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Svalbard and Jan Mayen visa requirements for British citizens

We don't have the rules for british citizens visiting Svalbard and Jan Mayen yet. Ask the embassy before you travel.

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Last updated
11 November 2026

What to do

  1. Check the destination's official government website before you travel.

Ways into Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Visit Svalbard without a visa; get permission for Jan Mayen.

  • Visa not requiredSvalbard visa-free visitVisit Svalbard without a visa if you can pay for your stay.
    Fee
    Free

    How to apply

    1. Bring a travel document accepted for entry.
    2. Check visa rules for countries on your route.
    3. Arrange enough money for your stay.

    Documents required

    • Passport or other accepted travel document
    • Your travel document must be valid when you arrive.
    • No fixed stay limit is stated; you must still support yourself.
    Official page
  • Other routeJan Mayen visit permissionForeign visitors need permission before they arrive on Jan Mayen.

    How to apply

    1. For up to 1 day, email stasjonssjef@jan.mayen.no.
    2. For over 1 day through 7 days, email janmayen@politiet.no.
    3. For more than 7 days, email postmottak@jd.dep.no.
    4. Get permission before arrival.
    5. Agree boat landing plans with the station commander.
    • Boats can land only at Kvalrossbukta; landings may be cancelled at short notice.
    • The station has no rooms or medical care for visitors.
    Official page
Sources (12)Last updated 11 November 2026

Coming from United Kingdom

  • MoneyNOK kr
  • Time+9h
  • DrivingOn the rightLook left first
  • LanguageNorwegian
Svalbard and Jan Mayen

About Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Svalbard and Jan Mayen are Arctic territories of Norway, well north of the mainland coastline.

Capital
Longyearbyen
Money
Norwegian krone (kr)
Languages
Norwegian
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Cars drive on the
right side
Calling code
+47
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Questions

Do british citizens need a visa for Svalbard and Jan Mayen?

We don't have the rules for british citizens visiting Svalbard and Jan Mayen yet. Ask the embassy before you travel.

Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Svalbard and Jan Mayen?

None of the 3 other Europe passports we compared enter without applying first.

Which countries near Svalbard and Jan Mayen are easier for british citizens?

Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland Ireland, and 3 more let british citizens in without applying before travel.

What should I carry to Svalbard and Jan Mayen?

Check the destination's official government website before you travel.

What money is used in Svalbard and Jan Mayen?

Norwegian krone (kr). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.

What language do people speak in Svalbard and Jan Mayen?

Norwegian.

How strong is the United Kingdom passport?

It ranks #7 and reaches 155 destinations without applying ahead.

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