COE Parliamentary Assembly: Visas
2026-06-21 · Home Office · HL1150 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to adjusting their policy to allow members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to attend PACE meetings in the UK without the need for a visa.
Answer
All individuals visiting the UK - with the exception of British nationals, Irish nationals, and those exempt from immigration control - are required to obtain the appropriate entry clearance or permission in advance of travel.The UK has a range of agreeme...