A UK Visa Allows for Visa-Free Travel to Over 30 Countries Across the Globe

We all know that a Schengen visa allows for free travel to all countries in the Schengen region, but guess what a visa to the UK allows you to travel to 34 countries without a visa.

The best part is that the UK visa is not the most difficult visa to get. And the visa-free travel applies to anyone on the following visa types: 

• UK Work Visa
• UK Residence Permit 
• UK Family Visa 
• UK Student Visa
• UK Visitor Visa  
• UK Transit Visa 

However, different countries have different visa regulations so make sure to read on to find out more about which country you can visit with your UK visa.

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If you have a visa to the UK then you should make sure you visit these amazing holiday destinations in Europe before your visa expires: 

Albania

Eligible nationalities: All nationalities

Permitted visas: All valid used multiple-entry UK visas

Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs

Entry granted: 90 days

Entry rules: UK visa must have been used at least once to enter the UK

Georgia

Eligible nationalities: All nationalities

Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas

Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs

Entry granted: 90 days

Entry rules: UK visa must be valid on the day of arrival in Georgia.

The total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period.

Gibraltar (British Territory)

Eligible nationalities: All nationalities

Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas

Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs

Entry granted: 180 days

Entry rules:

• UK visa must be issued for at least 6 months or more
• UK residence permit must be issued for at least 12 months or more

Ireland

Eligible nationalities: Not for all nationalities so make sure you contact a consulate or the embassy of Ireland near you.  

Permitted visas: A valid used multiple-entry UK short-stay standard visitor visa

Permitted residence permits: None

Entry granted: 90 days or until the exit date on your UK entry stamp, whichever is shorter

Entry rules:

• Must enter the UK first before entering Ireland
• Must enter and exit Ireland within the exit date on your UK entry stamp (this is different from the visa expiry date)
• Can enter Ireland directly from the UK or elsewhere, but must enter Ireland within the exit date on the UK entry stamp

Montenegro

Eligible nationalities: All nationalities

Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas

Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs

Entry granted: 30 days

Entry rules:

• UK visa must be valid for the intended period of the stay

North Macedonia

Eligible nationalities: All nationalities

Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas

Permitted residence permits: None

Entry granted: 15 days

Entry rules:

• A UK visa must be valid for at least 5 days beyond the intended period of stay.
• The total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 3 months in any 6 months.

Romania

Eligible nationalities: All nationalities

Permitted visas: None

Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs

Entry granted: 90 days

Entry rules:

• UK residence permits should have been granted for 5 or more years.
• The total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 90 days in any 180 day period.

Serbia

Eligible nationalities: All nationalities

Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas

Permitted residence permits: None

Entry granted: 90 days

Entry rules:

• The UK visa must be valid for the entire duration of the stay.
• The total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 90 days in any 180 day period.

Turkey

Eligible nationalities: Not all nationalities so please contact a Turkish embassy or consulate near you before planning a trip to Turkey.

Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas

Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs

Entry granted: 30 days

Entry rules:

• Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for eVisa online.
• eVisa fee is USD 43, valid for 180 days, single-entry only.

North, Central, South America, and the Caribbean

Mexico

Eligible nationalities: All nationalities

Permitted visas: All used/unused multiple-entry UK visas

Permitted resident permits: All valid ILR and BRPs

Entry granted: 180 days

Entry rules:

• UK visa or residence permit must be valid during the entire stay in Mexico.
• Passport must be valid during the entire stay in Mexico.

Panama

Eligible nationalities: All nationalities

Permitted visas: All valid used multiple-entry UK visas

Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs

Entry granted: 90 days

Entry rules:

• UK visa or residence permit must have been used at least once to enter the UK before.
• UK visa or residence permit must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival.
• Passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the day of arrival. Must show proof of at least USD 500

Anguilla (British Territory)

Eligible nationalities: All nationalities

Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas

Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs

Entry granted: 90 days

Antigua and Barbuda

Eligible nationalities: All nationalities

Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas

Permitted residence permits: A valid ILR

Entry granted: 30 days

Entry rules:

• Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL (VOA).VOA fee is USD 100, valid for 30 days, single-entry only.
• The UK Visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival

Aruba

Eligible nationalities: Not all nationalities. so please contact a respective embassy or consulate near you before planning a trip.

Peru

Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas

Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs (applies to all nationalities)

Entry granted: 30 days

Bahamas

Eligible nationalities: Not all nationalities. so please contact a respective embassy or consulate near you before planning a trip.

Bermuda (British Territory)

Eligible nationalities: All nationalities

Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas

Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs

Entry granted: 30 days

Entry rules:

• UK visa or residence permit must be valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the date of departure from Bermuda

Bonaire (Dutch Territory)

Eligible nationalities: All nationalities