Can UK BRP card holder travel to Europe?


Can UK BRP card holder travel to Europe? While a UK student visa (BRP) allows individuals to study and reside in the UK, it does not automatically grant permission to travel to other European countries.


How long can a BRP holder stay outside UK?

You are allowed to spend time outside of the UK so long as these periods of absence do not exceed 6 months at any one time. It does not matter how much time you spend outside of the UK in total during the required 5-year continuous residence period provided you return each time after a maximum of 6 months.


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.


Can I travel to Switzerland with UK BRP?

If you are a UK citizen in possession of a full UK passport or a BOTC (British Overseas Territories Citizen), BOC (British Overseas Citizen), BPP (British Protected Person) or BS (British Subjects) passport, you do not need a visa to enter Switzerland.


Can I travel to Portugal with UK BRP?

Any UK citizen who holds either a full UK passport or a BOTC, BOC, BPP or BS passport can travel to Portugal and visa-free.


Can I travel to Canada with UK BRP?

The United Kingdom (UK) is one of the various countries whose citizens are exempt from Canada's visa requirements for short-term visits. British nationals who have an eTA can stay up to 6 months without a visa. The Canadian eTA allows British citizens to take advantage of this visa exemption.


Can I visit Paris with UK visa?

The UK is part of the EU but is not part of the Schengen area, a visa to the UK does not give access tot he Schengen area. That is why you had to get a UK visa not a Schengen one to enter the UK and why a UK visa has no use to you to go to Paris. As already stated above, you need a Schengen short-stay visa from France.


Can I travel to USA with UK BRP?

Applying for a UK to USA Visa can be exhausting and demanding, but when you have a British passport, that's no issue as British citizens are under an American visa-waiver program. If you have a British passport you don't need a specific US Visa for UK citizens to enter the US, you only need an ESTA.


Can I visit Greece with UK BRP?

Citizens of these countries residing in the UK and planning to visit Greece are required to get a Greek visa in order to be able to enter Greece. The main requirement is that you must have a UK residence permit valid for at least another three months beyond the date you plan to leave Greece / the Schengen Area.


Can I visit Dubai with UK BRP?

No, British citizens that are travelling to Dubai from the UK can do so without needing a pre-arranged visa. A visit visa to Dubai can be obtained by British passport holders on arrival for 30 days at the airport from the immigration authorities.