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Accept cookies and close this message.If you're looking to make a smooth start to your journey, you need to make sure you have the right documents, such as a valid passport and the relevant visas.
To help, we've summarised some of the key considerations and requirements here - but it's not a full list of all possible requirements around the world. It's your responsibility to ensure you have the right documents to be allowed to travel.
How to check if you need a visa
Depending on your nationality and the purpose of your journey, you may need a visa or an equivalent form of authorisation for every country you enter as part of your journey — even if you are only connecting from one flight to another — known as a transit visa. This is in addition to a valid passport.
There are several organisations you can use to check if you need a visa:
Check if you need a visa via the IATA Travel Centre - it's free to check and also includes passport and health requirements, as well as customs, currency and airport information.
Check if you need a visa with our partner VisaCentral can help you - it's free to check and they’ll tell you exactly what documents you need to get one. Plus, as a British Airways customer you’ll get a 30% discount on VisaCentral service fees if you need help with an application.
Check if you need a transit visa to connect through the UK - even if you’re only connecting from one flight to another, you may need a transit visa to connect through the UK.
Check if you need a visa via the Sherpa online search tool below. Sherpa can also help obtain many e-visas, and advise of other possible information you may need for your travels.
The information provided on this page is for information purposes only and could be subject to change at very short notice. It is your responsibility to check and observe all the health and entry requirements applicable to your journey and you should always check the latest travel guidance from your government before you travel and the guidance provided by the relevant public authorities of your destination. Failure to meet applicable requirements means that British Airways will not be able to carry you, and compensation and care and assistance provisions will not apply. Please note that Sherpa is a third party service provider that may apply fees for such services.