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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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24-Dec-2024 14:21
 

Updated information on expected disruption and political situation ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).

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24-Dec-2024 13:43
 

Information about drink spiking and methanol poisoning ('Safety and security' page).

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24-Dec-2024 11:26
 

Updated information on the risk of bushfires ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages)

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23-Dec-2024 16:08
 

Updated information about visiting Cayambe Coca National Reserve (‘Safety and security’ page)



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20-Dec-2024 15:35
 

Updated information on expected disruption and political situation ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).

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20-Dec-2024 13:50
 

Updated information following an earthquake in Port Vila, Vanuatu (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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20-Dec-2024 13:45
 

Updated information on the risk of counterfeit alcohol (‘Safety and security’ page)

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20-Dec-2024 09:46
 

Information added about the risks around commercial disputes (‘Safety and security’ page).

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19-Dec-2024 16:21
 

Updated information on the lifting of the nightly curfew (See ‘Political situation’ on the ‘Safety and Security’ page).

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19-Dec-2024 14:50
 

FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Mayotte and updated information on Cyclone Chido (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

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19-Dec-2024 10:28
 

Removal of information relating to the now cancelled industrial action and demonstrations (‘Safety and security’ page).

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19-Dec-2024 09:41
 

Updated assessment that although there’s no recent history of terrorism in South Sudan, attacks cannot be ruled out ( ‘Safety and security’ page).

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18-Dec-2024 15:43
 

Updated information about disruption caused by protests (‘Safety and security' page).

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18-Dec-2024 14:27
 

Updated information about the cancellation of ferry services from Holyhead to Dublin ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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18-Dec-2024 14:18
 

New information on visa requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
18-Dec-2024 13:06
 

This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and reissued without any significant updates

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Update Date:
18-Dec-2024 10:30
 

New information on visa requirements and updated information that terrorist attacks in Kuwait cannot be ruled out (‘Entry Requirements’ and ‘Safety and Security’ pages).

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17-Dec-2024 15:44
 

Updated information on temporary exemption from K-ETA requirement to enter country (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
17-Dec-2024 11:57
 

This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy. There were no significant updates.

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Update Date:
17-Dec-2024 11:57
 

This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy. There were no significant updates.

Update Date:
17-Dec-2024 11:57
 

This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy. There were no significant updates.

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Update Date:
17-Dec-2024 11:57
 

This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy. There were no significant updates.

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Update Date:
17-Dec-2024 11:38
 

New information about an earthquake in Port Villa, Vanuatu ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
17-Dec-2024 09:42
 

Updated information on protecting yourself and your belongings ('Safety and security' page)

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16-Dec-2024 15:59
 

New information about the closure of Holyhead Port which has affected ferry services ('Warnings and insurance' page)

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Update Date:
16-Dec-2024 15:34
 

Updated information on expected disruption and political situation ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).

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Update Date:
16-Dec-2024 15:01
 

Updated information on elevated political tensions ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
16-Dec-2024 09:51
 

Updated information about the Jubilee 2025 - Holy Year ('Warnings and insurance' page)

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Update Date:
15-Dec-2024 11:17
 

Updated information on disruption caused by Cyclone Chido ('Warnings and insurance' page)

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14-Dec-2024 17:57
 

Addition of information about cyclone Chido and potential floods (Safety and Security page)

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13-Dec-2024 16:31
 

New information on the limited reopening of the Jaber border crossing from Jordan into Syria ('Regional risks' page)

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Update Date:
13-Dec-2024 16:24
 

Information on expected disruption ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
13-Dec-2024 16:21
 

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

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Update Date:
13-Dec-2024 16:10
 

Updated information on visa requirements and flooding (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

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Update Date:
13-Dec-2024 14:44
 

Removal of information on Typhoon Usagi ('Safety and security' page)

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13-Dec-2024 13:01
 

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

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13-Dec-2024 13:01
 

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

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13-Dec-2024 12:41
 

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

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12-Dec-2024 18:52
 

Addition of information regarding industrial action and demonstrations (‘Safety and security’ page)

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Update Date:
12-Dec-2024 12:57
 

Addition of information on the presidential inauguration date, and of immigration officers taking photos of passports and identity documents of foreign nationals as part of their checks ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).

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12-Dec-2024 10:24
 

This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy. There were no significant updates.

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Update Date:
11-Dec-2024 16:20
 

Information on Tropical Cyclone Chido ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
11-Dec-2024 15:07
 

Removal of information of temporary closure of all land borders (‘Safety and security’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).

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Update Date:
11-Dec-2024 12:39
 

Updated information on the political situation and new information on solo and women travellers (‘Safety and security’ page).

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11-Dec-2024 12:29
 

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

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Update Date:
11-Dec-2024 12:15
 

New information on border controls at Netherlands' land and air borders ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
11-Dec-2024 12:12
 

Updated information on temporary border controls and removal of information about extra policing and security measures in Amsterdam ('Entry requirements' and 'Safety and security' pages).

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Update Date:
11-Dec-2024 12:03
 

Updated information on the current situation and risks in Syria. FCDO continue to advise against all travel to Syria (‘Safety and security’ page).

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10-Dec-2024 13:27
 

FCDO now advises against all travel to 25km from the Malian border and all but essential travel to 25km from the Western Sahara border and parts of Tiris Zemmour, Adrar, Tagant and Gorgol, and no longer advises against travel to parts of Tagant, Adrar, Gorgol and Dakhlet Nouadhibou ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Regional risks' pages).

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09-Dec-2024 16:58
 

Updated information about political situation in Sierra Leone ('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
09-Dec-2024 13:48
 

Updated information about the security situation in Lebanon following the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanese Hizballah (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
09-Dec-2024 10:07
 

Updated information on taxi safety and taxis ('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
08-Dec-2024 08:39
 

Updated information for people affected by the escalation in Syria (see ‘Warnings and Insurance’)

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Update Date:
07-Dec-2024 13:22
 

Updated information on elevated political tensions ('Warnings and insurance' page)

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06-Dec-2024 19:20
 

Update to regional risks on temporary closure of all land borders (See 'Safety and Security' and 'Regional risks' pages)

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06-Dec-2024 16:49
 

Updated information on leaving Gaza (See ‘Leaving Gaza’ on the ‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

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06-Dec-2024 16:43
 

Updated information on leaving Gaza (See ‘Leaving Gaza’ on the ‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

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Update Date:
06-Dec-2024 16:34
 

New information on the closure of the Jaber land border crossing between Jordan and Syria ('Regional risks' page)

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Update Date:
06-Dec-2024 16:26
 

New information on surrogacy (See ‘Laws and cultural differences’ on the 'Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
06-Dec-2024 13:06
 

This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy. There were no significant updates.

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Update Date:
06-Dec-2024 11:54
 

Information added about the risk of Malaria ('Health' page)

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Update Date:
06-Dec-2024 00:30
 

Information on road closures linked to The Ecuadorean Indigenous Nationalities Confederation (CONAIE) demonstrations (Warnings and Insurance pages).

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Update Date:
05-Dec-2024 16:47
 

Updated information on the political situation ahead of presidential elections on 7 December and update on regional risks in Bawku ('Safety and security' and 'Regional risks' pages).

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Update Date:
05-Dec-2024 16:43
 

Additional information on ESTA requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
05-Dec-2024 15:50
 

Updated information on recent terrorist attacks and kidnappings in Niger ('Safety and Security’ page).

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Update Date:
05-Dec-2024 15:08
 

New information about counterfeit banknotes ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
05-Dec-2024 14:11
 

Updated information for people affected by the escalation in north-west Syria (see ‘Safety and Security’ and ‘Getting Help’ pages).

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Update Date:
05-Dec-2024 12:06
 

Removal of information about Tropical Storm Sara ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
05-Dec-2024 12:04
 

Removal of information about Tropical Storm Sara ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
04-Dec-2024 10:14
 

New information on passport validity requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page)

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Update Date:
04-Dec-2024 02:24
 

Updated information on a declaration of martial law in South Korea ('Warnings and insurance' page)

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Update Date:
03-Dec-2024 20:51
 

Updated to reflect escalation in North West Syria ('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
03-Dec-2024 15:47
 

Information about a renewal of the State of Emergency (‘Safety and security’ page)

Update Date:
03-Dec-2024 15:03
 

This travel advice has been reviewed and information on Tropical Storm Ernesto has been removed. There are no other significant updates.

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Update Date:
03-Dec-2024 12:44
 

Updated assessment that terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Bangladesh('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
02-Dec-2024 16:58
 

Updated information on intensifying political demonstrations (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
02-Dec-2024 15:02
 

Removal of information about exit requirements ('Entry requirements' page)

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Update Date:
02-Dec-2024 12:22
 

Removal of information about national general strike in Italy on 29 November (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
29-Nov-2024 16:19
 

New information on medical screening on entry into China (‘Entry requirements’ page), updated assessment that terrorists attacks in China cannot be ruled out, and new advice on the increase of violent attacks in China (‘Safety and Security’ page).

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29-Nov-2024 12:40
 

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

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Update Date:
29-Nov-2024 12:40
 

Removal of information about UEFA Nations League (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
29-Nov-2024 11:33
 

New information that Laos authorities have issued an order prohibiting the sale and consumption of Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
29-Nov-2024 11:26
 

Information on new biometric entry requirements at Moscow airports (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
29-Nov-2024 11:21
 

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

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Update Date:
28-Nov-2024 16:44
 

Updated information about Togdheer, Sanaag and Sool ('Regional risks' page)

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Update Date:
28-Nov-2024 16:03
 

Removal of information about severe weather and flooding ('Warnings and insurance' page)

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Update Date:
28-Nov-2024 14:38
 

Updated information on mpox screening when arriving in country ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
28-Nov-2024 10:09
 

New information about sexual assault (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
27-Nov-2024 17:54
 

Latest update: Information on continuing protests and risks of roads closing at short notice, including those to airports ('Warnings and insurance', 'Entry requirements' and 'Safety and security' pages).

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Update Date:
27-Nov-2024 14:54
 

Information added about the risks of methanol poisoning ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
27-Nov-2024 14:54
 

Information added about the risks of methanol poisoning ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
27-Nov-2024 14:53
 

Information added about the risks of methanol poisoning ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
27-Nov-2024 09:41
 

Updated information on drink spiking and new information about illegal drugs ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
26-Nov-2024 13:11
 

New information on taking photographs and filmmaking (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
26-Nov-2024 12:11
 

New information about mpox ('Health' page).

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Update Date:
26-Nov-2024 11:10
 

Information about airport disruptions (‘Safety and security’ page)

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Update Date:
25-Nov-2024 16:11
 

Removal of information on curfew in place 20-21 November ('Warnings and insurance' page)

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Update Date:
25-Nov-2024 09:51
 

Updated information on flooding after Tropical Storm Sara ('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
22-Nov-2024 15:10
 

New information about political demonstrations (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)

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Update Date:
22-Nov-2024 15:04
 

Removal of information on the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting ('Warnings and insurance' page)

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Update Date:
22-Nov-2024 12:44
 

Addition of information about gunfire in Juba city ('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
21-Nov-2024 14:18
 

Updated information about what health risks you'll face in Cameroon ('Health' page)

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Update Date:
21-Nov-2024 14:08
 

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

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Update Date:
21-Nov-2024 12:39
 

Removal of information about national elections taking place on 30 October ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
21-Nov-2024 11:49
 

Updated information on driving conditions and extreme weather ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
20-Nov-2024 16:41
 

Information on Presidential and National Assembly elections ('Warnings and insurance' page)

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Update Date:
20-Nov-2024 11:56
 

Information on ongoing risks from frequent missile and drone attacks across the country. Exercise heightened awareness and be prepared to immediately shelter in the event an air alert is announced (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

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Update Date:
20-Nov-2024 11:34
 

Updated information about traveller declaration form ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
20-Nov-2024 10:12
 

Updated information on methanol poisoning risks (‘Safety and security’ page)

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Update Date:
19-Nov-2024 13:58
 

Information about national general strike in Italy on 29 November (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
19-Nov-2024 12:24
 

Updated information on the political and economic situation in Sri Lanka (‘Safety and Security’ page).

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Update Date:
18-Nov-2024 10:51
 

Updated information on curfew in place 20-21 November('Warnings and insurance’ page)

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Update Date:
18-Nov-2024 10:38
 

Updated information about illegally carrying cannabis when leaving Thailand (‘Safety and security’ page)

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Update Date:
18-Nov-2024 02:43
 

Latest update: Tropical Storm Sara – all clear given but significant flooding. International airport re-opening Monday 18 November. ('Warnings and insurance' page)

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Update Date:
16-Nov-2024 22:19
 

New information on Tropical Storm Sara – flooding and temporary closure of international airport ('Warnings and insurance' page)

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Update Date:
15-Nov-2024 17:27
 

New information following incident in Brasilia ('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
15-Nov-2024 17:19
 

Latest update on continuing flight disruptions due to volcanic activity ('Warnings and insurance' page)

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Update Date:
15-Nov-2024 17:16
 

New information on terrorism risks, the criminalisation of same-sex relationships and activity, and crime risks (See ‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
15-Nov-2024 16:24
 

New information on Tropical Storm Sara ('Warnings and insurance' page)

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Update Date:
15-Nov-2024 16:16
 

New information added about arrival report ('Entry requirements' page)

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Update Date:
15-Nov-2024 15:52
 

Information about Tropical Storm Sara ('Warnings and insurance' page)

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Update Date:
15-Nov-2024 15:52
 

Information about Tropical Storm Sara ('Warnings and insurance' page)

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Update Date:
15-Nov-2024 15:48
 

New information about Typhoon Man Yi ('Warnings and insurance' page)

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Update Date:
15-Nov-2024 15:29
 

FCDO now advises against all and all but essential travel for Tigray region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

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Update Date:
15-Nov-2024 15:15
 

Updated information on swimming safely ('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
15-Nov-2024 10:43
 

Information on heavy rainfall in Costa Rica (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

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Update Date:
15-Nov-2024 03:09
 

Updated information on Typhoon Usagi ('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
14-Nov-2024 14:33
 

Updated information on terrorism in Sri Lanka ('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
14-Nov-2024 13:32
 

Updated information about health risks you may face in Zambia ('Health' page)

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Update Date:
14-Nov-2024 11:32
 

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

Update Date:
14-Nov-2024 11:05
 

Removal of information about withdrawal of British Embassy staff families ('Warnings and insurance' page)

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Update Date:
14-Nov-2024 11:05
 

Removal of information about withdrawal of British Embassy staff families ('Warnings and insurance' page)

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Update Date:
13-Nov-2024 16:30
 

Updated information on severe weather and flooding in Spain ('Warnings and insurance' page)

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Update Date:
13-Nov-2024 15:32
 

Information on enhanced security checks when entering Niger (Entry requirements’ page) and on the requirement to be escorted by Nigerien security forces outside of Niamey (‘Regional risks’ page).

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Update Date:
13-Nov-2024 06:03
 

Addition of information about flight disruptions at Bali International Airport due to volcanic ash ('Warnings and Insurance' page)

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Update Date:
12-Nov-2024 16:24
 

Information added about extra security presence throughout Somaliland during the election period ('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
12-Nov-2024 15:07
 

Updated information about visas (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
12-Nov-2024 12:58
 

New information about UEFA Nations League (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
11-Nov-2024 19:42
 

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

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Update Date:
11-Nov-2024 17:11
 

information added about extra policing and security measures in Amsterdam ('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
11-Nov-2024 16:47
 

This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy. Information added on completing a short health declaration in relation to the mpox virus on arrival and importing valuable items (‘Entry requirements’), and on the political and conflict situation (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
08-Nov-2024 20:50
 

Outbreak of violence in Amsterdam city centre against Israeli football supporters on 7 November (Safety and security)

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Update Date:
08-Nov-2024 16:08
 

Updated information on visa requirements ('Entry requirements' page)

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Update Date:
08-Nov-2024 12:43
 

This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy. The Coastguard emergency number has been updated ("Getting help" page). There are no other significant updates.

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Update Date:
08-Nov-2024 11:47
 

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

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Update Date:
07-Nov-2024 21:24
 

Updated information about Tropical Storm Rafael ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
07-Nov-2024 14:26
 

FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the Chapare region of Cochabamba Department (‘Warnings and Insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).

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Update Date:
07-Nov-2024 10:52
 

Information added about the Jubilee, known as the Holy year, which is taking place in Rome from 24 December (‘Warnings and insurance’ and 'Safety and security' pages)

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Update Date:
06-Nov-2024 16:54
 

FCDO now  advises against all travel to within 7km of the crater of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara Province ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Regional risks' pages).

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Update Date:
06-Nov-2024 13:23
 

New information about UEFA Europa League (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
06-Nov-2024 01:54
 

Tropical Storm Rafael - Updated information on airport closures (Warnings and Insurance).

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Update Date:
05-Nov-2024 17:22
 

Update on location of severe flooding in Spain ('Warnings and insurance' page)

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Update Date:
05-Nov-2024 14:40
 

New information about political rallies taking place in the run-up to the Mauritian election on 10 November ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
05-Nov-2024 14:36
 

Information on borders closing at short notice ('Warnings and insurance', 'Entry requirements' and 'Safety and security' pages).

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Update Date:
04-Nov-2024 16:30
 

Updated advice on visa requirements for non-tourism visits and on detailed questioning for arriving foreign nationals on the purpose and details of their visit, including recent detentions of foreign nationals (‘Entry requirements' and 'Safety and security' pages).

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Update Date:
04-Nov-2024 12:48
 

Removal of information about a US alert on increased caution in Kenya and about disruptions due to ongoing strike action ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
01-Nov-2024 15:50
 

Removal of Hurricane Beryl content. See 'Safety and security' page for general hurricane advice.

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Update Date:
01-Nov-2024 15:37
 

New information on enhanced security checks on foreign nationals arriving by air ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
31-Oct-2024 15:53
 

New information about how people who are hard of hearing can contact the Portuguese Healthline (see ‘Health’ page)

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Update Date:
31-Oct-2024 09:46
 

Updated information on visa extensions and outdoor activities and adventure tourism (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
30-Oct-2024 16:54
 

Information on Typhoon Kong-Rey ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
30-Oct-2024 16:42
 

Information on ongoing disruption across Mozambique ('Warnings and insurance' page)

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Update Date:
30-Oct-2024 15:54
 

Updated information about the reduction of diplomatic staff in Lebanon ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
30-Oct-2024 15:19
 

Updated information on cholera ('Health' page).

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Update Date:
30-Oct-2024 12:49
 

Updated information that you must pay by credit card for a visa on arrival in Iraq, as cash payments are no longer accepted ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
30-Oct-2024 10:54
 

Information about flooding ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
30-Oct-2024 10:01
 

Removal of information on severe weather and flooding across Italy ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
29-Oct-2024 13:12
 

New information on Typhoon Kong-Rey ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
28-Oct-2024 16:58
 

New information about the power outage in Cuba ('Warnings and Insurance' page)

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Update Date:
28-Oct-2024 16:05
 

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

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Update Date:
27-Oct-2024 01:19
 

Information on an Israeli military attack on Iran (Safety and security)

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Update Date:
27-Oct-2024 01:19
 

Information on an Israeli military attack on Iran (Safety and security)

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Update Date:
26-Oct-2024 08:50
 

Information on Israeli attacks against Iran; risks of regional escalation ('Regional risks')

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Update Date:
26-Oct-2024 08:49
 

Information on Israeli attacks against Iran; risks of regional escalation ('Regional risks')

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Update Date:
26-Oct-2024 08:31
 

Information on an Israeli military attack on Iran (Safety and security)

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Update Date:
26-Oct-2024 08:31
 

Information on an Israeli military attack on Iran (Safety and security)

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Update Date:
26-Oct-2024 08:31
 

Information on an Israeli military attack on Iran (Safety and security)

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Update Date:
26-Oct-2024 08:24
 

On 26 October Israel carried out military action against Iran ('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
26-Oct-2024 08:23
 

On 26 October Israel carried out military action against Iran ('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
26-Oct-2024 08:22
 

On 26 October Israel carried out military action against Iran ('Safety and security' page)

Update Date:
26-Oct-2024 08:21
 

On 26 October Israel carried out military action against Iran ('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
26-Oct-2024 08:17
 

On 26 October Israel carried out military action against Iran ('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
26-Oct-2024 08:15
 

On 26 October Israel carried out military action against Iran ('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
26-Oct-2024 08:13
 

On 26 October Israel carried out military action against Iran ('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
26-Oct-2024 08:05
 

Information on an Israeli military attack on Iran (Warnings and insurance)

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Update Date:
26-Oct-2024 08:05
 

Information on an Israeli military attack on Iran (Warnings and insurance)

Update Date:
26-Oct-2024 08:04
 

On 26 October, Israel carried out military strikes against Iran. ('Warnings and insurance')

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Update Date:
26-Oct-2024 08:04
 

On 26 October Israel carried out military action against Iran ('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
26-Oct-2024 08:04
 

On 26 October, Israel carried out military strikes against Iran. ('Warnings and insurance')

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Update Date:
26-Oct-2024 08:03
 

On 26 October Israel carried out military action against Iran ('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
25-Oct-2024 16:09
 

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

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Update Date:
25-Oct-2024 14:00
 

Information on a heightened terrorist threat in Sri Lanka (‘Safety and security’ page)

Location:
Update Date:
25-Oct-2024 12:57
 

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

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Update Date:
25-Oct-2024 12:35
 

Removal of information about heavy rains and flooding in parts of the country (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

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Update Date:
25-Oct-2024 12:01
 

New information about mpox in Germany ('Health' page)

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Update Date:
24-Oct-2024 22:45
 

Further information about road blockades and transport strike (Warnings and insurance)

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Update Date:
24-Oct-2024 18:35
 

Information on ongoing disruption across Mozambique ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security')

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Update Date:
24-Oct-2024 18:16
 

Information about increased security measures at Turkish airports (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

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Update Date:
23-Oct-2024 18:31
 

There is a heightened terrorist threat in Sri Lanka. Terrorists are very likely to try and carry out attacks. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreign nationals such as hotels, tourist sites and places of worship ('Warnings & Insurance' and 'Safety & Security')

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Update Date:
23-Oct-2024 16:46
 

Information on a terrorist attack 40km northwest of central Ankara ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
23-Oct-2024 05:48
 

US Travel alert issued for the Arugam Bay area.

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Update Date:
22-Oct-2024 19:32
 

Correction to today's travel advice update regarding blockades ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).

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Update Date:
22-Oct-2024 18:37
 

Information added on the power outage in Cuba (See 'Warnings and Insurance' page)

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Update Date:
22-Oct-2024 16:21
 

This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy and has additional information on visa requirements for cruise ship passengers ('Entry requirements' page)

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Update Date:
21-Oct-2024 19:36
 

Information on planned protests and possible disruption across Mozambique ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security')

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Update Date:
21-Oct-2024 17:10
 

Updated information on health risks you may face in Ecuador (See 'Health' page)

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Update Date:
21-Oct-2024 14:50
 

New information about UEFA Europe Conference League ('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
21-Oct-2024 12:55
 

Updated information on severe weather and flooding across Italy ('Warnings and insurance')

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Update Date:
21-Oct-2024 10:59
 

New information about terrorist kidnap (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
20-Oct-2024 18:01
 

Information added on Hurricane Oscar (See 'Warnings and Insurance' page)

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Update Date:
20-Oct-2024 13:34
 

Information on planned protests and possible disruption in Maputo on 21 October ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security')

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Update Date:
20-Oct-2024 10:38
 

Updated information on flooding from Tropical Storm Nadine ('Safety and security: Extreme weather and natural disasters' page).

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Update Date:
19-Oct-2024 00:44
 

Update on power outage in Cuba (See 'Warnings and Insurance' page)

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Update Date:
18-Oct-2024 16:53
 

Removal of information about ‘Register Your Presence’. The FCDO has removed this facility, but stands ready to re-launch it, should it be needed. ('Warnings and insurance' page)

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Update Date:
18-Oct-2024 14:47
 

This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy. See information about upcoming elections ('Safety and security page'). There are no other significant updates.

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Update Date:
18-Oct-2024 10:53
 

New information about Somaliland elections taking place on 13 November (‘Safety and security’ page)

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Update Date:
18-Oct-2024 09:52
 

New information on political situation and health ('Safety and security' page and 'Health' page)

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Update Date:
17-Oct-2024 12:20
 

Update for Traveller Declaration Form guidance ('Entry requirements' page)

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Update Date:
16-Oct-2024 16:53
 

New information on travelling with people aged 17 and under ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
16-Oct-2024 16:25
 

Updated information on passport validity requirements and list of previous protest locations ('Entry requirements' and 'Safety and security' pages).

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Update Date:
16-Oct-2024 09:51
 

Removal of information on Hurricane Milton (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
15-Oct-2024 15:14
 

This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and with minor updates throughout, including on entry requirements, terrorism and health.

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Update Date:
15-Oct-2024 14:18
 

Removal of information about the state of emergency ('Warnings and insurance' page)

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Update Date:
15-Oct-2024 13:51
 

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

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Update Date:
15-Oct-2024 12:44
 

Updated information about protecting your personal safety ('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
15-Oct-2024 12:43
 

Updated information about protecting your personal safety ('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
15-Oct-2024 10:11
 

FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to some areas of the Western desert (‘Warnings and insurance' page and 'Regional risks' page)

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Update Date:
15-Oct-2024 10:01
 

Addition of information about border controls at Germany's land borders (‘Entry requirements’ page)

Update Date:
14-Oct-2024 16:11
 

New information on terror attacks and risk of falling fragments or debris from intercepted missiles (‘Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
14-Oct-2024 16:06
 

New information on terror attacks and risk of falling fragments or debris from intercepted missiles (‘Safety and security ‘page)

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Update Date:
14-Oct-2024 11:18
 

Updated assessment that terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Djibouti (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
12-Oct-2024 17:13
 

Updated information about leaving Lebanon (see “Access to Beirut airport” and “Local support” in “Warnings and insurance”).

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Update Date:
11-Oct-2024 18:11
 

Updated information regarding ongoing protests ('Safety and security' page)

Location:
Update Date:
11-Oct-2024 16:13
 

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

Location:
Update Date:
11-Oct-2024 15:48
 

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

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

New information about riding Hop on Scooters ('Safety and security' page).

Update Date:
11-Oct-2024 12:01
 

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

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Update Date:
11-Oct-2024 11:13
 

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

Location:
Update Date:
11-Oct-2024 10:58
 

Updated information on Hurricane Milton (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
10-Oct-2024 16:19
 

Information on the risk of terrorism in Belgium and demonstrations and strikes ('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
10-Oct-2024 16:05
 

Updated information on increased security in Niamey (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
10-Oct-2024 14:04
 

New information on travelling from Luxembourg to Germany (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
10-Oct-2024 09:32
 

Removal of information about Hurricane Milton ('Warnings and Insurance' page).

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

New information on driving licence requirements ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
09-Oct-2024 12:42
 

Updated information on rabies cases ('Health' page).

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Update Date:
08-Oct-2024 17:07
 

Addition of information on screening measures for Marburg at Kigali international airport ('Health' page).

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Update Date:
08-Oct-2024 11:18
 

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

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Update Date:
08-Oct-2024 10:55
 

New information on Hurricane Milton (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update Date:
08-Oct-2024 10:03
 

FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Sirnak city and Hakkari province, but continues to advise against all travel to within 10km of the border with Syria ('Warnings and insurance' page). In addition, this travel advice was reviewed for accuracy.

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Update Date:
08-Oct-2024 09:35
 

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

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Update Date:
07-Oct-2024 20:03
 

Hurricane Milton: Warning for the Yucatan peninsula (Warnings and Insurance pages)

Update Date:
07-Oct-2024 15:24
 

Updated information on flooding in central Bosnia and Herzegovina ('Safety and security' page').

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Update Date:
07-Oct-2024 11:42
 

Updated information about taking money into and out of Zimbabwe ('Entry requirements' page)

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Update Date:
07-Oct-2024 09:53
 

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

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Update Date:
06-Oct-2024 21:48
 

Latest update: Updated information on Help from FCDO in Israel (Warnings and Insurance Page).

Update Date:
06-Oct-2024 21:47
 

Latest update: Updated information on Help from FCDO in the OPTs (Warnings and Insurance Page).

Update Date:
04-Oct-2024 15:36
 

New information on flooding in central Bosnia and Herzegovina ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
04-Oct-2024 15:02
 

New state of emergency announced, which includes curfew hours in certain places ('Warnings and insurance' page)

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Update Date:
04-Oct-2024 11:25
 

Information on potential disruption to domestic and international air travel at Kathmandu airport (See ‘Air travel’ on the ‘Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
03-Oct-2024 16:47
 

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

Location:
Update Date:
03-Oct-2024 15:58
 

Updated information on the conflict affecting Lebanon ('Warnings and insurance' page)

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Update Date:
03-Oct-2024 12:45
 

New information about national elections taking place on 30 October ('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
03-Oct-2024 12:21
 

New information on drink spiking ('Safety and Security' page)

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Update Date:
03-Oct-2024 12:08
 

Addition of information about border controls at Germany's land borders ('Entry requirements' page)

Location:
Update Date:
02-Oct-2024 17:16
 

Updated information on Typhoon Krathon ('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
02-Oct-2024 16:49
 

Factual update on debris from ballistic missiles that targeted Israel on 1 October and the reopening of Jordanian airspace ('Safety and security' page)

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Update Date:
02-Oct-2024 16:29
 

Addition of information about border controls at Germany's land borders (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
02-Oct-2024 15:56
 

New information on travelling from Denmark to Germany (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
02-Oct-2024 13:46
 

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

Location:
Update Date:
02-Oct-2024 13:42
 

Addition of information about travelling from the Czech Republic to Germany (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
02-Oct-2024 11:08
 

Additional information on disruption to domestic travel following recent flooding and landslides (See ‘Monsoon’ on the ‘Safety and Security' page)

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Update Date:
02-Oct-2024 04:14
 

Updated information on the conflict affecting Lebanon

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Update Date:
02-Oct-2024 04:03
 

Updated information on the conflict affecting Lebanon (Warnings and Insurance Pages)

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Update Date:
02-Oct-2024 03:41
 

Updated information on the conflict affecting Lebanon (Safety and Security Pages)

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Update Date:
02-Oct-2024 03:40
 

Updated information on the conflict in Lebanon (Safety and Security Pages)

Update Date:
02-Oct-2024 03:34
 

Updated information on the conflict affecting Lebanon (Warnings and Insurance)

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Update Date:
02-Oct-2024 03:33
 

Updated information on the conflict affecting Lebanon (Safety and Security Pages)

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Update Date:
01-Oct-2024 18:33
 

Updated information on the conflict affecting Lebanon ('Safety and Security' Page)

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Update Date:
01-Oct-2024 16:57
 

Removal of information on tropical storms ('Warnings and insurance' page)

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Update Date:
01-Oct-2024 16:50
 

Updated information on Typhoon Krathon ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
01-Oct-2024 16:37
 

Removal of information on floods in East Austria ('Warnings and insurance' page)

Location:
Update Date:
01-Oct-2024 15:48
 

New information on travelling from the Netherlands to Germany (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
01-Oct-2024 15:01
 

Updated information on street crime and new information on surrogacy and wildfires ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
01-Oct-2024 14:29
 

New information about winter tyres and chains (See ‘Transport risks’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
01-Oct-2024 11:04
 

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

Location:
Update Date:
01-Oct-2024 09:48
 

Further information added on prevention of Marburg virus disease ('Health' page)

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Update Date:
30-Sep-2024 17:02
 

Update to visa requirements to enter Sri Lanka and the announcement of parliamentary elections ('Entry requirements' page and 'Safety and security' page).

Location:
Update Date:
30-Sep-2024 16:07
 

Updated information about flight disruptions (‘Safety and security’ page)

Location:
Update Date:
30-Sep-2024 15:49
 

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

Location:
Update Date:
30-Sep-2024 15:33
 

Addition of information about border controls at Germany's land borders ('Entry requirements' page)

Location:
Update Date:
30-Sep-2024 13:38
 

Removal of information about severe weather and flooding's ('Warnings and insurance' page)

Location:
Update Date:
29-Sep-2024 03:57
 

"Updated information on Typhoon Krathon ('Safety and security' page)"

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Update Date:
29-Sep-2024 00:38
 

Updated information on the Conflict affecting Lebanon (Safety and Security Pages)

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Update Date:
29-Sep-2024 00:36
 

Updated information on the Conflict affecting Lebanon (Safety and Security Pages)

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Update Date:
29-Sep-2024 00:33
 

Updated information on the Conflict affecting Lebanon (Safety and Security Pages)

Update Date:
29-Sep-2024 00:31
 

Updated information on the Conflict affecting Lebanon (Safety and Security Pages)

Location:
Update Date:
29-Sep-2024 00:28
 

Updated information on the Conflict affecting Lebanon (Safety and Security Pages)

Location:
Update Date:
29-Sep-2024 00:28
 

Updated information on the Conflict affecting Lebanon (Safety and Security Pages)

Location:
Update Date:
29-Sep-2024 00:26
 

Updated information on the Conflict affecting Lebanon (Safety and Security Pages)