Do I need a visa for Europe from UK?

UK citizens do not need a visa for Europe after Brexit. They can visit the European Union visa-free using a British passport and receive entry/exit stamps on arrival and departure. However, from 2025, they must apply for an ETIAS for UK citizens before visiting any of the Schengen countries for a short-term stay.



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Do British citizens need a visa for Italy? No, UK passport holders do not need a visa to enter Italy (or any country in Europe, with the exception of Russia). British citizens enjoy visa exemption for the EU and European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which together include the entire Schengen Area.

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ETIAS is a travel authorization waiver for visa-free visitors, visitors who include U.S. citizens. In fact, it will be mandatory for all countries currently in the Schengen Zone, or who currently have visa-free access to the Zone, which includes over 60 countries.

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Requirements for British Citizens Travelling to the EU
  1. Valid passport.
  2. Health insurance (such as private travel insurance or an EHIC/GHIC).
  3. Enough money to cover your stay in the EU.
  4. Return or onward travel ticket.


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From the end of 2023, those looking to travel to Italy without the need for a visa will need to apply via the ETIAS system facilitating visa-free travel to all Schengen Area states. Before then you will just need your passport.

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British citizens do not require a visa if spending up to 90 days over a 180 days period in the Schengen area. You may however be asked like any other third country nationals to justify your travel by the Immigration Officer (means of living, address of stay, medical travel insurance…).

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As an EU national, you have the right to travel to any EU country with a valid passport or ID card. Your non-EU family members may need an entry visa, depending on their nationality.

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Visa Information for Italy
This is something to keep in mind before your trip, given from early 2023, anyone who is not a citizen of the European Union and wants to visit Italy or any member country of the Schengen area must have the ETIAS. Similarly, the Schengen agreement is a treaty between 26 European countries.

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In mid-to-late 2023, U.S. citizens and nationals of over 60 other countries will need an electronic travel authorization to visit much of Europe. Travelers to any Schengen-zone country will have to register with a European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).

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