Visits Outside the UK - Project Open Gov

A category of MPs’ financial interests covering certain overseas visits funded by others.

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Also used as: visits outside the UK, overseas visits, foreign visits, funded overseas visits, overseas trips

Source / explainer: Read the House of Commons Code of Conduct and Guide to the Rules

Last reviewed: 22 August 2026

Visits outside the UK are a category in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. MPs may need to register certain overseas visits where costs are met by someone else and the relevant rules and thresholds are met. These entries can matter when Parliament considers foreign policy, trade, lobbying or external influence.

Related terms

Declaration of InterestsA statement by an MP about a relevant interest when taking part in parliamentary proceedings or communications.Members’ Financial InterestsFinancial interests or benefits held by an MP that may need to be registered or declared.Register of Members’ Financial InterestsThe public register showing MPs’ relevant financial interests and benefits.