Visa requirements for British Overseas citizens

British Overseas citizenship is a form of British nationality under the British Nationality Act 1983. BOCs are British nationals but do not have the right of abode in the United Kingdom. This citizenship is normally for certain people who retained British nationality after independence (e.g. Kenya), but do not have enough ties with the United Kingdom to be British Citizens.

Visa requirements for other classes of British nationals such as British citizens, British Nationals (Overseas), British Overseas Territories Citizens, British Protected Persons or British Subjects are different.

Visa requirements map

Visa requirements Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) 90 days 6 months 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 3 months 3 months 30 days 6 months Visas are issued on arrival at the Minsk International Airport if the support documents were submitted not later than 3 business days before expected date of arrival. 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 1 month eVisa Benin 30 days Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival. 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 1 month 30 daysVisa is also obtainable online. Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival. 6 months Visa Free Access only to BOCs with right of abode in the UK. ETA required if arriving by air. Not applicable to BOCs with indefinite leave to remain in the UK.canada.ca/eTA 90 days Extension of stay possible for additional 90 days. 180 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area (DK) 6 months 90 days 30 days Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival. 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 30 days 4 months 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area (in Regions of France) Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival. 90 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival. 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 6 months Beginning on 1 December 2020, all travellers to Grenada will be required to complete an online application in order to receive a Pure Safe Travel Authorization Certificate to enter Grenada. 90 days 90 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area Visa on arrival for 15 days at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports. 3 months 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area Visa at International Airport Felix Houphouet Boigny in Abidjan 3 monthseVisa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. 30 days Conditions apply 3 months 30 days British Overseas citizens can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa, though you should remain aware of the quarantine requirements. You must also have an onward or return ticket. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity. Text was copied from this source, which is available under an Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright. You must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free. You can complete your K-ETA application up to 24 hours before boarding your flight and it will be valid for two years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge. 3 months 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 14 days Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival. Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival. 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days 3 months 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport. 90 days 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 28 dayseVisa holders must arrive via Yangon International Airport. Also visa on arrival for 28 days, if arriving from Siem Reap, Guangzhou or Phnom Penh on MAI.http://www.timaticweb.com/cgi-bin/tim_client.cgi?ExpertMode=TIDFT/MM/VI/IS/ID43061&user=KLMB2C&subuser=KLMB2C 3 months 90 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area (European Netherlands) May enter using eGate. Holders of a British non-citizen passport who can provide evidence of the right to reside permanently in the United Kingdom may be granted a Visitor Visa current for six months on arrival, subject to meeting character requirements and providing that the purposes of the visit do not include medical consultation or treatment. Electronic Travel Authority must be obtained prior to departure. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. 90 days Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival. 90 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 3 months 30 days 180 days 90 days 183 days 7 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 30 days Available at Hamad International Airport. eVisa is also available. 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 72-hour Visa on arrival in Kaliningrad if traveling as part of a tour grouporganized by an authorized travel agent.http://www.timaticweb.com/cgi-bin/tim_client.cgi?ExpertMode=TIDFT/RU/VI/IS/ID52564&user=KLMB2C&subuser=KLMB2C 90 days 3 months 6 weeks 1 month 60 daysFree of charge. 3 months 90 days 3 monthsFree of charge. Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival. 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 3 monthsFree of charge. 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 30 days 90 daysAn entrance fee of 25 USD or 25 Euros must be paid online prior to arrival. Multiple entry eVisa is also available. 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 30 daysNot available at all entry points.Obtainable at the Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or at the Dili Sea Port. 7 days 31 daysFree of charge. 30 days 3 months Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival. 1 monthFree of charge. May apply online.Uganda Electronic Visa/Permit Application System 6 months 90 days 30 days Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival. 30 days 90 days A single entry eVisa valid for 30 days is available. 90 days 3 months

British Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories

British Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories Visitor to Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes 3 months3 months within any year period 3 monthsBritish Overseas citizens with a connection to the territory have right of abode. 6 monthsBritish Overseas citizens with a connection to the territory have right of abode. 1 monthExtension of stay possible. British Overseas citizens with a connection to the territory have right of abode. 30 DaysThe passenger must arrive directly from the United Kingdom. British Overseas citizens with a connection to the territory have right of abode. 4 weeksThe initial visitor's permit is valid for 4 weeks. Visitors who have a connection with the Falkland Islands have right of abode. Work or employment permit is required for persons without "Isle of Man worker" status. Work or employment permit is required. 6 monthsBritish Overseas citizens with a connection to the territory have right of abode. 14 daysLanding fee applies. 183 daysThe entry permit costs £25 and is issued on arrival. Pre-arrival permit from the Commissioner required (72 hours/1 month for 110/160 pounds sterling). 90 daysBritish Overseas citizens with a connection to the territory have right of abode. Permission to land required for 15/30 pounds sterling (yacht/ship passenger) for Tristan da Cunha Island or 20 pounds sterling for Gough Island, Inaccessible Island or Nightingale Islands, unless connection with Tristan da Cunha, in which case right of abode.

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