Passports and visas

This information is given in good faith and is correct at time of publishing.

Clients are responsible for ensuring that current valid passports and visas are held for those travelling and should seek any clarification required from the appropriate embassy.

UK passport requirements

Validity
A valid passport is essential when you travel abroad. Please ensure your passport is valid for the period of travel and for six months after your return.

Passports for children
Children are now required to hold their own passport.

Names
Your passport MUST match your name on the flight ticket; otherwise you may not be able to travel.

Apply early
If you need to apply for a passport or to renew an expired passport you should do so well in advance of travel.

How to contact the UK Passport Agency
For further information from the UK passport agency please contact:

Telephone: 0300 222 0000
Website: https://www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/passports

Visa requirements for British passport holders

This information is given in good faith and is correct at time of publishing.

Clients are responsible for ensuring that current valid passports and visas are held for those travelling and should seek any clarification required from the appropriate embassy.

Mediterranean

Greece - No visa required

Croatia - No visa required

Spain - No visa required

Italy - No visa required

Turkey - From 02 March 2020 British passport holders travelling for tourism or business purposes will no longer require a visa to enter Turkey for visits of up to 90 days within a 180 day period.
For visa requirements for non-British citizens visiting Turkey, log onto www.evisa.gov.tr

Caribbean

Antigua - No visa required.

Belize - No visa required.

British Virgin Islands - No visa required unless visiting the US Virgin Islands or travelling via the US when US visa is required.

Cuba - Visas are required and must be purchased prior to departure.

Grenada - No visa required.

Martinique - No visa required.

St Lucia - No visa required.

St Martin - No visa required.

St Vincent - No visa required.

US Virgin Islands - British passport holders require a US visa to enter US Virgin Islands on their yacht or must obtain a visa waiver by arriving in the US Virgin Islands on a commercial flight (eg American Eagle flight to St Thomas) or commercial ferry (eg ferry from Soper's Hole to St John). Everyone arriving on a yacht will be checked carefully by the US Coastguard so if you plan to visit the US Virgin Islands sailing from the BVI you must get a US visa from the US Embassy before you travel. Please note that British passport holders must have the new style maroon passports to enter the US Virgin Islands under the Visa Waiver Programme.

Tropical

Australia - Visas are required for Australia and can be app;died for online at https://www.border.gov.au

Malaysia - No visa required for stays of less than 60 days.

Seychelles - No visa required.

Thailand - No visa required for stays of less than 30 days.

Tahiti - Visas are issued on arrival for stays of up to 30 days.