Where can United Kingdom passport holders study?
Of the 25 destinations covered here, United Kingdom passport holders can study in 1 with no permit at all. Each destination below names the permit it requires.
No permit needed1
- IrelandNo permit needed
No permit needed, Common Travel Area
Permit required24
- AustraliaPermit required
Student visa (subclass 500)
- AustriaPermit required
Residence permit for students (Aufenthaltsbewilligung Student)
- CanadaPermit required
Study permit
- ChinaPermit required
X1 student visa (X2 for courses under 180 days)
- Czech RepublicPermit required
Long-term visa for the purpose of studies
- DenmarkPermit required
Residence permit for studies
- FinlandPermit required
Residence permit for studies
- FrancePermit required
Long-stay student visa (VLS-TS)
- GermanyPermit required
National visa for study, converted to a residence permit
- ItalyPermit required
Study visa (national type D), then a permesso di soggiorno
- JapanPermit required
Student status of residence
- MalaysiaPermit required
Student Pass
- NetherlandsPermit required
Residence permit for study, applied for by your institution
- New ZealandPermit required
Student visa
- NorwayPermit required
Study permit
- PolandPermit required
National visa (type D) for study, then a temporary residence permit
- PortugalPermit required
Study visa (national visa), then a residence permit
- SingaporePermit required
Student's Pass
- South KoreaPermit required
D-2 student visa (D-4 for language courses)
- SpainPermit required
Student stay authorisation (estancia por estudios)
- SwedenPermit required
Residence permit for studies
- SwitzerlandPermit required
Residence permit for study (permit B for students)
- United Arab EmiratesPermit required
Student residence visa
- United StatesPermit required
F-1 student visa (M-1 for vocational programs)
Tourist visa requirements for a United Kingdom passport
Data last verified: 2026-07-28
Not legal or immigration advice.Requirements change without notice and vary by circumstance - always confirm with the destination country’s embassy, consulate, or official government source before booking or traveling. Full disclaimer.