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Visa & Entry Requirement Checker
Get a general starting point on whether your passport typically needs a visa, e-visa or travel authorization for a destination.
Not official immigration advice. Visa rules change frequently, vary by purpose of travel and length of stay, and can differ for dual nationals or connecting flights. Always confirm current requirements on the destination country's official embassy, consulate, or e-visa website before booking or travelling.
General guide only, not a ruling. Entry decisions are made by the destination's border authority.
What the labels mean
- Free movementEU/EEA/EFTA freedom of movement applies - no visa.
- Visa-freeNo visa needed for a short visit, within the stay limit.
- ETA / eVisa neededAn online travel authorisation must be held before you board.
- Visa on arrivalIssued at the border. Shown only where our data supports it.
- Visa requiredApply for a visa in advance through the official channel.
- Not enough dataOutside the rules we hold - check the official source.
The checker holds structural rules for the Schengen Area, the US Visa Waiver Program and UK visa exemption only. It does not hold a country-by-country matrix, so visa on arrival and eVisa are not assigned to any pair - for everything else it says "Not enough data" and points to the official source.
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Quick answers
Do I need a visa for my trip?
It depends on your passport, where you are going, why you are going and for how long. Pick your passport and destination for a general starting point, then confirm on the official source the result links to before you book.
What does "Not enough data" mean?
The checker holds structural rules for the Schengen Area, the US Visa Waiver Program and UK visa exemption. For any destination outside those it says "Not enough data" and links to the official source instead of guessing - a wrong answer can cost you a flight.
How up to date is this guidance?
Entry-scheme details (ETIAS, ESTA, UK ETA and similar) were last checked 10 October 2026. Rules and fees change, so treat the result as a starting point and verify it with the destination's official source.
Can I save or share a result?
Yes. Each check updates the page address (?from=...&to=...), so you can copy the link or use the share buttons. The Back and Forward buttons step through the checks you made.
Is this official immigration advice?
No. It is a general guide. Border authorities decide entry, and rules can differ for dual nationals, connecting flights and different purposes of travel.
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The rules that catch people out
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The 90-in-180 rule
Schengen short stays are counted across the whole area, not per country. On any given day, look back 180 days: your days in Schengen must total 90 or fewer. Leaving and coming straight back does not reset it.
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Passport validity
Many countries require your passport to be valid for a set period beyond your departure date - three months beyond for Schengen, six months for much of Asia - and some also require it to have been issued within the last ten years. Check before you book, not at the airport.
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Blank pages
Some countries refuse entry without one or two entirely blank visa pages. An almost-full passport is a real reason people get turned away.
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Onward travel
Airlines are fined for carrying passengers who are refused entry, so they enforce these rules at check-in. Expect to be asked for proof of onward or return travel.
Entry-scheme fees and dates on this page were checked 10 October 2026.
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