New Border Control Laws for all Arriving Passengers
New laws for tourists and workers coming to New Oras
From 26/12/2025, all new visitors need to ensure they have the correct entry documents for New Oras. These rules differ depending on the passport/ID of issue the traveller is wishing to use. New Oras still does not require passengers to hold a passport to enter the country as long as they have a valid government ID and any other necessary travel documents. New Oras Citizens should follow normal travel advice unless other information is issued.
UK Citizens
This excludes those from the Isle of Man, any British Channel Island countries or other overseas British Territories (Not including Gibraltar) - Any travellers from these countries should follow "Rest of World Part A" guidance.
UK Citizens are required to hold a valid New Oras Visa Card (OVC) when entering New Oras. OVCs can be applied for online or in person at your local council office. The OVC can be sent to any Mainland UK address or collected upon arrival at New Oras at any Digital Visa Terminal in the airport.
UK Citizens can also apply for an OVC upon arrival in New Oras from a Digital Visa Terminal in the airport. UK Citizens arriving by Oras Port or any other form of entry must have an OVC before arrival.
An OVC is only valid when carrying a UK Government-issued ID. This may include, but is not limited to, a passport, a driver's license and a Digital ID. (Please note: Some Student ID's are accepted. Valid institutions must have a student union which is a full member of the National Union of Students.) ID must have a current photo of the cardholder and contain the full legal name. (Preferred names may be listed, but cannot be used instead of the legal name)
An OVC is only valid when carrying a UK Government-issued ID. This may include, but is not limited to, a passport, a driver's license and a Digital ID. (Please note: Some Student ID's are accepted. Valid institutions must have a student union which is a full member of the National Union of Students.) ID must have a current photo of the cardholder and contain the full legal name. (Preferred names may be listed, but cannot be used instead of the legal name)
Rest of World - Part A Entry
Part A entry is only valid for full citizens of the following countries:
- Full EU Member States
- EEA Member States
- Albania
- Australia
- Canada
- China
- Japan
- Republic of Korea / South Korea
- New Zealand
- All other UK territories (Including IOM & Channel Islands)
Part A entry allows for travellers to enter New Oras and get a visa on arrival for a fee when using the undeclared entry queue. You can also post a completed T-OVC-01A form to your country's New Oras embassy with a self-addressed & paid return envelope alongside a valid cheque with the sum total required to issue an OVC, alongside a valid government ID.
Rest of World - Part B Entry
You must visit your country's New Oras embassy for an OVC to be issued. Travelling to New Oras without an OVC will lead to a refusal of entry. OVCs are issued for a fee alongside a completed
T-OVC-01B1 form. If your country doesn't have a New Oras embassy, please contact the correct embassy for your region via post with a completed T-OVC-01B2 form, a cheque with the sum total required to issue an OVC and a self-addressed & paid return envelope alongside a valid government ID.
OVC notice
OVCs are valid for up to six (6) months from the date of issue. The traveller can request the OVC to expire earlier when applying for the card. You may only hold one (1) OVC at a time. There is no minimum wait period between OVCs; however, you may only apply for one (1) OVC at a time and cannot have an active OVC. OVCs allow for conditional entry into New Oras and permit work for full UK Citizens within New Oras for the period for which the OVC is issued. OVCs are free for full UK Citizens and are available for a fee for everyone else.
