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FCDO Updates

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).

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21-Nov-2025 13:48
 

Information about a higher risk of bushfires during the spring and summer seasons, from October to February ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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21-Nov-2025 11:10
 

FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to some areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Dera Ghazi Khan and to within 5 miles of the international border between Pakistan and India except the Grand Trunk highway to India via Wagah border and the Kartarpur Corridor. FCDO continues to advise against all travel and all but essential travel to parts of Pakistan. This travel advice has been reviewed with information included on crossing land borders ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Entry requirements' pages).

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20-Nov-2025 16:14
 

Addition of information about South African National Parks advising on recommended routes for those travelling from Gqeberha to Addo Elephant Park ('Safety and security' page).

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19-Nov-2025 23:18
 

FCDO advises against all but essential travel within 5km of the town of Jinka due to the Marburg outbreak.



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19-Nov-2025 12:38
 

New information on strike action ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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18-Nov-2025 15:57
 

Updated information about the duration of political demonstrations in Georgia ('Safety and security' page).

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18-Nov-2025 15:22
 

Information on reports of cases of Marburg in South Ethiopia (Health page).

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18-Nov-2025 13:57
 

New information on potential travel disruptions due to the G20 Leaders Summit in Johannesburg on 21-23 November ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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18-Nov-2025 11:42
 

Removal of information that there could be travel disruption following a US federal government shutdown.

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18-Nov-2025 10:35
 

Addition of information on the risks from methanol poisoning ('Safety and security' page).

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18-Nov-2025 10:35
 

Addition of information on the risks from methanol poisoning ('Safety and security' page).

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18-Nov-2025 10:34
 

Addition of information on the risks from methanol poisoning ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
18-Nov-2025 10:32
 

Addition of information on the risks from methanol poisoning ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
18-Nov-2025 10:31
 

Addition of information on the risks from methanol poisoning ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
18-Nov-2025 10:30
 

Addition of information on the risks from methanol poisoning ('Safety and security' page).

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18-Nov-2025 10:30
 

Addition of information on the risks from methanol poisoning ('Safety and security' page).

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18-Nov-2025 10:30
 

Addition of information on the risks from methanol poisoning ('Safety and security' page).

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18-Nov-2025 10:30
 

Addition of information on the risks from methanol poisoning ('Safety and security' page).

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18-Nov-2025 10:30
 

Addition of information on the risks from methanol poisoning ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
18-Nov-2025 10:29
 

Addition of information on the risks from methanol poisoning ('Safety and security' page).

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14-Nov-2025 21:42
 

New information on mosquito-borne diseases and the impact of Hurricane Melissa (See the “Vaccine recommendations and Health Risks” in the “Health” page and “Warnings and Insurance” page)

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14-Nov-2025 18:04
 

Information on reports of cases of viral haemorrhagic fever in South Ethiopia (Health page).

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14-Nov-2025 17:17
 

New information about a data breach to Somalia’s eVisa system (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
14-Nov-2025 16:35
 

Updated reference to the risk of political demonstrations and related violence, including around national holidays and updated language to reflect the potential for violence during election seasons in mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

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14-Nov-2025 16:23
 

Updated information about healthcare in Botswana and the end of the state of public health emergency ('Health' page).

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14-Nov-2025 16:19
 

New information about demonstrations expected in Metro Manila on 16-18 November ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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14-Nov-2025 11:59
 

Removal of information about an explosion in the G-11 sector of Islamabad.

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14-Nov-2025 11:59
 

Removal of information about an explosion at the Red Fort (Lal Qila) Metro Station.

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13-Nov-2025 14:07
 

Updated information that there has been an increase in kidnaps in Southern and Western Mali (‘Safety and security’ page).

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13-Nov-2025 09:40
 

Addition of information on what to do if a crisis develops in Eritrea ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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12-Nov-2025 16:30
 

Update about Presidential and Parliamentary elections in Uganda in January (See 'Political situation' on the 'Safety and security' page).

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11-Nov-2025 16:17
 

New information about upcoming general elections on Thursday 27 November (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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11-Nov-2025 16:05
 

Addition of information about Typhoon Fung-Wong ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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11-Nov-2025 14:18
 

Addition of information that some operators have paused or cancelled flights and package holidays following Hurricane Melissa, flights to and from Jamaica may not be direct and could transit other countries (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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11-Nov-2025 10:19
 

New information following reports of an explosion in the G-11 sector of Islamabad ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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10-Nov-2025 15:49
 

New information following an explosion at the Red Fort (Lal Qila) Metro Station ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
10-Nov-2025 07:01
 

Updated information on Typhoon Fung-Wong

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08-Nov-2025 09:13
 

Information on Typhoon Fung-Wong approaching Luzon

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07-Nov-2025 17:11
 

FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to the whole of Tanzania but continues to advise against all but essential travel to any area within 20k of the Tanzanian border with the Cabo Delgado province of Mozambique. Updates to reflect the possibility of further demonstrations, and advice given to British High Commission staff to limit unnecessary travel outside of Dar es Salaam ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Regional risks' pages).

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07-Nov-2025 13:51
 

Updated with information following an explosion at a school in North Jakarta (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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06-Nov-2025 17:00
 

Removal of information on flight suspensions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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06-Nov-2025 16:45
 

Updated information that a state of emergency has been extended ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
06-Nov-2025 16:35
 

This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with edits made throughout, including updated information about visas, money, posting on social media, transport risks, air quality and healthcare in Tajikistan (‘Entry requirements’, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Health’ pages).

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06-Nov-2025 15:44
 

Removal of information about Hurricane Melissa.

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Update Date:
06-Nov-2025 11:49
 

Updated information about Hurricane Melissa ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
06-Nov-2025 11:42
 

New information on flight suspensions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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05-Nov-2025 16:00
 

Updated information on the political situation ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections which will take place on 27 December ('Safety and security' page).

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05-Nov-2025 15:45
 

Updated information about applying for a Sri Lanka ‘Electronic Travel Authorisation’(‘Entry requirements’ page).

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05-Nov-2025 15:32
 

Removal of information about Hurricane Melissa.

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05-Nov-2025 15:26
 

Removal of information about Hurricane Melissa.

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Update Date:
04-Nov-2025 18:58
 

New information on political situation and disruption to services and supplies and new information on social media use ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).

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04-Nov-2025 16:05
 

Updated information on commercial flights to the UK following Hurricane Melissa (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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04-Nov-2025 09:28
 

Removal of information about heavy rainfall and flooding ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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03-Nov-2025 16:17
 

Updated information on protests and disruption to services and supplies (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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03-Nov-2025 15:36
 

Updated information about exit requirements ('Entry requirements' page).

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03-Nov-2025 12:00
 

New information about monitoring and reporting crime ('Safety and security' page).

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02-Nov-2025 09:47
 

Updated information regarding Sangster International Airport (Montego Bay) resuming limited commercial flights (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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01-Nov-2025 19:14
 

Update on travel to Tanzania. FCDO advises against all but essential travel ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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01-Nov-2025 18:38
 

Information on reports of attacks in Western Uganda ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
01-Nov-2025 12:46
 

Removal of advisory information on Hurricane Melissa ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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31-Oct-2025 16:57
 

Updated information on status of curfews and access to airports (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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31-Oct-2025 16:02
 

Removal of information about Hurricane Melissa.

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31-Oct-2025 15:23
 

Addition of information about Belarus-Lithuania border closures ('Entry requirements' page).

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31-Oct-2025 15:21
 

Updated information on Belarus-Lithuania border ('Safety and security' page).

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31-Oct-2025 14:33
 

Removal of information about the UK Air Safety List as Comoros has been removed from the list.

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31-Oct-2025 14:33
 

Updated information that Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay remains closed for commercial flights (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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30-Oct-2025 21:01
 

New information that non-essential British Embassy staff have been temporarily withdrawn from Bamako. (See ‘UK government support’ on the ‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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30-Oct-2025 19:47
 

Update following Hurricane Melissa passing through the region ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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30-Oct-2025 19:44
 

Update following Hurricane Melissa passing through the region ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
30-Oct-2025 16:02
 

Updated information about risks from terrorism ('Safety and security' page).

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30-Oct-2025 14:01
 

FCDO now advises against all travel to the capital city of Bamako, and continues to advise against all travel to the rest of Mali ( 'Warnings and insurance' page).

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30-Oct-2025 12:01
 

Updated information on road closures, transport cancellations, protests, and internet connection (See ‘Protests and nationwide curfew’ on the ‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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30-Oct-2025 11:18
 

Updated information about Hurricane Melissa (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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30-Oct-2025 11:18
 

Updated information about Hurricane Melissa ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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30-Oct-2025 10:26
 

Addition of information that Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston has announced that passenger operations will resume from 7am on 30 October ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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29-Oct-2025 15:53
 

New information about the formal mourning period following the death of HM Queen Sirikit ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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29-Oct-2025 15:42
 

Removal of information about Hurricane Melissa ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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29-Oct-2025 15:06
 

Updated information on a curfew in Dar es Salaam from 6pm on 29 October (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
29-Oct-2025 15:00
 

Addition of information about heavy rainfall and flooding ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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29-Oct-2025 13:21
 

FCDO now advises against all travel to the capital city of Niamey, including the rest of Niger ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
29-Oct-2025 10:21
 

Updated information about a transit control card ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
29-Oct-2025 01:12
 

New information on the risks from Hurricane Melissa (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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28-Oct-2025 16:09
 

Updated information about an airport fee for transit and connecting passengers at Lima Airport (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
28-Oct-2025 14:05
 

Addition of information regarding 'Register Your Presence' for British nationals in Jamaica ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
28-Oct-2025 13:33
 

New information about Hurricane Melissa ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
28-Oct-2025 13:33
 

New information about Hurricane Melissa ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
28-Oct-2025 11:43
 

Addition of information about bear sightings and attacks in Japan (see 'Wildlife' on the 'Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
27-Oct-2025 16:47
 

New information about Hurricane Melissa ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
27-Oct-2025 16:22
 

FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to south of the A43 road between Hat Yai and Sakom, and south of the train line which runs between Hat Yai and Padang Besar but FCDO continues to advise against all but essential travel to the districts of Chana, Thepa, Na Thawi and Saba Yoi in southern Songkhla Province ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Regional risks' pages).

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27-Oct-2025 14:13
 

Updated information on Hurricane Melissa ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
27-Oct-2025 13:59
 

New information about Hurricane Melissa ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
27-Oct-2025 13:59
 

New information about Hurricane Melissa ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
27-Oct-2025 13:26
 

Updated information on Tanzania’s general elections (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
27-Oct-2025 13:25
 

Updated information about visa requirements in China ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
27-Oct-2025 11:09
 

Addition of information about the risks from Rift Valley fever in Mauritania (‘ Health’ page).

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Update Date:
27-Oct-2025 11:09
 

Addition of information about the risks from Rift Valley fever in Senegal (‘ Health’ page).

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Update Date:
26-Oct-2025 18:30
 

Additional information on Hurricane Melissa. See 'Warnings and Insurance’ page, and ‘Extreme weather and natural disasters’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page.

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Update Date:
25-Oct-2025 23:09
 

Additional information on Tropical Storm Melissa ('Warnings and Insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
25-Oct-2025 08:24
 

Information about a new Lima airport fee for passengers transiting or connecting through Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima Airport) from 27 October, and on a planned anti-government demonstration on 25 October in downtown Lima (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
25-Oct-2025 06:23
 

New information that there are currently a number of reported instances of Dengue, Oropouche and Chikungunya in Cuba ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Health' pages).

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Update Date:
24-Oct-2025 19:53
 

Updated information about blockades and risk of kidnapping in Mali ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
24-Oct-2025 16:45
 

This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with changes made throughout, including updated information on border areas, crime, violent attacks and personal safety and hotel safety ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
24-Oct-2025 16:31
 

Updated information on how to contact the British Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica (See 'UK Government Support' on the 'Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
24-Oct-2025 09:47
 

Removal of information about the UCI Road World Cycling Championships which took place in Kigali from 21-28 September.

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Update Date:
24-Oct-2025 09:12
 

Removal of information about tsunami warning lifted following the earthquake in Mindanao (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
23-Oct-2025 19:56
 

Further information on Tropical Storm Melissa ('Warnings and insurance')

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Update Date:
23-Oct-2025 12:45
 

New information about the upcoming Winter Olympics and Paralympic games planned to take place from 6 to 22 February and 6 to 15 March 2025 (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

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Update Date:
22-Oct-2025 21:15
 

Additional information on Tropical Storm Melissa. See 'Warnings and Insurance’ page, and ‘Extreme weather and natural disasters’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page.

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Update Date:
22-Oct-2025 20:49
 

Update to the risk of kidnapping in Niger (See the grey box under ‘Areas where FCDO advises against travel’ on the ‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
22-Oct-2025 16:39
 

New information on a State of Emergency in Lima and Callao (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
22-Oct-2025 16:36
 

New information about visit visas and being required to provide biometrics if you are visiting Jordan for purposes other than tourism ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
22-Oct-2025 14:50
 

Updated information about bringing prescribed medicine into Vietnam ('Health' page).

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Update Date:
21-Oct-2025 16:37
 

FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Madagascar. Updated information about the political and security situation in Madagascar ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
21-Oct-2025 13:59
 

New information about an explosion in Guayaquil on 14 October 2025 ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
21-Oct-2025 10:25
 

Addition of information on the risks from methanol poisoning ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
21-Oct-2025 10:25
 

Addition of information on the risks from methanol poisoning ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
21-Oct-2025 10:25
 

Addition of information on the risks from methanol poisoning ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
21-Oct-2025 10:24
 

Addition of information on the risks from methanol poisoning ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
21-Oct-2025 10:24
 

Addition of information on the risks from methanol poisoning ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
21-Oct-2025 10:23
 

Addition of information on the risks from methanol poisoning ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
21-Oct-2025 10:23
 

Addition of information on the risks from methanol poisoning ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
20-Oct-2025 16:00
 

Removal of information about elections in Bolivia which took place on Sunday 19 October.

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Update Date:
20-Oct-2025 13:10
 

Addition of information about taking photographs and flying personal drones near military or other security installations and any buildings or items of national infrastructure (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
18-Oct-2025 02:47
 

Removal of information about the transport strike.

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Update Date:
17-Oct-2025 16:04
 

This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy with minor changes made throughout.

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Update Date:
17-Oct-2025 15:59
 

Removal of special visa procedures for the Formula 1 and the addition of information about cultural sensitivity (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
17-Oct-2025 13:12
 

New information about using mobile phones in Russia ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
17-Oct-2025 11:51
 

New information about e-arrival digital disembarkation card ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
16-Oct-2025 15:22
 

This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and there are no significant updates.

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Update Date:
16-Oct-2025 12:27
 

Addition of information about a period of national mourning following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
15-Oct-2025 16:35
 

New information about requirement for Digital Arrival Card ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
15-Oct-2025 16:23
 

Removal of information about presidential and parliamentary elections between 9 and 11 October ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
15-Oct-2025 16:19
 

Clarification that FCDO advises against all but essential travel to within 50km of the whole border with Cambodia, including Koh Chang, Koh Kood and the other islands in between them (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
15-Oct-2025 14:05
 

New information about elections in Bolivia on Sunday 19 October (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
15-Oct-2025 10:18
 

New information following Cameroon presidential elections (see ‘Political situation’ on the ‘Safety and security page’).

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Update Date:
15-Oct-2025 05:09
 

On 14 October an explosion occurred in Guayaquil close to the Mall del Sol shopping centre and the Sheraton hotel. You should avoid the area and follow the instructions of the local authorities (See ‘Safety and Security’ page).

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15-Oct-2025 02:06
 

A transport strike is scheduled and large protests are expected in Lima and other parts of Peru on Wednesday 15 October. There may be significant disruption to travel. You should avoid large gatherings and follow local media for the latest updates (See ‘Political situation’ on the ‘Safety and Security’ page).

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14-Oct-2025 18:42
 

Updated information about the political and security situation following an announcement by a group within the military that it has taken control of the country  ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
14-Oct-2025 12:44
 

Updated information about power outages in Cuba and new information about chikungunya being a health risk in Cuba (See ‘Warnings and Insurance’ and 'Health' pages).

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Update Date:
14-Oct-2025 12:42
 

Addition of information about the new online arrival card system for entering Taiwan (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
14-Oct-2025 11:56
 

New information about how to stay safe in a crisis ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
14-Oct-2025 11:43
 

Updated information about travelling between Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
14-Oct-2025 11:43
 

Updated information about travelling between Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Honduras (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
14-Oct-2025 11:43
 

Updated information about travelling between Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
14-Oct-2025 11:43
 

Updated information about travelling between El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras and Guatemala (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
14-Oct-2025 11:32
 

New information on overstaying your visa and information that visitors must have an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before travelling to Sri Lanka ('Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
14-Oct-2025 10:49
 

New information on fuel shortages in Mali (See ‘Fuel shortages’ on the ‘Safety and security page’).

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Update Date:
13-Oct-2025 16:01
 

Removal of information regarding Tropical Storm Raymond ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
13-Oct-2025 15:50
 

New information on the political situation ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
13-Oct-2025 15:13
 

Updated information about risks from civil disorder, and from monsoons ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
13-Oct-2025 14:45
 

Addition of information about the Pakistan government restricting movements in and around Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Lahore ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
13-Oct-2025 13:48
 

Addition of a link to the Belgian Immigration Office website with information on the European Entry/Exit System (EES) ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
13-Oct-2025 11:52
 

This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with edits made throughout, including updated information about religion, dress code, Ramadan, illegal drugs and prison sentences, using cameras and binoculars, journalistic activity, financial crimes, road safety and desert drives (‘Safety and security’ page).

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13-Oct-2025 11:07
 

Removal of information about severe weather warnings and travel disruption in Murcia and Valencia.

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Update Date:
13-Oct-2025 11:03
 

Removal of information about demonstrations and travel disruption near Machu Picchu.

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Update Date:
13-Oct-2025 10:30
 

Updated information about dual nationals and the conscription based military service (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
13-Oct-2025 10:30
 

Addition of information that a drone incursion in September 2025 caused the temporary closure of Poland’s airports (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
12-Oct-2025 15:21
 

Updated information on the protests taking place in Madagascar. (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

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Update Date:
10-Oct-2025 19:24
 

New information on safety and security during Presidential elections on 12 October (See ‘Safety and Security’ page).

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Update Date:
10-Oct-2025 18:00
 

Update of information regarding Tropical Storm Raymond (Warnings and insurance)

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Update Date:
10-Oct-2025 17:34
 

Updated information that overnight curfews in Toamasina (Tamatave), and Toliara have been lifted. Overnight curfews remain in place for Antananarivo (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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10-Oct-2025 17:29
 

Clarification that FCDO advises against all but essential travel to within 50km of the whole border with Cambodia, including Koh Chang and Koh islands (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
10-Oct-2025 17:24
 

Addition of information about checking the entry requirements for Greece, if you are considering day trips to Greek islands from Turkey (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
10-Oct-2025 10:47
 

New information on severe weather warnings and travel disruption in Murcia and Valencia (‘Warning and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
10-Oct-2025 10:26
 

New information about government restricting movements in and around Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Lahore ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
10-Oct-2025 10:16
 

Tsunami warning lifted following the earthquake in Mindanao (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
09-Oct-2025 15:42
 

Updated information on the dispute along the border with Thailand and Cambodia ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
09-Oct-2025 15:41
 

Updated information on the dispute along the border with Thailand and Cambodia ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
09-Oct-2025 13:55
 

Updated information about volcanic eruptions and earthquakes (‘Safety and security’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
09-Oct-2025 10:35
 

New information that there could be travel disruption following a US federal government shutdown (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
08-Oct-2025 16:45
 

New information about presidential and parliamentary elections between 9 and 11 October (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
08-Oct-2025 15:37
 

Updated information following the announcement of a state of emergency being renewed for a further 60 days (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
08-Oct-2025 13:10
 

Updated information about visa requirements('Entry requirements' page).

Location:
Update Date:
08-Oct-2025 12:49
 

Removal of information about wildfires ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
08-Oct-2025 12:48
 

Removal of information about wildfires ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
08-Oct-2025 11:08
 

New information about taxi and airport transfer options from Ashgabat International Airport and updated information about relationships with Turkmens (See ‘Taxis’ and ‘Relationships with Turkmens’ on the ‘Safety and Security’ page ).

Location:
Update Date:
08-Oct-2025 11:04
 

Updated with information about a general strike on 14 October (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
07-Oct-2025 19:12
 

New information about methanol poisoning (‘Safety and security’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
07-Oct-2025 14:27
 

Removal of information about forest fires in Etosha National Park (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
07-Oct-2025 14:26
 

Removal of information on upcoming elections ('Warnings and insurance' page)

Location:
Update Date:
07-Oct-2025 13:37
 

Removal of information about a general strike in parts of Pakistan-administered Kashmir (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
07-Oct-2025 13:24
 

This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with edits made throughout, including updated information about demonstrations, alcohol laws, money, trekking and mountaineering and transport risks ('Entry requirements' and 'Safety and security' pages).

Location:
Update Date:
07-Oct-2025 11:58
 

Removal of information about municipal elections which took place in Georgia on 4 October.

Location:
Update Date:
07-Oct-2025 10:54
 

Updated information about drink spiking and sexual assault, and that vapes and related products are banned in Vietnam (‘Safety and security’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
06-Oct-2025 17:07
 

Removal of information about countrywide protests and demonstrations (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
06-Oct-2025 16:14
 

Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
06-Oct-2025 16:14
 

Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
06-Oct-2025 16:14
 

Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
06-Oct-2025 16:14
 

Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
06-Oct-2025 16:12
 

Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
06-Oct-2025 16:11
 

Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
06-Oct-2025 16:11
 

Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
06-Oct-2025 16:11
 

Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
06-Oct-2025 16:11
 

Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
06-Oct-2025 16:11
 

Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
06-Oct-2025 16:11
 

Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
06-Oct-2025 16:11
 

Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
06-Oct-2025 16:11
 

Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
06-Oct-2025 13:35
 

Removal of information about strikes and demonstrations in Italy ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
06-Oct-2025 11:39
 

Additional information about tropical storm season ( 'Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
04-Oct-2025 17:26
 

New information on the ‘State of External Commotion’ ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).

Location:
Update Date:
03-Oct-2025 17:02
 

Updated information about the risk of internet outages in Afghanistan (‘Safety and security’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
03-Oct-2025 16:23
 

Information about the risks during Monsoon season, including flash flooding (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
03-Oct-2025 16:02
 

Updated information about the e-travel registration system ('Entry requirements' page).

Location:
Update Date:
03-Oct-2025 11:19
 

Clarification of existing entry requirements to France ('Entry requirements' page).

Location:
Update Date:
02-Oct-2025 18:16
 

New information about countrywide protests and demonstrations (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
02-Oct-2025 18:09
 

New information about strikes and demonstrations in Italy ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
02-Oct-2025 11:22
 

New information about a large protest due to take place in Tbilisi on 4 October (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
01-Oct-2025 16:49
 

FCDO now advises against all travel within 5 miles of the international border between Pakistan and India except the Grand Trunk highway to India via Wagah border (which is currently closed). Addition of information about a general strike in parts of Pakistan-administered Kashmir (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
01-Oct-2025 16:40
 

Addition of information about overnight curfews in some parts of Madagascar including Antananarivo, Toamasina (Tamatave), and Toliara (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
01-Oct-2025 09:57
 

New information about the requirement for all skiers, snowboarders, sledders and tobogganers to wear helmets at all ski resorts ('Safety and security' page).

Location:
Update Date:
01-Oct-2025 04:49
 

Latest update: Information added about earthquake in northern Cebu on 30 September. ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security')

Location:
Update Date:
30-Sep-2025 17:14
 

New information about the internet shutdown and flight cancellations from Kabul International Airport (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
30-Sep-2025 14:29
 

Updated information on nightlife and dating, ATMs and money exchanges and criminal kidnap ('Safety and security' page).

Location:
Update Date:
30-Sep-2025 14:20
 

Removal of information on a warning about the tropical storm heading towards the Azores (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
30-Sep-2025 14:02
 

New information about strikes and demonstrations in France ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
29-Sep-2025 16:17
 

New information about forest fires in Etosha National Park (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
29-Sep-2025 16:01
 

New information about flight disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
29-Sep-2025 15:46
 

Additional information that further protests are expected in Madagascar (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
29-Sep-2025 15:29
 

New information about the new eVisa system (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
29-Sep-2025 14:16
 

Updated information about monsoon ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
28-Sep-2025 03:20
 

Addition of information on hurricane season (‘Warnings and insurance’ page and ‘Safety and security’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
26-Sep-2025 22:28
 

FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Madagascar.

Location:
Update Date:
26-Sep-2025 16:46
 

Updated information about tropical storm season ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
26-Sep-2025 16:44
 

Updated information about typhoons ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
26-Sep-2025 16:41
 

Updated information about typhoons ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
26-Sep-2025 16:41
 

Updated information about typhoons ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
26-Sep-2025 16:41
 

Updated information about typhoons ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
26-Sep-2025 11:01
 

Removal of information on Typhoon Ragasa ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
26-Sep-2025 10:40
 

Removal of information on Typhoon Ragasa ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
26-Sep-2025 09:12
 

New information on the increased risk to LGBT+ travellers (See 'LGBT+ travellers' on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
26-Sep-2025 09:11
 

New information on the increased risk to LGBT+ travellers (See 'LGBT+ travellers' on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
25-Sep-2025 22:36
 

Update following violent disorder in Antananarivo on 25 September (Warnings and Insurance page)

Location:
Update Date:
25-Sep-2025 16:37
 

Removal of information about strikes and demonstrations in France ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
25-Sep-2025 16:05
 

Removal of information that on Wednesday 24 September 2025 there is disruption to flights at all airports in Costa Rica due to a reported technical issue ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
25-Sep-2025 16:00
 

Updated information on the reopening of the Polish border with Belarus on Thursday 25 September ('Entry requirements' and 'Safety and security' pages).

Location:
Update Date:
25-Sep-2025 16:00
 

Updated information on the reopening of the Poland-Belarus Border on Thursday 25 September ('Entry requirements' page).

Location:
Update Date:
25-Sep-2025 11:52
 

New information on a warning about the tropical storm heading towards the Azores (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
24-Sep-2025 20:41
 

Protests are expected in Antananarivo, and potentially across Madagascar, on 25 September (Warnings and Insurance page)

Location:
Update Date:
24-Sep-2025 16:40
 

Addition of information that on Wednesday 24 September 2025 there is disruption to flights at all airports in Costa Rica due to a reported technical issue ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
24-Sep-2025 12:47
 

Information about All Indonesia Declaration form (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Update Date:
24-Sep-2025 11:48
 

This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and there are no significant updates.

Location:
Update Date:
24-Sep-2025 09:34
 

Updated information about visa requirements and new information on how to apply for a visa (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
23-Sep-2025 15:24
 

Removal of information on the political and security situation in Guinea (‘Safety and security’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
22-Sep-2025 16:53
 

Removal of information about national and regional elections which took place 1 September.

Location:
Update Date:
22-Sep-2025 16:21
 

New information on Typhoon Ragasa ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
22-Sep-2025 16:21
 

New information on Typhoon Ragasa ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
22-Sep-2025 16:21
 

New information on Typhoon Ragasa ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
22-Sep-2025 16:20
 

New information on Typhoon Ragasa and updated information about demonstrations ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
21-Sep-2025 14:52
 

Edits to change references of the 'Occupied Palestinian Territories' to 'Palestine'.

Location:
Update Date:
21-Sep-2025 14:52
 

This page has been updated from 'Occupied Palestinian Territories' to 'Palestine'.

Location:
Update Date:
20-Sep-2025 22:33
 

Updated information for British nationals in Somalia about the high threat of kidnap across Somalia, including in Gedo Region ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
20-Sep-2025 12:53
 

"Addition of information about planned demonstrations in Metro Manila Sunday 21 September (‘Warnings and insurance’ pages)"

Location:
Update Date:
19-Sep-2025 19:43
 

A new state of emergency has been announced with curfew hours added to some provinces (Warnings and insurance)

Location:
Update Date:
19-Sep-2025 16:36
 

New information on Typhoon Ragasa ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
19-Sep-2025 16:20
 

New information about the risks from strike action ('Safety and security' page).

Location:
Update Date:
18-Sep-2025 16:37
 

New information about presidential and parliamentary elections on 25-27 September (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
18-Sep-2025 16:30
 

Updated information on the political and security situation in Guinea (See ‘Political situation’ and ‘Security situation’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
18-Sep-2025 15:27
 

Addition of information about the UCI Road World Cycling Championships taking place in Kigali from 21-28 September ('Warnings and insurance’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
18-Sep-2025 15:00
 

FCDO now advises against all travel to areas in the east of Kenya, including the border with Somalia, and now advises against all but essential travel to some neighbouring areas. See ‘Warnings and insurance’ page for details areas. Updated information on risks from terrorism('Warnings and insurance', 'Safety and security' and 'Regional risks' pages).

Location:
Update Date:
18-Sep-2025 14:37
 

Updated information on potential disruption following violence in Nepal during week of 8 September ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
18-Sep-2025 12:50
 

Updated information on upcoming elections ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
18-Sep-2025 10:40
 

Removal of information about the short-term closure of Mexico City Airport on Tuesday 16 September between 9am and 2pm local time ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
17-Sep-2025 19:53
 

Demonstrations and travel disruption near Machu Picchu (‘See Warning and insurance’)

Location:
Update Date:
17-Sep-2025 14:29
 

New information on risks from terrorism close to Ghana’s northern and eastern borders and new information about the Savannah region (‘Safety and security’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).

Location:
Update Date:
17-Sep-2025 11:07
 

New information about visa requirements ('Entry requirements' page).

Location:
Update Date:
16-Sep-2025 17:00
 

Addition of information that the 17 September has been declared a day of national mourning in Nepal, many business are likely to be closed for the day and travel disruption is possible ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
16-Sep-2025 13:58
 

Updated information about wildfires in Canada (‘Safety and security’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
15-Sep-2025 23:12
 

Information on ongoing road blockades and transport strikes around Ecuador (Warnings and Insurance page)

Location:
Update Date:
15-Sep-2025 19:49
 

Information added about the risk of business conferences and events attended by the Ukrainian government and military being the target of Russian attacks (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

Location:
Update Date:
15-Sep-2025 16:13
 

New information about the national defence exercise ‘Namejs 2025’(‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
15-Sep-2025 14:47
 

Removal of information about Pedestrian Day ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
15-Sep-2025 10:43
 

Removal of information about potential air travel disruptions and local safety procedures('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
13-Sep-2025 23:53
 

Curfews introduced after violent protests in Nepal during week commencing 8 September have been lifted but potential for disruption remains ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
12-Sep-2025 16:24
 

New information about the short-term closure of Mexico City Airport on Tuesday 16 September between 9am and 2pm local time ('Warnings and insuarnce' page).

Location:
Update Date:
12-Sep-2025 14:40
 

Latest information about restrictions in Nepal following violent protests and implication for travellers. There is still potential for communications to be disrupted, and curfews continue in several cities. ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
12-Sep-2025 13:19
 

FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the area within 15km of the Tower of Africa located in Bamako and against all travel to the rest of Mali. New information on terrorist attacks, and a reminder of the threat of terrorist attack around public holidays and days of national significance in Mali ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).

Location:
Update Date:
12-Sep-2025 10:27
 

Removal of information about the England vs Serbia football match which took place on 9 September.

Location:
Update Date:
12-Sep-2025 09:41
 

This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and there are no significant updates.

Location:
Update Date:
11-Sep-2025 16:36
 

New information on how to apply for a visa ('Entry requirements' page).

Location:
Update Date:
11-Sep-2025 13:00
 

Updated information about strikes and demonstrations due to take place across France ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
11-Sep-2025 11:34
 

Addition of information about the temporary closure of Poland's border with Belarus and removal of information about potential air travel disruptions ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Entry requirements' pages).

Location:
Update Date:
11-Sep-2025 11:34
 

Updated information on the closure of the Polish border with Belarus on Thursday 11 September ('Entry requirements' and 'Safety and security' pages).

Location:
Update Date:
11-Sep-2025 10:12
 

Updated information about power outages in Cuba ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
10-Sep-2025 12:41
 

Updated information about overstaying your visa (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
10-Sep-2025 09:50
 

New information on entering and leaving Georgia ('Entry requirements' page).

Location:
Update Date:
09-Sep-2025 20:37
 

Update following explosions in Doha on 9 September ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
09-Sep-2025 14:24
 

Updated information about violent protests in Nepal. While the ban on many social media and messaging platforms appears to have been lifted, there is still potential for communications to be disrupted. Curfews have been introduced in several cities and there is disruption to flights at Kathmandu’s airport ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
08-Sep-2025 16:09
 

Removal of information about the weather warning for Baja California Sur, Sonora and Sinaloa ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
08-Sep-2025 15:12
 

Updated information on health risks you'll face in South Korea (‘Health’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
08-Sep-2025 15:11
 

Removal of information about protests across Indonesia including violent clashes and fatalities ('Safety and security' page).

Location:
Update Date:
08-Sep-2025 15:04
 

Confirmation of an additional day of voting in Zanzibar on 28 October 2025 (‘Safety and security’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
05-Sep-2025 18:16
 

FCDO now advises against all travel to Upper Dir in Khyber Pakhtunkwa Province and additional information regarding previous terrorist attacks (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
05-Sep-2025 15:55
 

Information added about England v Serbia football match and updated information on sporting events and political situation. (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Location:
Update Date:
05-Sep-2025 14:52
 

New information on mountain hiking in Slovenia ('Safety and security' page).

Update Date:
05-Sep-2025 12:16
 

Addition of Ebola as a health risk you may face whilst in the Democratic Republic of Congo (‘Health’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
04-Sep-2025 11:57
 

This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and there are no significant updates.

Location:
Update Date:
04-Sep-2025 10:09
 

Removal of expired road emergency declaration and addition of information on access to Cayambe volcano ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).

Location:
Update Date:
03-Sep-2025 19:31
 

Latest update: Weather Warning for Baja California Sur, Sonora and Sinaloa ("Warnings and Insurance")