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Free, instant visa requirements for any passport and destination. Entry, transit, diplomatic — with official government verification in every result.

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Why millions of travellers use this tool

Checking visa requirements manually vs using DoINeedAVisa

Checking manually

  • ✗ Search multiple embassy websites for each country
  • ✗ Transit visa rules are buried and easily missed
  • ✗ Diplomatic and official passport rules rarely documented
  • ✗ No single source — hunt across government portals
  • ✗ Takes 15 to 30 minutes per search

With DoINeedAVisa

  • ✓ One search gives you the complete result instantly
  • ✓ Separate transit visa check included for connecting flights
  • ✓ Diplomatic and official passport rules shown when applicable
  • ✓ Direct link to the official government website in every result
  • ✓ Takes 10 seconds — and it is completely free
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Select your passport, destination, and any transit country. Results include official government verification links.

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How it works

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Select your details

Choose your nationality, passport type, destination, transit country, and residence — all in one place.

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Get your result instantly

See exactly what visa you need — entry and transit — with maximum stay, fees, and conditions.

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Verify with official sources

Every result links directly to the destination country's government visa website for independent verification.

Our data sources

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GOV.UK
Official UK Government visa and immigration portal
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US State Department
travel.state.gov — Official US visa information
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EU Commission
Schengen visa policy and border regulations
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IATA Timatic
The airline industry standard for visa requirements
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IRCC Canada
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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Home Affairs AU
Australian Department of Home Affairs

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between eVisa, visa-on-arrival, and visa-free?▼
Visa-free — present your passport at the border.
eVisa — apply online before departure.
Visa-on-Arrival — obtain at the airport upon landing.
Visa Required — apply at an embassy before travel.
Do I need a transit visa if only changing aircraft?▼
Depends on your nationality and transit country. The UK and Schengen countries require Airport Transit Visas for certain nationalities even when remaining airside. Always check before booking.
Do diplomatic and official passport holders have different rules?▼
Yes. Many countries grant visa-free access for diplomatic and official passport holders even when ordinary passport holders require a visa. Select your passport category above.
Where does the data come from?▼
Official government sources: gov.uk, travel.state.gov, EU Commission, IATA Timatic (airline industry standard), and each country's immigration portal — linked in every result.

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