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National Geographic Traveller Photo Contest

The overview

An opportunity for your work.

Run by the UK edition of National Geographic Traveller magazine. Free entry and a prize expedition make this one of the best value travel photography contests in the world.

Your photographs. Your rights.

good rights

Photographers keep copyright; the organiser takes limited publication rights.

Photographer retains copyright. Publication rights in NatGeo Traveller.

Understand our rights ratings

Who can enter

Eligibility & entry notes.

Open to UK and Ireland residents

Beyond the prize

The Exposure Index.

platinum tier · 83/100

How we assess exposure
Listing last verified 2 Apr 2026

Dates, fees and terms can change. Read the current rules on the official competition website before entering.