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).
Update Date:
14-May-2021 14:05
The FCDO has updated travel advice for Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) due to the impact of the current security situation on aviation operations. Check the map for where we now advise against all travel or all but essential travel.
Update Date:
14-May-2021 14:05
The FCDO has updated travel advice for Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) due to the impact of the current security situation on aviation operations. Check the map for where we now advise against all travel or all but essential travel.
Update Date:
14-May-2021 12:45
The FCDO now advises against all travel to the northern provinces of Chad (Borkou, Ennedi, Tibesti) as well as to Chad’s border areas and against all but essential travel to the rest of Chad, including the capital N’Djamena ('Summary' and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
Update Date:
14-May-2021 11:36
Updated information on testing for passengers from the UK travelling to Turkey ('Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
14-May-2021 11:28
Updated information following changes to international air travel to and from Israel ('Summary' and 'Coronavirus' pages)
Update Date:
14-May-2021 11:28
Updated information following changes to international air travel to and from Israel ('Summary' and 'Coronavirus' pages)
Update Date:
14-May-2021 10:10
Further information on COVID-19 vaccines if you live in the Canary Islands but are not registered for public healthcare ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
14-May-2021 10:05
Updated information on curfew hours and COVID-19 restrictions for public places and services in North Macedonia ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
14-May-2021 09:59
New information on a full lockdown in Lebanon until 15 May, after 15 May restrictions for public places and services will change ('Summary' and 'Coronavirus' pages)
Update Date:
14-May-2021 09:52
Removal of quarantine requirements and information on past attacks (‘Summary' and 'Terrorism’ pages)
Update Date:
14-May-2021 09:44
Updated information on coronavirus restrictions and community quarantine status for parts of the Philippines ('Coronavirus' page) and information on the validity of entry exemption documents for 9(a) visa holders (Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
14-May-2021 09:17
New information on changes to entry restrictions from 13 May ('Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
13-May-2021 20:54
Updated information on entry and exit restrictions, including coronavirus testing and managed quarantine ('Summary', 'Coronavirus' and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
Update Date:
13-May-2021 20:10
Updated information on entry requirements ("Coronavirus" and "Entry Requirements" pages)
Update Date:
13-May-2021 19:25
Change to the Government of Uganda’s recommendation that travellers from countries including the UK should postpone non-essential travel ("Summary," "Coronavirus" and "Entry Requirements" pages)
Update Date:
13-May-2021 17:29
Update to information on booking COVID-19 PCR tests and demonstrating COVID-19 vaccination status for entry to Iceland ('Coronavirus' and ‘Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
13-May-2021 16:45
Updated information on local restrictions ('Coronavirus' page) and entry requirements ('Entry Requirements' page).
Update Date:
13-May-2021 16:30
Updated information on quarantine requirements ('Summary' and 'Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
13-May-2021 14:38
The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advise against all travel to Kaduna, Zamfara and Katsina States and advise against all but essential travel to Niger and Sokoto States due to local insecurity (‘Summary’, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Local laws and customs pages’)
Update Date:
13-May-2021 13:59
New information on a ban for arrivals from Brazil and India and updated information on quarantine requirements for arrivals in Angola (‘Summary, ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Update Date:
13-May-2021 11:22
Additional information on protests taking place in Colombia ('Summary' page)
Update Date:
13-May-2021 10:53
Additional information on maternity care in Thailand due to COVID-19 ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
13-May-2021 10:11
Information on how to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you are a posted worker with private health insurance ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
12-May-2021 19:02
Clarification of COVID-19 entry requirement rules ("Entry Requirements" page)
Update Date:
12-May-2021 17:50
Updates to list of documents accepted as proof of residence for entry to Spain ('Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
12-May-2021 16:23
Updated information on Sri Lanka's travel and movement restrictions due to COVID-19 ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
12-May-2021 13:02
Updated information on Jordan's curfew hours including updates on restrictions for businesses, these changes will come into place on 13 May 2021 ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
12-May-2021 13:01
Removal of past charter flights ('Return to UK' page) and updated information on Mongolia's level status and restrictions ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
12-May-2021 12:42
Updated information following continued violence and rocket attacks ('Summary' page)
Update Date:
12-May-2021 12:42
Updated information following continued violence and rocket attacks ('Summary' page)
Update Date:
12-May-2021 11:45
Updated information on healthcare if you test positive for COVID-19 in Thailand ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
12-May-2021 11:43
Updated information on Japan's State of Emergency ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
12-May-2021 11:40
Information for passengers arriving from countries where COVID-19 variants of concern ('Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
12-May-2021 10:30
Removal of information on demonstrations with protesters blocking access to the Oaxaca International Airport and updated information on the age group for COVID-19 vaccine if you are resident in Mexico ('Coronavirus' and 'Safety and security' pages)
Update Date:
12-May-2021 10:24
Updated information on the curfew in the Greater Male’ area, all non-tourist passengers arriving in Maldives by air are required to self-isolate for 14 days and from 13 May, on-arrival tourist visas for those arriving from South Asian countries will be temporarily halted ('Summary', 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
12-May-2021 10:12
Updated information on quarantine procedures for passengers arriving in Saudi Arabia from Thursday 20 May 2021 ('Summary' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
11-May-2021 19:57
Addition of information on transit countries from Afghanistan which are on the UK COVID-19 Red list and require hotel quarantine ("Summary" page).
Update Date:
11-May-2021 17:10
Removal of information on the curfew, following the end of the nationwide curfew in Kuwait on 12 May (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Update Date:
11-May-2021 17:02
Updated information on restrictions for sit-down meals at restaurants ('Coronavirus' page) and additional information on entry and quarantine requirements for Zimbabwe; there are no testing facilities on arrival ('Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
11-May-2021 15:27
Updated information on Eswatini's COVID-19 restrictions for public places and services; the maximum number of people permitted at an outdoor entertainment event has increased ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
11-May-2021 13:06
Updated information on the easing of Belgium's coronavirus measures; from 8 May restaurant, café and bar terraces can open, outdoor events can take place with max 50 people and households can receive two people indoors from the same household ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
11-May-2021 12:11
Updated information on entry and testing requirements for Sierra Leone; new information for arrivals from India, Turkey, Brazil and Argentina ('Summary' and 'Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
11-May-2021 11:59
New information on Malaysia's nationwide movement restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Update Date:
11-May-2021 11:52
Updated information on testing requirements for those travelling to the Netherlands ('Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
11-May-2021 11:40
Updated information on entry requirements to Oman for travellers from the UK ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
11-May-2021 11:19
New information on Cyprus' COVID-19 measures for public places and services and on Cyprus' current judicial processing delays ('Coronavirus' and 'Local laws and customs' pages). Updated information on the length of quarantine for those travelling to the north of Cyprus, if you have been in the UK within 14 days before your travel to Cyprus ('Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
11-May-2021 10:42
New information on how to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you are a foreign national resident in Hungary, including UK nationals ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
11-May-2021 10:17
Updated information on entry requirements for entry to Singapore; all visitors must be granted permission to enter Singapore by the Singapore government and if granted permission to enter, you will be issued Stay at Home Notice (SHN) for at least 21 days ('Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
11-May-2021 10:07
Review of information on entry restrictions for people who have been in the UK or South Africa within 15 days of their arrival into Panama ('Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
11-May-2021 10:03
This advice has been reviewed in full and re-published with a small amendment
Update Date:
11-May-2021 09:59
Updated information on closure of borders to incoming passengers, the easing of restrictions on outdoors exercise, up to 12 persons allowed to gather inside and information on UK emergency travel documents (‘Summary’, 'Coronavirus' and ‘Safety and security ’pages)
Update Date:
11-May-2021 09:35
Updated information on entry requirements to the Philippines (‘Summary’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Update Date:
10-May-2021 20:18
Updated information on access to the COVID-19 vaccine. ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
10-May-2021 20:11
Updated information following a rocket attack in Israel on 10 May ('Summary' page)
Update Date:
10-May-2021 20:07
Updated information following a rocket attack in Israel on 10 May ('Summary' page)
Update Date:
10-May-2021 19:40
Curfew in Rivers State extended from 11 May, and now in effect from 7pm to 6am daily (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and Security’ pages)
Update Date:
10-May-2021 16:33
Updated information on Greece's curfew restriction ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
10-May-2021 13:37
Removal information on the requirement for 14 days self-isolation for UK arrivals ('Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
10-May-2021 13:25
Updated information on Peru's national State of Emergency; it has now been extended. Information on restrictions for Peru's three tier system has been updated ('Coronavirus' page). Information on entry and quarantine requirements; Peruvian nationals and foreign residents in Peru who enter Peru from India, South Africa or Brazil or who have stopped over at these countries, must isolate by law in their accommodation or homes and land borders remain closed ('Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
10-May-2021 13:07
Updated information on heightened risk of criminality around end of Ramadan celebrations in Senegal ('Summary' and 'Safety and security' pages)
Update Date:
10-May-2021 13:02
Updated information on the rules for wearing a face mask in public places and when using public services and new information on how to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you live in Czech Republic ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
10-May-2021 11:22
Update to information on the explosion in Male’ on the evening of 6 May (‘Summary’ and ‘Terrorism’ pages)
Update Date:
10-May-2021 11:15
Addition of information on the extension of the COVID-19 prevention measures until 20 May 2021 (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Update Date:
10-May-2021 09:59
Updated information on revised COVID-19 restrictions ('Summary' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
08-May-2021 18:18
COVID-19 PCR testing on arrival at Entebbe International airport, for travellers from certain countries including the UK, began on 8 May 2021 ('Summary', 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry Requirements' page)
Update Date:
08-May-2021 11:01
Additional information on COVID restrictions in Bishkek; updated information on vaccines; and cancelation of flights between England and Turkey from 4am on 12 May ('Summary' and 'Coronavirus' pages). Updated information on conflict on the Tajikistan / Kyrgyzstan border area; and mountain health risks ('Safety and security' and 'Health'). Ramadan dates ('Local laws and customs').
Update Date:
07-May-2021 22:24
From 9 May requirement for negative PCR testing results carried out less than 36 hours before departure extended to additional seven non-European countries (See 'Entry requirements')
Update Date:
07-May-2021 18:55
Updated information on national and regional restrictions following the end of the nationwide State of Emergency at 12:01am on 9 May. (See ‘Summary’ and ‘Coronavirus’ pages)
Update Date:
07-May-2021 18:00
New information on COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Mauritania. Updated information on PCR test times before arriving in Mauritania, plus a change in the number of days you must quarantine when travelling from certain countries (See 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements')
Update Date:
07-May-2021 17:45
From 4am 12 May, Nepal will be on the banned travel list (red list). (‘Summary’)
Update Date:
07-May-2021 17:44
The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the Maldives, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. From 4am on 12 May, direct flights from the Maldives to England will be prohibited, and the Maldives will be on the banned travel list (red list). (‘Summary ’) (‘Coronavirus’) (Returning to the UK’)
Update Date:
07-May-2021 17:44
From 4am on 12 May, direct flights from Turkey to England will be prohibited, and Turkey will be on the banned travel list (red list). (‘Summary ’) (‘Coronavirus’) (Returning to the UK’)
Update Date:
07-May-2021 17:43
Updated information on entry requirements and COVID-19 restrictions for public places and services ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
07-May-2021 17:42
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to the Azores. Updated information on easing lockdown measures in mainland Portugal. ('Coronavirus')
Update Date:
07-May-2021 16:59
Revised information on COVID-19 restrictions ('Coronavirus' page) and COVID-19 entry requirements (“Entry Requirements” page)
Update Date:
07-May-2021 16:46
New information on changes to quarantine requirements from 9 May 2021 ( 'Entry requirements' page).
Update Date:
07-May-2021 16:22
Updated information on the suspension of all international flights and public transport and flights to Incheon (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Return to UK’ pages)
Update Date:
07-May-2021 15:53
Updated information on COVID-19 measures, entry to Rwanda from India and Ebola in the DRC (‘Coronavirus’, ‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Health’ pages)
Update Date:
07-May-2021 15:53
Update to restrictions in public spaces and services. ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
07-May-2021 15:31
Addition of information on the likelihood of traffic disruption, heightened tensions and disruption to internet and social media services due to the Presidential inauguration on 12 May. Update to procedures for PCR testing on arrival for travellers ('Summary', 'Safety and security' and 'Coronavirus' pages)
Update Date:
07-May-2021 15:29
Update to curfew and rules on travel between cities (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Update Date:
07-May-2021 13:32
Addition of information on revised entry restrictions (‘Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
07-May-2021 13:22
Updated information on the security situation in Chad ('Summary' and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
Update Date:
07-May-2021 13:05
Addition of information on the increased risk of protests and clashes over the weekend ('Summary' page)
Update Date:
07-May-2021 12:52
Addition of information on the increased risk of protests and clashes over the weekend ('Summary' page)
Update Date:
07-May-2021 11:53
Updated information on 19 provinces in Algeria with curfews due to COVID-19 (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Update Date:
07-May-2021 11:40
Update on protests taking place in Colombia ('Summary' page)
Update Date:
07-May-2021 09:44
Updated information on restrictions for travellers arriving into Hong Kong from the UK ('Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
06-May-2021 22:49
Addition of information about explosion in Male’ on the evening of 6 May. (See 'Summary' and 'Terrorism' pages)
Update Date:
06-May-2021 17:23
Updated information on COVID-19 measures in Montenegro ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
06-May-2021 17:03
Updated information on COVID-19 measures and new information on the vaccination programme in Madagascar ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
06-May-2021 17:02
Updated information about schools and universities and travel to Kosovo ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry rules in response to Coronavirus' pages)
Update Date:
06-May-2021 16:22
Update to information on attacks in March and April 2021 ('Summary' and 'Terrorism' page)
Update Date:
06-May-2021 15:53
Updated information on coronavirus restrictions in Turkey (‘Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
06-May-2021 14:29
Updated information on new movement restrictions in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Update Date:
06-May-2021 14:27
Removal of information on the earthquake in Croatia ('Summary' page) and information on restrictions for movement in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (including Sarajevo) ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
06-May-2021 13:22
Update to information on changes to the duration of quarantine and self-isolation periods in Vietnam ('Summary' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
06-May-2021 12:17
Information on a curfew that has been put in place for the Greater Male' area ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
06-May-2021 12:11
Update to information on St Lucia’s national vaccination programme and quarantine requirements ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
06-May-2021 11:00
Updated information on revised COVID-19 restrictions ('Summary', 'Coronavirus', and 'Safety and security' pages)
Update Date:
06-May-2021 10:49
New information on entry to Bahrain if you are a passenger travelling or transiting from Nepal and updated information on testing and quarantine requirements; the minimum age for testing has been confirmed and from 5th May you must provide proof of a negative PCR test with a QR code (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Update Date:
06-May-2021 10:47
New information on the imposition of restrictions on arrivals from India (‘Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
06-May-2021 10:41
Updated information on requirements to Abu Dhabi; travellers from the UK that are travelling to Abu Dhabi are exempt from quarantine requirements ('Summary' and ‘Entry Requirements’ page)
Update Date:
06-May-2021 10:25
Update to entry and quarantine requirements in response to COVID-19 (‘Coronavirus' and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Update Date:
06-May-2021 10:08
Removal of information on the second round of presidential elections on 21 February 2021 ('Summary' page)
Update Date:
06-May-2021 10:06
Addition of information on the expiration of the travel ban on flights from the UK and resumption of British Airways and Virgin Atlantic flights in May. Update to curfew measures ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
06-May-2021 10:04
Updated information on entry and exit requirements Ghana ('Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
05-May-2021 18:55
Updated information on requirement to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test no more than 48 hours before entry, plus updated information on meeting in public spaces and travelling to Greenland from Denmark. (See 'Summary' Coronavirus' and Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
05-May-2021 16:35
New information on Cambodia's three tier 'zoning' system due to COVID-19 outbreak; this has been introduced to the major cites with 'Red', 'Dark Yellow' and 'Yellow' zones ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
05-May-2021 16:25
Update to information on Eastern DRC and border regions (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ page)
Update Date:
05-May-2021 16:23
Addition of information on revised restrictions of movement and shop opening hours (‘Summary’ and 'Coronavirus' pages)
Update Date:
05-May-2021 16:23
Removal of information on Tropical Storm Jobo and updated information on local laws and entry requirements to Tanzania (‘Summary’, 'Local laws and customs', ‘Entry requirements’ and 'Natural disasters' pages)
Update Date:
05-May-2021 16:08
Updated information on COVID-19 test certificate and quarantine requirements ('Summary' and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Update Date:
05-May-2021 15:54
Removal of some charter flights and update on lock down status and border closures ('Return to UK', 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
05-May-2021 14:43
Updated information on Monaco's curfew times ('Summary' and 'Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
05-May-2021 14:03
Updated information on the temporary closure of Timor-Leste’s airports, ports, and land borders from 3 May 2021 until 1 June 2021 and exemption for those with a vaccination certificate from mandatory isolation ('Summary' and 'Entry requirements' pages). Information on decision to resume a lockdown in the Capital Dili from 3 May 2021 until 16 May 2021 ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
05-May-2021 13:00
Removal of information on the lockdown in Lebanon from 1 to 4 May
Update Date:
05-May-2021 12:26
Addition of information that all islands in the Cape Verde archipelago are in a 'state of calamity' until further notice. Ilha Brava remains in a 'state of contingency' (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Update Date:
05-May-2021 12:16
This advice has been reviewed in full and republished with amendments to the 'Coronavirus', 'Safety and security', 'Terrorism', 'Local laws and customs', 'Entry requirements' and 'Natural disasters' pages.
Update Date:
05-May-2021 11:11
Updated information on curfews in Jordan; the 24-hour Friday curfews have been cancelled ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
05-May-2021 11:07
Updated information on scheduled international flights and the Canawaima Ferry service between Moleson Creek in Guyana and South Drain, Suriname has resumed. However restrictions to non-residents apply ('Return to the UK' page)
Update Date:
05-May-2021 10:51
New information on how to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you are a foreign national resident in Hungary, including UK nationals ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
05-May-2021 10:12
Addition of information on changes to the duration of quarantine and self isolation periods in Vietnam ('Summary' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
05-May-2021 09:44
New information on testing requirements for passengers connecting via Frankfurt before arrival Germany and updated information quarantine requirements for arrival in Angola (‘Summary, ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Update Date:
05-May-2021 09:34
Updated information on 9 provinces in Algeria with curfews in due to COVID-19 ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
05-May-2021 09:27
Additional information on further easing of local COVID-19 restrictions in Slovakia ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
04-May-2021 18:17
Updated information on PCR testing requirements plus information on the latest seismic activity (See 'Summary’, ‘Entry requirements' and ‘Natural disasters’ pages)
Update Date:
04-May-2021 17:38
No entry to Uganda for travellers who have been in India in the last 14 days. New procedure requiring PCR testing on arrival in Uganda announced for travellers from certain countries, including the UK, but no information on when this will be implemented (See 'Summary', 'Coronavirus' and Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
04-May-2021 17:21
Updated information on entry requirements to mainland Portugal and the Azores and inter-island travel in the Azores (‘Summary’, ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Update Date:
04-May-2021 17:03
Removal of information on 'State of Prevention' and updated information COVID-19 restrictions in Guatemala (‘Summary’, Coronavirus' and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Update Date:
04-May-2021 17:00
Addition of information on political tensions and calls for protests in El Salvador (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and Security’ pages)
Update Date:
04-May-2021 16:57
Updated information on COVID-19 restrictions on public spaces and services in Bermuda and new information on travel restrictions and border control measures (‘Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements’ pages)
Update Date:
04-May-2021 16:28
Further information on how to get a COVID-19 vaccines if you live in the Canary Islands or Valencia region but are not registered for public healthcare ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
04-May-2021 16:21
Updated information on extension for COVID-19 measures and to the 90-day permission for tourists to stay in Argentina ('Staying during coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
04-May-2021 15:07
Updated information on Turkey's curfews and a ban on the sale of non-essential items from 7 May (‘Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
04-May-2021 14:48
Update to information on COVID-19 restrictions in Trinidad and Tobago ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
04-May-2021 13:06
Addition of information on the extension of the Maldives public health emergency until 5 June 2021 and restriction on inter-island travel ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
04-May-2021 12:46
Addition of the list of government-designated quarantine facilities ('Summary' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
04-May-2021 12:38
Updated information on the security situation in Chad; the national curfew announced following the death of President Déby has now been lifted ('Summary' and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
Update Date:
04-May-2021 12:26
Update to information on Ebola in DRC (‘Health’ page)
Update Date:
04-May-2021 12:03
Updated information on entry to Germany for travellers from the UK ('Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
04-May-2021 10:40
Addition of information on the banning of cross-border entry of travellers via land and sea ports ('Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
04-May-2021 10:26
Updated information on entry and travel restrictions, air/road travel and quarantine requirements in Bangladesh due to new COVID-19 restrictions ('Summary', 'Coronavirus', 'Safety and security' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
04-May-2021 10:02
Updated information on the Government of Nepal suspension of flights; this starts on the 6 May 2021 ('Coronavirus', 'Safety and security' and 'Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
03-May-2021 20:46
Updated information on self isolation requirements for those 18 years of age or above and for those that are exempt (See 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
03-May-2021 15:19
Updated information on lockdowns imposed on 14 April that will end on 5 May with the exception of red zones (See 'Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
03-May-2021 14:54
The Government of Nepal announced on 3 May that it will suspend flights, including almost all international flights, from 5 May until 14 May. (See 'Coronavirus' and 'Safety and Security' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
03-May-2021 04:51
Addition of information on the reopening of museums, galleries and landmarks ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
02-May-2021 17:32
With effect from Tuesday 4 May all travellers to Nigeria will require a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of their departure to Nigeria. In addition, there will be no entry permitted for any non-Nigerians/non-permanent residence permit holders who have visited Brazil, India or Turkey in the 14 days preceding travel to Nigeria. This does not apply to transit passengers. (‘Summary’ and ‘Entry Requirements’ pages)
Update Date:
02-May-2021 15:40
New information on entry to Bahrain if you are a passenger travelling or transiting from Sri Lanka; from 3rd May you must provide proof of a negative PCR test with a QR code, conducted not more than 48 hours before departure (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Update Date:
01-May-2021 19:47
Visitors to Moldova are required to enter 14-days self-isolation as an anti-Covid 19 measure, unless they qualify for at least one of the available grounds for exemption. Exemption will be granted to visitors who can demonstrate a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of travel or proof of vaccination. (“Coronovirus and Entry Requirements” page).
Update Date:
01-May-2021 19:12
Addition of information regarding additional COVID testing and quarantine regulations for arrivals to Pakistan by air and information about cuts to flights to and from Pakistan to 20% of normal scheduled numbers. (‘Summary’, ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry Restrictions’ pages)
Update Date:
01-May-2021 18:05
Updated information on travel within Kenya, the curfew, reopening of bars and restaurants, and other internal COVID-19 measures. Addition of information about entry requirements, including government designated quarantine facilities; the Trusted Travel system for verifying COVID-19 test results; and the “Jitenge” platform for generating QR codes (Summary, Coronavirus, Safety and Security, and Entry requirements pages)
Update Date:
01-May-2021 17:16
Updated information on Sri Lanka moving to Risk Alert level 3 due to an increase in coronavirus cases (See 'Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
01-May-2021 11:45
Addition of information on entry to the Philippines (‘Summary’ and ‘Entry Requirements’ pages) and information on the current quarantine levels across the Philippines ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
01-May-2021 10:42
Information about ‘Public spaces and services’ ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
01-May-2021 03:46
Updated information on COVID-19 restrictions; series of restriction easing has been announced ('Summary', 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry Requirements' pages)
Update Date:
01-May-2021 00:40
Addition of information on tightening of COVID-19 restrictions following a steep rise in cases ('Summary' page)
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 19:18
Update to information on entry requirements in response to COVID-19 (‘Coronavirus' and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 18:50
Updated information on testing requirements for travellers with proof of two COVID-19 vaccinations ('Summary' page)
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 18:39
Update to information reflecting a change to French restrictions from Monday 3 May ('Summary' and 'Coronarvirus' pages)
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 18:24
Curfew imposed in Rivers, Ebonyi and Anambra States. ('Summary' and 'Safety and Security' pages).
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 18:15
Information on the lifting of border controls at the Portugal land border from 1 May ('Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 18:06
Update to information on entry requirements and national coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions from 1 May ('Summary', 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 17:39
Updated information on deconfinement measures from 1 May, registering for the COVID-19 vaccine if you live in the Azores and the withdrawal of border controls on the land border with Spain from 1 May (‘Summary’, ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 17:38
updated with information on the lifting of some COVID-19 restrictions
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 17:08
updated information on whether a PCR test is required when arriving into Turkey and transiting to a domestic flight. (‘Entry requirements page').
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 17:01
Addition of information on the Irish Government announcement that it will be making changes to Ireland’s COVID-19 restrictions in May and provisionally in June. Update to the Mandatory Hotel Quarantine Scheme exemptions ('Summary', 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 16:37
Update to information on local COVID-19 restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 16:32
Updated information on the limited resumption of direct flights from London to Seoul, South Korea’s announcement of limited quarantine exemptions for those vaccinated in South Korea, and foreigners over 75 years of age are eligible to register for vaccination ('Summary', 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 16:24
Updated information on the security situation in Chad ('Summary' and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 16:04
Addition of information on the Malaysian Government announcement that from 29 April the quarantine requirement for arrivals from the UK will be extended to 14 days (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 15:58
New information on how to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you live in Sudan ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 15:36
New information on COVID-19 restrictions in Thailand; Thailand’s 76 provinces are colour coded based on the number of COVID-19 cases, restrictions vary in each province ('Coronavirus' page). Updated information on quarantine requirements for all travellers including British nationals who are travelling from the UK ('Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 15:21
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to the US Virgin Islands, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 14:53
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Russia, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 14:50
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Malta, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 14:50
Updated information on the COVID-19 situation, announcement of State election results on 2 May ('Summary' page) and information on in-country visa extension (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 14:44
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Albania, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 14:44
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Denmark, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 14:43
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to St Maarten, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 14:42
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to St Martin, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 14:41
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Belize, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 14:40
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Israel, and no longer advises against all but essential travel to Jerusalem (including to East Jerusalem (Occupied Palestinian Territories)).
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 14:40
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Israel, and no longer advises against all but essential travel to Jerusalem (including to East Jerusalem (Occupied Palestinian Territories)).
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 13:28
Update to information on local COVID-19 precautionary measures (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 11:56
Updated information on entry to Italy from the UK ('Summary' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 11:41
New information on quarantine arrangements in Hong Kong ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 11:01
Updated information on the restrictions for travel to New Zealand from very high risk countries ('Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
30-Apr-2021 09:52
Addition of information on the extension of national quarantine measures until 30 June 2021. Removal of information on additional lockdown measures for Kyiv (‘Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
29-Apr-2021 18:23
Curfew imposed in Rivers and Ebonyi State. ('Summary' and 'Safety and Security' pages).
Update Date:
29-Apr-2021 17:23
Updated information on Iraq's curfews, visas requirements and entry requirements (‘Summary’, 'Safety and security' and 'Entry requirements' pages). New information on how to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you live in Iraq ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
29-Apr-2021 17:00
Update to information on COVID-19 restrictions and quarantine requirements ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
29-Apr-2021 16:53
Addition of information on the renewal of the ‘state of calamity’ and changes to COVID-19 PCR testing requirements ('Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
29-Apr-2021 15:30
New information on the Somalia's most recent attack between ('Summary' and 'Terrorism' pages)
Update Date:
29-Apr-2021 15:12
New information for travellers including crew on entry to Samoa since the ongoing State of Emergency ('Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
29-Apr-2021 15:05
Updated information on Poland's COVID-19 restrictions; the Polish Government has announced the easing of some COVID-19 restrictions ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
29-Apr-2021 13:54
Update to information on requirements for entry to Russia and PCR COVID-19 testing facilities and ('Entry requirements' and 'Coronavirus' pages)
Update Date:
29-Apr-2021 13:31
Addition of information on the ban on travellers from India and Brazil and lockdown in Lebanon from 5am on 1 May until 5am on 4 May (‘Summary’, ‘Coronavirus’ and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
29-Apr-2021 13:14
Addition of information on the extension of Chilean entry restrictions until the end of May (‘Summary’, ‘Coronavirus’ and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
29-Apr-2021 10:01
Addition of information on the re-opening of the Visa Application Centre ('Summary' and 'Return to the UK' pages)
Update Date:
29-Apr-2021 09:52
Addition of information on vaccine registration being available for people aged 55+ in the Czech Republic ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
29-Apr-2021 09:45
Addition of information on the UK entering Cyprus’ Amber category on 29 April ('Summary' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
28-Apr-2021 22:20
Addition of information on ongoing demonstrations at Oaxaca International Airport ("Safety & Security" page).
Update Date:
28-Apr-2021 18:41
Curfew imposed in Rivers State. ('Summary' and 'Safety and security' pages).
Update Date:
28-Apr-2021 17:03
Updated information on international travel measures ('Summary', 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
28-Apr-2021 16:40
Update to information on land borders, which are now open ('Summary' and 'Entry requirements' pages).
Update Date:
28-Apr-2021 16:05
Full review of the 'Entry requirements' section, with updates to information following the announcement that the UK will no longer be on Malta’s red list for travel.
Update Date:
28-Apr-2021 15:44
Updated information on local COVID-19 restrictions ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
28-Apr-2021 15:16
Updated information on Fiji entering a 14-day restriction period from 26 April following identification of a number of COVID-19 cases outside quarantine and suspension of international passenger flights. Additional information on how to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you live in Fiji ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
28-Apr-2021 15:11
Updated information on international commercial passenger flights to and from Bangladesh; suspension has been extended until 5 May ('Summary', 'Coronavirus' and 'Safety and security' pages). New information on quarantine requirements for passengers arriving from the Middle East, Singapore, Malaysia and China as well as passengers from other locations ('Summary' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
28-Apr-2021 14:28
Update to information on full lockdown measures from 29 April to 17 May (Travel in Turkey page)
Update Date:
28-Apr-2021 12:50
Update to information on the lifting of some coronavirus restrictions from 28 April ('Coronavirus' page). Update to information on quarantine requirements ('Entry requirements' page).
Update Date:
28-Apr-2021 12:50
Update to information on curfew and measures in North Macedonia ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
28-Apr-2021 11:25
New information on how to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you live in Zambia ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
28-Apr-2021 09:54
Updated information on attacks in Central Sulawesi, most recently in March 2021 ('Terrorism' page)
Update Date:
27-Apr-2021 17:06
Additional information on entry restrictions related to COVID-19 (‘Summary’, 'Coronavirus', ‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and Security’ pages)
Update Date:
27-Apr-2021 17:04
New information on flights departing from Morocco (‘Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
27-Apr-2021 16:52
New information on entry and exit requirements for Ghana; travellers must acquiring a negative COVID-19 test both when entering and exiting Ghana ('Entry requirements' page). Updated information on LGBT laws in Ghana ('Local laws and customs' page)
Update Date:
27-Apr-2021 16:50
Update to information on coronavirus measures in place ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
27-Apr-2021 16:43
Updated information on opening times of essential services and restrictions on outdoors exercise (‘Summary’ and 'Coronavirus' pages)
Update Date:
27-Apr-2021 16:03
Updated information on Coronavirus restrictions ('Coronavirus' page), ski resorts (‘Mountaineering and Extreme Sports’ page) and removal of quarantine requirements for travellers from the UK ('Entry requirements' page).
Update Date:
27-Apr-2021 15:38
Information on how to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you live in Montenegro and some COVID-19 measures have now eased for public places and services ('Coronavirus' page). Updated information on entry requirements for entry to Montenegro ('Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
27-Apr-2021 15:25
Update to information on local measures and the operation of commercial ferries to and from the US Virgin Islands ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
27-Apr-2021 15:21
Updated information how to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you live in Japan ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
27-Apr-2021 14:01
New information on flights departing from Morocco (‘Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
27-Apr-2021 13:55
Update to information on the re-opening of the Visa Application Centre ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
27-Apr-2021 12:18
Update to information on full lockdown measures from 29 April to 17 May ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
27-Apr-2021 12:08
Update to information on driving in Costa Rica on a UK Driving Licence during COVID-19 ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
27-Apr-2021 12:04
Removal of information on possible disruption on 17 and 18 April 2021 ('Summary' page)
Update Date:
27-Apr-2021 11:28
Update to information on vaccination and pre-departure COVID-19 testing facilities. Addition of information on changes to the rules on inter-island travel and the testing exemption for vaccinated travellers ('Coronavirus' and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Update Date:
27-Apr-2021 10:11
New local restrictions from 27 April to 10 May 2021. ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
27-Apr-2021 09:51
Updated information on Greece's curfew due to COVID-19 restrictions ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
27-Apr-2021 09:41
Updated information regarding changes to flights from UK and COVID-19 testing (‘Summary’, 'Coronavirus' and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
Update Date:
27-Apr-2021 09:32
New information on entry to Bahrain if you are a passenger travelling or transiting from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh; you must provide proof of a negative PCR test with a QR code, conducted not more than 48 hours before departure (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Update Date:
26-Apr-2021 18:32
Updated information on Belgian entry requirements. ('Entry Requirements' page) Removal of information on measures in force in response to coronavirus ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
26-Apr-2021 17:09
Immigration Services at the Nigerian High Commission in London resumed on 13 April. ('Summary' and 'Entry requirements' page).
Update Date:
26-Apr-2021 16:56
Addition of information on a further limited easing of local COVID-19 restrictions and the extension of the cross-border worker definition to cover those living within 100km of the Slovak border ('Coronavirus' and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Update Date:
26-Apr-2021 16:53
Update to information and advice on lockdown in Laos (coronavirus page).
Update Date:
26-Apr-2021 16:35
Update to information on changes to travel between the EU and non-European countries from 24 April 2021 ('Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
26-Apr-2021 16:24
Update to information on local restrictions ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
26-Apr-2021 16:20
Information on how to contact the Spanish consulate for advice on travel for imperative family reasons ('Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
26-Apr-2021 16:10
Update to information on the extension of the lockdown of Phnom Penh and Takhmao (in Kandal Province) until 5 May ('Coronavirus' page).
Update Date:
26-Apr-2021 15:27
Update to information following the relaxation of certain COVID-19 restrictions ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
26-Apr-2021 14:32
Update to information on tier-based COVID-19 regulations, including special regulations for 9 May 2021 ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
26-Apr-2021 13:27
Removal of information on the official governments curfew across South Sudan ('Summary' page). Updated information commercial flights; some are now operating however there is no direct flights to the UK, information on easting of restrictions for public places and services and additional information on self isolation when arriving in South Sudan ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
26-Apr-2021 13:03
Update to information on lockdown in Phnom Penh and Takhmao (in Kandal Province). ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
26-Apr-2021 13:02
Updated information on COVID-19 restrictions; restrictions are beginning to ease as terraces and gardens of restaurants have reopened but indoor areas are still closed (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Update Date:
26-Apr-2021 12:08
New information on the closure of the border with India and limited opening of shops ('Safety and security' and 'Coronavirus' pages).
Update Date:
26-Apr-2021 11:54
Update to information on entry requirements for Grenada, quarantine rules and the vaccination programme ('Summary', 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
26-Apr-2021 11:14
New links added for further information on travel permits ('Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
26-Apr-2021 11:03
Addition of information on entry restrictions for all travellers to Seychelles from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Brazil (‘Summary’ and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
25-Apr-2021 15:08
Addition of information on new rules on mask wearing from 26 April ('Coronavirus - Travel in Thailand' section)
Update Date:
24-Apr-2021 06:15
Updated information on Sri Lanka moving to Risk Alert level 3 due to an increase in coronavirus cases (See 'Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 22:24
New Information on COVID-19 travel travel rules and measures across regions in Italy ('Coronavirus' page).
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 21:48
Border closure with United States, Guatemala and Belize extended until 21 May. (See 'Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 21:19
Information about local travel (Safety and security) and COVID-19 quarantine if you live in Vietnam (Coronavirus)
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 21:12
Waiver of on-arrival testing requirements for passengers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or who have recovered from COVID-19, starting 13 May; Restriction of indoor services to individuals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have recovered from COVID-19, starting 13 May; Additional requirements for the Emergency Travel Documents (See ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry Requirement’ page
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 20:49
Updated information on avoiding all large gatherings ('Terrorism' page)
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 20:00
Updated information on flights leaving Chad ('Summary' page)
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 19:30
Updated information on how to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you live in Portugal (‘Coronavirus’ page) and transiting Spain en route to Portugal (‘Summary’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 18:51
Additional information on entry restrictions, safety and security and coronavirus
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 17:23
New information on the Indonesian Government's annulment on the a ‘Mudik’ travel ban between 6-17 May 2021 to limit the spread of Coronavirus ('Coronavirus' page) and other changes to Entry requirements and Natural disasters pages
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 17:04
Additional information on entry requirements for entry to Russia ('Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 16:56
New information on visas for applicants who can prove inoculation with a vaccine produced in China ('Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 16:52
Update to information on COVID-19 restrictions ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 16:48
Updated information on lockdown restrictions for the Analamanga region on Saturdays and Sundays ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 16:41
Addition of information on inter-ethnic clashes and protests in southern Amhara Region and clashes in the Afar-Somali border areas (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 16:25
Removal of some charter flights and extended lock down announced. ('Return to UK' and 'Coronavirus' pages)
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 16:20
Addition of information on the lifting of restrictions ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 16:18
Homosexual acts are now legal in Bhutan ('Local laws and customs' page).
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 16:03
Addition of information on the State of Emergency imposed by the Government of Japan in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures from 25 April to 11 May ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 15:48
Additional information on how to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you live in Spain ('Coronavirus' page) and further information on who to contact if you are unsure whether your circumstances, meet the current exemptions for entry to Spain ('Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 15:30
Information on COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Cape Verde and are over 60 years of age ('Coronavirus' page). Updated information on testing requirements for inter-island travel and restrictions for public places and services ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 15:20
Updated information on restrictions to public places and services; restaurants and bars are now open for outdoor service ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 14:48
New information on clashes between Israeli and Palestinian protestors and Israeli security forces in April 2021 ('Summary' page)
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 14:48
New information on clashes between Israeli and Palestinian protestors and Israeli security forces in April 2021 ('Summary' page)
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 14:13
Update to information on COVID-19 restrictions ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 11:59
Information on emergency travel documents ('Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 11:58
Information on emergency travel documents ('Entry requirements' page)
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 11:53
Updated information on curfew hours and reopening of casinos and gaming establishments ('Summary' and 'Coronavirus ' page)
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 11:40
Update to information about parliamentary elections on 25 April 2021 and the need to avoid demonstrations and rallies ('Summary’ and ‘Safety and security' pages). Removal of old information about flights and quarantine restrictions ('Summary' page).
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 11:26
Updated information on Myanmar's military state of emergency and assumed control; local wards may unexpectedly change curfew times ('Summary' page)
Update Date:
23-Apr-2021 01:19
Travel ban on flights from the UK will expire on 30 April. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic planning to resume flights from May ('Summary', 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update Date:
22-Apr-2021 23:08
Updated information on the closure of Anguilla’s air and sea ports to all incoming passengers. Public gatherings prohibited and closure of churches, schools, nightclubs and bars. (See ‘Summary’, ‘Safety and Security’, 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages).
Update Date:
22-Apr-2021 16:54
Updated to reflect travellers are no longer required to present a negative test declaration form when they enter the Netherlands (summary and entry requirements)
Update Date:
22-Apr-2021 16:06
Information on Fiji's 14-day restriction period due to a identification of a COVID-19 case outside quarantine; restrictions have been put in place for international flights and public places and services. New information on how to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you live in Fiji ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
22-Apr-2021 15:55
New information about Tropical Storm Jobo expected to make landfall in Tanzania 24/25 April 2021 ('Summary' and 'Natural disasters' pages)
Update Date:
22-Apr-2021 14:06
Removal of the alert on the COVID-19 related three day travel restriction from Efate and its surrounding islands (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Update Date:
22-Apr-2021 12:14
New information on newly introduced COVID-19 restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ page')
Update Date:
22-Apr-2021 12:09
New information on the inauguration of President Denis Sassou-Nguesso (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and Security’ pages)
Update Date:
22-Apr-2021 12:02
Update to information on local restrictions ('Coronavirus' page) and entry requirements (‘Entry requirements’).
Update Date:
22-Apr-2021 11:49
Update following further Malaysian Government announcement on visa overstays; information for those who have overstayed on a social visit pass that has expired since 1 January 2020 and did not leave the country by 21 April 2021 (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Update Date:
22-Apr-2021 11:40
Updated information on flooding and new quarantine requirements on entry to Angola ('Summary’, ‘Safety and Security' and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Update Date:
22-Apr-2021 11:23
Land and air borders have now been reopened. The national curfew has been modified and is now in place between 8pm and 5am. (‘Summary’ page)
Update Date:
22-Apr-2021 11:16
Updated information on new lockdown restrictions in place until midnight on 5 May ('Coronavirus' and 'Return to the UK')
Update Date:
22-Apr-2021 11:16
Update to information on changes to curfew hours from 22 April ('Coronavirus' page)
Update Date:
21-Apr-2021 20:28
The FCDO now advise against all travel to the remaining parts of the country where we previously advised against all but essential travel: the Enhanced Security Zone in Kabul, Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul Panjshir province, and the city of Bamian in Bamian province (‘Summary’ page)
Update Date:
21-Apr-2021 19:35
Updated information on transiting Spain by air ('Entry Requirements' page)
Update Date:
21-Apr-2021 18:21
There are reports of direct action to disrupt the flow of UK fish exports at Boulogne port on 22 and 23 April; if in the area, please follow advice from local authorities.
