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Due to travel soon but concerned about the destination? The Government offers foreign travel advice via their office website, please use the below to find the latest updates (you can click a country to filter results).
New information about global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Updated assessment that terrorist attacks in Cyprus cannot be ruled out (‘Safety and security’ page).
New information about travel disruption ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information about visa requirements ('Entry requirements' page).
Updated information about airport operations and flight suspensions ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Removal of information about mass demonstrations and widespread disruption to public services across Greece on 28 February.
FCDO now advises against all travel or all but essential travel to all areas of Lebanon ('Warnings and insurance' page). Updated advice on conflict affecting Lebanon and increase scope of the area to which we advise against ‘all travel’.
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Eastern Province and Riyadh Province. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to within 10km of Saudi Arabia’s border with Yemen (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
New information that we have taken the precautionary measure to temporarily withdraw some of our staff and their dependents from Bahrain. Our Embassy continues to operate (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Additional information on potential disruption during Nepal’s election on 5 March, including after polling day. Information on potential impact to travel and visas due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance page’).
New information about travel disruption and updated information about visa requirements ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Entry requirements' pages).
New information about travel disruption ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Information on how to register interest in UK government flights from Oman (‘Warnings and insurance page’).
New information about travel disruption ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Addition of information that State of Emergency has been renewed, a curfew has been announced in four provinces, and land border with Colombia will be closed during Colombian elections ('Warnings and insurance' page).
New information about wider regional developments (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Updated with information about the risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page). FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Kuwait. Register your presence if you're in Kuwait (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Information on options for British nationals affected in Thailand, due to the escalation in the Middle East (Warnings and Insurance" page).
Information about Jordanian airspace, which has been affected by the regional conflict. FCDO continues to advise against all but essential travel to Jordan, and all travel to within 3km of the border with Syria. (Warnings and insurance)
Updated information about entering Egypt from Israel (Entry requirements page)
Updated information about regional escalation and leaving Qatar
Updated information about regional escalation and leaving Saudi Arabia
Updated information about regional escalation and leaving United Arab Emirates
Updated information about regional escalation and leaving Israel and Palestine ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information about regional escalation and leaving Israel and Palestine ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information about regional escalation and leaving Bahrain ('Warnings and insurance' page).
New information about travel disruption ('Warnings and insurance' page).
FCDO no longer advises against all travel to the whole of Venezuela. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to some regions, and all but essential travel to the rest of Venezuela ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Addition of information about Colombian Elections on 8 March ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Advice to stay inside (Warnings and insurance)
Updated information about regional risks ('Warnings and insurance' page).
New information about travel disruption ('Warnings and insurance' page).
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Jordan. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to within 3km of the border with Syria. (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Removal of wording about staying at home and addition of wording about exercising increased caution ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information about entering Turkmenistan across the land border from Iran (‘Entry requirements’ page)
“Information on a suspected drone impact at RAF Akrotiri (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).”
The FCDO now advises against all travel to Federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. (Warnings and insurance)
FCDO now advises against all travel or all but essential travel to some areas of Lebanon ('Warnings and insurance' page).
New information about entering Turkey across the land border from Iran (‘Entry requirements’ page)
New information about entering Armenia across the land border from Iran (‘Entry requirements’ page)
New information about entering Azerbaijan across the land border from Iran (Entry requirements page)
Updated information for British nationals in Iran (Warnings and Insurance page)
Addition of information that British nationals in the city of Duqm should shelter in place and that British nationals visiting Salalah should leave as soon as possible if commercial means allow. British residents in Salalah should follow the advice of local authorities (Warnings and Insurance page)
Updated information about regional tensions and limiting staff movements (Warnings and Insurance page)
The FCDO now advises against all travel to Israel and Palestine. Register your presence if you're in Israel or Palestine. (Warnings and insurance)
The FCDO now advises against all travel to Israel and Palestine. Register your presence if you're in Israel or Palestine. (Warnings and insurance)
The FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Kuwait. Register your presence if you're in Kuwait (Warnings and insurance)
The FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Bahrain. Register your presence if you're in Bahrain (Warnings and insurance)
The FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the United Arab Emirates. Register your presence if you're in the United Arab Emirates (Warnings and insurance).
The FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Qatar. Register your presence if you're in Qatar (Warnings and insurance).
Removal of information about a cargo aircraft crash near El Alto International Airport (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Addition of information that due to reported missile activity in the region, British nationals in Saudi Arabia should stay at home.
Updated information that Iranian airspace has now closed ('Warnings and insurance' page)
Addition of information due to reported missile attacks, British nationals in Bahrain should immediately shelter in place. Remain indoors in a secure location, avoid all travel and follow instructions from the local authorities. ('Warnings and insurance' page)
Addition of information due to reported missile attacks, British nationals in Kuwait should immediately shelter in place. Remain indoors in a secure location, avoid all travel and follow instructions from the local authorities. ('Warnings and insurance' page)
Addition of information due to reported missile attacks, British nationals in Qatar should immediately shelter in place. Remain indoors in a secure location, avoid all travel and follow instructions from the local authorities. ('Warnings and insurance' page)
Addition of information due to reported missile attacks, British nationals in UAE should immediately shelter in place. Remain indoors in a secure location, avoid all travel and follow instructions from the local authorities. ('Warnings and insurance' page)
FCDO now advises against all travel to Israel and Palestine (Warnings and Insurance page)
FCDO now advises against all travel to Israel and Palestine (Warnings and Insurance page)
Latest update: New information about a cargo aircraft crash near El Alto International Airport (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Updated information about the risks of regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Updated information about the risks of regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Updated information about the risks of regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Updated information about the risks of regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Updated information about the risks of regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Updated information about the risks of regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Updated information about the risks of regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to the whole State of Jalisco. FCDO continues to advise against all but essential travel to parts of the State of Jalisco ('Warnings and insurance' page).
New information about the security situation in Jinnah International airport and potential disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Removal of information that the St Helena Government has announced the airport is unable to operate as normal.
Updated with information about the risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page’).
Information on regional risks and that due to the security situation, UK staff have been temporarily withdrawn from Iran. Our embassy continues to operate remotely (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Updated with information about the risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page’).
New information about mass demonstrations and widespread disruption to public services across Greece on 28 February ('Warnings and insurance' page).
New information about heightened tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
New information about heightened tension between Afghanistan and Pakistan (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Updated information on health, crime, and outdoor activities and adventure tourism (‘Safety and security’ and ‘Health’ pages).
Updated information on the security situation in Mexico ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information about visa requirements ('Entry requirements' page).
Updated information about operations in Sudanese airports (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and there are no significant updates.
“Updated information on the security situation in Mexico ('Warnings and insurance' page)”
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Bangoka International Airport in Kisangani. FDCO no longer advises against all but essential travel to the district of Kasa Vubu in Kinshasa city bordered by the N1 Triumphal Road (Stadium), Barumbu District, Lingwala district and south of the Botanical Garden ('Warnings and insurance' page).
New information about earthquakes (‘Safety and security’ page).
Updated information about the ongoing situation in Cuba ('Warnings and insurance' page).
New information on travelling near the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border (See ‘Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan Border’ on the ‘Regional risks’ page).
New information on travelling near the Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan border (See ‘Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan Border’ on the ‘Regional risks’ page).
Updated information about security incidents that began on 22 February ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information about the ongoing security incidents across Mexico including the states of Jalisco, Oaxaca and Quintana Roo ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Information on mandatory insurance for visitors upon entering Georgia (see ‘Insurance upon entry’ on the ‘Entry requirements’ page), and updated information on duration of protests ('Safety and security' page).
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the state of Jalisco. Updated information about the ongoing security incidents across Mexico including the States of Jalisco, Oaxaca and Cancun (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Removal of information about temporary safety measures following severe storm.
Removal of information that Cyclone Gezani has entered the Mozambique channel, bringing strong winds and the risk of flooding.
Removal of information on potential travel disruption during elections taking place in the Federal Capital Territory (including Abuja) on 21 February.
Information on the temporary closure of Tayrona National Natural Park ('Warnings and insurance' page)
New information about the registration process for stays of 14 days or more and removal of information about protests and tribal violence in Jordan ('Entry requirements' and 'Safety and security' pages).
New information on potential travel disruption during elections taking place in the Federal Capital Territory (including Abuja) on 21 February (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Updated information about visa requirements ('Entry requirements' page).
Information about flight cancellations and checking you have the correct travel documents for your final and transit destinations (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
New information about the Sri Lankan Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information about ongoing risks following a period of severe weather conditions across Portugal (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Removal of information on travel disruption at Jomo Kenyatta International airport.
Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
New information about a security incident in Conakry ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Addition of information about travel bans (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information about the risks from terrorism ('Safety and security' page).
New information about wild camping in Slovenia ('Safety and security' page).
FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to the majority of Adamawa Region. FCDO continues to advise against all but essential or all travel to parts of Cameroon.
Information added on risk of protests, political violence and travel disruption ahead of the general election on 5 March ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Removal of information about travel disruption at land border crossings.
Updated information on the status of cannabis on Thailand (see ‘Cannabis’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).
Removal of information about risks from flooding in Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces, including Kruger National Park (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Update to information on fuel shortages ('Warnings and insurance page').
Updated information about explosion at the Imam Bargah Qasr-e-Khadijatul Kubra Mosque in Islamabad ('Warnings and insurance' page)
The St Helena Government has announced the airport is unable to operate as normal. (Warnings and insurance)
Addition of information about increased security ('Winter Olympics' page).
Updated information about risks from severe weather conditions across Portugal (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Updated information on health risks you may face in Cape Verde (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Health’ pages).
Addition of information about an explosion reported at the Tarlai Imam Bargah of Shahzad Town Police Station jurisdiction in Islamabad ('Warnings and insurance' page).
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Bangladesh (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Removal of information on railway strikes ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Removal of information about the State of Emergency which ended on 31 January 2026 (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
New information about risks from severe weather conditions in several areas across Morocco ('Warnings and insurance' page).
New information on alcohol restrictions during the General election period (see ‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Removal of information around travel disruption at land border crossings.
Removal of information around travel disruption at land border crossings.
Removal of information around travel disruption at land border crossings.
Removal of information around travel disruption at land border crossings.
New information about risks from severe weather conditions across Portugal and updated information about personal ID (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to within 20km from the land border with Thailand.
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to within 20km of the land border with Cambodia. FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Koh Chang, Koh Kood and the other islands between them.
The FCDO now advises against all travel to all parts of Tigray region following renewed violence between Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) aligned forces and the Ethiopian military (‘Warnings and insurance’, ‘Safety and Security’ and ‘Regional Risks’ pages).
Update to information on power outages and fuel shortages ('Warnings and insurance page').
New information about airport disruptions following gunfire and explosions in Niamey (‘Warnings and insurance' and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
New information on customs rules ('Entry requirements' page).
New information about taxis ('Safety and security' page).
Removal of information about the need to present a yellow fever certificate to enter St Helena if you are arriving from a country listed as a transmission risk (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Removal of information about recent flooding in Botswana ('Safety and security' page).
New information about airport closure following gunfire and explosions in Niamey (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
Updated information about the threat of political violence and extremist attacks during the election period and that you should plan carefully and follow the advice of local authorities (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
New information about temporary safety measures following severe storm (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
New information around travel disruption at land border crossings ('Entry requirements' page).
New information about a storm warning ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Addition of information to reflect end of the military regime’s elections and lifting of city-wide curfew in Yangon ('Safety and security' page).
FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel within 5km of the towns of Jinka and Hawassa. FCDO continues to advise against all travel and all but essential travel to parts of Ethiopia. Information that on 26 January 2026, the Ethiopian government and WHO officially declared the end of the Marburg virus disease outbreak (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Health’ pages).
Information about the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in December 2025 (‘Safety and security’ page).
Addition of information about travel disruption at land border crossings (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Removal of information about the Jama Pass Border closure and an updated assessment that terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Chile (‘Safety and security’ page).
Updated information about getting in touch with the British Embassy in Asmara if you need urgent help (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
FCDO now advises against all travel to Jurf al-Sakr town in Babil province and within 5km of federal Iraq’s borders with Iran (in Wasit, Maysan and Basra provinces); Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Baghdad province, excluding Sadr City, Basra province excluding 5km from the borders with Iran and Kuwait but including Highway 1, Highway 8 and the Safwan-Kuwait border, and the road sections of Highway 34 between Baghdad and Baqubah, and Highway 2 between Baqubah and Erbil. FCDO continues to advise against all travel and all but essential travel to parts of Iraq. New information about landmines and land border crossings ('Warnings and insurance', 'Safety and security' and 'Regional risks' pages).
Removal of information about risks from large gatherings and celebratory gunfire.
Updated information on health risks in Madagascar ('Health' page).
New information about the closure of the border crossings at Jama Pass (Paso de Jama) between Chile and Bolivia; and Hito Cajón between Chile and Argentina, due to bad weather ('Warnings and Insurance' page)
Updated information that the Visa on Arrival service continues to operate, including in the period before the national elections on 12 February and that you might be asked for additional documents such as proof of an onward or return ticket, confirmation of accommodation and contact details (See ‘Applying for a visa’ and ‘Checks at the border’ on the ‘Entry requirements’ page).
Removal of information about flight disruptions ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information on ongoing travel disruption affecting routes between Madrid and Andalusia (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
New information around travel disruption at land border crossings ('Entry requirements' page).
New information around travel disruption at land border crossings ('Entry requirements' page).
New information around travel disruption at land border crossings (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information that Bangladesh will hold national elections on 12 February and that election campaigning started on 22 January (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Addition of information about recent flooding in Botswana ('Safety and security' page).
Updated information about travelling with children (‘Entry requirements’ page).
New information on railway strikes ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information about regional airport operations (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
Updated information on travelling with children ('Entry requirements' page).
Removal of information about staff being temporarily withdrawn from Iran.
New information on illegal drugs and prison sentences ('Safety and security' page).
Removal of information on severe weather warnings for Malta on 19 and 20 January.
New information on travelling with children and leaving Russia. (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information about significant disruption following a serious rail incident in Catalonia (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to parts of Israel and Palestine. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to parts of Israel and Palestine ('Warnings and insurance' page).
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to parts of Israel and Palestine. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to parts of Israel and Palestine ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information about risks from flooding in Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces, including Kruger National Park (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Addition of information about flooding in Zimbabwe ('Safety and security' page).
Information on severe weather warnings for Malta on 19 and 20 January (Warnings and Insurance)
Updated information about internet access and ongoing elections following Uganda’s Presidential election (‘Warnings and insurance’).
New information on wildfires affecting the regions of regions of Ñuble and Biobío ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Removal of information about travel disruption in France ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Addition of information about protests and potential travel disruption ('Warnings and insurance' page).
New information about significant disruption following a serious rail incident in Andalusia (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Update to reflect 30-day nationwide siege. Likely restrictions and disruptions ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information about the announcement of results in Uganda’s Presidential election (‘Warnings and insurance’).
Updated information about reports of violent incidents during the election period, including in Kampala (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Latest update: Addition of information about risks from flooding in low-lying areas, including in the capital, Maputo ('Safety and security' page).
New information on the energy situation in Ukraine (' Warnings and insurance' page).
CORRECTION: FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Israel and Palestine and continues to advise against all travel to parts of Israel and Palestine. There is a heightened risk of regional tension. Escalation could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
New information about risks from flooding in Kruger National Park, and travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
New information on the political situation in Guinea (‘Safety and security’ page).
New information on mandatory insurance for visitors upon entering Georgia (see ‘Insurance upon entry’ on the ‘Entry requirements’ page).
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Israel and continues to advise against all travel to parts of Israel and Palestine. There is a heightened risk of regional tension. Escalation could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
There is a heightened risk of regional tension. Escalation could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
There is a heightened risk of regional tension. Escalation could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
There is a heightened risk of regional tension. Escalation could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
There is a heightened risk of regional tension. Escalation could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
There is a heightened risk of regional tension. Escalation could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
There is a heightened risk of regional tension. Escalation could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
There is a heightened risk of regional tension. Escalation could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
There is a heightened risk of regional tension. Escalation could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
There is a heightened risk of regional tension. Escalation could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
There is a heightened risk of regional tension. Escalation could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
There is a heightened risk of regional tension. Escalation could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Updated information about extramarital sex ('Safety and security' page).
Removal of information relating to a flight organised by the Government of Bolivia on 10 January (Warnings and Insurance page)
Information on a flight being organised from Uyuni and La Paz by the Government of Bolivia departing on Saturday 10 January (Warnings and Insurance page)
Updated information on the impact of Cyclone Ditwah ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information about risks of protests (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Updated information about travelling with prescribed medication to Kuwait ('Health' page).
Updated information on Presidential and Parliamentary elections in Uganda on 15 January (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
New information on changes to visa-free period (See ‘Visa requirements’ and ‘Registering with authorities’ on the ‘Entry requirements’ page).
Information concerning a potentially significant air attack that may occur at any time over the next several days (Warnings and Insurance).
New information about heavy snowfall and increased risks of floods and landslides (‘Safety and security’ page).
Updated with information about the risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page’).
Updated information on road blockades ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated with information about risks of terrorism ('Safety and security' page).
Updated information on commercial disputes (‘Safety and security’ page).
Updated advice on travel disruption in France ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information on the impact of Cyclone Ditwah ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information for LGBT+ travellers ('Safety and security' page).
Updated information on earthquakes and tsunamis ('Safety and security' page).
New information on volcanoes (See ‘Extreme weather and natural disasters’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page’).
Removal of information about protests and risks of travel disruption.
Removal of information about sheltering in place, FCDO continues to advise against all travel to Venezuela (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Removal of information on the fire in Crans Montana on 1 January.
New information about visa requirements when visiting Malawi (‘Entry requirements’ page).
New information on additional options for paying airport security pass fee (See ‘Airport Security Fee’ on the ‘Entry requirements’ page).
Addition of information that all visitors to St Kitts and Nevis must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation before travel (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Advice regarding possible flight disruptions (‘Warnings and insurance page’).
Addition of information following reports of explosions in Caracas ('Warning and insurance' page)
Latest update: The 60-day state of emergency was renewed on 31 December 2025 (Warnings and insurance.)
Removal of information that Bangladesh will observe 3 days of national mourning, starting with a public holiday on 31 December (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Updated information about visa requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Addition of information on the fire in Crans Montana on 1 January (Warnings and Insurance page)
Removal of information about Channel Tunnel travel disruption.
Removal of information about Channel Tunnel travel disruption.
Removal of information about Channel Tunnel travel disruption.
New information on the security situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information about visa requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated with information about protests and risks of travel disruption ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Addition of information that the military regime will be holding elections throughout January 2026 (‘Safety and security’ page).
Updated information on health risks and healthcare in Guyana (‘Health’ page).
Addition of information about Channel Tunnel travel disruption ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Addition of information about Channel Tunnel travel disruption ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Addition of information about Channel Tunnel travel disruption ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information on K-ETA exemptions and entry declaration forms (‘Entry requirements’ page).
New information that Bangladesh will observe 3 days of national mourning, starting with a public holiday on 31 December (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
As of 24 December, only Rumichaca and Huaquillas international immigration checkpoints are open for land crossing from Colombia and Peru (Entry requirements)
Removal of information about strike in the cities of Cúcuta, Barrancabermeja, Medellín, Bogotá, Cali and Popayán 14 - 17 December ('Warnings and insurance' page).
New information about risks from large gatherings and celebratory gunfire (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Removal of information about presidential elections in Guinea.
Updated information about the risks from air quality in Uzbekistan (‘Health’ page).
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to within 80km from the border with Thailand in Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey, Banteay Meanchey, Battambang and Siem Reap Provinces, except the areas where FCDO continues to advise against all travel to within 50km from the whole border with Thailand ('Warnings and insurance' page).
New information about travel disruption on 25 December due to district elections (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
New information about a change of currency in Bulgaria ('Entry requirements' page).
Updated with information about the risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page).
New information about tourist visa requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information about river rafting and other water activities and travelling within Laos including by boat or ferry ('Safety and security' page).
New information about crime in Taiwan (‘Safety and security’ page).
New information about presidential elections in Guinea (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
New information about the risks of trespassing ('Safety and security' page).
Clarification: Updated information on the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections, applying for a visa and LGBT+ travellers ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).
Updated information on the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections, applying for a visa and LGTB+ travellers ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).
Updated information on the impact of Cyclone Ditwah ('Warnings and insurance').
New information about potential travel disruption on 25 December ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated with information about the escalating border conflict with Thailand (See 'Border with Thailand' on the 'Warnings and insurance' page).
New information about presidential elections in Guinea ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated following an incident near Taipei Main Station and in Zhongshan shopping district, central Taipei (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
New information about a National Day of Mourning following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated with information about the risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page’).
Updated with information about the risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page’).
Updated with information about the risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page’).
"Addition of information and advice about planned road blockades across La Paz from 19 December (Summary page)."
FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to parts of Rubavu District. FCDO continues to advise against all but essential travel to parts of Rusizi District which are within 10km of the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
New information about a State of Exception in Sololá department of western Guatemala ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information about penalties for illegal drug offences following the introduction of a new law in Kuwait on 15 December (See 'Illegal drugs penalties' on the 'Safety and security' page).
Updated information about toll roads ( ‘Safety and security’ page).
Updated information about earthquake and tsunami advisories ( 'Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information on existing entry requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information on existing entry requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).
This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with edits made throughout, including new information on taking money into and out of Algeria, risk of arrest and detention, illegal drugs and prison sentences, using cameras in secure areas, family and child custody, military service and healthcare in Algeria ('Entry requirements', 'Safety and security' and 'Health' pages).
This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy, with edits made throughout.
Update on terrorist attack at Bondi Beach ('Warnings and insurance' page).
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