United Kingdom
GB · Europe & Central Asia · #42
- Languages
- English
- Currency
- British pound (GBP)
In short
The passport reaches 162 destinations without applying in advance, 118 of them with no visa at all. Tax regime: Worldwide. The top personal income tax rate is 45%. Its strongest flag is Passport, scoring 90 out of 100. We catalogue 3 residency routes here.
How to enter a country
Tourist entry
Electronic authorisation before boarding.
Residency programmes
- Skilled WorkerWork
Work sponsored by a licensed employer.
Job offer, sponsorship and English level
Citizenship in ~5 yearsOfficial source - Global TalentWork
For leaders or potential leaders in science, technology and the arts.
Endorsement from a recognised body
Citizenship in ~3 yearsOfficial source
Curation compiled on 2026-07-26. Immigration rules change without notice - confirm at the official source before deciding anything.
My profile
Passport90
Tax residency46
Business69
Assets69
Lifestyle66
Passport mobility
Passport mobility162
Visa-free118
Visa on arrival36
Visa required19
Rule of law
Rule of law1.272024
Political stability0.262024
Control of corruption1.512024
Government effectiveness1.182024
Regulatory quality1.512024
Corporate tax
Corporate tax25.0%2023
Tax regimeWorldwide2026
Top personal rate45.0%2026
Days to tax residency1832026
GDP per capita$57,6022025
Life expectancy81.42024
Internet usage95.5%2024
Inflation3.9%2025
HDI0.9462023
Education (PISA)4862022
Corruption perception (CPI)702024
Global peace (GPI)1.7302026
Big Mac$5.732025
Big Mac affordability3.2%2025
Unemployment4.7%2025
Price level
Price level0.892025
Homicides1.12021
Air pollution9.52023
Health spending$5,8602024