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Visas/Eligibility by country

From Wikimania 2014 • London, United Kingdom


Yellow: Visa required
Blue: No visa required
Grey: Visa unknown

The United Kingdom (UK) is a member country of the European Union (EU). All citizens of EU member states with a valid travel document (passport or European ID card) are allowed to travel freely within the EU (including the UK) for up to 3 months.

Given the high throughput of air traffic, the UK is a highly accessible country. Those travelling from North America, Japan, Australasia, and most of Latin America do not not normally require a visa to visit the UK. Many people from other regions will also be able to visit the UK without a visa.

To determine whether you will need a visa to visit the UK, go to https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. Note that a general visitor (tourist) visa is sufficient to attend and participate in Wikimania, which is not considered to be "unpaid work". The typical cost for a short-term general visitor visa is £83.[1] Check https://www.gov.uk/visa-fees for the cost in your local currency. Wikimedia UK may be able to act as a sponsor for those that require sponsorship in order to get a visa.

The following individuals can enter the United Kingdom without a visa:

Furthermore, citizens of all the countries listed below have visa-free access to the EU, including the UK, for at least 90 days:

EU Member States
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
United Kingdom
Non-EU Member States
Andorra
Argentina
Australia
Bahamas
Botswana
Brazil
Canada
Chile
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Israel
Japan
Liechtenstein
Malaysia
Mexico
Monaco
Namibia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Norway
Panama
Paraguay
San Marino
Singapore
Republic of Korea
Switzerland
Taiwan
United States
Uruguay
Vatican City State
Venezuela

Notes

  1. UK Border Agency fees