Visa Information
Jump to information for:
| Australia | Laos |
| Burma (Myanmar) | Oman |
| Cambodia | Sri Lanka |
| China | Tanzania & Zanzibar |
| Egypt | USA - ESTA Requirements |
| India | Vietnam |
| Indonesia – Bali, Lombok & Bintan | Zambia |
The visa information on our website is applicable to UK passport holders only. If you hold a passport from another country, you should check with the relevant embassy or consulate of the countries you intend to visit to verify visa and entry requirements.
Everyone, including infants and children, must be in possession of their own 10 year passport, which should be valid for six months beyond the date of return. We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel because you have not complied with passport, visa or immigration requirements and we will not be liable for any costs incurred or for any changes to requirements or loss for cancellation.
In some cases, you must apply for a visa prior to departure from the UK and in others, you apply and pay for your visa on arrival at your destination. Please check the requirements carefully and ensure that you have obtained the necessary documentation before you travel, as you will not be permitted to travel if you do not comply with the entry requirements.
Australia – eVisitor and ETA requirements
British Passport Holders require a visa to enter Australia. This is called an eVisitor and is an authority to visit Australia for tourism purposes for a maximum of 3 months. eVisitor can only be processed online. Applications should be made via www.immi.gov.au
Separate applications must be made for each person travelling including children and infants. The application is free of charge. You should ensure that you submit your application in good time. If you do not have access to the internet, Premier Holidays can apply for an Electronic Travel Authority on your behalf. A charge will be made for this service. Please ask if you require details.
Burma (Myanmar)
You must obtain a visitor’s visa for Burma prior to departure. Please allow at least three weeks to obtain a visa and note that there is no express processing service. You should also be aware that the Burmese authorities require that you enter and depart the country via the same immigration point.
We are able to assist with visa processing via our partner CIBT. To obtain visa forms, please click on the link below:
www.uk.cibt.com/premierholidays
Cambodia
You are required to obtain a visa on arrival. You do not need to apply before departure. A US$20 visa fee is payable in cash and one passport size photograph will also be required.
China
Visas are required & must be obtained prior to your departure from the UK. Visa applications cannot be processed until 60 days before travel.
We are able to assist with visa processing via our partner CIBT. To obtain visa forms, please click on the link below:
www.uk.cibt.com/premierholidays
Egypt
You are required to obtain a visa on arrival. You do not need to apply before departure. The cost of this visa is approximately US$15 and can be purchased on arrival at the airport. The only resort where visitors do not require a visa is Sharm El Sheikh. However, if visitors to Sharm El Sheikh wish to travel to other parts of Egypt then a visa is still required.
Laos
You will be required to obtain a visa on arrival. You do not need to apply before departure. A US$35 visa fee is payable in cash and one passport size photograph will also be required.
It is now a requirement of the local authorities for Laos that the Personal Details Forms are to be completed and returned to Premier Holidays two weeks prior to departure.
India
For visits to India, you will need a full British passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond your date of return. A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from the UK. You may choose to contact the High Commission direct at: www.hcilondon.org
We are able to assist with visa processing via our partner CIBT. To obtain visa forms, please click on the link below:
www.uk.cibt.com/premierholidays
Additionally, if you are travelling to Pelling, Gangtok and certain other areas of the Himalaya, you will also require a Sikkim Inner-line Permit. This can be obtained locally by our representative, but you will be required to provide your passport details prior to travel and you will need to take 3 passport size photos per person with you.
A visa is also required for Nepal; these can be obtained on arrival, but it may be better to do this in the UK prior to travel.
You must have a minimum of two blank pages in your passport for your visa.
Indonesia – Bali, Lombok and Bintan
All UK citizens are required to obtain a visa on arrival in Indonesia. You will be asked to complete a form on arrival and present your passport. A charge of USD10 will be made for stays up to 7 days and USD25 for stays of 8 - 30days. The maximum stay is 30 days.
Oman
A visa is required for entry into Oman. You do not need to apply before departure. For arrivals by air, British passport holders may purchase a tourist visa on arrival for a maximum of 30 days at a cost of approximately £14. We recommend that you take Omani Rial with you for the visa payment. If you arrive into Oman by road from Dubai,visa formalities will be completed in preparation for your arrival and no visa charges will be made locally.
Sri Lanka
All visitors to Sri Lanka should obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to departure from the UK. Applications may be made online at www.eta.gov.lk. The current charge for a single entry visa for a British passport holder is USD20, although this is subject to change without notice. You may opt to obtain a visa on arrival, although the charge for this is USD25 and may involve you in some delay at the airport.
Tanzania & Zanzibar
British passport holders require a visa, which should be obtained prior to departure from the UK.
We are able to assist with visa processing via our partner CIBT. To obtain visa forms, please click on the link below:
www.uk.cibt.com/premierholidays
USA - ESTA requirements
Most full British passport holders may enter the USA under the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP). In order to do this, you need to obtain an electronic travel authorisation prior to travel by completing an online application at: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov
The application is free of charge. You should ensure that you submit your application in good time. If you do not have access to the internet, Premier Holidays can assist you. A charge will be made for this service. Please ask if you require details. Failure to obtain authorisation before travel will result in you being denied boarding for your flight to the USA.
Holders of non machine readable passports or passports issued after 26 October 2006 which do not contain a biometric identifier will require a full visa. British passport holders born outside the UK may need to register with US immigration services prior to travel. Any person who has ever been arrested (even if this did not result in a conviction) or convicted of any offence (even if the conviction is "spent") should apply for a visa. Non-British passport holders should check with the US Embassy regarding entry requirements. If you were born in the USA, you must travel using a US passport.
Vietnam
A visa must be obtained prior to departure. All visitors to Vietnam must obtain a tourist visa "type C1" in advance of travel and should allow a minimum of four weeks for this. For further information, contact the Vietnamese Embassy Tel: 0207 937 1912 or visit www.vietnamembassy.org.uk
We are able to assist with visa processing via our partner CIBT. To obtain visa forms, please click on the link below:
www.uk.cibt.com/premierholidays
It is now a requirement of the local authorities for Vietnam that the Personal Details Forms are to be completed and returned to Premier Holidays two weeks prior to departure.
Zambia
A visa charge of approximately USD50 per person is payable on arrival for UK passport holders. Payment must be made in cash in sterling or US dollars. Double/multiple entry visas are approximately USD 80 per person.
Some countries have special requirements relating to entry for children under 18 years, which may involve you obtaining particular documentation. For example, you may be required to obtain an affidavit from a notary if a child is not being accompanied by both parents. You should check this information with the relevant consulate or embassy.
