The United Kingdom has released an updated list of countries whose nationals must obtain a visa before entering or transiting through the country.
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The revised list, updated on July 10, 2026, covers countries and territories across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, South America, Central America, the Caribbean, and Europe. The update means travellers from the listed nations must secure the appropriate visa before travelling to the UK or using it as a transit point.
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According to the updated guidance, the countries and territories requiring a UK visa for entry or transit are:
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- Algeria
- Angola
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Botswana
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- China (People’s Republic of)
- Colombia
- Congo
- Congo Democratic Republic
- Cyprus (northern part)
- Dominica
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Eritrea
- Eswatini (Swaziland)
- Ethiopia
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Honduras
- India
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ivory Coast
- Jamaica
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Kosovo
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Malawi
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Myanmar (Burma)
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Nicaragua
- Nigeria
- North Macedonia
- Pakistan
- Palestine
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- St Lucia
- Sudan
- Syria
- Tanzania
- Timor-Leste
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turkey
- Uganda
- Venezuela (non-biometric passports)
- Vanuatu
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Zimbabwe
The UK government stated that nationals of these countries and territories are required to obtain the appropriate visa before travelling to the United Kingdom, whether for a visit, work, study, or transit purposes. Travellers are advised to confirm the specific visa requirements that apply to their travel plans before departure.
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