The United Kingdom has updated its list of countries whose nationals must obtain a visa before entering or transiting through the country.
The revised list, published on July 10, 2026, covers countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, South America, Central America and the Caribbean.
According to the updated guidance, citizens of the following countries and territories are required to secure a visa before travelling to or passing through the UK:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Belarus, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, China (People’s Republic of), Colombia, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Northern Cyprus, Dominica, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Eswatini (Swaziland), Ethiopia, The Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, India, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire), Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Moldova, Mongolia, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, 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 passport holders), Vanuatu, Vietnam, Yemen and Zimbabwe.
Nigeria also remains on the list of countries whose citizens require a visa to travel to or transit through the UK.
The updated visa requirements form part of the UK government’s immigration and border control policies and are intended to guide travellers on entry and transit eligibility before making travel arrangements. Travellers are advised to confirm the latest visa requirements before planning their trips to avoid disruptions.
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