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Removal of the US security alert about the Sahara Marathon ('Summary' and 'Terrorism' pages).
Updated information on curfew extension from 7pm 11 March to 5am every day until 20 March 2024 (Warnings and Insurance page)
Update on latest volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland.
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Addition of a new Emergency Services Number from 18 March (‘Getting help’ page).
Updated information on curfew extension from 7pm 11 March to 5am every day until 17 March 2024 (Warnings and Insurance page)
Information on Russian presidential elections ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information on political situation ('Safety and security' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Information on terrorism in Russia ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).
New information regarding the security situation in Rosario ('Safety and security' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Updated information on curfew extension from 7pm 11 March to 5am every day until 14 March 2024 (Warnings and Insurance page)
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Inclusion of information and a link to find further information on states of emergency in Peru (‘Regional risks’ page).
State of Emergency has been extended a further 30 days in the country ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and Security' pages).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Information on health risks in Indonesia ('Health' page).
Information on Winter storms (‘Safety and security’ page).
Information on entry to Latvia for British-Russian dual nationals and driving in Latvia (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Information on taxis from Prague airport and notice that the Prague public transport information and journey planner is now also available in English ('Safety and security' page).
Information on questioning that British Nationals may receive on arrival in Russia and new information about the risks around arrest and detention under Russian law ('Entry requirements' and 'Safety and security' pages).
Updated assessment that terrorist attacks in Côte d’Ivoire can’t be ruled out ('Terrorism' page).
The FCDO now advises against all travel, or all but essential travel to a number of additional areas in Ethiopia, and have also lifted some advice against all but essential travel. Changes made affect the following regions: Afar, Oromia, Central, Southern, Sidama and South West regions (formerly SNNPR) and Tigray (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).
This travel advice has been rewritten to reflect the latest security situation in Haiti (Warnings and insurance)
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Information on the self-initiated epidemic prevention period ('Entry requirements' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Information on the beginning of Ramadan in Jordan ('Local laws and customs').
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Removal of information on an incident in N’djamena ('Summary' page).
Information to reflect the latest security situation in Haiti ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Removal of information about carrying personal ID ('Safety and security' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Removal of information about the Slovakia border ('Safety and security' page).
Information on COVID-19 rules for Myanmar (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Update to Warnings and insurance, Regional risks, Safety and Security pages
Latest Update on travel to and from Goma airport and to the district of Kasa Vubu in Kinshasa City (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).
Information on the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill ('local laws and customs' page).
Information on border crossings ('Safety and security' page).
Information about travel to Ukraine ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).
(Correction) New information on conscription and dual nationals (See 'Detention and arrest' on the 'Safety and security' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
The information on terrorism risks has been refreshed, including places that may be targeted ('Safety and Security' page).
Removal of information about the African Cup of Nations football tournament ('Summary' and 'Safety and security' pages).
Further information on an unfolding incident in N’djamena (‘Summary’ page).
Information on Cholera screenings at the airport (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Information on an unfolding incident in N’djamena (‘Summary’ page).
Information about theft and cattle raiding in North East Uganda ('Regional risks' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Information about a restriction of movement for those aged 17 and under in some areas of Medellin (‘Safety and security’ page).
New information on conscription and dual nations (See 'Detention and arrest' on the 'Safety and security' page).
Removal of information about Pacific Games 2023 ('Summary' and 'Safety and security' pages).
Flight disruption following ash fall at Popocatépetl Volcano ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security')
New information on taxi scams and transportation options at Santiago Airport ('Safety and security' page).
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all but essential travel to the Bawku Municipality (‘Safety and security’ page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Removal of information on severe Tropical Storm Eleanor ('Safety and security' page).
Information about severe Tropical Storm Eleanor ('Safety and security' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Removal of outdated information about earthquakes and tsunami at Noto Peninsula ('Warnings and insurance' page) and addition of updated advice ('Regional risks' page).
Information about Severe Tropical Storm Eleanor ('Safety and security' page).
Information about flooding alerts due to torrential rain ('Safety and security' page).
Updated assessment that terrorists are likely to try and carry out attacks in Kuwait ('Summary' and 'Terrorism' pages)
Information on driving in North Kivu (‘Regional Risks’ page).
Removal of information on SNCF train strikes ('Warnings and insurance' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Information on protests outside western embassies ('Safety and security' page).
Updated information about States of Emergency ('Regional risks' page).
Information on taxi scams and forest fires ('Safety and security' page).
Information that in the early hours of 17 February a drone reportedly targeted military aircraft at Goma airport. The airport continues to operate as normal. (see ‘Regional Risks’ page).
Removal of information on storms in Southern California ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Information on a US security alert warning of increased risk of kidnapping of Western nationals near camps in Tindouf region ahead of the Sahara Marathon 2024 planned for 28 February ('Summary' and Terrorism' pages).
Removal of information about road blocks ('Safety and security' page).
Updated advice on industrial action affecting train services (Warnings and insurance page)
Information on using taxis ('Safety and security' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Information on legislative restrictions which target the LGBT+ community in Russia ('Safety and security' page).
Information on organised crime ('Safety and security' page).
Information on elections and that Mastercard is not always accepted ('Safety and security' page).
Additional information about passport validity requirements ('Entry requirements' page) and information on President Geingob's funeral ('Safety and security' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Further updated information that ongoing protests in Kinshasa, including outside the British Embassy, are likely to continue throughout the week starting 12 February ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Information on no longer needing a visa if you are travelling to Malawi for a visit of 30 days or less on a British passport ('Entry requirements' page).
Additional information on custom rules and that precious metals and gemstones, in quantities over 65 grams, must be declared ('Entry requirements' page).
Information about a new tourist levy in Bali, overstaying your visa, and scams ('Entry requirements' and 'Safety and security' pages).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Information on volcanic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula in south-west Iceland ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Further updated information following protests outside the British Embassy in Kinshasa (Warnings and insurance and Safety and Security Pages) and likely protests on 12 February, with a risk that foreigners could be indiscriminately targeted.
Information following protests outside the British Embassy in February 2024 ('Safety and security' page).
Information on travelling from Russia ('Entry Requirements' page).
Information on the risk of crime ('Safety and security' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Update to Terrorism information ('Safety and security' page).
Update on Finnish border closures ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information on muggings ('Safety and security' page).
Updated information about States of Emergency ('Regional risks' page).
New information on carnival and other large scale events ('Safety and security' page).
Updated information on Goma - British nationals should be prepared to leave at short notice and to have adequate supplies of food, water, medicine etc in case of the need to lock down ('Regional risks' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Information on the penalties for drink driving in Bulgaria ('Safety and security' page).
Information on volcanic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula in south-west Iceland ('Warnings and insurance' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Information on the increase of Dengue in Brazil ('Health' page).
Updated information on elections (Safety and Security)
Information on wildfires and travelling with children ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Entry requirements' pages).
Information on reports of increased violence in Myanmar close to border areas of Bangladesh (See 'Myanmar border' on the 'Regional risk' page).
Information on upcoming elections on 14 February and the risk of protests (‘Safety and security’ page).
Closure of Narva vehicle border crossing between Russia and Estonia ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information to airport arrival guidance and political demonstration risks ('Entry requirements' and 'Safety and security' pages).
Latest update: Information on storms in Southern California (see "Warnings and insurance").
Updated information on 2023 crime statistics; and comments about the nation and flag ('Safety and Security' page).
Information following the death of President Geingob on 4 February ('Safety and security' page).
Forest Fires: Update of information on forest fires in multiple regions
Information that Kabul International Airport does not meet international aviation safety standards (‘Safety and security’ page).
Romania will partially join the Schengen zone on 31 March 2024. This includes arrivals by air and sea but not land where border checks will remain in place ('Entry requirements' page).
Bulgaria will partially join the Schengen zone on 31 March 2024. This includes arrivals by air and sea but not land where border checks will remain in place ('Entry Requirements' page).
Information on water sports and swimming safety ('Safety and security' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Information that British passport holders do not need a visa to enter Zambia ('Entry requirements' page).
FCDO now advises against all travel to within 3km of Jordan's border with Syria ('Summary' and 'Safety and security' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Additional information on industrial action and demonstrations (‘Safety and security’ page).
Routine assessment that although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Nepal attacks can’t be ruled out (‘Safety and security’ page).
New information about States of Emergency (See 'Regional risks' page).
Routine update on the risks of terrorism ('Safety and security' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Information on delays to replacement travel documents in Nicaragua (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
FCDO now advises to see our travel advice before travelling.
Information on Bishwa Ijtema (‘Safety and Security’ page).
Removal of information regarding Presidential elections ('Safety and security' page).
Information on an incident at the Santa Maria Church in Istanbul on the morning of 28 January (‘Warnings and Insurance’ and ‘safety and Security’ Pages)
This travel advice has been updated with regards to information on kidnappings. See "Kidnapping for Ransom" and "Taxis and buses".
Clarifications on registering your mobile phone (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Information about potential travel disruption and disrupted markets in Oromia (‘Regional risks’ page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Updated assessment that terrorists are very likely to try and carry out attacks in Ethiopia. (see 'Safety and security' page).
Update on swimming safely (‘Safety and Security’ page).
Information on the farmers’ protests across France ('Safety and security' page).
Information that if you are visiting Venice, you may need to pay an access fee (Under ‘Tourist tax’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).
Information about revised curfew hours (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Information to reflect the removal of cyclone warnings in Mauritius ('Safety and security' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Removal of information about a reported security threat in sector E8 in Islamabad.
Information about road blocks on many main roads in Bolivia (see 'Road blocks' on the 'Safety and security' page).
Removal of information that certain meeting venues and national parks still require COVID-19 tests ('Entry requirements' page).
Information about registering your mobile phone at a local Post office using the device’s IMEI number ('Entry requirements' page).
Information on entry to Latvia for British-Russian dual nationals (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated assessment that terrorist attacks in Denmark cannot be ruled out ('Safety and security' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Information to reflect the latest updates on cyclone warnings in Mauritius ('Safety and security' page).
The FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the western regions (oblasts) of Zakarpattia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ternopil, and Chernivtsi, and continues to advise against all travel to the rest of Ukraine ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Regional risks' page).
Advice to avoid the Margalla Road between E8 and F8 in Islamabad following a security threat in Islamabad (‘Regional risks’ page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Clarification, the travel advice for Uzbekistan should read: FCDO advises against all but essential travel to within 5km of the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan border, except for the city of Termez and connecting roads from the North ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Regional risks' page).
Removal of information on wearing masks in Madeira; addition of information on paying road tolls; revised wording on the consequences of possession of drugs for personal use and correction and addition of several hyperlinks ('Entry requirements' and 'Safety and security' pages).
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Comoros due to violent protests (‘Summary’ page).
Removal of information about tropical storm Belal ('Summary' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Information that while cannabis is legal in Thailand, be aware of the next place you are travelling to, where it may be illegal ('Safety and security' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Information about an airstrike in Sistan-o-Balochistan, Southeast Iran on 18 January 2024 (‘Safety and security’ page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Information on tensions at the Pakistan-Iran border including military strikes into the province of Balochistan (‘Regional risks’ page).
Information on protests in Moroni and other parts of Grande Comore, Anjouan and Moheli (‘Safety and Security’ page).
Updated information on visa requirements for British nationals ('Entry requirements' page).
Additional information about documents required to enter Ecuador by land or river borders ('Entry requirements' page).
Information that may be required to enter Spain from Gibraltar ('Entry requirements' page).
Information on volcanic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula in south-west Iceland ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Information that you may be asked to pay a vehicle registration fee when crossing a land border (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Addition of information about Iranian missile strikes targeting the north-eastern edge of Erbil city on 15 January ('Summary' and 'Safety and security' pages).
Updated information on Tropical Storm Belal, including the reopening of SSR International Airport ('Safety and security' page).
Information that Road border crossings between Finland and Russia will be closed until at least the 11 February 2024 ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information on a law banning surrogacy for foreign couples expected to be adopted by the Georgian Parliament ('Safety and security' page).
Information on the State of Emergency across various regions in Peru ('Regional risks' page).
Clarification that FCDO advice against all but essential travel to the Coastal Region provinces of Ecuador does not apply to airside transit within Guayaquil Airport in Guayas province, including onward or return travel to the Galapagos Islands (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Extreme weather section updated to reflect latest information on Tropical Cyclone Belal, including the temporary closure of SSR International Airport ('Safety and security' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
A volcanic eruption started on the Reykjanes peninsula in south-west Iceland on 14 January, north of the town of Grindavík (Warnings and insurance)
Extreme weather section updated to reflect latest information on Tropical Storm Belal (Safety and security).
Information about the border between Burundi and Rwanda being closed ('Entry requirements' page).
Updated information on dual nationality ('Entry requirements' page).
Information on Travelling from Russia (‘Entry Requirements’ page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Information about tropical storm Belal ('Summary' page).
Information about the African Cup of Nations football tournament ('Summary' and 'Safety and security' pages).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Information about a state of emergency in Port Moresby ('Summary' page).
In response to the current situation in Ecuador, the Peruvian Government has declared a State of Emergency (SoE) in the entire northern border region of Peru with Ecuador (see 'Border areas' on the 'Regional risks' page).
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Coastal Region provinces of Ecuador ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Regional risks' page).
Update on crossing land border to Ecuador ('Safety and security' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Updated information on regional risks in China ('Regional risks' page).
Latest update: Update on information following the introduction of a State of Emergency (‘Warnings and insurance’ and 'Safety and security' pages).
Information on visa-free entry for British Citizen passport holders extended until 30 January 2025 ('Entry requirements' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Information about civil disorder in Port Moresby ('Summary' page).
Information on a Yellow Fever outbreak in Western Equatoria State ('Health' page).
Information on the mandatory use of face masks in healthcare settings (‘Health’ page)
Information on the introduction of a State of Emergency (‘Warnings and insurance’ and 'Safety and security' pages)
Information on the introduction of a State of Emergency ('Safety and security' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Information on Arctic travel (‘Safety and security’ page).
Information on Arctic travel (‘Safety and security’ page).
Information on Arctic travel (‘Safety and security’ page).
Information on Arctic travel (‘Safety and security’ page).
Information about a satellite launch received on 9 January ('Warnings and insurance' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Removal of outdated information about Haneda Airport disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Information on what to do during an earthquake and on the potential for protests ('Safety and security' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Information that parts of Zambia, including Lusaka, are experiencing a cholera outbreak ('Health page').
Information on Japan earthquakes and Haneda Airport disruption ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Launch of electronic travel authorisation system ('Entry requirements' page).
Information about a terrorist attack in Kerman, southern Iran, on 3 January 2024 ('Safety and security' page).
Information on passport validity requirements ('Entry requirements' page).
Information on passport validity requirements ('Entry requirements' page).
Information on upcoming introduction of electronic travel authorisation ('Entry requirements' page).
New information about security awareness ('Safety and security' page).
Removal of information that Emergency Travel Documents cannot be applied for in Iran (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Addition of information about an explosion in Beirut’s southern suburbs (Safety and Security). The FCDO continues to advise against all travel to the whole of Lebanon. If you are currently in Lebanon, we encourage you to leave now while commercial options remain available. British nationals in Lebanon should register their presence with the FCDO through the link in Travel Advice. (Warnings and insurance)
Information added on potential disruption to flight schedules in light of Japan Airlines incident at Haneda Airport (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Updated information on Japan earthquake and tsunami watch
Information on Eurostar service following track closures near London on 30 December. Eurostar has announced trains have resumed on 31 December. (Warnings and Insurance Page)
Information on Eurostar service following track closures near London on 30 December. Eurostar has announced trains have resumed on 31 December. (Warnings and Insurance Page)
Following track closures near London, Eurostar services are disrupted throughout today (30/12/23) with many services cancelled. Please check Eurostar’s advice before travelling.
Information on attacks on a bar and a farm in Kyabandara, and a further 3 people in an attack in Nyabitusi, in Kamwenge district near to Kibale forest ('Regional risks' and 'Safety and security' pages).
Heavy rainfall is increasing the water level of the Congo River and its tributaries, and is causing flooding in certain areas of the DRC. British nationals are advised to check for news of flooding before travelling (‘Natural disasters’ page).
Information on Arctic travel ('Safety and security' page).
Updated information about an explosion at a fuel depot in Kaloum district of Conakry ('Summary' page).
Information on Arctic travel ('Safety and security' page).
Information on Arctic travel ('Safety and security' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Clarification that FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the southern sector of Kibale Forest National Park and Kibale Forest Corridor Game Reserve up to and including the Fort Portal - Kamwenge / Fort Portal - Mbarara road entering the Park at Lake Nyabikere and exiting at Nkingo and extending to Lake George following the forest boundary ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information on volcanic activity and arctic travel (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
Updates to 'Safety and security', 'Entry requirements' and 'Natural disasters' pages.
Removal of information on a shooting incident in Prague ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Removal of information about Eurotunnel travel disruption ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Removal of information about Eurotunnel travel disruption ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Removal of information about Eurotunnel travel disruption ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Information on the risks of demonstrations (‘Safety and security’ page).
Elections on Wednesday 20 December and risk of protests ('Summary' page and under the ‘Protests and demonstrations’ heading on the 'Safety and security' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Information about terrorism risks and removal of information about COVID-19 entry requirements (‘Terrorism’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
As of 20 December 2023, the nationwide curfew has been lifted across Sierra Leone ('Summary' page).
Updated information on terrorism, travelling to and from Cape Town International Airport and additional safety information on Table Mountain National Park, including Lion’s Head and Signal Hill ('Safety and security' page).
Information on cyber attacks and access to money ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Updated information on terrorism and western Uganda, reflecting an attack in Kyabandara, Kamwege district, in Kibale forest, which killed 10 people ('Safety and security' and 'Regional risks' pages).
Border closures and flight disruptions on Wednesday 20 December. ('Summary' page).
Information on kidnaps (‘Safety and security’ page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Information about an explosion at a fuel depot in Kaloum district of Conakry ('Summary' page).
Updated information on current volcanic eruption ('Warning and insurance' page).
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
Information on a cholera outbreak in central and northern areas of the country ('Summary' and 'Health' pages).
Removal of information relating to a landslide which occurred on 16 December in the Misorano area of Hakuba in Nagano (Warnings and insurance)
Addition of information to reflect the extension of practical support to cross the border with Egypt at Rafah to UK visa holders who meet specific criteria (‘Summary’ page).
Addition of information to reflect the extension of practical support to cross the border with Egypt at Rafah to UK visa holders who meet specific criteria (‘Summary’ page).
This travel advice has been updated to reflect an expected period of civil disobedience in Southeast Nigeria. See ‘regional risks’.
Information on the risk of terrorism in Uzbekistan (‘Safety and security’ page).