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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-Aug-2025 12:06
 

Addition of information about drink spiking and updated information on political situation and crime ('Safety and security' page).

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20-Aug-2025 12:18
 

Updated information about the flash flooding and landslides in Pakistan (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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20-Aug-2025 11:02
 

New information on maintenance at Astana airport from 1 September to 31 October (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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19-Aug-2025 16:06
 

Information added about the regional risks in Myanmar and additional guidance on potential security risks around the upcoming election period which is proposed to begin in December ('Safety and security' and 'Regional risks' pages).



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19-Aug-2025 15:47
 

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

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19-Aug-2025 10:50
 

New information on the potential health risks from heavy metals in water (‘Health’ page).

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19-Aug-2025 10:50
 

Removal of information about travel disruption at Benito Juarez International Airport (AICM) in Mexico City.

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19-Aug-2025 10:48
 

Updated information on the threat of terrorist attacks to roads (See ‘Road safety’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

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19-Aug-2025 10:47
 

Updated information on the threat of terrorist attacks to roads (See ‘Road safety’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

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19-Aug-2025 10:47
 

Updated information on the threat of terrorist attacks to roads (See ‘Road safety’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

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18-Aug-2025 16:40
 

Removal of information about the general elections.

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18-Aug-2025 16:40
 

Removal of reference to US Embassy personnel being prohibited from islands and coastal areas south of Kisiju (‘Regional risks’ page).

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18-Aug-2025 16:08
 

Addition of information relating to flash flooding and landslides in Pakistan (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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18-Aug-2025 15:45
 

Removal of warning about a shooting which occurred on August 15 ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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15-Aug-2025 14:46
 

Updated with information following a shooting in Örebro ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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15-Aug-2025 13:22
 

Updated with information about the risks from terrorism and risks following arrest ('Safety and security' page).

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14-Aug-2025 16:24
 

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

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14-Aug-2025 16:17
 

Updated assessment that terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Kyrgyzstan. Due to increasing regional tensions in the Middle East, Israeli and Jewish linked sites could be targets for terrorists in Kyrgyzstan (‘Safety and security’ page).

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14-Aug-2025 16:07
 

Additional information for dual nationals ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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14-Aug-2025 15:57
 

New information on rules surrounding upcoming elections on Sunday 17 August ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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14-Aug-2025 15:33
 

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

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Update Date:
14-Aug-2025 15:32
 

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

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Update Date:
14-Aug-2025 15:09
 

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

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Update Date:
14-Aug-2025 12:01
 

Updated with information about the risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page’).

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14-Aug-2025 10:14
 

Updated with a link to information about using a UK issued Blue Badge in Germany (‘Safety and security’ page).

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14-Aug-2025 10:04
 

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

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13-Aug-2025 16:11
 

Updated information about emergency alerts and preparedness in Greece ('Safety and security' page).

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13-Aug-2025 12:33
 

Updated information on health risks in Sudan (‘Health’ page).

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12-Aug-2025 15:59
 

Updated with a link to information about using a UK issued Blue Badge in France (‘Safety and security’ page).

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12-Aug-2025 15:42
 

Information about travel disruption in Mexico City ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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12-Aug-2025 12:02
 

Updated information on passport validity requirements and new information on Entry Permits ('Entry requirements' page).

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11-Aug-2025 16:10
 

Information added about the upcoming national and regional elections and updated information on what health risk you may face in Guyana ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Health' pages).

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Update Date:
11-Aug-2025 16:01
 

Information on the restriction on alcohol sales in Albufeira (‘Safety and security’ page).

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11-Aug-2025 14:08
 

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

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08-Aug-2025 21:34
 

Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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08-Aug-2025 16:48
 

Tanzania and air carriers certified by the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority have been added to the UK Air Safety List, meaning they are subject to an operating ban on safety grounds and cannot fly to, from or within the UK ('Safety and security' page).

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08-Aug-2025 14:03
 

Updated information following the renewal of a state of emergency for the provinces of El Oro, Guayas, Los Ríos and Manabí ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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07-Aug-2025 14:30
 

Updated with a link to information about using a UK issued Blue Badge in Switzerland (‘Safety and security’ page).

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07-Aug-2025 14:28
 

Updated with a link to information about using a UK issued Blue Badge in Sweden (‘Safety and security’ page).

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07-Aug-2025 14:27
 

Updated with a link to information about using a UK issued Blue Badge in Slovakia (‘Safety and security’ page).

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07-Aug-2025 14:27
 

Updated with a link to information about using a UK issued Blue Badge in Portugal (‘Safety and security’ page).

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07-Aug-2025 14:26
 

Updated with a link to information about using a UK issued Blue Badge in Poland (‘Safety and security’ page).

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07-Aug-2025 14:25
 

Updated with a link to information about using a UK issued Blue Badge in Norway (‘Safety and security’ page).

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07-Aug-2025 14:25
 

Updated with a link to information about using a UK issued Blue Badge in Liechtenstein (‘Safety and security’ page).

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07-Aug-2025 14:24
 

Updated with a link to information about using a UK issued Blue Badge in Latvia (‘Safety and security’ page).

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07-Aug-2025 14:23
 

Updated with a link to information about using a UK issued Blue Badge in Ireland (‘Safety and security’ page).

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07-Aug-2025 14:23
 

Updated with a link to information about using a UK issued Blue Badge in Hungary (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
07-Aug-2025 14:21
 

Updated with a link to information about using a UK issued Blue Badge in Finland (‘Safety and security’ page).

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07-Aug-2025 14:20
 

Updated with a link to information about using a UK issued Blue Badge in Estonia (‘Safety and security’ page).

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07-Aug-2025 14:00
 

Updated with a link to information about using a UK issued Blue Badge in Denmark (‘Safety and security’ page).

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07-Aug-2025 13:59
 

Updated with a link to information about using a UK issued Blue Badge in Czechia (‘Safety and security’ page).

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07-Aug-2025 13:58
 

Updated with a link to information about using a UK issued Blue Badge in Cyprus (‘Safety and security’ page).

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07-Aug-2025 13:57
 

Updated with a link to information about using a UK issued Blue Badge in Croatia (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
07-Aug-2025 13:57
 

Updated with a link to information about using a UK issued Blue Badge in Belgium (‘Safety and security’ page).

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07-Aug-2025 13:56
 

Updated with a link to information about using a UK issued Blue Badge in Austria (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
07-Aug-2025 13:00
 

Updated information about vaccine requirements, taxis and buses, and travelling in Lagos ('Entry requirements', 'Safety and security' and 'Regional risks' pages).

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06-Aug-2025 16:15
 

Information added about the upcoming general elections scheduled to take place in Tanzania on 29 October 2025 ('Safety and security' page).

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06-Aug-2025 11:07
 

Information added about what to do when travelling to Italy with medicines containing internationally controlled drugs ('Health' page).

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05-Aug-2025 10:48
 

Updated with information about the risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
05-Aug-2025 10:48
 

Updated with information about the risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page).

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04-Aug-2025 16:02
 

New information and language on criminal and terrorist kidnaps (See ‘Terrorist kidnap’ and ‘Criminal kidnapping’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

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04-Aug-2025 16:01
 

Updated information and language on criminal and terrorist kidnaps (See ‘Terrorist kidnap’ and ‘Criminal kidnapping’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

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04-Aug-2025 16:00
 

New information for criminal kidnaps (See ‘Criminal kidnapping’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
04-Aug-2025 15:25
 

This travel advice has been reviewed with changes made throughout including updated information on criminals impersonating police officers, illegal drugs, extra checks at airports and road travel (‘Entry requirements', ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Health’ pages).

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04-Aug-2025 11:49
 

Removal of information on tsunami alert specific to the Earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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02-Aug-2025 22:37
 

Due to increasing regional tensions, Israeli and Jewish linked sites could be targets for terrorists in the UAE. (Safety and security)

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01-Aug-2025 23:09
 

FCDO now advises against all travel to south and west of the A3 road in North Shewa zone, including the A3 road itself in North Shewa, and to within 10km of the borders with South Sudan and Kenya, including the shores of Lake Turkana. FCDO now advises against all but essential travel all of East Shewa zone (except the Addis Ababa to Adama Expressway and 10km either side of the expressway between Addis Ababa and Bishoftu and the Addis Ababa to Hawassa Expressway) and West Guji and Guji zones (except the Hawassa to Mega road); updated information on conflict and violence (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

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01-Aug-2025 20:13
 

Addition of information about a US Security Alert reporting a threat to high-end hotels in Karachi (‘Safety and security’ page).

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01-Aug-2025 17:13
 

This page has been checked for style and accuracy, with minor edits throughout and updated information on the support for British nationals in Eritrea ('Warnings and insurance' page').

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01-Aug-2025 17:05
 

Removal of information on FlySafair pilot strike ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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01-Aug-2025 16:49
 

Removal of information on tsunami alert specific to the earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
01-Aug-2025 16:36
 

Updated information on wildfire risks and health ( 'Safety and security' and 'Health' pages).

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Update Date:
01-Aug-2025 16:30
 

Removal of information on tsunami alert specific to the Earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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01-Aug-2025 16:29
 

Removal of information on tsunami alert specific to the Earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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01-Aug-2025 16:19
 

Removal of information about State of Emergency (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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01-Aug-2025 16:05
 

Updated information about protests in Luanda ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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01-Aug-2025 16:02
 

Removal of information on tsunami alert specific to the earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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01-Aug-2025 15:24
 

New information for travellers to fill in a customs declaration form before travel ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
01-Aug-2025 15:00
 

FCDO now advises against all travel to south and west of the A3 road in North Shewa zone, including the A3 road itself in North Shewa, and to within 10km of the borders with South Sudan and Kenya, including the shores of Lake Turkana. FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the Addis Ababa to Hawassa Expressway and West Guji and Guji zones (except the Hawassa to Mega road); updated information on conflict and violence (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

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01-Aug-2025 14:27
 

Removal of information on tsunami alert specific to the earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
01-Aug-2025 14:26
 

Removal of information on tsunami alert specific to the Earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
01-Aug-2025 14:25
 

Removal of information on tsunami alert specific to the Earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
01-Aug-2025 14:25
 

Removal of information on tsunami alert specific to the Earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
01-Aug-2025 14:23
 

Removal of information on tsunami alert specific to the Earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
01-Aug-2025 13:12
 

Removal of information on tsunami alert specific to the Earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
01-Aug-2025 12:54
 

Removal of information on tsunami alert specific to the Earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
01-Aug-2025 12:42
 

Removal of information on tsunami alert specific to the earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
01-Aug-2025 12:42
 

Removal of information on tsunami alert specific to the earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
01-Aug-2025 12:41
 

Removal of information on tsunami alert specific to the Earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
01-Aug-2025 12:41
 

Removal of information on tsunami alert specific to the Earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
01-Aug-2025 12:40
 

Removal of information on tsunami alert specific to the Earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
01-Aug-2025 12:40
 

Removal of information on tsunami alert specific to the Earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
01-Aug-2025 12:40
 

Removal of information on tsunami alert specific to the Earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
01-Aug-2025 12:39
 

Removal of information on tsunami alert (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
01-Aug-2025 12:38
 

Removal of information on tsunami alert specific to the Earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
01-Aug-2025 12:38
 

Removal of information on tsunami alert specific to the Earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
01-Aug-2025 12:38
 

Removal of information on tsunami alert specific to the earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
31-Jul-2025 13:36
 

Updated with information about the risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page’).

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Update Date:
31-Jul-2025 02:05
 

Updated information on tsunami warnings following 8.8 earthquake (Warnings and insurance)

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30-Jul-2025 18:37
 

Tsunami Alert following earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region. (See ‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
30-Jul-2025 17:22
 

Updated information about tsunami risks ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
30-Jul-2025 16:58
 

Information added on the timing of the next general election (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
30-Jul-2025 16:52
 

Updated information on what health risks you may face in Italy ('Health' page).

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Update Date:
30-Jul-2025 15:17
 

Updated information on new Schengen entry requirements being introduced from 12 October ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
30-Jul-2025 15:16
 

Updated information on new Schengen entry requirements being introduced from 12 October ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
30-Jul-2025 15:15
 

Updated information on new Schengen entry requirements being introduced from 12 October ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
30-Jul-2025 15:14
 

Updated information on new Schengen entry requirements being introduced from 12 October ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
30-Jul-2025 15:13
 

Updated information on new Schengen entry requirements being introduced from 12 October ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
30-Jul-2025 15:12
 

Updated information on new Schengen entry requirements being introduced from 12 October ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
30-Jul-2025 15:10
 

Updated information on new Schengen entry requirements being introduced from 12 October ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
30-Jul-2025 15:09
 

Updated information on new Schengen entry requirements being introduced from 12 October ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
30-Jul-2025 15:07
 

Updated information on new Schengen entry requirements being introduced from 12 October ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
30-Jul-2025 15:07
 

Updated information on new Schengen entry requirements being introduced from 12 October ('Entry requirements' page)

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Update Date:
30-Jul-2025 15:07
 

Updated information on new Schengen entry requirements being introduced from 12 October ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
30-Jul-2025 15:07
 

Updated information on new Schengen entry requirements being introduced from 12 October ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
30-Jul-2025 15:06
 

Updated information on new Schengen entry requirements being introduced from 12 October ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
30-Jul-2025 15:06
 

Updated information on new Schengen entry requirements being introduced from 12 October ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
30-Jul-2025 15:06
 

Updated information on new Schengen entry requirements being introduced from 12 October ('Entry requirements' page)

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Update Date:
30-Jul-2025 15:06
 

Updated information on new Schengen entry requirements being introduced from 12 October ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
30-Jul-2025 15:05
 

Updated information on new Schengen entry requirements being introduced from 12 October ('Entry requirements' page)

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Update Date:
30-Jul-2025 15:05
 

Updated information on new Schengen entry requirements being introduced from 12 October ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
30-Jul-2025 15:05
 

Updated information on new Schengen entry requirements being introduced from 12 October ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
30-Jul-2025 15:04
 

Updated information on new Schengen entry requirements being introduced from 12 October ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
29-Jul-2025 14:50
 

Information added about the upcoming UEFA Champions league match between Rangers and Panathinaikos on 30 July ('Safety and security' page).

Update Date:
29-Jul-2025 14:12
 

Removal of information about extreme weather and natural disasters following an earthquake in the region.

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28-Jul-2025 16:24
 

Removal of information about Storm Wipha.

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Update Date:
28-Jul-2025 16:16
 

Information added about a 3-day strike for taxi drivers in Luanda from 28 July. We are aware of reports of attacks on vehicles, including on app-based taxis (e.g. Yango and Heetch) and public buses, looting and civil disorder in the capital, Luanda (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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28-Jul-2025 14:45
 

FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Mayotte.

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26-Jul-2025 10:33
 

Information on the spread of an escalating dispute along the border with Thailand and Cambodia ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
26-Jul-2025 10:33
 

Information on the spread of an escalating dispute along the border with Thailand and Cambodia ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
25-Jul-2025 23:42
 

This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy, with edits throughout including on entry requirements and the risks associated with outdoor activities, terrorism and extreme weather (See 'Warnings and insurance', 'Entry requirements' and 'Safety and security' pages).

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Update Date:
25-Jul-2025 20:18
 

Update to information on political situation (Safety and Security page).

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Update Date:
25-Jul-2025 17:00
 

Information on areas bordering Thailand and Cambodia, including on land border crossings (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
25-Jul-2025 16:56
 

New information on terrorism (See ‘Terrorism in Kyrgyzstan’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
25-Jul-2025 16:41
 

Updated on the risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
25-Jul-2025 16:22
 

Addition of information about access to e-sim services ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
25-Jul-2025 15:49
 

Removal of malaria from list of potential health risks, after Timor-Leste was certified by the WHO to be malaria-free on 24 July 2025 ('Health' page).

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Update Date:
25-Jul-2025 15:13
 

Information on upcoming elections ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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25-Jul-2025 11:46
 

FCDO now advises against all travel to Burkina Faso ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
25-Jul-2025 10:43
 

New Information on industrial action affecting Portuguese airports (’Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
25-Jul-2025 09:36
 

Addition of information about risks related to terrorism in the northern and eastern border areas (‘Safety and security’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).

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Update Date:
24-Jul-2025 21:20
 

Latest update: FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to within 50km of the border from Cambodia in the provinces of Buriram, Si Saket, Surin and Ubon Ratchathani (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).

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24-Jul-2025 21:19
 

Latest update: FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to within 50km from the border with Thailand in Oddar Meanchey and Preah Vihear provinces (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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24-Jul-2025 17:01
 

Updated information about wildfires in Cyprus ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
24-Jul-2025 16:23
 

New information about Tropical Storm Francisco ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
24-Jul-2025 14:38
 

Information about an escalating dispute along the border with Thailand and Cambodia ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
24-Jul-2025 14:38
 

Information about an escalating dispute along the border with Thailand and Cambodia ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Regional risks' pages).

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Update Date:
24-Jul-2025 13:34
 

Addition of information about risks related to religious activities and to women travelling alone (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
24-Jul-2025 12:10
 

Updated with information about the risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page’).

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Update Date:
23-Jul-2025 20:42
 

Latest update: Information about wildfires in Cyprus ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).

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Update Date:
23-Jul-2025 14:48
 

Clarification that you can get a visa on arrival at Ashgabat International Airport and some land borders (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
23-Jul-2025 14:18
 

Addition of information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
22-Jul-2025 16:35
 

Clarification of areas where FCDO advises against travel in Medenine Governorate ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
22-Jul-2025 12:26
 

Revised language on drug trafficking, medical screening, vaccine requirements, military zone restrictions and the China-Myanmar border. Addition of recent change to legislation concerning religious regulations for foreigners ('Entry requirements', 'Safety and security' and 'Regional risks' pages).

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Update Date:
22-Jul-2025 10:03
 

Updated information of what health risks you’ll face in Kiribati (‘Health’ page).

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Update Date:
21-Jul-2025 16:36
 

FlySafair planned pilot strikes from 21 July until 3 August may cause disruption to internal and regional flights (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
21-Jul-2025 14:13
 

Removal of information about explosive devices being detonated around Cauca and Valle de Cauca departments, including in the city of Cali.

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Update Date:
21-Jul-2025 10:48
 

This advice has been reviewed throughout, and includes updates to the entry requirements section, and about taking photographs or using social media (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

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Update Date:
21-Jul-2025 06:20
 

Update regarding Storm Wipha. Northern Vietnam affected, including Ha Long Bay.

Update Date:
18-Jul-2025 20:23
 

State of Emergency declared (Safety and security page)

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Update Date:
18-Jul-2025 11:35
 

Addition of information about the risks of not carrying personal ID with you, prohibited materials and use of social media (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
18-Jul-2025 10:51
 

Updated with information about the risks from terrorism

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Update Date:
17-Jul-2025 09:36
 

New information for LGBT+ travellers and new information on the risks from extreme weather and natural disasters (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
16-Jul-2025 16:37
 

This page has been checked for style and accuracy, with minor edits throughout and the addition of new information on the risks from extreme weather and natural disasters (‘Safety and security’ page).

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16-Jul-2025 16:31
 

This page has been checked for style and accuracy, with minor edits throughout and the addition of new information on the risks from extreme weather and natural disasters (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
16-Jul-2025 16:31
 

This page has been checked for style and accuracy, with minor edits throughout and the addition of new information on the risks from extreme weather and natural disasters (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
16-Jul-2025 16:26
 

The crime section has been updated to reference the risk of carjacking (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
16-Jul-2025 14:48
 

Updated information on terrorism in Madagascar ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
16-Jul-2025 14:22
 

Updated information about the date of the most recent volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
16-Jul-2025 14:12
 

Updated information about limited UK government support available (‘Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
16-Jul-2025 11:23
 

FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to within 20km of the Tunisia-Algerian border in El Kef and Jendouba Governorates, south of the town of Jendouba. FCDO no longer advises against travel to the archaeological site of Chemtou.

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Update Date:
16-Jul-2025 10:14
 

Addition of pertussis (whooping cough) to health risks faced in Japan (See ‘Vaccine recommendations and health risks’ on the 'Health' page).

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16-Jul-2025 09:33
 

Removal of information about the UK Air Safety List, as Pakistani air carriers are no longer on the UK Air Safety List. Addition of information about risks related to terrorism ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
16-Jul-2025 09:24
 

New information on border checks leading into Belgium ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
15-Jul-2025 16:20
 

Information updated about temporary border controls when entering Netherlands, and when leaving Netherlands into Belgium (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
15-Jul-2025 12:27
 

Updated information about areas where violent crime has occurred and the risks around blasphemy (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
14-Jul-2025 16:15
 

Removal of information about local elections in Lagos which have passed.

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Update Date:
14-Jul-2025 14:21
 

Information added on the risk from mpox (‘Health’ page).

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Update Date:
14-Jul-2025 13:26
 

Removal of information about elections in Ablekuma North in the Greater Accra region, which have now taken place.

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Update Date:
11-Jul-2025 18:33
 

New information on additional border controls in Belgium (Entry Requirements page)

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Update Date:
11-Jul-2025 16:53
 

Addition of information about the risk of flooding (‘Safety and security’ page). Update to number of drone and missile strikes in Russian invasion of Ukraine section (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
11-Jul-2025 14:02
 

New information on local elections and travel disruptions in Lagos State (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
10-Jul-2025 18:24
 

Information about elections on 11 July and possible disruptions (Safety and Security).

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Update Date:
10-Jul-2025 15:34
 

New information about pre-booking departure via the land border crossing at King Hussein/Allenby Bridge ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
10-Jul-2025 14:39
 

Updated information on heavy rainfall across the highlands and Amazon regions. Road emergency declared ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
10-Jul-2025 10:53
 

Removal of information on potential travel disruption due to wildfires closing Marseille Airport on 8 July ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
09-Jul-2025 17:03
 

New information on the legal status of drones and playing cards (See 'Laws and cultural differences' on the 'Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
09-Jul-2025 09:25
 

Updated with information about the risks from terrorism and updated information about entry from Israel and Sudan (‘Safety and security’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).

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Update Date:
08-Jul-2025 14:59
 

Information on the checkpoints introduced on the Lithuania-Poland border ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
08-Jul-2025 14:59
 

Information on checkpoints introduced on the Germany-Poland border (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
08-Jul-2025 14:58
 

Information about the Polish border with Germany and Lithuania ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
08-Jul-2025 12:51
 

Removal of information about a widlfire which has closed the Blace - Hani I Elezit border crossing.

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Update Date:
08-Jul-2025 12:50
 

Removal of information about the temporary closure of the Hani i Elezit / Blace border crossing between Kosovo and North Macedonia.

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Update Date:
07-Jul-2025 23:31
 

Updated information on the 2025 Urban Resilience Air Defence Exercise

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Update Date:
07-Jul-2025 16:48
 

Removal of information on entering Turkmenistan across the land border from Iran.

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Update Date:
07-Jul-2025 16:48
 

Removal of information on entering Turkey across the land border from Iran.

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Update Date:
07-Jul-2025 16:47
 

Removal of information regarding entry into Armenia via the land border with Iran.

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Update Date:
07-Jul-2025 16:47
 

Removal of information regarding entry into Azerbaijan via the land border with Iran.

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Update Date:
07-Jul-2025 16:47
 

Removal of border crossing information following resumption of commercial airline operations. Information on British Embassy Tehran returning to normal operations ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
04-Jul-2025 17:46
 

Information about wildfires in Turkey ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
04-Jul-2025 16:16
 

Updated information about health risks you may face in Tanzania (‘Health’ page).

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Update Date:
04-Jul-2025 15:24
 

Information about wildfires in Greece and updated information under emergency alerts and preparedness ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).

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Update Date:
04-Jul-2025 14:00
 

Information that you must meet requirements for entry to France or Spain, even if you have Andorran residency ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
04-Jul-2025 11:23
 

Lifting of ‘state of urgency’ in Bocas Del Toro province (see ‘Political situation’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

Update Date:
03-Jul-2025 18:55
 

FCDO no longer advises against all travel or all but essential travel to some areas of Israel and the West Bank but continues to advise against all travel or all but essential travel to other areas of Israel and the OPTs ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Entry requirements' pages).

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Update Date:
03-Jul-2025 18:53
 

FCDO no longer advises against all travel or all but essential travel to some areas of Israel and the West Bank but continues to advise against all travel or all but essential travel to other areas of Israel and the OPTs ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Entry requirements' pages).

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Update Date:
03-Jul-2025 13:04
 

Removal of malaria as a health risk in Suriname, as the World Health Organisation certified Suriname malaria-free on 30 June 2025 (‘Health’ page).

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Update Date:
03-Jul-2025 12:54
 

Removal of information about the risks during the aftermath of Hurricane Erick ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
03-Jul-2025 10:53
 

Updated information on entering Indonesia with the appropriate visa('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
02-Jul-2025 15:42
 

Removal of information on the state of emergency declared on 7 May (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
02-Jul-2025 10:12
 

Updated information on potential travel disruption due to industrial action ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
01-Jul-2025 16:26
 

Addition of information about bans on entering forest and wilderness areas during the summer months ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
01-Jul-2025 15:46
 

New information on extended stays in Slovakia ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
01-Jul-2025 12:08
 

Updated information of what health risks you’ll face in Angola (‘Health’ page).

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Update Date:
01-Jul-2025 12:05
 

New information on areas where FCDO advises against travel, including parts of the southern suburbs of Beirut and the Governorate of Nabatiyeh ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
30-Jun-2025 16:26
 

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

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Update Date:
30-Jun-2025 16:22
 

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

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Update Date:
30-Jun-2025 12:12
 

Clarity on visa extensions, new information on increased security levels in Bokeo Province near border of Thailand and Myanmar, and updated information on airports able to detect illegal substances ('Entry requirements', 'Regional risks' and 'Safety and security pages).

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Update Date:
30-Jun-2025 12:07
 

Updated information about the Ahmedabad plane crash and support available for British nationals ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
28-Jun-2025 20:19
 

Information added on ceasefire and continued risk of regional escalation.

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Update Date:
27-Jun-2025 20:09
 

Updated information about regional risks (see “Safety and Security ” page)

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Update Date:
27-Jun-2025 20:05
 

Updated information about regional risks (see “Warnings and Insurance” page)

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Update Date:
27-Jun-2025 20:02
 

Updated information about regional risks (see “Warnings and Insurance” page)

Update Date:
27-Jun-2025 20:01
 

Updated information about regional risks (see “Warnings and Insurance” page)

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Update Date:
27-Jun-2025 19:59
 

Updated information about regional risks (see “Warnings and Insurance” page)

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Update Date:
27-Jun-2025 19:58
 

Updated information about regional risks (see “Warnings and Insurance” page)

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Update Date:
27-Jun-2025 19:54
 

Updated information about regional risks (see “Warnings and Insurance” page)

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Update Date:
27-Jun-2025 19:28
 

Updated information about regional risks, applying for a visa, and rules of the road in Jordan (see “Warnings and Insurance”, “Entry Requirements”, Safety and Security”, and “Regional Risks” pages)

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Update Date:
27-Jun-2025 19:25
 

Updated information about regional risks (see “Warnings and Insurance” page)

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Update Date:
27-Jun-2025 17:49
 

Information on the risk of kidnaps ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Update Date:
27-Jun-2025 17:27
 

FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to parts of Israel/The Occupied Palestinian Territories. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to certain areas in Israel/the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Removal of Register Your Presence information (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
27-Jun-2025 17:26
 

FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to parts of Israel/The Occupied Palestinian Territories. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to certain areas in Israel/the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Removal of Register Your Presence information (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
27-Jun-2025 17:18
 

Updated information on the risk of terrorism in Thailand (see ‘Terrorism in Thailand’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
27-Jun-2025 16:43
 

Updated information on crime (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
27-Jun-2025 15:36
 

Extension of a state of urgency in Bocas Del Toro province (See ‘Political situation’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
26-Jun-2025 17:02
 

Updated information about the closure of the UK Reception Center in Ummed Hotel (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Update Date:
26-Jun-2025 16:53
 

This travel advice has been updated for style and accuracy with minor edits throughout.

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Update Date:
26-Jun-2025 15:55
 

Information on the introduction of a Code of Conduct in Albufeira and updated information on wildfires ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
26-Jun-2025 12:32
 

Addition of information on reports of increased criminal activity along main road ‘Troncal 10’ in Bolivar State (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
26-Jun-2025 09:49
 

New information for LGBT+ travellers and Budapest Pride 2025 (See ‘LGBT+ travellers’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
26-Jun-2025 09:34
 

New information on where attacks could take place at any time and new information on intercommunal violence in Benue State ('Safety and security' and 'Regional risks' pages).

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Update Date:
26-Jun-2025 09:24
 

Addition of information about music festivals and updated information about wildfires (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
26-Jun-2025 09:14
 

Removal of information on disruption to Eurostar services ('Warning and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
26-Jun-2025 09:12
 

Removal of information on disruption to Eurostar services ('Warning and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
25-Jun-2025 16:59
 

Information added on the risk of regional escalation and re-opening of Israeli airspace. Information added for British nationals wanting to cross into Egypt through the Taba border. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to Israel/the Occupied Palestinian Territories (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Update Date:
25-Jun-2025 16:59
 

Information added on the risk of regional escalation and re-opening of Israeli airspace. Information added for British nationals wanting to cross into Egypt through the Taba border. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to Israel/the Occupied Palestinian Territories (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
25-Jun-2025 13:41
 

Eurostar services to and from Belgium will be severely disrupted today (25 June). Check your operator’s advice before travelling, including where you are taking connecting trains ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
25-Jun-2025 10:08
 

Addition of information on disruption to Eurostar services ('Warning and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
24-Jun-2025 17:34
 

Updated information about the risks of regional escalation and the instruction to take shelter if instructed ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
24-Jun-2025 17:34
 

Updated information about the risks of regional escalation and the instruction to take shelter if instructed ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
24-Jun-2025 17:34
 

Updated information about the risks of regional escalation and the instruction to take shelter if instructed ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
24-Jun-2025 17:34
 

Updated information about the risks of regional escalation and the instruction to take shelter if instructed ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Update Date:
24-Jun-2025 17:34
 

Updated information about the risks of regional escalation and the instruction to take shelter if instructed ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
24-Jun-2025 17:34
 

Updated information about the risks of regional escalation and the instruction to take shelter if instructed ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
24-Jun-2025 17:34
 

Updated information about the risks of regional escalation and the instruction to take shelter if instructed ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
24-Jun-2025 17:34
 

Updated information about the risks of regional escalation and the instruction to take shelter if instructed ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
24-Jun-2025 17:34
 

Updated information about the risks of regional escalation and the instruction to take shelter if instructed ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
24-Jun-2025 16:16
 

Updated information on the potential for protests ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
24-Jun-2025 10:53
 

New information about temporary suspension of border crossing between Cambodia and Thailand (‘Safe and security’ page).

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Update Date:
24-Jun-2025 10:53
 

New information about the temporary suspension of Thailand-Cambodia border crossing (‘Regional Risks’ page).

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Update Date:
24-Jun-2025 10:45
 

New information on completing travel cards ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
23-Jun-2025 21:36
 

Update following the interception of Iranian missiles fired towards Qatar on 23 June (“Warnings and Insurance” page)

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Update Date:
23-Jun-2025 17:10
 

Updated information on visa requirements (‘Entry Requirements’ page); nightlife and dating, airport crime, vehicle crime, illegal drugs and cannabis laws and driving rules and standards ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
23-Jun-2025 15:25
 

Following a US security alert for US nationals in Qatar, out of an abundance of caution, we recommend that British nationals in Qatar shelter in place until further notice ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
23-Jun-2025 13:38
 

Updated information about the Ahmedabad plane crash and support available for British nationals ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
23-Jun-2025 12:00
 

Removal of information about a weather warning of heavy rainfall on Guatemala’s Pacific coast due to Tropical Storm Erick ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
23-Jun-2025 11:40
 

Updated information on State of Emergency (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
22-Jun-2025 14:51
 

Update on regional risks ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
22-Jun-2025 13:17
 

Security operation in Kalerwe Market in Kampala on 22 June 2025 (see Warnings and insurance page).

Update Date:
22-Jun-2025 12:42
 

Update on regional risks following US military strikes against Iran on 22 June ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
22-Jun-2025 12:41
 

Update on regional risks following US military strikes against Iran on 22 June ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
22-Jun-2025 12:40
 

Update on regional risks following US military strikes against Iran on 22 June ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
22-Jun-2025 12:36
 

Update on the political situation in Iran ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
22-Jun-2025 12:35
 

Update on regional risks following US military strikes against Iran on 22 June ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
22-Jun-2025 12:35
 

Update on regional risks following US military strikes against Iran on 22 June ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
22-Jun-2025 12:33
 

Update on regional risks following US military strikes against Iran on 22 June ('Safety and security' page).

Update Date:
22-Jun-2025 12:33
 

Update on regional risks following US military strikes against Iran on 22 June ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
22-Jun-2025 12:32
 

Update on regional risks following US military strikes against Iran on 22 June ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
22-Jun-2025 12:32
 

Update on regional risks following US military strikes against Iran on 22 June ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
22-Jun-2025 12:31
 

Update on regional risks following US military strikes against Iran on 22 June ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
22-Jun-2025 12:31
 

Update on regional risks following US military strikes against Iran on 22 June ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
21-Jun-2025 13:10
 

Updated information regarding the Ahmedabad plane crash and support available for British nationals ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
20-Jun-2025 23:01
 

Announcement of a state of urgency in Bocas Del Toro province (See ‘Political situation’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
20-Jun-2025 20:28
 

Changes to the risks of regional escalation and new information about Jordan’s land border crossings (see 'Warnings and insurance', 'Entry Requirements' and 'Safety and Security' pages)

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Update Date:
20-Jun-2025 20:28
 

Update to the risks of regional escalation (see 'Warnings and Insurance' page)

Update Date:
20-Jun-2025 20:28
 

Update to the risks of regional escalation (see 'Warnings and Insurance' page)

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Update Date:
20-Jun-2025 20:27
 

Remove outdated information about requiring a return ticket to enter Egypt (‘Entry requirements’ page)

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Update Date:
20-Jun-2025 17:15
 

Updated information on the risks during the aftermath of Hurricane Erick ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
20-Jun-2025 15:11
 

Updated information on the visa process and the security situation, including terrorist threats to international businesses ('Entry requirements' and 'Safety and security' pages).

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Update Date:
20-Jun-2025 14:58
 

Addition of information on entering Turkmenistan across the land border from Iran (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
20-Jun-2025 14:58
 

New information on entering Turkey across the land border from Iran (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
20-Jun-2025 14:58
 

Addition of information on entering Azerbaijan across the land border from Iran (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
20-Jun-2025 14:58
 

New information on entering Armenia across the land border from Iran (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
20-Jun-2025 14:57
 

Information that due to the security situation, UK staff have been temporarily withdrawn from Iran. Our embassy continues to operate remotely (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
20-Jun-2025 12:13
 

Updated information regarding the UK Reception Centre to assist British nationals following Ahmedabad plane crash ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
19-Jun-2025 20:24
 

Latest update: Updated information about possible travel disruptions, including short-notice airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights ('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
19-Jun-2025 20:24
 

Latest update: Updated information about possible travel disruptions, including short-notice airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights ('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
19-Jun-2025 20:21
 

Updated information about possible travel disruptions, including short-notice airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights ('Safety and security' page)

Update Date:
19-Jun-2025 20:21
 

Updated information about possible travel disruptions, including short-notice airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights ('Safety and security' page)