specialist lawyers who can advise you further on your best visa options for studying in the UK.

Can I work in the UK as a Brazilian citizen?

If you are exceptionally talented, looking to invest in a business, or are a hard worker in a skilled position in Brazil, you can apply for a working visa in the UK.

However, there is a variety of working visas from  Tier 1  to  Tier 5 , with   Skilled Worker Visa  being the most common for skilled workers. Each working visa requires different criteria and documents. Therefore, it is best that you seek advice from our immigration experts regarding your personal working situation before applying.

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Proving your relationship with your husband, wife, or civil partner is genuine can be difficult. Applying for a Spouse Visa means that you and your partner will be inspected and reviewed by the UK government.

Some of the requirements are as follows:

• You must apply BEFORE travelling to the UK
• You must be able to prove your marriage or partnership is recognised by UK law
• You must intend to live together during your time in the UK
• You must provide evidence that you can support yourself financially

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• You must be over 18
• Your British relative must have enough space for you and you must live with them during your stay
• You must be able to provide evidence that your relationship with your relative is genuine and legitimate

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Do you need a visa for Brazil?

Foreign nationals from over 80 countries – including folks from EU countries, the United Kingdom , New Zealand, South Africa and Japan – can travel to Brazil without a visa for up to 90 days per entry.

As of 10 April 2024, passport holders from Australia , Canada and the United States must apply for an e-visa to enter Brazil for tourism, transit or business  on the Brazilian government's e-visa website . If you have a valid physical visa on your passport for the purpose of your visit, you do not need to apply for a new visa.

Foreign nationals from over 80 countries can travel to Brazil without a visa for up to 90 days per entry. You’ll need an empty page in your passport, as a border officer will stamp it on arrival. Make sure it’s stamped, or else you may be fined on departure.

Foreign nationals eligible for visa-free entry may also be able to extend their stay in Brazil. To do this, you’ll need to complete an online application form, book an appointment at a Brazilian Federal Police Office  and attend your appointment with the required documents. Although you can do this yourself, you may wish to pay for an agent if you’re worried about language barriers or need advice.

If you’re not from a visa-exempt country, you’ll need to apply for a Visitor Visa (VIVIS) through Brazil’s consular website.  Find out whether you require a VIVIS or not .

Give yourself plenty of time to apply in case there are any delays. The documents required for a VIVIS include a valid passport, a biometric passport photo, a copy of your return travel ticket, and proof of sufficient funds for your trip.

Documents required to enter Brazil include:

• passport valid for at least six months after the date you arrive in Brazil – it's worth taking a clear photocopy of your passport photo page and visa/entry stamp as well
• proof of sufficient funds for the duration of your trip
• evidence of onward travel, e.g. flight ticket
• evidence of your accommodation in Brazil, e.g. a hotel reservation
• You may also need to fulfil COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Check the latest advice from your nearest Brazilian diplomatic mission.

The page is for general information only and may be subject to change. It is your responsibility to obtain relevant visa and travel information required for entry, departure and travel to each country or region you visit on your trip. You should confirm these with the relevant embassies and/or consulates.

Last updated: 15 Jan 2024

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43 countries you can travel VISA-FREE with UK visa [2024 edition]

Updated: March 21, 2024 533 Comments

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 40 countries and territories VISA-FREE with UK visa.

I encourage you all to get 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 happen to have a UK visa or applying for one, then it is still better than not having any visas at all. There are about 40 countries and territories you can visit with a UK visa.

UK tourist visas are mostly short-term (C-Type) visas valid for 6 months. The UK does issue long-term visas for 5/10 years but it would cost an arm and a leg.

The UK visa application is not the most difficult, 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?

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

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Permitted visas: All used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
• Permitted resident permits: All valid ILRs (permanent resident cards)
• Entry granted: Up to 180 days
• UK visa or residence permit must be valid during the entire stay in Mexico
• Passport must be valid during the entire stay in Mexico
• Official source: National Institute of Migration, Mexico

WARNING UK BRP cards are NOT ACCEPTED to enter Mexico. Only valid/unexpired UK visas (visa sticker in the passport) or UK ILR cards (permanent residency) are accepted. Also, if you are from the African continent (ex: Nigeria, Ghana, etc.), please check with Mexican authorities before planning your travel. I’m hearing a lot of stories of entry refusals and deportations at Mexican airports.

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Central America

02. Costa Rica

• 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
• IMPORTANT: 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
• Official source: Embassy of Costa Rica in Washington DC, USA
• Permitted visas: All valid used multiple-entry UK visas
• 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
• Must show proof of economic solvency for a minimum of 500 USD
• Original sources: Embassy of Panama in the USA

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04. Anguilla (British Territory)

• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Official source: The Government of Anguilla

05. Antigua and Barbuda

• Permitted residence permits: A valid ILR (permanent resident permit)
• 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
• Official source: Department of Immigration, Antigua and Barbuda
• Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs (applies to all nationalities)
• Official source: Netherlands Worldwide

07. Bahamas

• Permitted residence permits: A valid ILR (permanent resident card)
• Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Bahamas

08. Bermuda (British Territory)

• 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
• Official source: Government of Bermuda

09. Bonaire (Dutch Territory)

10. british virgin islands (british territory).

• Permitted residence permits: None
• Entry granted: 180 days
• Entry rule: UK visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
• Official source: Government of the Virgin Islands (British)

11. Cayman Islands (British Territory)

• Entry rule: Must arrive in the Cayman Islands directly from the UK. Arriving from a third country is not permitted.
• Official source: Cayman Islands Customs and Border Controls

12. Curaçao

13. dominican republic.

• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas, except transit
• Entry rule: If arriving by land or sea, must pay a departure tax of 20 USD before departing. If arriving by air, the departure tax is included in the airfare.
• Official source: Embassy of the Dominican Republic in the UK

14. Jamaica

• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Dominican Republic
• Entry rules: UK visa must be valid for at least 30 days from the day of arrival
• Official source: Immigration Department of Jamaica

15. Sint Maarten

16. turks and caicos (british territory).

• Official source: Ministry of Border Control of Turks and Caicos

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South America

• Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru

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18. Albania

• Permitted visas: All valid USED multiple-entry UK visas
• Entry rule: UK visa must have been used at least once to enter the UK
• Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania

19. Armenia

• Marshall Islands
• Papua New Guinea
• Philippines
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Saudi Arabia
• Solomon Islands
• Timor-Leste
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Turkmenistan
• Entry granted: 21 or 120 days
• Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL
• VOA fee is 3,000 AMD, valid for 21 days, single-entry (OR) 15,000 AMD, valid for 120 days, single-entry
• Visa must be a STICKER in the passport, E-Visa prints are not accepted
• Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia

20. Georgia

• 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
• Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia

21. Gibraltar (British Territory)

• 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
• Official source: Gibraltar Borders & Coastguards Agency

22. Ireland

• North Macedonia
• Permitted visas: A valid used multiple-entry UK short-stay standard visitor visa
• Entry granted: 90 days or until the exit date on your UK entry stamp, whichever is shorter
• 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
• Official source: Department of Justice of Ireland

23. Moldova

• Central African Republic
• Equatorial Guinea
• Guinea-Bissau
• São Tomé and Príncipe
• South Africa
• Entry rule: The UK visa or BRP must be valid for the intended period of stay
• Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova

24. Montenegro

• Entry rule: UK visa must be valid for the intended period of the stay
• Official source: Government of Montenegro

25. North Macedonia

• Entry granted: 15 days
• 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
• Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Macedonia
• UK visa must be valid for the entire duration of the stay
• Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia
• Afghanistan
• Algeria (those aged 15-18 and 35-65)
• North Korea
• 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
• Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey

If you hold a UK visa or BRP, you can follow this  step-by-step guide to apply for Turkey e-Visa . This guide has step-by-step instructions and screenshots to help you fill out the application, pay the visa fee and download your approved e-Visa.

28. 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

29. Bahrain

• Entry granted: 14 days or 30 days
• Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL or Bahrain eVisa
• Single-entry VOA fee is 5 BD, valid for 14 days, entry up to 14 days
• Multiple-entry VOA fee is 12 BD, valid for 3 months, entry up to 30 days
• Single-entry eVisa fee is 9 BD, valid for 14 days, entry up to 14 days
• Multiple-entry eVisa fee is 16 BD, valid for 1 month, entry up to 14 days
• For VOA, the UK visa must be valid for the entire stay in Bahrain
• For eVisa, the UK visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
• Official source: Bahrain eVisa Portal
• Burkina Faso
• Congo, Dem. Rep. Of
• Congo, Rep. of
• Cote d’Ivoire
• Guinea Bissau
• Sierra Leone
• South Sudan
• Permitted visas: None
• Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for Jordan E-Visa
• The ILR or BRP must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
• Official source: Jordan E-Visa Portal
• El Salvador
• Entry granted: 10 or 30 days
• Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Oman 26M or 26N Tourist Visa online
• 26M eVIsa fee is 20 OMR, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
• 26N eVIsa fee is 5 OMR, valid for 10 days, single-entry only
• Official source: Sultanate of Oman, Royal Oman Police
• Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for A3 Visa online on the Hayya portal
• A3 Visa fee is QAR 100, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
• Must provide hotel booking for the entire stay reserved through the Discover Qatar website
• UK visa or BRP/ILR must be valid on the day of the A3 Visa application
• Official source: Qatar Tourism Board

33. Saudi Arabia

• Permitted visas: Valid USED multiple-entry UK standard visitor visa (other visas not accepted)
• Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL or Saudi Arabia eVisa
• VOA or eVisa fee is 300 SAR, valid for 1 year, multiple-entry (plus service fee and insurance fee)
• UK visa must have been used at least once to enter the UK
• Official source: Saudi Arabia Tourism Authority

34. United Arab Emirates

• Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR, BRP and spouse visas
• Entry granted: 14 days
• Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL at all UAE airports
• VOA fee is 100 AED, valid for 14 days, single-entry only
• UK residence permit must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
• Official source: Embassy of UAE in London, UK

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• 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
• Official source: Egypt Tourism Department

36. Morocco

• Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for Morocco e-Visa
• E-Visa fee is 770 MAD, valid for 180 days, single-entry only
• UK visa or BPR/ILR must be valid for at least 90 days from the day of arrival
• Official source: Morocco E-Visa Portal

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• Permitted visas: Valid multiple-entry UK RESIDENT visas such as student, work, etc.
• Visa is NOT EXEMPT but are eligible to apply for  Japan eVisa
• eVisa fee is JPY 3,000, valid for 90 days, single-entry only
• Must submit  proof of residence  to prove that you reside in the UK
• Must show the visa issuance confirmation via the eVisa website on your phone at the immigration (Prints and PDFs are not accepted)
• Must enter Japan by flight only
• Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

38. Kyrgyzstan

• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused LONG-TERM multiple-entry UK visas, issued for at least for 3+ years
• Entry granted: 7 days
• UK visa must be a long-term visa issued for 3 or more years, visas issued for less than 3 years are not accepted
• After entering Kyrgyzstan this way, you can only reenter Kyrgyzstan again after 21 days
• Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan

39. Philippines

• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of departure
• Official source: Embassy of the Philippines in India

40. Singapore

• Entry granted: 96 hours (4 days)
• Visa is NOT EXEMPT but are eligible to obtain Visa Free Transit Facility (VFTF) upon arrival
• 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
• UK visa or BPR/ILR must be valid for at least 1 month at the time of arrival
• Official source: Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority

41. South Korea

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities (except these 23 countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameron, Cuba, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Uzbekistan and Yemen)
• Entry rule: Must be traveling to/from the UK through South Korea
• Official source: South Korea Embassy in Washington DC, USA
• Permitted visas: All valid/expired used/unused single/multiple-entry UK visas, except transit
• Permitted residence permits: All valid/expired ILR and BRPs
• Visa is NOT EXEMPT but are eligible to apply for ROC Travel Authorization Certificate online
• 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
• Official source: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)

43. Thailand

• Permitted residence permits: A valid ILR or BRP
• Entry granted: 60 days
• Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for Thailand e-Visa online
• E-Visa fee is 40 USD, valid for 90 days or 180 days, single or multiple-entry
• Must submit  proof of residence in the UK such as driver’s license, utility bill, etc
• Thai E-Visa Portal

So, there you have it! 43 countries and territories you can travel VISA-FREE with UK visa.

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

Change history:  For those who are interested, here are the changes to this list.

WRITTEN BY THIRUMAL MOTATI

Thirumal Motati is an expert in tourist visa matters. He has been traveling the world on tourist visas for more than a decade. With his expertise, he has obtained several tourist visas, including the most strenuous ones such as the US, UK, Canada, and Schengen, some of which were granted multiple times. He has also set foot inside US consulates on numerous occasions. Mr. Motati has uncovered the secrets to successful visa applications. His guidance has enabled countless individuals to obtain their visas and fulfill their travel dreams. His statements have been mentioned in publications like Yahoo, BBC, The Hindu, and Travel Zoo.

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Politics latest: Two big election 'battlegrounds' to be fought today

Data on the state of the economy and a speech from Sir Keir Starmer on migration will show how the next general election will be fought.

Friday 10 May 2024 07:46, UK

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• UK exits recession | Economy 'returning to full health'
• Ed Conway: Today's figures are 'great numbers'
• Starmer to outline small boats policy
• Elphicke defection like 'being punched in the gut'
• Failed asylum seeker pays to be smuggled back to France
• Farmers' anger at government
• Ex-chancellor to stand down at election  | Every MP who's quitting
• Live reporting by Tim Baker

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has been speaking to Sky News following this morning's good figures on the economy, with GDP growing by 0.6%.

Mr Hunt says that, for families who have been having a "really tough time", today's numbers are an "indication that difficult decisions that we've taken over recent years are beginning to pay off".

But the senior Conservative adds that people vote for his party not because they do "popular things" but rather because they "trust us to do the right thing for the long-term benefit of the economy".

He says the government will make the case in the run-up to the general election that "if we want to continue to make the most of our potential as a country, we need to continue to make difficult decisions".

The chancellor hailed today's data as showing the UK has created more jobs than any other country in Europe since 2010.

He adds that UK economy grew faster in the first quarter of this year than Germany, France, Italy and the US.

Mr Hunt reiterated his party's pledge to scrap National Insurance contributions - but he again was not able to say when the government plans to do this by.

He said it was rather a case of taking this step "when it's affordable and when we can do so without impacting on public services".

A statement has been released by the prime minister on today's growth in the economy.

Rishi Sunak says: "The economy has turned a corner. Today's news proves that.

"We know things are still tough for many people, but the plan is working, and we must stick to it."

Sky data and economics editor, Ed Conway , has been digesting the latest GDP figures from the Office for National Statistics, which show a growth of 0.6% and the UK exiting recession.

Ed says: "These are great numbers - certainly in the context of things. 

They are close to what we would normally, historically, call trend growth - a good rate of growth. 

"And, you know, that's going back a long time. 

"They're better than expected, and frankly, they point to the economy, having the most convincing amount of growth that it has had since the end of the pandemic."

But there is also important context to be added.

The ONS has not published the figures for GDP per head, which Ed says is "perhaps a better shortcut to understanding the feel good factor - whether people are feeling good about their finances or not".

Politically, Ed says that Rishi Sunak will make "a lot" of the numbers released today.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has released a statement following the announcement the economy grew in the first quarter of this year.

He said: "There is no doubt it has been a difficult few years, but today's growth figures are proof that the economy is returning to full health for the first time since the pandemic.

"We're growing this year and have the best outlook among European G7 countries over the next six years, with wages growing faster than inflation, energy prices falling and tax cuts worth £900 to the average worker hitting bank accounts."

Rachel Reeves, Labour's shadow chancellor, was more critical of the numbers. 

She said: "This is no time for Conservative ministers to be doing a victory lap and telling the British people that they have never had it so good. The economy is still £300 smaller per person than when Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister.

"After 14 years of economic chaos, working people are still worse off. Prices are still significantly higher in the shops, families are paying hundreds of pounds more on monthly mortgage bills, and the economy is forecast to grow by just one per cent next year.

"It's time for change. Only Labour has a long-term plan to grow the economy, create jobs and make working people better off."

The UK economy grew by 0.6% in the first quarter of 2024, according to the ONS.

This is faster than expected.

GDP grew 0.4% in March 2024, 0.2% in February 2024 (revised up from 0.1%) and 0.3% in January 2024, according to the Office for National Statistics.

It means the UK exits a recession after two quarters of economic contraction.

The services and production sectors both grew - but construction fell, according to the data.

The UK's GDP in the first quarter of this year was 1.7% above where it was in the last quarter of 2019 - just before the pandemic.

Liz McKeown, the director of economic statistics at the ONS, said: "There was broad-based strength across the service industries with retail, public transport and haulage, and health all performing well.

"Car manufacturers also had a good quarter. These were only a little offset by another weak quarter for construction.

"In the month of March the economy grew robustly led, again, by services with wholesalers, the health sector and hospitality all doing well."

Sky News political correspondent Darren McCaffrey has been summing up what today's data release means for the government.

"The expectation is that the UK economy will come out of recession. 

"Of course, it dipped into a recession in the back half of last year, with the UK economy slumping by 0.4%. 

"We're expected to see, I think in March, 0.1%, which over the quarter - because we're going to get the first quarter figures - could mean the UK economy has exceeded expectations by growing 0.4%."

This, Darren says, is important because it means no more recession and the economy is growing - "which is something that the government will bang on about as we run into the next general election in the months to come".

And this, tied in with Sir Keir Starmer's speech on small boats today, is "a reminder of these are going to be the two big issues, the two big battlegrounds ahead of the next election - we'll see, today, that play out".

New GDP figures are expected at 7am, and we'll hear from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt shortly after.

By Dan Whitehead , West of England and Wales correspondent

Horns blared. Headlights flashed. Placards were waved. Traffic in central London ground to a halt as hundreds of tractors filled the roads, headed for parliament.

Farmers gathered in Westminster in March to share their fears for their industry's future. It was a headline-grabbing moment and the culmination of years of frustration.

The problems farmers face are complex. They blame the government for pushing them out of business, pointing to the lack of affordable labour after Brexit; the need to tackle climate change - with agriculture accounting for 10% of the UK's total greenhouse gas emissions - leading to new regulations, and the growing realisation that for most people buying British is a luxury they can't afford.

Read Dan's full piece below: 

By Adam Parsons , Europe correspondent, in France

Two years ago, Omar left Kurdistan and paid a smuggler $15,000 (£12,000) to get him to Britain. He was there for 20 months, suffered a stroke, failed to gain asylum and ended up paying a smuggler £500 to get him out of Britain and back to this squalid camp in France.

Yes, you read that correctly. He paid to be smuggled out of Britain, and back to France.

"Here there is no washing or bath," he says.

"You can't clean yourself. Life is hard. But in Britain I had to give my fingerprints and signature regularly. Once every two weeks.

"Then I was told they had turned me down for asylum. I couldn't cope with Britain any more.

"They could arrest me and send me to Rwanda or Iraq. Rwanda - I cannot go there.

"So that's why I came back here, to this place. But I have no money. I am 52 years old. It's a terrible feeling to be back here, but what can I do?"

Read Adam's full piece below:

By Beth Rigby , political editor

Jess Phillips has revealed that seeing Natalie Elphicke cross the floor to join the Labour Party felt "a bit like being punched in the gut" given the former Conservative MP's "victim blaming" after her ex-husband and former MP Charlie Elphike was convicted of sexual assault.

The former shadow minister for domestic violence told our Electoral Dysfunction podcast that the leadership should have handled the defection of Ms Elphickle "in a way that was slightly more sensitive to those of us who speak up on these particular issues", as the MP for Birmingham Yardley hinted at the private anger and upset among Labour MPs over the shock arrival of Ms Elphicke, a Tory rightwinger who was a member of the Brexiteer ERG group and New Conservatives caucuses.

"I expressed my view quite clearly," says Jess, as the backlash built last night, culminating in Ms Elphicke putting out a statement on Thursday, which I understand was driven by Sir Keir Starmer's office, apologising to the victims of her ex-husband.

Ms Elphicke, who took the Dover & Deal seat uncontested after her now ex-husband Charlie Elphicke, was convicted of sexual assault, had defended him and said his conviction had been a "terrible miscarriage of justice" as she described Mr Elphicke as an "easy target".

On Thursday, she released a statement apologising about the comments she had made about victims.

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Welcome back to the Politics Hub.

Today is a day that will be typical as we head into the general election - with the economy and migration sitting front and centre.

At 7am, the Office for National Statistics will be publishing its latest figures on GDP.

It is expected to show the UK exiting the recession it entered at the end of last year - slightly better economic news for the government than yesterday's hold on interest rates.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will be speaking to Wilf Frost shortly after the data is released.

Meanwhile, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is set to outline his small boats policy - including scrapping the Rwanda scheme - in a speech in Dover. 

This comes following the defection of Tory MP Natalie Elphicke, who represents the coastal region, to the opposition earlier this week.

Yvette Cooper , Labour's shadow home secretary, will be speaking to Sky News at around 8.30am.

Stay with us throughout the day as we keep you updated on everything happening in Westminster and beyond.

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