7 Countries Where UK Passport Holders Get a Visa on Arrival in 2026

UK passport holders can still get a genuine visa on arrival — no embassy trip, no advance eVisa needed — in Egypt, Jordan, Nepal, Cambodia, Ethiopia, the Maldives and Timor-Leste. Fees range from free (Maldives) to $52-72 (Ethiopia), mostly cash-only at the immigration desk.

1. Egypt

Fee: $30 single entry / $60 multiple entry · Stay: 30 days · Where: Cairo, Luxor, Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh airports

The fee rose from $25 to $30 in March 2026, cash-only at bank kiosks before immigration. Full rules: FCDO's Egypt entry requirements.

2. Jordan

Fee: JOD 40 (~£42) · Stay: 1 month, single entry · Where: Queen Alia Airport, Sheikh Hussein/North Border crossing

Stay three nights or more and the Jordan Pass waives the fee and bundles in 40+ sites, including Petra. Passport needs 6 months' validity, per gov.uk.

3. Nepal

Fee: $30 (15 days) / $50 (30 days) / $125 (90 days) · Stay: up to 90 days, multi-entry · Where: Tribhuvan International Airport, 7 land borders

All three tiers are multi-entry by default. Pre-fill the arrival form at Nepal's official immigration portal to skip the queue at Kathmandu.

4. Cambodia

Fee: ~$36 ($30 visa + $6 processing) · Stay: 30 days · Where: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville airports

Passport needs 6 months' validity, one blank page, and an onward ticket. See gov.uk's Cambodia advice, which flags a no-go zone near the Thai border.

5. Ethiopia

Fee: $52 (up to 30 days) / $72 (up to 90 days), single entry · Where: Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa

Ethiopia's official e-visa portal recommends applying online instead — the arrival queue is often slow, and you'll need a scanned passport copy and photo either way.

6. Maldives

Fee: free · Stay: 30 days, extendable by 60 more · Where: Velana International Airport and other entry points

Every nationality gets this free, but you need a return ticket plus a hotel booking or $100 + $50/day in funds, and an IMUGA traveller declaration filed within 96 hours of your flight — per gov.uk.

7. Timor-Leste

Fee: $30 cash only · Stay: 30 days, single entry · Where: Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport, Dili

Bring exact change — there's rarely an ATM at the counter. Passport needs 6 months' validity and 2 blank pages, per gov.uk.

People also ask

Do UK citizens need a visa for most countries?
No. British passport holders get visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to around 191 countries and territories, per Passport Index. Most other destinations now use an eVisa or ETA instead of a true arrival visa.

Is an eVisa cheaper than paying on arrival?
Sometimes. Cambodia's eVisa and arrival fee both land around $30-36, but Ethiopia's e-visa usually beats the arrival queue at the same price. Check each country's official portal, since fees shift often.

What if I don't have exact cash for the fee?
Desks in Timor-Leste and Egypt often take US dollars only, with no ATM nearby. Carry small bills before you land to avoid delays or overpaying informal changers.

Can visa-on-arrival rules change without notice?
Yes — Kenya and Sri Lanka both dropped visa-on-arrival for mandatory online ETAs in recent years. Check gov.uk's foreign travel advice shortly before departure.

Checked against official UK and destination-country immigration sources as of 6 August 2026. Confirm current fees and rules with the relevant embassy or portal before booking.