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Travel Entry Requirement Checker

Pick your passport, your destination and your travel date. Get a plain-English checklist of what you need to get in, in seconds.

Results are guidance only. Always confirm with official government sources before you fly.

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This is a planning tool, not an official source. Entry rules change fast. Always double-check with the destination government and your airline before booking or flying.

Why use it

Know before you book

Entry rules are the bit everyone forgets until it's too late. Visas, ETAs, passport validity, the lot. This pulls the common requirements into one quick checklist so you can sort the paperwork before you've spent a penny on flights.

Plain EnglishNo legal jargon

Current rulesEES, ETIAS and ESTA covered

Any nationalityResults match your passport

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Good questions

Entry requirement FAQs

The things worth understanding before you trust any checklist, including this one.

Is this checker official?

No. It's a planning tool that summarises common entry rules, but the final word is always the destination government and your airline. Treat it as a head start, not gospel.

Why do results change?

Entry rules change fast, and they vary by nationality, route, length of stay, and even your transit airport. The same trip can produce different results depending on those details, which is why we ask for them.

What about ETIAS and EES?

EES is the EU's border entry/exit system, and ETIAS is the travel authorisation for visa-free visitors to many European countries. If your trip involves the Schengen Area, check the latest rollout status before you fly, since timings have shifted more than once.

What if I'm a dual national?

Use the passport you'll actually travel on. Some countries require you to enter on their passport if you hold it, so check that specific rule for your situation before you decide which one to carry.

Do airlines enforce different rules?

Yes. Airlines follow carrier rules because they're liable if you're refused entry, so they may ask for extra proof like onward travel, funds or accommodation, even when immigration rarely checks for it.

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