Travel TipsCountries Africans can visit with a UK Visa

Countries Africans can visit with a UK Visa

I realized that a lot of people don’t know this but there are several countries you enter with a valid UK Visa. Please note that you cannot use a transit visa as most countries require the Visa to be multiple entry, some countries don’t accept visitor’s visa (I indicate those in the list).

One point to remember is that the acceptance of a UK visa doesn’t automatically guarantee entry for example: I’ve heard that some travelers were returned from Mexico even with a valid UK Visa. The immigration officials at your point of entry have the absolute authority and the final say on whether you can enter the country or not. Therefore, it’s highly recommended to always carry all necessary documentation and comply with the country’s immigration rules and regulations.

Some countries require the UK visa to be multiple-entry and have been used at least once to travel to the UK. I might interchange Visa on Arrival with VOA.

Now that we’ve cleared that up, let’s dive into the list; Here are countries you can visit with a Valid UK Visa

Let’s start with Europe

Country nameEligible nationalitiesPermitted visaEntry durationEntry rules
AlbaniaAll nationalitiesVisa on arrival90 days (3 months)The UK visa must have been used to enter the UK
GerogiaAll nationalitiesVisa on arrival90 days (3 months)UK visa must be valid
Gibraltar (British territory)All nationalitiesVisa on arrival180 days (6 months)UK visa must be issued for at least 6 months
MontenegroAll nationalitiesVisa on arrival30 daysUK visa must be valid throughout the period of your stay
North MacedoniaAll nationalitiesVisa on arrival15 daysUK visa must be valid for at least 5 days after your stay
SerbiaAll nationalitiesVisa on arrival90 daysThe UK visa must have been used to enter the UK
TurkeyCape Verde,
Egypt,
Equatorial guinea,
Libya,
Senegal,
Seychelles
E-visa30 daysMust apply for a turkish e-visa before entry
UK (Surprise surprise)

Africa

Country nameEligible nationalitiesPermitted visaEntry durationEntry rules
MoroccoAll nationalitiesE-visa (e-visa portal)30 daysvisa must be valid for at least 90 days

America (North, Central, South, and the Caribbean)

Country nameEligible nationalitiesPermitted visaEntry durationEntry rules
Anguilla (British Territory)All nationalitiesVisa on arrival90 daysThe UK visa must have been used to enter the UK
Antigua and BarbudaAll nationalitiesVOA with entry fee of $10030 daysThe visa must be valid for at least 6 months before arrival,
Bermuda (British Territory)All nationalitiesVOA30 daysThe visa must be valid for at least 45 days beyond depature
Bonaire (Dutch territory)All nationalitiesVOA180 daysvisa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
British Virgin Islands (British Territory)All nationalitiesVOA180 daysvisa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
Costa ricaAll nationalities30 daysVisitor’s visitor are not accepted
CuraçaoAll nationalitiesVOA30 daysPassport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
Dominican RepublicAll nationalitiesVOA90 daysPassport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
MexicoAll nationalitiesVOA180 daysThe UK visa must have been used to enter the UK, The visa must be valid for the entire stay
PanamaAll nationalitiesVOA30 daysThe UK visa must have been used to enter the UK, The visa must be valid for at least 6 months before arrival,

Middle East and Asia

Country nameEligible nationalitiesPermitted visaEntry durationEntry rules
BahrainAll nationalitiesE-visa14 or 30 daysVisa must be valid for the entire stay
QatarAll nationalitiesQatar ETA30 daysUK visa must be valid for at least 30 days from the day of arrival
Saudi ArabiaAll nationalitiesVOA90 daysVOA fee is $120

Please bear in mind that these visa regulations can change, and while I’d update this information as frequently as often as possible, it is always a good idea to check with the country’s immigration, to ensure that you have up-to-date information.

So there you have it, are there any other countries I missed in this list? I’d like to know in the comment section. Enjoy your travels and I’ll see you next time 🚀

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