Visa policy of the United Kingdom
The visa policy of the United Kingdom is the policy by which His Majesty's Government determines visa requirements for visitors to the United Kingdom, and the Crown dependencies of Guernsey, Jersey, and the Isle of Man and those seeking to work, study or reside there. All intended entrants must obtain a visa unless they are exempt. The UK operates its own visa policy and maintains the Common Travel Area with the Republic of Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. British Overseas Territories generally apply their own similar but legally distinct visa policies. The United Kingdom was a member of the European Union until 31 January 2020, and EU/EEA/Swiss citizens enjoyed freedom of movement to the UK until the transition period ended on 31 December 2020. Visa policy map Visa exemptions The following persons can enter the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man without a visa: As of right British nationals: British citizens British subjects with the right of abode in the United Kingdom Irish citizens Non-visa nationals Nationals of the following countries and territories are visa-exempt for credibility-assessed stays in the UK of no longer than 6 months (or 1 month for permitted