Complete list of 30+ countries you can visit without a visa using your UK Biometric Residence Permit or Digital Immigration Status in 2025
Explore Countries Digital Status InfoThe UK has phased out physical Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) in favor of digital immigration statuses (eVisas). If you previously held a BRP, your travel rights remain similar, but you now use an online digital status instead of a physical card.
This guide covers travel rights for both physical BRP holders and those with the new digital status.
Your UK Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) or digital immigration status allows you to visit over 30 countries without obtaining a separate visa. This includes popular destinations like Mexico (180 days), Albania (90 days), Montenegro (30 days), and many Caribbean islands.
UK BRP holders can enjoy visa-free travel regardless of their nationality for many of these destinations, while some have nationality-specific conditions.
6 countries including Albania, Montenegro, and Georgia offer visa-free access for UK BRP holders.
18 islands in the Caribbean welcome UK BRP holders without visa requirements.
10 countries across Asia and the Middle East offer various entry options for UK BRP holders.
Mexico and Panama offer generous visa-free access to UK BRP holders.
Limited visa-free options are available in Africa, with Morocco offering entry for specific nationalities.
Country | Region | Duration | Special Conditions |
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Albania | Europe | 90 days | Must have used the UK visa at least once in its issuing country |
Montenegro | Europe | 30 days | Not longer than the visa's validity if less than 30 days |
Georgia | Europe | 90 days | Within 180 days period |
Mexico | Americas | 180 days | Valid UK visa or residence card required |
Bahamas | Caribbean | 90 days | Valid UK visa required |
United Arab Emirates | Middle East | 14 days | For Indian citizens with valid UK visa/BRP |
Panama | Americas | 90 days | Permanent residency in the UK required |
Barbados | Caribbean | 180 days | Valid UK visa required |
Singapore | Asia | 96 hours | Transit only; must be en route to/from UK |
Serbia | Europe | 90 days | Within a 6-month period for valid UK visa holders |
Brexit has changed the travel landscape for UK residents. However, for UK BRP holders, your visa-free access to many non-EU countries remains intact.
Countries like Mexico, Georgia, and Caribbean nations continue to welcome UK BRP holders without requiring additional visas.
Our comprehensive guide explains what's changed, what's stayed the same, and how to navigate international travel with your UK BRP or digital immigration status.
Read the Brexit Guide