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Updated information on entry rules prohibiting entry to foreign nationals if they have spent any time at all, including in transit, in the following countries within 14 days of travel: South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Namibia, Nigeria, Egypt and Malawi. Update on plans to introduce mandatory testing on arrival. ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on COVID-19 measures in Monaco ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on entry requirements for travel to India (‘Entry requirements' page)
Removal of past December flights leaving Ulaanbaatar. Updated information on the removal of Belgium, Israel and Hong Kong from Mongolia's red list ('Return to the UK' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information on COVID-19 entry requirements (‘Summary’ and 'Entry requirements’ pages)
Updated facemask guidance in the Helsinki Metropolitan area (‘Coronavirus’ page). Updated information on voluntary distancing advice for non-vaccinated travellers and guidance on how to book a COVID-19 test (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Introduction of COVID “green pass” and booster shots. Updated information on quarantine if traveling from certain African countries, and the removal of reference to elections (See "Coronavirus", “Safety and security” and "Entry requirements" pages)
Updated information on measures to restrict the spread of coronavirus (See ‘Coronavirus’ page)
Updated information on internal COVID-19 restrictions and entry requirements on arrival in Zimbabwe (See ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry Requirements pages)
Update to information on entry to Austria; entry from South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia and Eswatini is currently prohibited. This also applies to people who have been in those countries in the last 10 days. There are some exceptions. ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on changes to entry requirements to Spain (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Addition of information on changes to Paraguay entry rules in response to the COVID-19 Omicron variant ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on quarantine requirements for those arriving from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Mozambique and Lesotho and updated information on testing requirements (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Addition of information on the reopening the Colombia land border on 1 December and small earthquake in the district of Quito on 23 November. Updated information on mountaineering activities ('Coronavirus', 'Safety and security' and 'Natural disasters' pages).
Additional measures which come into force at 00:01 on Friday 3 December for pre-travel Covid testing when entering Ireland. ('Entry requirements' page)
Removal of past flights leaving Ulaanbaatar ('Return to the UK') and new entry requirements for travellers who have travelled from or transited through South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique, Malawi, Belgium, Israel, or Hong Kong in the last 14 days ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to information on coronavirus restrictions in Bermuda and entry requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers ('Coronavirus' and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
New information on quarantine requirements in response to the Omicron variant ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on new quarantine requirements from 3 December for travellers who have travelled or visited countries where the new Omicron variant was detected in the last 14 days ('Entry requirements' page)
This advice has been reviewed in full and re-published without amendment
This advice has been reviewed in full and re-published without amendment
Update entry requirements in response to the COVID-19 Omicron variant (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Introduction of PCR test requirement for entry into Kyrgyzstan; possibility of entry bans for citizens from countries with cases of the new omicrom variant of COVID 19 ('Entry requirements' page). Booster vaccination available for over 60s; additional contact details for Kyrgyz visa service ('Coronavirus' page) removal of references to parliamentary elections on 28 November ('Safety and security' page).
Updated information on the suspension of all flights and ferries to Morocco from 11:59pm on Monday 29 November for two weeks and airlines flying out of Morocco during this time ('Coronavirus' page).
Update on changes to rules on re-entry to Japan from 2 December; foreign nationals (including British nationals) with Status of Residence in Japan will be denied re-entry if they are travelling from South Africa, Eswatini, Namibia, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Lesotho, Angola, Botswana or Zimbabwe ('Entry requirements' page)
A State of Calamity is in effect on the Portuguese mainland from 1 December 2021. There is a requirement for a negative COVID-19 test to enter Portugal (See 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Extension of the ‘Epidemic Emergency’ in Bulgaria and changes to entry rules from 1 December plus addition of information regarding access to Covid-19 booster vaccinations in Bulgaria. (See 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information on travel within Turks and Caicos Islands and on entry rules (See 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update to information on COVID-19 vaccine requirements for entry to Hungary (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Update to information on COVID-19 vaccine requirements for entry to BVI (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Addition of information about COVID-19 restrictions with effect from 1 December, including new quarantine rules for individuals travelling from the UK who are not fully vaccinated ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' page).
Updated entry requirements for travel via Spain ('Entry requirements' page).
New entry restriction for travellers from some African countries ('Entry requirements' section)
Information on entry restrictions to Jamaica from some African countries ('Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information on entry and quarantine measures being introduced from 1 December ('Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Coronavirus - Travel in Sri Lanka and Entry Requirements
Change to FCDO advice against all travel to the 3 western regions of Somaliland; we now advise against all but essential travel to those areas ('Summary' page)
Updated information on COVID-19 protocols in St Lucia, effective until 14 January 2022 (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Added link to English language description of exceptional circumstances for entry to Japan ('Entry requirements' page)
Information on entry requirements for British nationals who have visited South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Eswatini and Mozambique in the last 14 days (including transit) ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on visas for travel to India (‘Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on violent demonstrations in Honiara ('Summary' and ‘Safety and Security’ pages)
Update clarifies that those travelling onward to another country need not to quarantine, as long as travel through Switzerland is less than 24 hours and does not involve a stopover. (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Updated information on how to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you live in Bangladesh ('Coronavirus' pages)
Updated information on entry requirements for those arriving from or having been in African countries in the last 14 days (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Updated information on changes to Trinidad and Tobago entry rules in response to the COVID-19 Omicron variant (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Updates on Cuba's restrictions and arrival procedures ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information on entry requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page) and testing requirements for cruise passengers (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Updated information on restrictions on travel from Angola to the UK and other destinations, and into Angola from southern African countries in response to the Covid-19 Omicron variant. (See ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
Change to COVID-19 PCR test time limit to 24 hours and, from 15 January 2022, introduction of need to show receipt of a booster injection to obtain the French 'pass sanitaire' ('Summary' and 'Coronavirus' pages)
Updated information on Dutch Government measures when using public spaces and services in response to the coronavirus pandemic (See 'Coronavirus' page).
Updated information on the Government of Rwanda’s measures in response to the COVID-19 Omicron variant, including the temporary suspension of direct flights between Rwanda and southern Africa and updated guidance for people arriving to and departing from Rwanda. (See ‘Summary’, ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Update on changes to entry requirements for travellers who have been in African countries where the Omicron variant has been detected and spread within the past 14 days ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on the suspension of flights from Southern African countries (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Updated information on Antigua and Barbuda's State of Emergency Protocols and pre-entry requirements (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Update on changes to entry rules; from 30 November 2021, foreign nationals (including British nationals) who do not have existing resident status are not permitted to enter Japan for any purpose, other than in exceptional circumstances ('Entry requirements' page).
Update to information following changes to US entry rules in response to the Omicron COVID-19 variant ('Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information on entry requirements into Turkey ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to information on entry for travellers from Southern Africa and entry requirements for other visitors ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on entry requirements for travel to India (‘Entry requirements' page)
Update to entry requirements, including testing on arrival ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on entry requirements based on Indonesia's latest regulations ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on entry requirements. Arrivals from the UK must have proof of vaccination and proof of a negative COVID-19 test result to enter Switzerland, and self-quarantine for 10 days. Update clarifies there is no quarantine requirement for those in transit airside at the airport. (‘Entry requirements’) page.
Corona passport rules extended and face masks introduced (’Coronavirus’ page)
Updated information on the suspension of all flights to Morocco from 11:59pm on Monday 29 November for two weeks ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry Requirements' pages).
Updated information on entry requirements for arrivals from the UK. From 8pm on 27 November 2021, you must have proof of vaccination and proof of a negative COVID-19 test result to enter Switzerland, which can be a PCR or antigen test. On entry, you must also self-quarantine for 10 days. Those arriving from UK who wish to transit to another country will need to self-quarantine in Switzerland for 10 days. (‘Summary’ and ‘Entry requirements’) pages.
Addition of information on Bahrain’s ‘Red List’ and changes to entry requirements. (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Updated information on entry restrictions due to the Omicron variant ("Summary" and "Entry Requirements" pages).
Changes to entry requirements for passengers entering Slovenia from countries listed by the Slovenian National Institute of Health as having cases of variant B.1.1.529. Passengers entering Slovenia from a listed country or passengers who have been in a listed country within the 14 days before entering Slovenia must quarantine for 10 days. The list does not include the United Kingdom. (‘Summary’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Changes to entry rules in response to coronavirus (COVID-19). From 1 December, all arrivals to Spain from the UK (excluding children under the age of 12 years old) must present proof of vaccination. (‘Summary’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Updated information on Russia’s entry requirements (‘Entry Requirements’ page)
The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Zambia, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. From 04:00 on Sunday 28 November, Zambia will be added to the red list for entering England ('Summary' page)
The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Angola, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. From 04:00 Sunday 28 November, Angola will be added to the red list for entering England ('Summary' page)
The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Malawi, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. From 04:00 Sunday 28 November , Malawi will be added to the red list for entering England ('Summary' page)
The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Mozambique, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. From 04:00 on Sunday 28 November, Mozambique will be added to the red list for entering England ('Summary' page)
Updated information on the Government of Rwanda’s measures in response to COVID-19 including the reinstatement of the obligatory 24-hour quarantine in designated hotels for all people arriving into Rwanda, effective 1200 noon on Sunday 28 November (‘Summary’, ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
South Africa has been added to the red list for entering England ('Coronavirus' page)
Announcement that a State of Calamity will be in place on the Portuguese mainland from 1 December 2021. Measures reintroduced regarding masks, entry into establishments with closed spaces and requirement for a negative Covid-19 test to enter Portugal ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on children under 12 being exempt from the PCR testing requirement for entry into Morocco (‘Entry requirements’ page) and suspension of flights between Morocco and France (‘Coronavirus’ page).
Consular support is severely limited across Ethiopia. British Nationals should leave Ethiopia now. If you choose not to depart, you should make preparations to shelter (‘Summary’ page). Communications equipment should not be brought into Ethiopia (‘Entry Requirements’ page).
Update to information on COVID-19 vaccine requirements for entry to the USA (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Update to information on COVID-19 vaccine requirements for entry to Anguilla (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Update to information on COVID-19 vaccine requirements for entry to Panama (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Updated information on curfew for travel around Belize (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Information on violent demonstrations in Honiara added to the 'Summary'.
Updated information on Lithuanian Freedom Pass and face mask requirements ('Coronavirus' page)
Update on new COVID-19 measures in Czech Republic due to the state of emergency ('Summary' and 'Coronavirus' pages)
Updated information on local COVID-19 restrictions as well as testing and vaccine requirements for entry to the Cayman Islands ('Coronavirus' and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Updated information on COVID-19 vaccines. Convidecia added to the list of vaccines used in Argentina. You should check with local health officials where you live whether you qualify for a vaccine if you do not have a DNI (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Updates to Uganda's terrorism advice ('Terrorism' page)
Addition of information on The Africa Cup of Nations which will be hosted in Cameroon from January to February 2022. Updated information on using taxis in Cameroon ('Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
Updated information on restrictions for some flights from the UK to Korea, booster shots are now available to wider categories of people ('Coronavirus' page) and change in quarantine requirements for travellers without a quarantine exemption ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated link for the Philippines’ traffic light system ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on COVID-19 vaccines and quarantine requirements in Cambodia for under 18's and advice for travellers to purchase COVID-19 health insurance ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update to information on changes to exit requirements from 1 December ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to 'Safety and security' section in respect of commercial air travel.
Addition of information on local laws and customs ('Local laws and customs' page)
Addition of information and advice about Christmas markets and events over the festive period (‘Summary’ page)
Addition of information and advice about Christmas markets and events over the festive period (‘Summary’ page)
Addition of information and advice about Christmas markets and events over the festive period (‘Summary’ page)
Addition of information and advice about Christmas markets and events over the festive period (‘Summary’ page)
Addition of information and advice about Christmas markets and events over the festive period (‘Summary’ page)
Addition of information and advice about Christmas markets and events over the festive period (‘Summary’ page)
Addition of information and advice about Christmas markets and events over the festive period (‘Summary’ page)
Addition of information and advice about Christmas markets and events over the festive period (‘Summary’ page)
Addition of information and advice about Christmas markets and events over the festive period (‘Summary’ page)
Addition of information and advice about Christmas markets and events over the festive period (‘Summary’ page)
Addition of information and advice about Christmas markets and events over the festive period (‘Summary’ page)
Addition of information and advice about Christmas markets and events over the festive period (‘Summary’ page)
Addition of information and advice about Christmas markets and events over the festive period (‘Summary’ page)
Update to information on visa requirements for visits to South Africa ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on demonstrations in Honiara ('Safety & Security page)
Options to leave Ethiopia may become severely limited in the coming days. The FCDO is only able to provide limited consular assistance in Ethiopia. If you need urgent help, call +251 (0)11 617 0100. If you experience technical difficulties, or if you are in the UK, call +44 (0)20 7008 5000 (See ‘Summary’ page)
Addition of information 1.5m social distancing requirements and fines (‘Coronavirus’ page).
Addition of information about a protest planned for 27 November, the increased risk of protests turning violent and a reminder that consular assistance is not available within Burkina Faso. ('Safety and security' page)
Information on the announcement from CNRD on lifting Guinea's curfew and from the Ministry of Health on vaccination certificates to be shown for entry at some public places ('Coronavirus' page)
Information on obtaining proof of a negative COVID-19 test or vaccination status for entry to public events and sports events ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on renewal of Tonga’s national State of Emergency ('Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Updated information on quarantine requirements for unvaccinated travellers and criteria for demonstrating COVID-19 vaccination status (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Updated information on the political situation and potential protests across Sudan, which could occur at short notice (‘Summary’ and 'Safety and security' pages)
Information on past terrorist attack near the Chain Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem and clarification on vaccination status for entry to Israel and The Occupied Palestinian Territories ('Summary', 'Terrorism' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Information on past terrorist attack near the Chain Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem and clarification on vaccination status for entry to Israel and The Occupied Palestinian Territories ('Summary', 'Terrorism' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information on the nationwide lockdown, closure of hotels and ban on fan attendance at the match between West Ham United and SK Rapid Wien. Updated information on entry rules for unvaccinated travellers ('Summary', 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update to information on public spaces and services including vaccination status for entry, COVID-19 vaccines and entry permission guidelines (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Update to information on pre-travel testing requirements; children under 2 years old do not need to test ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on travel in Fiji and requirements for international travel ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information on COVID-19 changes to further restrictions concerning certificates for indoor and outdoor gatherings ('Coronavirus' pages)
Addition of information on the return to a state of contingency in the autonomous region of Madeira. Updated information on the introduction of new measures and booster vaccinations ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated travellers ('Entry requirements' page)
Information and advice added on incidences of rioting and protests in Guadeloupe since 15 November ('Summary' page)
Updated information on entry and quarantine arrangements ('Entry requirements' page)
New information on entry rules to Belgium from 26 November ('Entry requirements' page). Additional COVID-19 measures, including an extension of facemask requirements and COVID Safe Ticket (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Updated information on Russia's COVID restrictions ('Summary and Coronavirus' pages)
Addition of information on reports of protests across Burkina Faso (see Safety and Security page)
Updated information for travellers entering Canada (See 'Entry requirements' page)
The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to areas close to the Polish border, specifically around the Bruzgi-Kuzniсa crossing ('Summary' and 'Safety and Security' page)
Amendment to the restriction on the sale of alcoholic and fermented beverages ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on State of Emergency Protocols and pre-entry requirements (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Information added on a nationwide lockdown in place from Monday 22 November ('Coronavirus' page)
Update to information on changes for quarantine requirements for vaccinated travellers ('Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information on COVID-19 prevention measures when entering Hanoi (‘Coronavirus’ page)
This advice has been reviewed in full and re-published without amendment
Update to information on COVID-19 measures ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages) and update on security measures under States of Emergency ('Safety and security' page)
Addition of information on mandatory mask-wearing in indoor public spaces (’Coronavirus’ page)
Updated information on the length of the Timor-Leste's state of emergency ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on quarantine requirements upon entry to Turkmenistan (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Confirmation of requirement to complete a PCR test before boarding flights departing Dushanbe (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Update to information on transiting Panama and update on visas ('Entry requirements' page)
Immediate changes to Barbados' curfew hours ('Coronavirus' page)
On 17 November, El Salvador announced the removal of the requirement for travellers to present a negative COVID-19 test or proof of vaccination for entry. ('Entry requirements' page)
Information on testing requirements for fully vaccinated travellers (‘Entry requirements’ page) and on requirements for travel in the British Virgin Islands for cruise passengers (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Updated information on children under 6 being exempt from the PCR testing requirement for entry into Morocco (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Updated to amend some links in the 'Entry requirements' section.
Updated information on ‘Travel in Trinidad and Tobago’, following the end of the State of Emergency and curfew effective 18 November 2021 (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Updated information on approved COVID-19 vaccinations in Oman ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on Latvia's state of emergency and what do to if you are entering premises in Latvia that require a COVID-19 certificate ('Coronavirus' page)
Addition of information on entry requirements for Chile, interregional travel, health/quarantine measures from 1 December (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Coronavirus’ pages) and safety around national elections on 21 November (‘Safety and Security’ pages)
Update to information on the easing of lockdown measures and on exiting Brunei ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' page)
Update to information on entry requirements for fully vaccinated travellers to Thailand ('Entry requirements' page)
Removal of information on demonstrations on 17 November ('Summary' and 'Safety and security' pages)
Update to information on COVID-19 vaccines accepted for entry to Slovenia ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to information on entry restrictions ('Entry requirements' page).
Addition of information on demonstrating COVID-19 status in order to access public buildings, and on proof of vaccination being no older than 365 days ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information on international travel connections, COVID-19 measures, pre-departure testing, quarantine requirements and a reduction in the limit of cash which can be imported and exported (‘Summary’, ‘Coronavirus’, ‘Safety and security’; ‘Entry requirements’, ‘Health’ and ‘Money’ pages)
Information on a haemorrhagic fever outbreak (‘Summary’ and ‘Health' pages)
Update to information on passport validity for entry to Moldova ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to information on COVID-19 restrictions in Laos ('Coronavirus' page)
Information following reports of explosions in central Kampala on 16 November ('Summary' and 'Terrorism' pages)
Updated to reflect changes to COVID-19 rules in The Bahamas ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Addition of information on protests in many cities in Bolivia and blockades in Santa Cruz, Potosi and Sucre ('Summary' page)
Information on protests expected in Greece on 17 November (‘Summary and 'Safety and security' pages)
Information on testing requirements for travellers coming from or transiting through Istanbul, or travelling with Turkish Airlines into Tunisia ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to information on terrorism ('Summary' and 'Terrorism' pages)
The FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Lebanon, except for those areas to which the FCDO advises against all travel ('Summary' and 'Safety and security' pages).
Updated information on the extension of the state of emergency in Araucanía until 26 November ('Safety and security' page)
Updated information on North Macedonia's COVID-19 restrictions ('Coronavirus' page)
Addition of information on possible crowd disorder at gatherings during the Day of Freedom and Democracy public holiday on 17 November (’Summary’ and ’Safety and security’ pages)
New information added on the State of Emergency in parts of Lithuania, in response to the ongoing migration situation along the border with Belarus ('Summary' and 'Safety and security' pages)
Update to information on entering Finland with under 18 year olds and demonstrating your COVID-19 status. New information added on entry to Finland for minors who are with an adult who is not their legal guardian. ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information following reports of explosions in central Kampala on 16 November ('Summary' page)
Information added about changes to Qatar's traffic light system. The UK is now a red list country for entry into Qatar ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on requirements to access public places and services from 16 November ('Coronavirus’ page)
Adding link to advice page for the Villareal CF v Manchester United FC match on Tuesday 23 November 2021 ('Summary' page).
Addition of reference to requirement for a temperate check and rapid antigen test upon arrival in Morocco (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Update to information on border areas ('Safety and security' page)
Updated information on COVID-19 changes to restrictions concerning indoor and outdoor gatherings and GHI Card ('Coronavirus' and Health’ pages)
Information on obtaining a visa or an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) visa waiver to enter or transit the USA as a visitor ('Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information on domestic COVID-19 measures introduced on 13 November ('Coronavirus' page)
Addition of information about getting your passport stamped when you enter or leave the Schengen area ('Entry requirements' page)
Removal of information and advice on flooding that was added on 5 November ('Summary' page)
Update to information on quarantine requirements for vaccinated travellers ('Entry requirements' page)
Removal of information on Bahrain’s ‘Red List’. Updated information on quarantine requirements for unvaccinated travellers (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Update to information on wearing masks for flights ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to information on travelling from Albania to Italy ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on the requirement to wear masks in public places, interprovincial land travel for passengers over 45 years old and the extension of restrictions under the four tier system until at least 28 November (See 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
The FCDO will continue to carry out essential work including providing 24/7 consular assistance. If you need urgent help, call +251 (0)11 617 0100. If you experience technical difficulties, or if you are in the UK, call +44 (0)20 7008 5000 (See ‘Summary’ page)
Updated information on removal of Bahrain’s ‘Red List’, and requirement to potentially quarantine in specific licensed hotel on arrival for any unvaccinated passengers (See ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Updated information on the security situation and fuel shortages ('Summary')
Information about yellow fever outbreak, including in Mole National Park (‘Health’ page)
Addition of information regarding entry rules in response to coronavirus (COVID-19) (Entry requirements page).
Updated information on booster vaccinations and travelling with your NHS COVID Pass ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update on changes to COVID-19 associated requirements, restrictions and vaccinations ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on border crossings with Afghanistan and how to apply for a Pakistan visa. ('Entry requirements' page)
Information on a recent announcement from Grenada's Government on changes for quarantine requirements for vaccinated travellers ('Summary' page)
Information on testing requirements for travel to St Vincent and the Grenadines; results from ‘Rapid PCR tests’ are currently not acceptable ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on COVID-19 restrictions ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on potential protests across Sudan, which could occur at short notice, following military appointment of a new Sovereign Council (‘Summary’ and 'Safety and security' pages)
Update on charter flights out of Mongolia and changes to policy on quarantine requirements ('Return to UK’ and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Changes to areas where the FCDO advise against all but essential travel ('Summary' page). Factual updates regarding coronavirus regulations and security incidents ('Coronavirus', 'Entry requirements', 'Safety and security', and 'Terrorism' pages) .
Addition of information on entry and vaccination requirements for children up to the age of 12 and between 12 and 18 years ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information on the resumption of direct British Airways flights to Trinidad and Tobago (‘Entry Requirements’ page)
Updated information on restrictions in Austria for public places and services and time-frames for vaccinated travellers who have had single-shot vaccines before arrival to Austria ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information on children (under 18) entering Hungary without vaccine certification and further information on children being exempt from any COVID-19-related measures if travelling under the supervision of an adult carrying a UK’s proof of COVID-19 vaccination record, or an EU Covid certificate ('Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information about getting your passport stamped when you enter or leave the Schengen area ('Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information about getting your passport stamped when you enter or leave the Schengen area ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on heightened risk of protests and demonstrations (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
Removal of references to curfew restrictions and vaccine passes for travel around Morocco ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on travellers using UK proof of recovery or vaccine status ('Coronavirus' page) and addition of information on entering Switzerland with confirmation notification for the cross-border provision of services ('Entry requirements' page)
Update on ‘pass sanitaire’ requirement for COVID-19 booster injections for those over 65 from 15 December ('Summary' and 'Coronavirus' pages). Further update on testing requirement for arrivals at Gare du Nord who are not fully vaccinated ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Addition of information about getting your passport stamped when you enter or leave the Schengen area ('Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information about getting your passport stamped when you enter or leave the Schengen area ('Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information about getting your passport stamped when you enter or leave the Schengen area ('Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information about getting your passport stamped when you enter or leave the Schengen area ('Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information about getting your passport stamped when you enter or leave the Schengen area ('Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information about getting your passport stamped when you enter or leave the Schengen area ('Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information about getting your passport stamped when you enter or leave the Schengen area ('Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information about getting your passport stamped when you enter or leave the Schengen area ('Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information about getting your passport stamped when you enter or leave the Schengen area ('Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information about getting your passport stamped when you enter or leave the Schengen area ('Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information about getting your passport stamped when you enter or leave the Schengen area ('Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information about getting your passport stamped when you enter or leave the Schengen area ('Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information about getting your passport stamped when you enter or leave the Schengen area ('Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information about getting your passport stamped when you enter or leave the Schengen area ('Entry requirements' page)
New information on the temporary withdrawal of some staff and dependents in the British Embassy Addis Ababa. The FCDO will continue to carry out essential work including providing 24/7 consular assistance. If you need urgent help, call +251 (0)11 617 0100. ('Summary' page)
Addition of information about getting your passport stamped when you enter or leave the Schengen area ('Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information about getting your passport stamped when you enter or leave the Schengen area ('Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information about getting your passport stamped when you enter or leave the Schengen area ('Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information about getting your passport stamped when you enter or leave the Schengen area ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on COVID-19 protocols in St Lucia, effective until 30 November 2021 (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Update on charter flights out of Mongolia and information on applying for visas online ('Return to UK’ and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Information on upcoming Presidential election's ('Safety and security' page) and additional information on vaccines included in Philippines' national vaccination programme ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on entry requirements for unvaccinated and vaccinated travellers including requirements for children and eligibility for the Cyprus SafePass ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Added link to advice page for West Ham United v SK Rapid Wien match on 25 November 2021 at the Allianz Stadion (Weststadion) ('Summary' page)
New 'Qatar World Cup 2022' section added with information and advice on the FIFA World Cup, due to be held in Qatar from 21 November to 18 December 2022.
Update on COVID measures in Slovenia and regarding the suspension on the use of the Janssen (Johnson and Johnson) COVID vaccine ('Coronavirus' page). Updated information on the requirement of new UK stickers and a change in COVID regulations/requirements for guests attending ski resorts in Slovenia (‘Security and Safety’ page)
Update to information on the terrorism risk in Uganda (See 'Summary' and 'Terrorism' pages)
Update on Japan's crime level ('Safety and security' page) and information on how to demonstrate your COVID-19 status ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on how to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you live in Timor-Leste ('Coronavirus' page)
Update to information on domestic COVID-19 measures in Greece ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on commercial flights ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information following the end of lockdown on the island of Tongatapu ('Coronavirus’ page)
Updated information for foreign nationals entering Taiwan (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Addition of information that 12 to 18 year olds who have had at least one dose of the Pfizer vaccine will be considered ‘fully vaccinated’. Updated information on the availability of arrival visa facilities ('Entry requirements' page)
The FCDO now advises against all travel to Ethiopia, except for Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (where advice remains against all but essential travel). The FCDO also advises you to leave Ethiopia while commercial routes are available. ('Summary' and 'Safety and security' sections).
Updated information on COVID-19 restrictions for public spaces and driving in Quito ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on requirements for accessing services and COVID-19 testing exemptions ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Removal of entry procedures to the USA prior to 8 November 2021 (‘Summary’, ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Removal of information about planned protests on 6 November. Updated information on the continued calls for protests which could occur at short notice (‘Summary’ and 'Safety and security' pages)
Addition of information on the use of the Trusted Travel System for verification of COVID-19 test results for travel to Namibia from 15 November ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on entry requirements to Madagascar; travel from the UK to Madagascar is possible ('Entry requirements' page)
Amended guidance on mandatory COVID Passes and opening hours for catering facilities (‘Coronavirus’ page)
This advice has been reviewed in full and re-published without amendment
Addition of information on travelling via Denmark and changes to the rules for those in close contact with individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Advice against all travel to Ethiopia, except for Addis Ababa (where advice remains against all but essential travel). You should review your need to stay in Ethiopia and consider leaving while commercial options are still available. (Summary and Safety and security sections).
Updated information on exemption from pre-departure PCR test (from 5pm UK time, 5 November) if you began your journey to England from Ethiopia ('Coronavirus - Returning to the UK' page)
Updated information on Grenada's COVID-19 restrictions ('Coronavirus' page)
Update to information on changes to entry restrictions from 1 November ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to 'Terrorism' section in light of the recent attack on the Sardar Mohammad Dawood Khan hospital in Kabul. Update to information on the local healthcare system in respect of treatment for COVID-19 in Afghanistan (‘Coronavirus page’) and to information on use of foreign currency (‘Money page’)
Travellers to Ireland no longer need to quarantine after entry. However, entry restrictions are still in place. ('Entry requirements’ page)
Update to information on testing requirements for entry ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to information on visit visas ('Entry requirements' page)
Information on upcoming Governorship elections in Anambra State on November 6 2021 (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’)
Updated links to local government websites ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update to information on curfew timings in Guyana ('Coronavirus' page)
Update to information on changes to entry restrictions from 8 November 2021 ('Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information to 'Safety and security' and 'Local laws and customs' pages.
New information and advice on severe flooding in parts of the country ('Summary' page)
Further information on PCR test on arrival procedures (Entry Requirements page).
New information and advice if you're in Lima and Callao in the 30 day period from 1 November ('Safety and security' page)
Updated information on the Government of Rwanda’s guidance for passengers arriving to and departing from Rwanda (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Update to entry rules if you are returning to Ghana within one week of leaving (‘Entry requirements’ page) and updated locations of risk (‘Safety and security’ page)
Update on demonstrating your COVID-19 status; the Philippines will accept the UK’s proof of COVID-19 recovery and vaccination record ('Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information on entry requirements to enter Chile (‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Updated information on foreign nationals entering Taiwan (‘Entry requirements’ page). Updated information on the COVID-19 Level 2 alert (‘Coronavirus’ page). Updated information on COVID-19 vaccines (‘Coronavirus’ page).
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Honduras based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks ('Summary' page)
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Guatemala based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks ('Summary' page)
Information on upcoming elections (‘Safety and security’ page)
Updated information on transiting, self-isolation and entry requirements for Ukraine ('Entry requirements' page)
Information on national elections taking place on Sunday 7 November ( ‘Summary’ and 'Political situation' pages)
Updated information on payment of fines in the event of overstaying a visa ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on an attack by armed groups in Bukavu, Eastern DRC (‘Safety and security’ page)
Updated information on entry requirements: UK travellers are now subject to 5 days of self-monitoring (see ‘Entry requirements’ page)
Updated information on the latest security situation; the State of Emergency; areas to which the FCDO advises against all or all but essential travel and advice for British nationals to consider making plans to leave Ethiopia ('Summary' and 'Safety and Security' pages)
Updated information on PCR test on arrival procedures (Entry Requirements page)
Update to information on entry and quarantine requirements ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update to information on entry and quarantine requirements. Addition of information that people wanting to use the UK systems to demonstrate their COVID-19 status using a printed PDF version will need to ensure the printout is dated from 1 November ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
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