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Isle of Man visas

Isle of Man tourist visa

For a holiday, you may need a Standard Visitor visa or an ETA (an online travel permit). Some travellers can enter without either.

Ways to get a Isle of Man tourist visa

  1. Entry as of right

    No visa needed

    British citizens, Irish citizens, British subjects with the right of abode in the UK, and holders of a certificate of entitlement.

    Passports that qualify (2)

  2. Visa-free visit for other British nationals

    No visa needed

    British Nationals (Overseas), British Overseas Territories citizens, British Overseas citizens, British protected persons, and British subjects without the right of abode in the UK.

    Stay
    Up to 6 months.

  3. ETA (an online travel permit)

    eTA needed

    Citizens of the listed eligible countries and territories, including all European Union countries except Ireland, all European Free Trade Association countries, and all Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

    Stay
    Up to 6 months per visit.
    Valid for
    2 years, or until the passport expires if sooner.
    Fee
    £16.
    Processing
    Up to 3 business days. Most applications receive a decision within a few hours.

    Passports that qualify (83)

    1. Apply for an ETA before travelling.
    2. Pay the £16 application fee.
    3. Wait for the decision.

  4. Standard Visitor visa

    Visa needed

    Visitors who need a visa and do not qualify for an exemption.

    Stay
    Up to 6 months per visit.
    Valid for
    Options include 2, 5 and 10 years.
    Entries
    Single or multiple entries. The 2-, 5- and 10-year options allow multiple entries.
    Fee
    £135 for a single stay or multiple stays of up to 6 months; £506 for a 2-year visa; £506 for a 5-year visa; £1128 for a 10-year visa.
    Processing
    Most visa applications are decided within 3 weeks.
    1. Register an online account and complete the application form.
    2. Pay the fee.
    3. Attend a visa application centre appointment and provide fingerprints and a digital face photo, unless exempt.

  5. Two-year visitor visa for eligible mainland Chinese citizens

    Visa needed

    Mainland Chinese citizens travelling for certain common forms of travel.

    Stay
    Up to 6 months per visit.
    Valid for
    2 years.
    Entries
    Multiple entries.
    Fee
    £115.
    Processing
    Most visa applications are decided within 3 weeks.

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Register an online account and complete the application form.
    2. Pay the fee.
    3. Attend a visa application centre appointment and provide fingerprints and a digital face photo, unless exempt.

  6. British-Irish Visa Scheme

    No visa needed

    Citizens of China and India with a valid Irish visa marked BIVS who meet the scheme's travel conditions.

    Stay
    No longer than the time remaining on your current permission to stay in Ireland.

    Passports that qualify (2)

    1. Apply for the Irish visa at a UK/Irish visa application centre in India or China, including Hong Kong and Macau.
    2. Clear immigration in Ireland first.
    3. Travel directly from Ireland under the scheme.

Who needs it

Visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption must get a visa before travelling to the Isle of Man.

Who doesn't

British and Irish citizens, certain other British nationals, holders of a certificate of entitlement, and eligible travellers under the British-Irish Visa Scheme can enter without a visitor visa. Other eligible nationalities normally need an ETA.

How to apply

  1. Register an online account and complete the application form.
  2. Pay the application fee.
  3. Attend an appointment at a visa application centre and provide fingerprints and a digital face photo, unless exempt.

What to bring

  • Travel document.
  • Evidence that you can pay for your stay, if requested.
  • Evidence that you can pay for your return or onward journey.
  • For visitors under 18, evidence of suitable care arrangements and parental or guardian consent.

Good to know

  • Leave at the end of your permitted visit.
  • Do not work for local clients or enter the local jobs market, except under an authorised paid engagement.
  • Remote work is allowed when your employer or clients are based outside the UK and you do not enter the UK jobs market.
  • Visitors entering under the visa exemption rules must not marry or register a civil partnership during their visit.
  • Travelling between the UK and the Isle of Man involves no routine immigration checks or passport stamp.
  • A longer visa validity does not allow a continuous stay longer than 6 months.
  • Citizens of North Korea must apply in person at the British Embassy instead of registering an online application.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Isle of Man?

Visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption must get a visa before travelling to the Isle of Man. British and Irish citizens, certain other British nationals, holders of a certificate of entitlement, and eligible travellers under the British-Irish Visa Scheme can enter without a visitor visa. Other eligible nationalities normally need an ETA.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Isle of Man?

There are 6 options: Entry as of right (no visa at all); Visa-free visit for other British nationals (no visa at all); ETA (an online travel permit) (an online travel permit); Standard Visitor visa (a visa from an embassy); Two-year visitor visa for eligible mainland Chinese citizens (a visa from an embassy); British-Irish Visa Scheme (no visa at all).

Who can go to Isle of Man without a tourist visa?

British citizens, Irish citizens, British subjects with the right of abode in the UK, and holders of a certificate of entitlement. British Nationals (Overseas), British Overseas Territories citizens, British Overseas citizens, British protected persons, and British subjects without the right of abode in the UK. Citizens of China and India with a valid Irish visa marked BIVS who meet the scheme's travel conditions.

Can I apply online for Isle of Man?

Yes: ETA (an online travel permit). Citizens of the listed eligible countries and territories, including all European Union countries except Ireland, all European Free Trade Association countries, and all Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

How long can I stay on a Isle of Man tourist visa?

Up to 6 months per visit.

How much does a Isle of Man tourist visa cost?

£135 for a visitor visa allowing a single stay or multiple stays of up to 6 months.

How long does a Isle of Man tourist visa take?

Most visa applications are decided within 3 weeks.

How long is a Isle of Man tourist visa valid?

Visitor visas can be valid for 2, 5 or 10 years. Each visit is limited to 6 months. Entries: Single or multiple entries, depending on the visa..

What documents do I need for a Isle of Man tourist visa?

Travel document.; Evidence that you can pay for your stay, if requested.; Evidence that you can pay for your return or onward journey.; For visitors under 18, evidence of suitable care arrangements and parental or guardian consent..

How do I apply for a Isle of Man tourist visa?

1. 1. Register an online account and complete the application form. 2. 2. Pay the application fee. 3. 3. Attend an appointment at a visa application centre and provide fingerprints and a digital face photo, unless exempt.

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