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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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17-May-2024 13:38
 

Information on support in areas where FCDO advises against travel, visa requirements, customs rules, outdoor activities and adventure tourism, health (‘Warnings and insurance’, ‘Entry requirements’, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Health’ pages).

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17-May-2024 13:28
 

Information on restricted entry by land or sea borders, entering Azerbaijan with a vehicle and importation of drones (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

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17-May-2024 11:25
 

FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to New Caledonia ('Warnings and insurance' and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

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17-May-2024 10:45
 

Information about Dengue fever (‘Health’ page).



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17-May-2024 10:31
 

Information on protests that sometimes take place in central Yerevan and other major cities ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
16-May-2024 16:49
 

This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.

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16-May-2024 15:32
 

FCDO continues to advise against all travel to the whole of the Central African Republic, this includes the areas of Bimbo, Begoua and Coline, except to the capital, Bangui. FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Bangui, including Bangui M’Poko international airport ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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16-May-2024 15:06
 

FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to two remote areas of Peru - the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM) and the Putumayo river border area (‘Warnings and Insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).

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16-May-2024 14:24
 

This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.

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16-May-2024 11:13
 

Information on the political situation across Georgia ('Safety and security' page).

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15-May-2024 20:17
 

Information on the State of Emergency declared for New Caledonia ('Warnings and insurance' and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

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Update Date:
15-May-2024 16:36
 

This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.

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15-May-2024 16:08
 

New information on international driving permits (IDPs) ('Safety and security' page.)

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15-May-2024 15:42
 

Information that tickets for EURO 2024 will be digital ('Euro 2024' page).

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15-May-2024 15:09
 

Information about celebratory gunfire in Chad ('Safety and security' page).

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15-May-2024 13:32
 

Removal of information on the semi-final between Olympiacos and Aston Villa (‘Safety and security’ page).

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15-May-2024 10:51
 

Information on the airport closure at Nouméa-La Tontouta ('Safety and security' page).

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14-May-2024 15:55
 

Information on the visa extension penalty if not renewed within 90 days and that the use of E-cigarettes is illegal ('Entry requirements' and 'Safety and security' pages).

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14-May-2024 10:56
 

Information on a previous attack in Macomia, Cabo Delgado (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
14-May-2024 10:33
 

Information regarding the ongoing protests in New Caledonia (‘Safety and security' page).

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14-May-2024 09:41
 

Information for LGBT+ travellers in Rwanda (‘Safety and security’ page).

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13-May-2024 16:49
 

Information about the risks of violence in public spaces in Burundi ('Safety and security' page).

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13-May-2024 15:43
 

Update on advice for LGBT+ travellers and new information on driving conditions (‘Safety and security’ page).

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13-May-2024 12:30
 

Removal of information about Eurovision Song Contest ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).

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Update Date:
13-May-2024 11:58
 

This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.

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Update Date:
10-May-2024 16:17
 

Information about protests in Chad ('Safety and security' page).

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10-May-2024 14:32
 

Information on large-scale IS-Mozambique attacks early this morning, 10 May, in Macomia, Cabo Delgado ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
10-May-2024 11:34
 

This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.

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Update Date:
10-May-2024 10:10
 

Information about protecting yourself from crime ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
09-May-2024 13:45
 

This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.

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Update Date:
09-May-2024 11:23
 

Information on vehicle hijacking ('Safety and security’ and 'Regional risks’ pages). Additional information on limited medical services (‘Health’ page).

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09-May-2024 10:07
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

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Update Date:
08-May-2024 16:07
 

New information on the Belarus-Latvia border (‘Safety and Security’ page).

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Update Date:
08-May-2024 15:58
 

This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.

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Update Date:
08-May-2024 15:27
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

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Update Date:
08-May-2024 15:22
 

Removal of the state of emergency (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
08-May-2024 15:15
 

Information on the most reliable way of getting a visa is through the High Commission in the UK ('Entry requirements' page).

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08-May-2024 13:09
 

Removal of information on Tropical storm Hadiya, which has now passed (‘Safety and security’ page). Update to information on fines for traffic violations (‘Safety and security’ page).

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07-May-2024 16:09
 

This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.

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Update Date:
07-May-2024 15:50
 

New information on confirmed demonstrations on 9 May in Malmö ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
07-May-2024 15:33
 

Information on the Europa Conference League semi-final between Olympiacos and Aston Villa (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
05-May-2024 18:47
 

Updated information on rainfall and flooding (Safety and security, Regional risks)

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05-May-2024 00:43
 

Removal of information about temporary closure of Buccoo Reef Marine Park (Warnings and insurance).

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Update Date:
03-May-2024 15:39
 

Updated information on drones, road travel and regional risks ('Safety and security' and 'Regional risks' pages).

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Update Date:
03-May-2024 15:19
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

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Update Date:
03-May-2024 13:43
 

Information on travelling to Eurovision in Malmö via Copenhagen (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
03-May-2024 13:24
 

New information on travel to Ukraine from Poland (See ‘Ukraine-Poland Border’ on the ‘Warnings and insurance’ page, and ‘Ukraine border’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

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03-May-2024 13:12
 

Advice on what to do in the event of excessive rain and flooding ('Safety and Security' page).

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Update Date:
03-May-2024 11:08
 

Information on Tropical storm Hadiya forecasted to make landfall between 3 and 6 May (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
03-May-2024 10:03
 

A separate state of emergency (SOE) was declared on 30 April due to armed violence. This covers five provinces: El Oro, Guayas, Los Ríos, Manabí and Santa Elena ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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03-May-2024 09:10
 

Information on extreme weather ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
03-May-2024 07:04
 

The FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the western regions (oblasts) of Lviv, Volyn, Rivne, and Zhytomyr and against all travel to within 50km of the borders of Volyn, Rivne and Zhytomyr with Belarus. The FCDO continues to advise against all but essential travel to Zakarpattia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ternopil and Chernivtsi and against all travel to the rest of Ukraine. ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Regional risks' page).

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02-May-2024 16:47
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

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02-May-2024 14:56
 

FCDO now advises against all travel to within 7km of the crater of Mount Ruang in Northern Sulawesi (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
02-May-2024 13:42
 

Information if you are planning to attend Eurovision on 4 to 11 May 2024, or if you will be in Sweden during the event (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

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02-May-2024 11:18
 

This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.

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Update Date:
01-May-2024 17:11
 

Information on visa application fees, entry and exit points, the sustainable development fee and taking money into or out of Bhutan (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
01-May-2024 16:56
 

Information on health, wildfires, crime, outdoor activities and adventure tourism ('Health, Safety and security' and 'Regional risks' pages).

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Update Date:
01-May-2024 15:41
 

This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.

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Update Date:
01-May-2024 12:17
 

Information on extreme weather ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
01-May-2024 10:12
 

Removal of information on disruption to flights across France on 25 April ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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30-Apr-2024 16:45
 

Information on customs rules in the Turks and Caicos Islands (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
30-Apr-2024 16:09
 

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

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30-Apr-2024 10:04
 

Updated information on land borders ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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29-Apr-2024 15:04
 

This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.

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29-Apr-2024 14:21
 

Removing reference to HLE President Geingob’s passing and an update on drivers licences ('Safety and security' page).

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29-Apr-2024 14:13
 

Information on a previous terrorist attack in Iran in April 2024 ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
28-Apr-2024 22:27
 

Updated information on land borders being closed during election day - 29 April

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26-Apr-2024 21:13
 

Temporary closure of Buccoo Reef Marine Park (See 'Warnings and insurance'.

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Update Date:
26-Apr-2024 16:12
 

Information on avoiding political gatherings or demonstrations during Togo’s regional and legislative elections ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
26-Apr-2024 15:00
 

Information that a security exercise in Addis Ababa involving house searches is ongoing. Check credentials of officials and comply with any search request ('Regional risks' page).

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Update Date:
26-Apr-2024 14:22
 

This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.

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Update Date:
26-Apr-2024 12:41
 

Removal of some language on military activity in the region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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26-Apr-2024 12:40
 

Removal of some language on military activity in the region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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26-Apr-2024 12:40
 

Removal of some language on military activity in the region (‘Summary’ page).

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Update Date:
26-Apr-2024 12:39
 

Removal of some language on military activity in the region (‘Summary’ page).

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Update Date:
26-Apr-2024 12:39
 

Removal of some language on military activity in the region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
26-Apr-2024 12:38
 

Removal of some language on military activity in the region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
26-Apr-2024 12:38
 

Removal of some language on military activity in the region ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
26-Apr-2024 12:38
 

Removal of some language on military activity in the region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
26-Apr-2024 12:37
 

Removal of some language on military activity in the region ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
26-Apr-2024 12:37
 

Removal of some language on military activity in the region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
26-Apr-2024 12:37
 

Removal of some language on military activity in the region ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
26-Apr-2024 12:36
 

Removal of some language on military activity in the region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
26-Apr-2024 12:36
 

Removal of some language on military activity in the region ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
26-Apr-2024 12:36
 

Removal of some language on military activity in the region ('Summary' page).

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Update Date:
26-Apr-2024 12:36
 

Removal of some language on military activity in the region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
26-Apr-2024 12:36
 

Removal of some language on military activity in the region ('Summary' page).

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Update Date:
26-Apr-2024 12:35
 

Removal of some language on military activity in the region ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
26-Apr-2024 12:35
 

Removal of some language on military activity in the region ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
24-Apr-2024 17:56
 

Updated advice on disruption to flights across France on Thursday 25 April 2024

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Update Date:
24-Apr-2024 12:29
 

Updated information on applying for a visa (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
23-Apr-2024 16:56
 

Information related to drug offences and Romanian music festivals (under 'Laws and cultural differences' subheading on the 'Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
23-Apr-2024 16:16
 

Information on having 2 blank pages in your passport for entry into Indonesia ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
23-Apr-2024 16:03
 

Removal of information related to an avalanche near Manslu on 21 April, as the risks have reduced. General risks related to avalanches, flooding and natural disasters in Nepal remain ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
23-Apr-2024 09:54
 

Updated information on Coatepeque Lake ('Health' page).

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Update Date:
23-Apr-2024 09:36
 

A 60 day state of emergency (SOE) declared due to the energy crisis (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Update Date:
22-Apr-2024 13:49
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

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Update Date:
22-Apr-2024 12:46
 

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

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Update Date:
22-Apr-2024 12:03
 

Ferry services between Banjul and Barra have been suspended until further notice; The Islamic Summit of the OIC (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation) will be held in Banjul on 4-5 May; road closures and delays at Banjul International Airport ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
22-Apr-2024 10:54
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

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Update Date:
22-Apr-2024 10:44
 

Information on crime and local laws (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
21-Apr-2024 14:38
 

Information on avalanche near Manslu and risk of flooding in and around Budhigandaki river.

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Update Date:
19-Apr-2024 15:16
 

FCDO now advises against all travel to within 6km of the crater of Mount Ruang in Northern Sulawesi ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Update Date:
19-Apr-2024 15:03
 

Information on explosions in Iran, and unconfirmed reports of explosions in Syria and Iraq (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
19-Apr-2024 15:02
 

Information on explosions in Iran, and unconfirmed reports of explosions in Syria and Iraq (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
19-Apr-2024 15:02
 

Information on explosions in Iran, and unconfirmed reports of explosions in Syria and Iraq (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
19-Apr-2024 15:02
 

Information on explosions in Iran, and unconfirmed reports of explosions in Syria and Iraq (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Update Date:
19-Apr-2024 15:02
 

Information on explosions in Iran, and unconfirmed reports of explosions in Syria and Iraq (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
19-Apr-2024 15:02
 

Information on explosions in Iran, and unconfirmed reports of explosions in Syria and Iraq (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
19-Apr-2024 15:01
 

Information on explosions in Iran, and unconfirmed reports of explosions in Syria and Iraq (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
19-Apr-2024 15:01
 

Information on explosions in Iran, and unconfirmed reports of explosions in Syria and Iraq (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
19-Apr-2024 15:01
 

Information on explosions in Iran, and unconfirmed reports of explosions in Syria and Iraq (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
19-Apr-2024 15:00
 

Information on explosions in Iran, and unconfirmed reports of explosions in Syria and Iraq (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
19-Apr-2024 15:00
 

Information on explosions in Iran, and unconfirmed reports of explosions in Syria and Iraq (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
19-Apr-2024 15:00
 

Information on explosions in Iran, and unconfirmed reports of explosions in Syria and Iraq (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
19-Apr-2024 15:00
 

Information on explosions in Iran, and unconfirmed reports of explosions in Syria and Iraq (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
19-Apr-2024 15:00
 

Information on explosions in Iran, and unconfirmed reports of explosions in Syria and Iraq (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
19-Apr-2024 14:59
 

Information on explosions in Iran, and unconfirmed reports of explosions in Syria and Iraq (‘Summary’ page).

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Update Date:
19-Apr-2024 14:59
 

Information on explosions in Iran, and unconfirmed reports of explosions in Syria and Iraq (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
19-Apr-2024 14:59
 

Information on explosions in Iran, and unconfirmed reports of explosions in Syria and Iraq (‘Summary’ page).

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Update Date:
19-Apr-2024 14:59
 

Information on explosions in Iran, and unconfirmed reports of explosions in Syria and Iraq (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
19-Apr-2024 13:36
 

Burundi is experiencing severe flooding and heavy rainfall, especially near Lake Tanganyika ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
18-Apr-2024 14:51
 

Information on water rationing in Bogota (‘Regional risks’ page).

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Update Date:
18-Apr-2024 14:40
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

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Update Date:
18-Apr-2024 14:11
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

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Update Date:
18-Apr-2024 14:05
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

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Update Date:
18-Apr-2024 11:40
 

Information on air pollution risks and building safety considerations in Nepal (‘Safety and Security’ and ‘Health’ pages).

Update Date:
17-Apr-2024 16:20
 

Information on travel disruption due to recent extreme weather (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
17-Apr-2024 15:17
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

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Update Date:
17-Apr-2024 11:05
 

Information on a referendum that will take place on 21 April and that energy rationing nationwide has been announced (‘Safety and security’ pages).

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Update Date:
16-Apr-2024 15:40
 

This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.

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Update Date:
16-Apr-2024 15:10
 

FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to river areas towards the west of Amazonas State (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).

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Update Date:
16-Apr-2024 13:35
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

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Update Date:
16-Apr-2024 12:13
 

Information on border control, political situation, use of e-cigarettes, hiking and drinking water (‘Entry requirements, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Health’ pages).

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Update Date:
15-Apr-2024 15:32
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

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Update Date:
15-Apr-2024 14:36
 

Information on a market strike and transportation blockade in Oromia, including on the roads leading to Addis Ababa, that began on 13 April. There may be disruption to travel and operation of businesses and services in the Oromia region ('Safety and security' and 'Regional risks' pages).

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Update Date:
14-Apr-2024 09:22
 

13 April 2024 – drones and missiles fired from Iran into Israel (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)

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Update Date:
14-Apr-2024 09:22
 

13 April 2024 – drones and missiles fired from Iran into Israel (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)

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Update Date:
14-Apr-2024 09:21
 

13 April 2024 – drones and missiles fired from Iran into Israel (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)

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Update Date:
14-Apr-2024 09:20
 

13 April 2024 – drones and missiles fired from Iran into Israel (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)

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Update Date:
14-Apr-2024 09:20
 

13 April 2024 – drones and missiles fired from Iran into Israel (‘Summary’ page)

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Update Date:
14-Apr-2024 09:20
 

13 April 2024 – drones and missiles fired from Iran into Israel (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)

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Update Date:
14-Apr-2024 09:19
 

13 April 2024 – drones and missiles fired from Iran into Israel (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)

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Update Date:
14-Apr-2024 09:19
 

13 April 2024 – drones and missiles fired from Iran into Israel (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)

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Update Date:
14-Apr-2024 09:19
 

13 April 2024 – drones and missiles fired from Iran into Israel (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)

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Update Date:
14-Apr-2024 09:19
 

13 April 2024 – drones and missiles fired from Iran into Israel (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)

Update Date:
14-Apr-2024 09:18
 

13 April 2024 – drones and missiles fired from Iran into Israel (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)

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Update Date:
14-Apr-2024 09:17
 

13 April 2024 – drones and missiles fired from Iran into Israel (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)

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Update Date:
14-Apr-2024 09:17
 

13 April 2024 – drones and missiles fired from Iran into Israel (‘Summary’ page)

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Update Date:
14-Apr-2024 09:17
 

13 April 2024 – drones and missiles fired from Iran into Israel (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)

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Update Date:
14-Apr-2024 09:16
 

13 April 2024 – drones and missiles fired from Iran into Israel (‘Summary’ page)

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Update Date:
14-Apr-2024 09:16
 

13 April 2024 – drones and missiles fired from Iran into Israel (‘Summary’ page)

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Update Date:
14-Apr-2024 08:17
 

13 April 2024 – drones and missiles fired from Iran into Israel (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page). FCDO continues to advise against all travel to Iran

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Update Date:
14-Apr-2024 08:16
 

13 April 2024 – drones and missiles fired from Iran into Israel (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)

Update Date:
14-Apr-2024 08:16
 

13 April 2024 – drones and missiles fired from Iran into Israel (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)

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Update Date:
12-Apr-2024 20:05
 

Information on regional risks ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
12-Apr-2024 20:05
 

Information on regional risks (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
12-Apr-2024 20:05
 

Information on regional risks (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
12-Apr-2024 20:04
 

Information on regional risks (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
12-Apr-2024 20:04
 

Information on regional risks (‘Safety and security’ page).

Update Date:
12-Apr-2024 20:03
 

Information on regional risks (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
12-Apr-2024 20:03
 

Information on regional risks (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
12-Apr-2024 20:02
 

Information on regional risks (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
12-Apr-2024 20:02
 

Information on regional risks (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
12-Apr-2024 20:02
 

Information on regional risks (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
12-Apr-2024 20:01
 

Information on regional risks (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
12-Apr-2024 20:01
 

Information on regional risks (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
12-Apr-2024 20:01
 

Information on regional risks (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
12-Apr-2024 20:00
 

Information on regional risks (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
12-Apr-2024 20:00
 

Information on regional risks (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
12-Apr-2024 20:00
 

Information on regional risks (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
12-Apr-2024 19:59
 

Information on regional risks (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
12-Apr-2024 16:20
 

Information on the legalisation of same sex marriage in February 2024 ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
12-Apr-2024 11:38
 

Updated information on customs declaration form (' Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
12-Apr-2024 11:13
 

New information on Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival, Carnival and other large-scale events ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
12-Apr-2024 10:12
 

Removal of information about Ramadan ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
12-Apr-2024 09:19
 

Information about upcoming elections being held in Solomon Islands on 17 April ('Safety and security' page).

Location:
Update Date:
11-Apr-2024 17:00
 

The FCDO now advises against all travel to Chiure district ('Safety and security' page).

Location:
Update Date:
11-Apr-2024 16:23
 

Updated information on passport validity requirements, visa requirements, registering with the local authorities and health insurance cards (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Health’ pages).

Location:
Update Date:
11-Apr-2024 13:19
 

Addition of information on dual nationality as well as risks around arrest and detention ('Safety and security' page).

Update Date:
11-Apr-2024 11:08
 

Information added on risks of attempting to enter Gaza by sea, including by humanitarian flotilla (‘Regional risks’ page) and the possibility of an attack on Israeli territory from Iran (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
11-Apr-2024 11:07
 

Information added on risks of attempting to enter Gaza by sea, including by humanitarian flotilla (‘Regional risks’ page) and the possibility of an attack on Israeli territory from Iran (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
10-Apr-2024 16:50
 

New information on the introduction of a new currency in Zimbabwe (ZiG) which has replaced the Zimbabwe Dollar ('Safety and security' page).

Location:
Update Date:
10-Apr-2024 15:44
 

This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.

Location:
Update Date:
10-Apr-2024 14:46
 

End of the nationwide state of emergency. Information about access restrictions to Cayambe volcano (Safety and security’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
10-Apr-2024 14:38
 

Information on driving conditions, political and security situations ('Safety and security' page).

Location:
Update Date:
10-Apr-2024 11:57
 

Information on Cyclone Garmane and updated information on the political situation (‘Safety and Security’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).

Location:
Update Date:
10-Apr-2024 09:59
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
10-Apr-2024 09:43
 

Updated information on dual nationality ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
09-Apr-2024 15:58
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
09-Apr-2024 14:51
 

Hualien area remains affected by travel disruption caused by 3 April earthquake; the frequency of aftershocks has reduced but they continue to occur ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
09-Apr-2024 11:58
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
09-Apr-2024 10:37
 

Removal of information on solar eclipse ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
09-Apr-2024 09:52
 

Information about Poland’s borders ('Safety and security' page)

Location:
Update Date:
09-Apr-2024 09:46
 

Removal of warning on partial solar eclipse ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
08-Apr-2024 14:44
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
08-Apr-2024 14:01
 

Information about Khmer New Year (‘Safety and security’ page).

Update Date:
08-Apr-2024 12:56
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
08-Apr-2024 11:37
 

Information on Ramadan and access to Al-Aqsa Mosque ('Safety and security’ page).

Update Date:
08-Apr-2024 11:37
 

Information on Ramadan and access to Al-Aqsa Mosque ('Safety and security’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
08-Apr-2024 11:34
 

Information about recent flooding in Western and Northern Kazakhstan ('Safety and security' page).

Location:
Update Date:
08-Apr-2024 11:26
 

Updated information on laws and cultural differences, and clarification of Umrah section (‘Safety and security’ and 'Pilgrimage' pages).

Location:
Update Date:
08-Apr-2024 10:31
 

Information on solar eclipse ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
05-Apr-2024 19:01
 

Extension of state of emergency and curfew in Department de l'Ouest until 3 May ('Warnings and Insurance' page)

Location:
Update Date:
05-Apr-2024 18:21
 

Information on Earthquakes (‘Safety and security’ page).

Update Date:
05-Apr-2024 16:37
 

Information on the security situation in Goma and flooding in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (see ‘Safety and security’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
05-Apr-2024 16:00
 

Information on travelling from Russia to Finland and that border crossing points for maritime traffic at Haapasaari, the port of Nuijamaa and Santio will be closed to leisure boating from 15 April (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
05-Apr-2024 15:57
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
05-Apr-2024 13:15
 

Information on North and north-east Kenya ('Regional risks' page).

Location:
Update Date:
05-Apr-2024 12:11
 

Additional information on emergency medical numbers, road travel and safety and security ('Entry requirements', 'Safety and security', and 'Health' pages).

Location:
Update Date:
05-Apr-2024 12:01
 

Information on travelling from Russia ('Entry Requirements' page).

Location:
Update Date:
04-Apr-2024 11:59
 

Warning on partial solar eclipse ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
03-Apr-2024 16:38
 

Removal of information on Covid-19 rules and updated information on visa on arrival ('Entry requirements' page). Addition of information about anthrax ('Health' page).

Location:
Update Date:
03-Apr-2024 16:23
 

Information on passport validity requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
03-Apr-2024 14:27
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
03-Apr-2024 12:40
 

Updated information on COVID-19 measures, taking photographs in secure areas and road travel (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Location:
Update Date:
03-Apr-2024 04:46
 

An earthquake of 7.2 magnitude has struck Eastern Taiwan; aftershocks continue to occur ('Warnings and insurance')

Location:
Update Date:
02-Apr-2024 16:34
 

Clarification on travel advice for Federal Highway 199 in Chiapas ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Regional risks' pages).

Location:
Update Date:
02-Apr-2024 16:02
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
02-Apr-2024 15:36
 

Updated assessment that terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Canada. Change from previous assessment that terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Canada. ('Safety and security' page).

Location:
Update Date:
31-Mar-2024 15:10
 

Extension of the curfew under the current state of emergency

Location:
Update Date:
31-Mar-2024 00:21
 

Information on Romania’s accession to the Schengen area from 31 March

Location:
Update Date:
31-Mar-2024 00:21
 

Information on Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen area from 31 March

Location:
Update Date:
28-Mar-2024 17:37
 

Additional information on "Violent Crime and Criminal Gangs (Safety and Security) and removal of update on "State of Emergency and Curfew" (Warning's and Insurance)

Location:
Update Date:
28-Mar-2024 15:28
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
27-Mar-2024 16:56
 

Removal of US embassy alert about attacks in Tajikistan (‘Warnings and Insurance') page.

Location:
Update Date:
27-Mar-2024 16:35
 

Update on the terrorism section and information on obtaining a Russian driving licence ('Safety and security' page).

Location:
Update Date:
27-Mar-2024 15:54
 

Updated information following the announcement of a State of Public Emergency in several areas ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
27-Mar-2024 15:35
 

FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to parts of the Amazonas River region (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
27-Mar-2024 14:43
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
27-Mar-2024 13:45
 

Information on outdoor activities (under 'Skiing and hiking' on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
27-Mar-2024 13:24
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
27-Mar-2024 01:24
 

Updated information on curfew extension from 7pm to 6am every day until 29 March 2024.

Location:
Update Date:
26-Mar-2024 14:55
 

Information on travelling to Germany for Euro 2024 (‘Euro 2024’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
26-Mar-2024 11:10
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
26-Mar-2024 09:23
 

Updated assessment that terrorist attacks in Australia cannot be ruled out (‘Safety and security’ page).

Update Date:
25-Mar-2024 17:09
 

Update to Safety and Security page to reflect changed threat level in UAE.

Location:
Update Date:
25-Mar-2024 15:19
 

Updated assessment that terrorists attacks in Venezuela cannot be ruled out (‘Safety and security’ page).

Update Date:
25-Mar-2024 12:15
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
24-Mar-2024 16:36
 

On 22 March 2024, a terrorist attack took place at the Crocus City Concert Hall in Krasnogorsk near Moscow. Additional counter-terrorism procedures and restrictions are in place across the country as a result ('Warnings and insurance')

Location:
Update Date:
24-Mar-2024 01:23
 

Updated information on curfew extension from 7pm to 6am every day until 26 March 2024 (Warnings and Insurance page)

Location:
Update Date:
22-Mar-2024 18:49
 

Update on ongoing incident around Crocus concert hall in Krasnogorsk near Moscow ('Warnings and insurance')

Location:
Update Date:
22-Mar-2024 18:14
 

This travel advice has been updated to reflect new national security legislation coming into force in Hong Kong ('Safety and security' page)

Location:
Update Date:
22-Mar-2024 14:59
 

Information on the upcoming general elections in India ('Safety and security page').

Location:
Update Date:
22-Mar-2024 14:10
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
21-Mar-2024 11:02
 

CORRECTION: FCDO now advises against all but essential travel on Federal Highway 199 (Carretera Federal 199) between Rancho Nuevo (just outside San Cristobal de las Casas) and Palenque

Location:
Update Date:
21-Mar-2024 02:45
 

Updated information on curfew extension from 7pm to 6am every day until 23 March 2024 (Warnings and Insurance page)

Location:
Update Date:
20-Mar-2024 16:26
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
20-Mar-2024 15:38
 

Information on a US embassy alert and updated assessment that Terrorists are very likely to try and carry out attacks in Tajikistan (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘safety and security’ pages).

Location:
Update Date:
20-Mar-2024 14:21
 

Information about an entry and exit exemption being in place until 30 May for British passport holders ('Entry requirements' page).

Location:
Update Date:
20-Mar-2024 11:53
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
20-Mar-2024 11:04
 

The FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to parts of the State of Chiapas and the town of Taxco in Guerrero State. The FCDO no longer advises against all travel on the federal highways 80, 81 and 85 between Tampico, Ciudad de Victoria and Magueyes, and the entire area south of these highways, in the state of Tamaulipas ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
20-Mar-2024 11:01
 

FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to within 5km of the Mexican border from the Pacific Coast up to and including the Gracias a Dios crossing and to the towns of Santa Ana Huista, San Antonio Huista and La Democracia in the department of Huehuetenango ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Regional risks' pages).

Location:
Update Date:
20-Mar-2024 10:55
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
20-Mar-2024 10:53
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
20-Mar-2024 10:19
 

Information about the impact of a nationwide census taking place in Bolivia on 23 March (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
20-Mar-2024 09:52
 

Information on COVID-19 rules for Myanmar ('Entry requirements' page).

Location:
Update Date:
19-Mar-2024 14:41
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
19-Mar-2024 13:38
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
19-Mar-2024 09:21
 

Information on internet outages affecting Côte d’Ivoire ('Summary' page).

Location:
Update Date:
18-Mar-2024 12:47
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
18-Mar-2024 11:33
 

Removal of the US security alert about the Sahara Marathon ('Summary' and 'Terrorism' pages).

Location:
Update Date:
18-Mar-2024 00:31
 

Updated information on curfew extension from 7pm 11 March to 5am every day until 20 March 2024 (Warnings and Insurance page)

Location:
Update Date:
16-Mar-2024 23:03
 

Update on latest volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland.

Location:
Update Date:
16-Mar-2024 12:55
 

Travel advice updated to reflect an increased threat from terrorism in Iran

Location:
Update Date:
15-Mar-2024 16:59
 

Information on internet outages (‘Summary’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
15-Mar-2024 13:48
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
15-Mar-2024 13:24
 

Addition of a new Emergency Services Number from 18 March (‘Getting help’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
14-Mar-2024 23:41
 

Updated information on curfew extension from 7pm 11 March to 5am every day until 17 March 2024 (Warnings and Insurance page)

Location:
Update Date:
14-Mar-2024 15:47
 

Information on Russian presidential elections ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
14-Mar-2024 14:09
 

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

Location:
Update Date:
13-Mar-2024 14:29
 

Removal of the cricket page

Location:
Update Date:
12-Mar-2024 15:57
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
12-Mar-2024 15:16
 

Information on terrorism in Russia ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).

Location:
Update Date:
12-Mar-2024 12:30
 

New information regarding the security situation in Rosario ('Safety and security' page).

Update Date:
12-Mar-2024 11:45
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Update Date:
12-Mar-2024 11:24
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
12-Mar-2024 02:46
 

Updated information on curfew extension from 7pm 11 March to 5am every day until 14 March 2024 (Warnings and Insurance page)

Location:
Update Date:
11-Mar-2024 15:14
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
11-Mar-2024 14:51
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
11-Mar-2024 13:36
 

Inclusion of information and a link to find further information on states of emergency in Peru (‘Regional risks’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
11-Mar-2024 13:17
 

State of Emergency has been extended a further 30 days in the country ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and Security' pages).

Location:
Update Date:
11-Mar-2024 12:16
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
11-Mar-2024 10:52
 

Information on health risks in Indonesia ('Health' page).

Location:
Update Date:
08-Mar-2024 16:41
 

Information on Winter storms (‘Safety and security’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
08-Mar-2024 15:09
 

Information on entry to Latvia for British-Russian dual nationals and driving in Latvia (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Location:
Update Date:
08-Mar-2024 14:47
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
08-Mar-2024 14:16
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
08-Mar-2024 13:17
 

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).

Location:
Update Date:
08-Mar-2024 12:00
 

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).

Location:
Update Date:
08-Mar-2024 10:54
 

Updated assessment that terrorist attacks in Côte d’Ivoire can’t be ruled out ('Terrorism' page).

Location:
Update Date:
08-Mar-2024 10:41
 

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).

Location:
Update Date:
07-Mar-2024 17:34
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to reflect the latest security situation in Haiti (Warnings and insurance)

Location:
Update Date:
07-Mar-2024 11:46
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
07-Mar-2024 11:27
 

Information on the self-initiated epidemic prevention period ('Entry requirements' page).

Location:
Update Date:
07-Mar-2024 10:58
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

Location:
Update Date:
06-Mar-2024 14:20
 

Information on the beginning of Ramadan in Jordan ('Local laws and customs').

Update Date:
06-Mar-2024 12:38
 

This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

A

Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Anguilla
Antarctica/British Antarctic Territory
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan

B

Bahrain
Belarus
Belize
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
British Indian Ocean Territory
Bulgaria
Burundi

C

Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Colombia
Cook Islands, Tokelau and Niue
Côte d'Ivoire
Croatia
Czech Republic

D

Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominican Republic

E

Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Eswatini
Ethiopia

F

Falkland Islands
Finland
France

G

Gabon
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau

H

Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong

I

Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Israel

J

Jordan

K

Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan

L

Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Libya
Lithuania

M

Madagascar
Mali
Mauritania
Mayotte
Mexico
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar (Burma)

N

Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
New Caledonia
Norway

O

Oman

P

Panama
Peru
Poland
Portugal

Q

Qatar

R

Réunion
Romania
Russia
Rwanda

S

Samoa
Saudi Arabia
Slovakia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
St Lucia
St Maarten
Sudan
Sweden
Syria

T

Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
The Gambia
The Occupied Palestinian Territories
Togo
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu

U

Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
USA
Uzbekistan

V

Vanuatu
Venezuela
Vietnam

W

Wallis and Futuna

X

Y

Yemen

Z

Zimbabwe