Travel to UK from the EU
EU citizens, as well as those from Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, do not need a visa to travel to the UK, for short stays (up to 180 days). Due to Brexit, from 1 October 2021, you have to travel with a passport that is valid for the length of your stay, except for the cases listed in the official UK government guide.
Irish citizens and British citizens from Gibraltar
Irish passports and cards, and ID cards of British people from Gibraltar will still be valid indefinitely to travel to the UK.
Colombian Citizens
From November 26, 2024, the United Kingdom requires a visa for Colombian citizens. A visa is not required for passengers who booked their trip before 3:00 PM (GMT) on November 26, 2024, and who arrive in the United Kingdom before 3:00 PM (GMT) on December 24, 2024.
Third-country nationals
Ask the British consulate or embassy well in advance which documents (visas or permits) must be provided at the border by citizens of non-EU countries, whether they are relatives of EU citizens or not.
From 1 January 2020, you can no longer use an Article 10 or 20 residence card, issued by the EU or Ireland, to travel to the UK.
Article 10 or 20 residence cards issued in the UK can still be used to travel.
You can find more information in the UK Government's official guide.
Travel to the EU from UK
British citizens can travel to the European Union, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. Visits to Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Romania do not count towards the 90-day total.
Documents required:
- Passport that has at least 3 months left and is less than 10 years old (even if it has 6 months or more left).
You can find more information in the UK Government's official guide.