Do I need a Schengen visa if I have a residence permit? (2023)

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Travelers with a residence permit

Thus, you can stay in all countries of the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any period of 180 days. In addition to your passport or other travel document, take your residence permit with you on your trip.

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• Bulgaria. Cyprus. Eswatini. Greece.
• Grenade. Guinea-Bissau. Ireland. Malta. Moldova. Montenegro.
• Portugal. Spain. Peru. United Arab Emirates. Vanuatu.

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ILR and EU travel

ILR does not allow a person to travel to Schengen countries without a visa. However, ILR is a requirement for UK nationals to travel without a visa, meaning that a person is only considered "full" British if they have an ILR in the UK. Other types of British nationals may or may not need a visa.

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Do UK BRP holders need a Schengen visa?

British citizens do not need a visa for Schengen member states if their stay does not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period.

Can I travel outside the UK with my BRP?

BRPs serve as proof of the holder's right to stay, work or study in the UK, and the holder must present them at the border, together with their passport, when traveling abroad and when returning to the UK.

Can a UK resident cardholder travel to Europe?

UK citizens with a right of residence in an EU country under the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement do not need a visa to enter their country of residence. Likewise, they do not need a visa when traveling to any other EU country for short stays, i.e. up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Can I travel to France with a UK BRP?

You can still travel/apply for a visa with your UK passport issued before 1 January 2021 until it expires (even if it contains an EU endorsement). British citizens do not need a visa if they spend up to 90 days in a 180-day period in the Schengen area.

How many countries can I visit with a UK residence permit?

A UK visa allows visa-free travel to more than 30 countries around the world.

Is a residence permit sufficient for travel?

A residence permit is not a travel document.

Can I travel to Spain with a UK residence permit?

Only if you have a British Residence Permit (BRP) or a short-term student visa issued in the UK. If you do not have any of these documents, you must apply for a Schengen visa to visit Spain through the Spanish consulate in your country.

Can I travel in Europe only with a residence permit without a passport?

Generally speaking, there are no border controls or restrictions within the Schengen zone, but you will need to show your passport and residence permit to any border or police unit you may encounter along the way.

How much does a Schengen visa cost for UK residents?

From 2024, Britons will have to pay €7 (equivalent to £6.03) to register for ETIAS before traveling to Europe. However, UK residents who need to apply for a Schengen visa, and in special cases even some nationals, must pay the necessary fees.

Can I travel to Germany with UK BRP?

German Missions UK accepts applications from UK residents, foreigners with a UK Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) or a UK short-term study visa only. Non-resident British citizens must apply in their own country.

Can I travel to Amsterdam with a UK residence permit?

If you already have a valid residence permit for another Schengen country, you do not need a visa for the Netherlands for up to 90 days.

Can I travel to Paris with a residence permit?

Are you a citizen of another country and do you have a visa or residence permit issued by a member state of the EU, EEA or Switzerland? You can travel within the Schengen area for a stay of up to 3 months. To work in France, you will usually need to apply for a work permit.

Do UK residents need a visa for Europe?

No, UK citizens do not need a visa to enter Europe for short tourist, business, transit, family visits or medical treatment. The European Schengen area consists of 27 countries, which act as a common travel area, to which British passport holders have visa-free access.

Can I travel to Italy with a UK residence permit?

You will also need a valid UK residence permit or other form of ID, a passport photo, travel and health insurance valid throughout the Schengen area and covering you up to €30,000, a covering letter stating the purpose of your visit and your itinerary, including travel tickets and...

Can I travel to Greece with a UK residence permit?

Citizens of these countries who live in the UK and plan to visit Greece must obtain a Greek visa to enter Greece. The main requirement is that you have a UK residence permit that is valid for at least three months after the date you plan to leave Greece / the Schengen area.

BRP means you are a resident?

A UK or BRC Residence Card is different from a 'Biometric Residence Permit' (BRP). You can have a BRP if you have a visa for more than 6 months, indefinite leave or certain Home Office travel documents. BRPs have "residence permit" written on them.

Can I travel abroad with my BRP?

You must take your license with you if you are going abroad while you have UK residence permit. You may need to show the permit to an immigration officer at the border when leaving the UK.

How long can I stay outside the UK with a residence permit?

You must not spend more than 180 days outside the UK in any 12 months. If you think you are affected by this rule, the Home Office has guidance on how to calculate your time in the UK ('continuous stay').

Does the BRP count as a visa?

You can apply for a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) as a substitute for a visa (or a wet ink stamp) in your passport or travel document, for example if: your passport or travel document has expired or has been lost or stolen.

Is a BRP visa proof?

If you have indefinite leave to remain in the UK, you can use your biometric residence permit as a document to confirm your identity and immigration status. If you are granted indefinite leave to remain but do not have a BRP, a No Time Limit (NTL) application can be made to transfer the ILR to a BRP.