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).
Information on border closure due to Ecuadorean elections (Warnings and insurance page) (Entry Requirements page)
Information on border closure due to Ecuadorean elections
Due to Presidential elections on 13 April, all land borders will be closed to foreign nationals from Friday 11 April 16h00 until 14 April 23h59 inclusive ('Warnings and Insurance' and 'Entry Requirements' pages).
Updated information about earthquakes and tsunamis in Tonga Islands ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).
Information added about the risk of delays at some road borders, due to extra checks following the recent outbreak of foot and mouth disease (See 'Border checks' on the 'Entry requirements' page).
Updated information on general risks you may face from terrorism('Safety and security' page).
Updated information about Mandalay and Naypyitaw airports now only being open to domestic flights (See 'Earthquake in Myanmar' on the 'Warnings and insurance' page).
Removal of information about an incident following a fire on 9 April in La Plagne in the Alps (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and reissued without significant updates.
New information added about upcoming presidential elections ('Safety and security' page).
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the cities of Tripoli, Benghazi and Misrata. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to the rest of Libya (‘Warnings and insurance’, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).
Requirements to show a PCR test for Chikungunya have been postponed (‘Entry requirements’ page).
New information about foreign nationals needing to complete a digital arrival card from 1 May 2025 (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Update on incident following a fire on 9 April in La Plagne in the Alps (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to some areas of Kinshasa. FCDO continues to advise against all travel, or all but essential travel to a number of areas of DRC ('Warnings and insurance', and 'Regional risks' pages).
Updated information about the Kanlaon Volcano (See 'Volcanoes' on the 'Safety and security' page).
Updated information on the risks related to drugs, and of criminal gangs coercing people to carry drugs across borders (‘Safety and security’ page).
Updated information about malaria (‘Health’ page).
Updated information on the possibility of medical screening on arrival into China, the processes for applying for visas for some age categories, access to consular services for dual nationals and safety risks in border areas. This advice has also been reviewed in full for accuracy and style. ('Entry requirements' and 'Regional risks' pages)
From 9 April, passengers travelling from Reunion Island to Mauritius must produce a negative PCR test for Chikungunya before they travel ('Entry requirements' page).
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Naypyitaw ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Regional risks' pages).
CORRECTION: FCDO now advises against all travel to Rusizi National Park and continues to advise against all travel to Cibitoke and Bubanza provinces, Kayanza Province, Melchior Ndadaye International Airport to Cibitoke and Bujumbura Rural Province. FCDO continues to advise against all but essential travel to the area of Bujumbura Rural Province north of the Isale road ('Warnings and insurance' page).
CORRECTION: FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the Rubavu District and continues to advise against all but essential travel to parts of Rusizi District ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Regional risks' pages).
Updated information on visa requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Information relating to Rusizi National Park (Warnings and insurance page).
Update relating to the Rubavu District (Warnings and insurance page).
Updated information following an earthquake in the region ('Warnings and insurance' & ‘Safety and Security’ page).
New information about the outbreak of foot and mouth disease (See 'Border checks' on the 'Entry requirements' page).
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to south-western Azerbaijan (‘Warnings and insurance’, ‘Entry requirements’ ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).
Updated guidance around elevated political tensions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
New information on electronic entry declaration documents, forest fires, doctor shortages and English-language support ('Entry requirements', 'Safety and security', 'Health' and 'Getting help' pages).
Updated information on health risks in Bolivia ('Health' page).
FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to New Caledonia ('Warnings and insurance' page).
New information regarding risk of missile and drone attacks from Yemen ('Warnings and insurance' page).
New information regarding risk of missile and drone attacks from Yemen ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information on extreme weather and natural disasters (‘Safety and security’ page).
Updated information on sea travel, Ramadan and risks from terrorism ('Safety and security' page).
Removal of information about earthquake in Thailand (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Addition of information with the most recent eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula on 1 April ('Safety and security' page).
New information on land ownership disputes (‘Safety and security’ page).
Removal of information on possible demonstrations on 31 March ('Safety and security' page).
Updated information on elevated political tensions ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Removal of information about an earthquake with strong tremors reported across Laos ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information on cost of visa needed to enter Namibia (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information following an earthquake in the region ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Latest update: Forest fires in the south-eastern part of South Korea have been contained. The Travel Advice alert in relation to them has been removed ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information about Extreme weather and natural disasters following earthquake in region (‘Warnings and insurance page).
Updated information about Extreme weather and natural disasters following earthquake in region ("Warnings and insurance page").
Update on information on the earthquake in Myanmar including the announcement by the military regime of a State of Emergency in six states and regions. (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Update on al-Shabaab Offensive ('Safety and security')
Removal of information on a stabbing incident in central Amsterdam.
New information that consensual same-sex activity between men is now a crime punishable by up to five years imprisonment ( See 'LGBT+travellers' on 'Safety and security' page).
Addition of emergency hotlines provided by the local authorities following earthquake with strong tremors reported across Thailand and damage to buildings in Bangkok ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Update with information on possible demonstrations on 31 March ('Safety and security' page).
Addition of information about an earthquake with strong tremors reported across Laos ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information on health risks in Australia (‘Health’ page).
Addition of information that there has been a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, the epicentre is in Sagaing region near Mandalay, but other areas may be affected (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Updated information about Pride (See 'LGBT+ travellers' on the 'Safety and security' page).
FCDO now advises British nationals in South Sudan to leave now if you judge it safe to do so. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to South Sudan ('Warnings and insurance' page).
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and reissued without any significant updates.
Information on a stabbing incident in central Amsterdam. If you’re in the immediate area follow the advice of the local authorities and monitor local media ('Warnings and insurance' page).
FCDO no longer advises against all travel to the whole of Lebanon. FCDO continues to advise against all travel or all but essential travel to some areas of Lebanon ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Regional risks' pages).
Updated information on the British Embassy Juba ('Warnings and insurance').
Updated information about Ramadan ('Safety and security' page).
Removal of information about UEFA Nations League match between Greece and Scotland ('Warnings and insurance' page).
This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy and updated with information on the Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan border ('Regional risks' page).
Updated information on the political and security situation, and updated advice to British nationals in South Sudan ('Warnings and insurance' and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
Removal of information on Pakistan National Day (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Information added about protecting yourself against potential sexual assault ('Safety and security' page).
Updated information on the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border ('Regional risks' page).
New information added about forest fires in the south-eastern part of South Korea ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Update on demonstrations and protests (‘Warnings and insurance’ and 'Safety and security' pages).
Removal of information about protests causing disruption at Mexico City Airport over the weekend of 22-23 March ('Warnings and insuarnce' page).
Removal of information about the US embassy in Tajikistan having issued an alert ahead of the Navruz celebrations, which took place over the extended holiday weekend (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
New information about the political situation in Côte d'Ivoire (‘Safety and security’ page).
Possible protests causing disruption at Mexico City Airport over weekend of 22-23 March (see 'Warnings and insurance' page).
Following a US Travel Advisory to avoid travel to islands and coastal areas south of Kisiju Tanzania, British High Commission staff will not travel to the area. This will be kept under review (‘Warnings and insurance’).
On 17 March, Ecuador declared an environmental emergency due to an oil spill near Esmeraldas River (see 'Swimming safety' on 'Safety and security' page).
Details of possible disruption at Mexico City airport (see 'Warnings and insurance' page).
New information about the mobile app ALERT COPS('Safety and security' page).
FCDO now advises against all travel to some additional areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province and to Balochistan Province, and against all but essential travel within 5 miles of the international border between Pakistan and India, except for the Wagah crossing. Information added on Pakistan National Day (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).
Information on State of Emergency declared in Lima and Callao regions ( 'Warnings and insurance' page).
New information regarding demonstrations ('Safety and security' page).
(New information that the US embassy in Tajikistan have issued an alert ahead of the Navruz celebrations, which will take place over the extended holiday weekend (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
New Information on recent terrorist attacks ('Safety and security' page).
New information about a State of Emergency declared in Rivers State, South-South Nigeria ('Safety and security' page).
Removal of visa requirement to enter Argentina on an Emergency Travel Document and addition of number to contact 911 (Emergencies) in Buenos Aires from outside Argentina ('Getting help' page).
Updated information about nationwide power outage in Cuba ('Warnings and insurance' page).
New information on what to expect if you are detained in Guinea (‘Safety and Security’ page).
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Information about nationwide power outage in Cuba ('Warnings and insurance')
FCDO now advise against all but essential travel to all areas of Tigray region which lie east of the Tekeze river, except for within 10km of the border with Eritrea where we continue to advise against all travel. (‘Warnings and insurance,’ 'Safety & Security' and 'Regional risks' pages)
Information on declaration that the Marburg virus disease outbreak is over (‘Health’ page).
Removal of information about Qatif region ('Regional risks' page).
Updated information for British nationals affected by ongoing hostilities in Syria ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Getting help' pages).
Updated information about Poland’s border with Belarus (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information on visa requirements to enter USA (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Update about ongoing demonstrations in Serbia ('Safety and security' pages).
Updated information following additional health measures, in the form of body temperature checks, upon arrival into Tanzania ('Entry requirements' page).
CORRECTION: FCDO now advises against all travel to parts of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Regional risks' pages).
Updated information about the current risks and political situation in Iran ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).
Updated to reflect tensions in Tigray Region ('Safety & Security' and 'Regional risks' pages)
New information on safety standards for bus transportation (see ‘Buses and taxis’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).
Update regarding personal safety following a train hijacking in Balochistan ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Removal of information on airport strikes ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information about Table Mountain National Park, wildfires in Cape Town and air travel ('Safety and security' page).
Updated information in response to recent developments in Syria (see ‘Help abroad in an emergency’)
New information on airport strikes ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Removal of information about travel disruption to Eurostar ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Removal of information about travel disruption to Eurostar and some French train services (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)
Updated information about Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Removal of information following an incident in Mannheim ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Information added about travel disruption to Eurostar ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information on ongoing political demonstrations (‘Safety and security’ page).
Removal of information about severe tropical Storm Garance ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information about entry to Jordan ('Entry requirements' page).
Updated information about entry to Jordan ('Entry requirements' page).
Updated information about the state of emergency being extended for a further 30 days in certain locations due to internal disturbance and armed violence ('Safety and security' page).
New information about the possibility of trade union strikes closing the Israeli side of the land border crossing (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Information about travel disruption to Eurostar and some French train services (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page).
Updated information about tropical cyclone Alfred ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information on visitor visas ('Entry requirements' page).
Updated information about armed conflict ('Safety and security' page).
Updated information about tropical cyclone Alfred ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information about new visa on arrival scheme for UK nationals (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information about unexploded weapons, money, air travel and healthcare ('Safety and security' and 'Health' pages).
Updated information about the Walewale curfew ('Regional risks' page).
Updated information on tropical cyclone Alfred ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information following a stabbing attack in Haifa ('Safety and security' page).
Updated information following a stabbing attack in Haifa ('Safety and security' page).
New information following an incident in Mannheim (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Removal of information about Maha Kumbh Mela (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Removal of information about demonstrations across Greece on 28 February(‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Information added to the safety and security page about remaining aware of your surroundings in crowded places.
Refreshed advice about counterfeit alcohol in Turkey (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Removal of information about severe tropical Storm Garance ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Removal of information about weather conditions in Botswana ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information following suspected ramming and stabbing attack south of Haifa ('Safety and security' page).
Updated information following suspected ramming and stabbing attack south of Haifa ('Safety and security' page).
Addition of information about severe tropical Storm Garance ('Warnings and insurance' page).
New information about new visa on arrival scheme for UK nationals (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information on movement and access restrictions across the West Bank ('Entry requirements' page).
Updated information on movement and access restrictions across the West Bank ('Entry requirements' page).
"FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Norte de Santander Department following declaration of a state of emergency on 24 January and attacks by illegal armed groups in Cúcuta on 19 February (see ‘Warnings and insurance’ page)."
Updated information about entry restrictions, visa requirements and journalists travelling to Syria ('Entry requirements' page).
Addition of information about severe tropical Storm Garance ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Removal of information about the State of Exception and a curfew following widespread electric grid outages ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information relating to the security situation in Goma, Bukavu, and north and south Kivu provinces ('Warnings and insurance', 'Safety and security' and 'Regional risks' pages).
Committee of Emergency Operations (COE) declares a regional state of emergency in seven provinces due to heavy rainfall('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information about the earthquake in Port Villa and new information about getting assistance from the UK government ('Safety and security' and 'Getting help' pages).
Removal of details of plane crash at Toronto Pearson Airport('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information to make advice clearer (See 'Areas where the FCDO advises against travel' and 'Limited UK government support' on the 'Warnings and insurance' page. See 'Road safety' on the 'Safety and security' page. See 'Regional risks' page).
New information about demonstrations across Greece on 28 February(‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Updated information about the limitations of medical facilities and support in Cape Verde ('Safety and security' and 'Health' pages).
Removal of information that all land borders with Ecuador will be closed from 8 – 10 February ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information about tropical cyclones ('Safety and security' page).
New information about funeral arrangements and new visa on arrival scheme for UK nationals (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Removal of information about transport risks since Bishwa Ijtema has concluded('Safety and security' page).
New information about weather conditions in Botswana ('Warnings and insurance' page)
New information on risks associated with the ongoing conflict in eastern DRC ('Warnings and insurance' page).
New information about flights to St Helena ('Safety and security' page).
Details of plane crash at Toronto Pearson Airport ('Warnings and insurance' page)
New information regarding curfew covering Walewale and its surrounding areas ( 'Regional risks' page).
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and reissued without any significant updates.
Updated information about taking money into or out of Iraq (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Stay away from areas when protests are planned, particularly in Kinshasa, Goma and other large cities (See 'Safety and security' and 'Regional risks' pages)
Removal of information about an incident in Munich on 13 February ('Warnings and insurance' page).
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and reissued without any significant updates.
Updated information about applying for a visa and the current security situation in Syria ('Entry requirements' and 'Safety and security' pages).
Updated information on same-sex marriage ('Safety and security' page).
Addition of information about Zones of Special Operation and updated information on crime ('Safety and security' page).
Updated guidance on taking dollars into Turkmenistan for exchange ('Entry requirements' page).
Information following an incident in Munich on 13 February ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Information about planned strike action on 13 February affecting travel nationally ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Removal of information on land border closures with Ecuador from 8 to 10 February 2025 ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Update regarding personal safety for the upcoming ICC (Cricket) tournament ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information for foreign nationals who have overstayed their visa ('Entry requirements’ page).
Removal of information that all land borders in Ecuador will be closed from 8 – 10 February ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Information following wildfires in La Araucanía, Ñuble, Biobío, O’Higgins and Maule regions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and reissued without any significant updates.
Addition of information that you must complete an immigration and customs declaration form when entering Panama. Panamanian authorities recommend completing their digital form ('Entry requirements' page).
Information updated on the risks from counterfeit alcohol (‘Safety and security’ page).
Information added for tourists booking liveaboard vessels ('Safety and security' page).
Addition of information on land border closures with Ecuador from 8 to 10 February 2025 due to presidential elections ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated advice issued for Santorini, Anafi, Ios and Amorgos following increased seismic activity (‘Warnings and insurance' page).
Addition of information on land border closures with Ecuador from 8 to 10 February 2025 due to presidential elections ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information on terrorism in Sri Lanka ('Safety and security' page).
Removal of information about Marburg Virus Disease screening measures on departure (‘Entry requirements’ page).
All land borders in Ecuador will be closed from 8 – 10 February due to general elections ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information about protests and shortages of food and fuel (‘Safety and security’ page).
Update to general security risks from terrorism ('Safety and security' page).
New information added about Ramadan in Turkey in 2025 (See 'Laws and cultural differences' on the 'Safety and security' page).
Updated information about the risks of terrorism in North Macedonia ('Safety and security' page).
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and reissued without any significant updates.
Updated information on the Zimbabwe-Mozambique border ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information on the South Africa-Mozambique border ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and reissued without any significant updates.
Updated information on possible disruption to travel, including delays or closures at the border at short notice (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and reissued without any significant updates.
Updated guidance for LGBT+ travellers ('Safety and security’ page).
Removal of information about disruption to air travel in Washington DC ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Further advice issued for Santorini, Anafi, Ios and Amorgos following increased seismic activity (‘Safety and security' page)
Advice issued for Santorini and Amorgos following increased seismic activity (‘Safety and security' page)
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the parts of Rusizi district which are within 10km of the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ page).
FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to areas of Mozambique. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to some areas of Cabo Delgado province and against all but essential travel to some areas of Cabo Delgado and Nampula provinces ('Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security' page).
Addition of information on the second and third phases of Bishwa Ijtema on 3 to 5 and 14 to 16 February (‘Safety and security’ page).
Updated information regarding accommodation requirements (see 'Registering with the authorities' on the 'Entry requirements' page)
information about the possible disruption to flights due to recovery efforts following a fatal air accident in Washington DC ('Warning and insurance' page)
Addition of information following a declaration of an Ebola outbreak on 30 January (‘Health’ page).
Removal of information on possible temporary disruption to travel at border posts ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Change in advice for travel to Kinshasa city and province ('Warnings and insurance', 'Safety and security' and 'Regional risks' pages)
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and reissued without any significant updates.
Information on Israel directing Cyprus-bound flights to Larnaca Airport for security reasons ('Safety and security' page).
Clarification on requirements for entering Lithuania from Belarus and Russia (‘Entry requirements’).
Latest update: Information added on protests in Kinshasa ('Warnings and Insurance' page)
Information added on protests in Kinshasa ('Safety and security' page).
Information about the risks from terrorism ('Safety and security' page).
Latest update: FCDO now advises against all travel to Rubavu District. This includes the town of Gisenyi and the border crossing point at Gisenyi-Goma (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ page).
Addition of information regarding air pollution ('Health' page).
New information on the criminalisation of the promotion or participation in consensual same-sex relationships (‘Safety and security’ page).
Updated information on satellite phones and other devices('Safety and security' page).
Removal of information about incident outside the Great Synagogue of Tunis ('Warnings and insurance' page).
New information on Bishwa Ijtema (‘Safety and security’ page).
The FCDO advise against all travel to Bukavu. M23 have taken control of Sake and have expressed their intent to occupy Goma ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Regional risks' pages)
On 24 January there was an incident outside the Great Synagogue of Tunis. We advise caution until the period of emergency response clears.
Updated information on visa requirements ('Entry requirements' page).
Information added on fighting near the Rwanda/DRC border (‘Regional risks’ page).
Additional information about the introduction of e-visas to enter Mauritania (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information on recent terrorist attacks and kidnappings in Burkina Faso ('Safety and security’ page).
Updated information following additional health measures announced by the Government of Tanzania following Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Health’ pages).
Updated advice: The FCDO advise against all travel to Goma.New information on the security situation in North Kivu. M23 have taken control of Sake and have expressed their intent to occupy Goma.
Information about Storm Éowyn ('Warnings and insurance' page).
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the townships of Kyangin, Myanaung, Ingapu, Lemyethna, Yegyi Thabaung and Pathein in Ayeyarwady region which lie along the border with Rakhine State.
Update on flight disruptions at Cape Town International Airport (‘Safety and security’ page)
Updated information following confirmation of Marburg virus disease in Kagera region (‘Health’ page).
Removal of outdated information on presidential inauguration period, land border reopening and resumption of flights with Colombia (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
Removal of information about reported explosions in ‘Lince’ and ‘San Juan de Miraflores’ districts of Lima (‘Safety and security’ page).
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to all of North Shewa zone including the section of the A3 road ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Regional risks' pages)
Updated information on risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page).
FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to some districts in Pool Region and Mouyondzi District in the Bouenza Region ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Latest update: Updated information on elevated political tensions in Seoul (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
Updated information about the ongoing security situation in Russia and additional information about travelling between Russia and Belarus ('Safety and security' and 'Entry requirements' pages).
Updated information about armed conflict ('Safety and security' page).
Updated information on risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page).
Addition of information on possible disruption to travel, including delays or closures at the border at short notice ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Information on suspected outbreak of Marburg Virus disease in Kagera region (‘Health’ page).
Updated information on Naxalism ('Regional risks' page).
Updated information about reported explosions in ‘Lince’ and ‘San Juan de Miraflores’ districts of Lima (‘Safety and security’ page).
Updated information on risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page).
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and reissued without any significant updates.
Information added about reports of explosions in Lima ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Information added about mutual visa recognition between Belarus and Russia and extended visa free entry for British nationals until 31 December 2025 (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
Removal of information about the closure of Holyhead Port ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated information on the specific limitations to in-country assistance to British nationals fighting in Ukraine and the extension of visa free entry for British nationals until 30 January 2026 ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Entry requirements' pages).
Updated information on State of Emergency being extended for 3 months (‘Safety and security’ page).
Updated information on risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page).
Updated information on health screening requirements when arriving in country (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Reopening of the land border with Colombia on 13 January 2025 (‘Safety and security’ page).
Addition of information on possible disruption to travel, including delays or closures at the border with Mozambique, at short notice (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to some areas of Federal Iraq. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to some areas of Federal Iraq, and to advise against all but essential travel to KRI ('Warnings and insurance' page).
New information about Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Latest update: Resumption of flights with Colombia (‘Safety and security’ pages).
Removal of outdated language on presidential elections and inauguration dates (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
Additional information about some British nationals having been held in detention facilities at Maiquetia airport in Caracas and at land border crossings for a period of hours or days whilst the authorities perform checks and addition of information on the land border closure with Colombia and suspension of flights between Venezuela and Colombia until 13 January 2025 ('Safety and security' page).
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and reissued without any significant updates.
Updated information on risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page).
Updated information on travel within the C4 region relevant to Honduras and updated information on flying drones (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and reissued without significant updates.
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and reissued without significant updates.
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and reissued with information on the continued affects from Hurricane Beryl from July 2024 (‘Safety and security’ page).
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and reissued with information on the continued effects from Hurricane Beryl from July 2024 (‘Safety and security’ page).
New information on air travel (‘Air Travel’ on the ‘Safety and Security’ page).
Updated information on risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page).
Updated information on wildfires in California ('Warnings and insurance')
Updated information about Poland’s border with Belarus (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Information added that terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Brazil ( ‘Safety and security’ page).
Information on Laos visas reverting to 30 days ('Entry requirements' page).
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Antarctica/British Antarctic TerritoryArgentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
B
BangladeshBelarus
Belgium
Bolivia
Botswana
Brazil
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
C
CanadaCape Verde
Chile
China
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Cook Islands, Tokelau and Niue
Côte d'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech Republic
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Democratic Republic of the CongoDominica
E
EcuadorEgypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
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Falkland IslandsFederated States of Micronesia
France
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GabonGeorgia
Germany
Ghana
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