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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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Update Date:
04-Dec-2023 15:21
 

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

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Update Date:
04-Dec-2023 11:33
 

Information on border checks upon entry to Slovenia ('Entry requirements' page)

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Update Date:
04-Dec-2023 11:25
 

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

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Update Date:
04-Dec-2023 11:16
 

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



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Update Date:
01-Dec-2023 16:45
 

information that there are no COVID-19 vaccination requirements for travellers entering China (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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01-Dec-2023 16:17
 

Removal of information on the UEFA Champions League game between Manchester United and Galatasaray ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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01-Dec-2023 11:07
 

Information that Mastercard is not currently routinely accepted for purchases or withdrawals in Mozambique (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
30-Nov-2023 16:07
 

information on visa-less entry requirements ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
30-Nov-2023 13:35
 

Information on the Euro 2024 football tournament ('Euro 2024' page).

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Update Date:
30-Nov-2023 09:23
 

Updated information about safety following the reports of gunfire in Freetown on 26 November 2023 ('Summary' page).

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29-Nov-2023 15:50
 

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

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Update Date:
29-Nov-2023 12:37
 

Removal of information about the Water Festival, or Bon Om Touk, from Sunday 26 to Tuesday 28 November.

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Update Date:
29-Nov-2023 11:12
 

Information on border closures between Finland and Russia ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
29-Nov-2023 10:46
 

Information on the UEFA Europa League game between AEK and Brighton in Athens on 30 November ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
29-Nov-2023 09:26
 

Information on accommodation ('Entry requirements' page) and removal of information on the Men’s Cricket World Cup ('Cricket' Page).

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Update Date:
29-Nov-2023 09:18
 

Removal of information on the Georgia vs Scotland European Championship qualifying game on 16 November.

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Update Date:
28-Nov-2023 17:48
 

"Updated information on travelling from Russia"

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Update Date:
28-Nov-2023 16:24
 

New information on border checks ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
28-Nov-2023 16:09
 

Updated information on protests ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
28-Nov-2023 16:04
 

FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to all islands and dive sites off the coast of eastern Sabah from Sandakan to Tawau, including Lankayan Island (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).

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28-Nov-2023 15:54
 

Removal of information about an explosion on Rainbow bridge connecting Canada and the USA on 22 November.

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Update Date:
28-Nov-2023 14:05
 

Information on the current security situation in Myanmar (See 'Summary' page).

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Update Date:
28-Nov-2023 11:19
 

Removal of information about an explosion on Rainbow bridge connecting Canada and the USA on 22 November.

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Update Date:
27-Nov-2023 20:16
 

"Updated information about safety following the reports of gunfire in Freetown on 26 November 2023 (Summary page)"

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Update Date:
27-Nov-2023 16:28
 

Information on the election period and demonstrations, including the the 2023 Presidential elections. ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
27-Nov-2023 13:28
 

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

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Update Date:
27-Nov-2023 13:04
 

Information that your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least one month after the date you arrive in the Maldives (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
27-Nov-2023 12:40
 

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

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Update Date:
26-Nov-2023 15:46
 

Information about safety following the reports of gunfire in Freetown on 26 November 2023 ('Summary' and 'Safety and security' pages).

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Update Date:
24-Nov-2023 17:37
 

Information on border closures between Finland and Russia (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
24-Nov-2023 16:47
 

Updated information on states of emergency ('Safety and Security' and 'Entry Requirements' pages).

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Update Date:
24-Nov-2023 16:38
 

Information about volcanic activity ('Natural disasters' page) and curfew Tribal violence (‘Safety and Security' page).

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Update Date:
24-Nov-2023 15:46
 

Update related to unrest and potential disruption in central Dublin following knife attack on 23 November (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

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Update Date:
24-Nov-2023 14:17
 

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

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Update Date:
24-Nov-2023 12:26
 

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

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Update Date:
24-Nov-2023 10:39
 

Information on emergency consular assistance in San Jose, Costa Rica ('Safety and security' page and 'Getting help' page).

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Update Date:
24-Nov-2023 10:31
 

Removal of information about a protest in Kathmandu on 23 November, disruption may continue ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
23-Nov-2023 23:37
 

Information about a stabbing incident and reports of unrest in central Dublin on 23 November (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

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Update Date:
23-Nov-2023 16:28
 

Information on the UEFA Champions League game between Manchester United and Galatasaray ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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23-Nov-2023 16:18
 

Updated information on crime and local laws and customs ('Safety and Security' and 'Local Laws and customs' pages).

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Update Date:
23-Nov-2023 16:16
 

Information on further border closures between Finland and Russia ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
23-Nov-2023 16:13
 

Information on the risk of spiking and sexual assault in Brazil ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
23-Nov-2023 16:10
 

Information on travelling to and from Cape Town International Airport (‘Safety and security’).

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Update Date:
23-Nov-2023 15:56
 

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

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Update Date:
23-Nov-2023 15:25
 

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

Update Date:
23-Nov-2023 14:33
 

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

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Update Date:
23-Nov-2023 13:11
 

Information about the Water Festival , or Bon Om Touk, from Sunday 26 to Tuesday 28 November ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
22-Nov-2023 20:38
 

Latest update: Details of an explosion on the Rainbow Bridge connecting Canada and the USA ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
22-Nov-2023 20:38
 

Latest update: Details of an explosion on the Rainbow Bridge connecting the USA and Canada ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
22-Nov-2023 13:29
 

Information about seismic activity on Fogo and Brava island ('Natural disasters' page).

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Update Date:
22-Nov-2023 12:51
 

Protests in a number of locations in Kathmandu on 23 November could lead to disruptions across the city. Avoid protests and follow direction of the police ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
22-Nov-2023 12:05
 

A 24 hour national strike of airport, airline and ground handling staff is expected on 24 November ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
21-Nov-2023 17:03
 

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

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Update Date:
21-Nov-2023 15:26
 

Information about registration of mobile devices on arrival to Azerbaijan (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
21-Nov-2023 15:01
 

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

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Update Date:
21-Nov-2023 14:50
 

Information on swim safety in Malta ('Safety and security' pages).

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21-Nov-2023 14:08
 

Information about upcoming elections in December 2023 including potential for civil unrest and disruption ('Summary' page and 'Protests and demonstrations' page).

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Update Date:
21-Nov-2023 13:59
 

Information that there may be political gatherings until the transition to a new Government in January 2024 (Under 'Political situation' on the 'Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
21-Nov-2023 12:01
 

Removal of information on the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier between North Macedonia and England.

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Update Date:
21-Nov-2023 10:53
 

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

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Update Date:
20-Nov-2023 12:15
 

Removal of information about possible tropical storm conditions from 17 November.

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Update Date:
20-Nov-2023 11:05
 

Removal of information on planned demonstrations ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
20-Nov-2023 10:54
 

Information on Acapulco following Hurricane Otis ('Warnings and insurance' page)

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20-Nov-2023 10:50
 

Removal of information on a Tropical Storm Warning for the Turks and Caicos Islands ('Summary' page).

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Update Date:
20-Nov-2023 10:43
 

Information about kidnaps in Oromia (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
20-Nov-2023 09:34
 

Information on Cholera and Polio outbreaks in Zimbabwe ('Health' page).

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Update Date:
17-Nov-2023 19:56
 

There remains a heightened security presence in and around Jinja town. Stay aware of your surroundings, avoid large gatherings, and follow advice of security personnel. FCDO continues to advise against all but essential travel to Jinja town.

Update Date:
17-Nov-2023 16:27
 

Information on a Tropical Storm Warning for the Turks and Caicos Islands, heavy rains are expected the weekend of 17 November ('Summary' page).

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Update Date:
17-Nov-2023 15:23
 

Information on the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier between North Macedonia and England ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
17-Nov-2023 13:02
 

Information on Finland closing four of its land borders to Russia ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
17-Nov-2023 12:00
 

Tropical storm conditions are possible from Friday 17 November which could affect southeastern Cuba bringing heavy rainfall ('Summary' and 'Natural disasters' pages).

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Update Date:
16-Nov-2023 15:46
 

Information about political demonstrations and vehicle crime (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
16-Nov-2023 15:30
 

This advice has been reviewed in full and published with minor editorial changes.

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Update Date:
16-Nov-2023 11:31
 

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

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Update Date:
15-Nov-2023 15:41
 

Information on planned demonstrations in Athens and major university cities, including Thessaloniki and Heraklion, on 17 November ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
15-Nov-2023 11:22
 

Information on protests and roadblocks (under ‘Political situation’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
15-Nov-2023 11:15
 

Removal of Information on the security alert issued by the US Embassy in Nigeria on the increased threat to major hotels in Nigeria’s larger cities; and on off-cycle state elections ('Summary' page).

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15-Nov-2023 10:38
 

Removal of tropical cyclone warning status, which is no longer in place ('Summary' page).

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Update Date:
14-Nov-2023 16:22
 

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

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Update Date:
14-Nov-2023 14:45
 

Information on political demonstrations in Panama ('Safety and security' page).

Update Date:
14-Nov-2023 12:14
 

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

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Update Date:
14-Nov-2023 09:29
 

Information on the Georgia vs Scotland European Championship qualifying game on 16 November ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
14-Nov-2023 09:21
 

Information about attitudes towards the LGBT+ community in Mauritius (‘Local laws and customs’ page).

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Update Date:
13-Nov-2023 21:23
 

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Jinja town.(‘Summary’ page).

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Update Date:
13-Nov-2023 15:35
 

Information on political rallies ahead of elections expected in January 2024 ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
13-Nov-2023 14:07
 

Information on Wales playing Armenia in a UEFA Nations League football match ('Summary' page).

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Update Date:
11-Nov-2023 10:42
 

Update regarding information on earthquakes and volcanic activity ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
10-Nov-2023 18:55
 

Information on drone and rocket attacks and the security situation across Iraq (‘Summary’, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Terrorism’ pages).

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Update Date:
10-Nov-2023 16:17
 

Information about demonstrations in France (‘Warnings and insurance’ Page).

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Update Date:
10-Nov-2023 14:48
 

Removal of information about exchanges of gunfire between security forces and an armed group that attacked the Central Prison in the Kaloum district of Conakry ('Summary' and 'Entry requirements' page).

Update Date:
10-Nov-2023 14:44
 

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

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Update Date:
10-Nov-2023 13:51
 

Information on the Georgia vs Scotland European Championship qualifying game on 16 November ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
10-Nov-2023 12:44
 

Information under ‘Photography and media’ (‘Local laws and customs’ page).

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Update Date:
10-Nov-2023 12:35
 

FCDO now advises against all travel to Shan State North and North Mandalay Region (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
10-Nov-2023 12:12
 

Information on 'smash and grab' attacks on vehicles ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
09-Nov-2023 16:50
 

FCDO now advises against all travel to the Nyege Nyege music festival (‘Summary’ page).

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Update Date:
09-Nov-2023 11:31
 

The U.S. Embassy in Uganda has issued a security alert directing their staff to not attend the Nyege Nyege festival in Jinja (‘Summary’ page).

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Update Date:
09-Nov-2023 10:36
 

Removal of information on planned protests ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
08-Nov-2023 15:30
 

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

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Update Date:
08-Nov-2023 14:48
 

Updated information on states of emergency ('Safety and Security' page).

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Update Date:
08-Nov-2023 13:12
 

Removal of information about escape of prisoners ('Summary' page).

Update Date:
08-Nov-2023 12:35
 

Update to include information relevant for the period of COP28 in Dubai 30 November – 12 December ('Summary' page).

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Update Date:
08-Nov-2023 12:32
 

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

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Update Date:
08-Nov-2023 10:49
 

New information on winter storms and updated information on forest fires ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
07-Nov-2023 17:00
 

Updated details about blockages and demonstrations currently taking place in La Paz ('Summary' page).

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Update Date:
07-Nov-2023 13:53
 

Clarification that FCDO advise against all but essential travel to Jinja Town, except travelling through Jinja Town on the A109 and clarification on Queen Elizabeth National Park and surrounding areas ('Summary' and 'Safety and security' pages).

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Update Date:
07-Nov-2023 13:49
 

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

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Update Date:
07-Nov-2023 13:21
 

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

Update Date:
07-Nov-2023 12:47
 

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

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Update Date:
07-Nov-2023 11:25
 

Additional information on earthquakes and volcanic activity ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
07-Nov-2023 10:14
 

Information on terrorism risk in Peru ('Terrorism' page).

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Update Date:
06-Nov-2023 15:54
 

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

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Update Date:
06-Nov-2023 15:44
 

Information on outdoor activities and adventure tourism (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
06-Nov-2023 15:17
 

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

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Update Date:
06-Nov-2023 13:33
 

Removal of information about ongoing forest fires ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
06-Nov-2023 11:39
 

Removal of information about an incident at Hamburg airport.

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Update Date:
06-Nov-2023 06:32
 

Addition of information about the temporary withdrawal of some British Embassy staff from Lebanon. The FCDO continues to advise against all travel to the whole of Lebanon. If you are currently in Lebanon, we encourage you to leave now while commercial options remain available. British nationals in Lebanon should register their presence with the FCDO through the link in Travel Advice.

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Update Date:
05-Nov-2023 07:34
 

Removal of information about Storm Ciaran

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Update Date:
04-Nov-2023 22:59
 

Update on an ongoing incident at Hamburg Airport. (Safety and Security page).

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Update Date:
04-Nov-2023 15:11
 

Information about exchanges of gunfire between security forces and an armed group that attacked the Central Prison in the Kaloum district of Conakry, and the reported closure of land borders. (Summary and Entry requirements)

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Update Date:
04-Nov-2023 14:30
 

Information on the security alert issued by the US Embassy in Nigeria on the increased threat to major hotels in Nigeria’s larger cities (Summary)

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Update Date:
03-Nov-2023 21:03
 

Latest update: Updated assessment that the risk of terrorist attacks happening in Canada is very likely (see 'Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
03-Nov-2023 19:21
 

Information on protests planned on Sunday 5 November in Athens (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

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Update Date:
03-Nov-2023 14:04
 

Information about political situation and demonstrations ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
03-Nov-2023 13:20
 

Information about the Pacific Games ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
03-Nov-2023 11:56
 

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

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Update Date:
03-Nov-2023 11:03
 

FCDO now advise against all but essential to Imo state due to attacks on civilians and security forces (‘Safety and Security’ page).

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Update Date:
03-Nov-2023 09:17
 

Removal of information about Tropical Storm Pilar.

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Update Date:
03-Nov-2023 09:17
 

Removal of information about Tropical Storm Pilar.

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Update Date:
02-Nov-2023 15:58
 

Information about transport disruption caused by adverse weather (On the 'Warnings and insurance' page and under 'Extreme weather and natural disasters' on the 'Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
02-Nov-2023 15:12
 

Removal of information about disruption to Turkish Airlines flights on 1 November.

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Update Date:
02-Nov-2023 14:50
 

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

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Update Date:
02-Nov-2023 14:34
 

Addition of information to reflect the opening of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt on 1 November, and further information on rocket attacks in Eilat and the Red Sea area (‘Summary’ page).

Update Date:
02-Nov-2023 14:34
 

Addition of information to reflect the opening of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt on 1 November, and further information on rocket attacks in Eilat and the Red Sea area (‘Summary’ page).

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Update Date:
02-Nov-2023 12:27
 

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

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Update Date:
02-Nov-2023 11:14
 

Addition of information to reflect the opening of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt on 1 November ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
02-Nov-2023 10:23
 

Information on security situation in the Bawku Municipality, Upper East region of Ghana ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
02-Nov-2023 09:25
 

Addition of information relating to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which fell in southern Jordan ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
01-Nov-2023 18:57
 

Latest update: Information on daily power cuts nationwide ('Summary' page).

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Update Date:
01-Nov-2023 17:19
 

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

Update Date:
01-Nov-2023 13:32
 

Information about a recent increase in violence in eastern DRC ('Summary' page and 'Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
01-Nov-2023 12:10
 

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

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Update Date:
01-Nov-2023 10:44
 

Information that demonstrations may be more common in the months before and after Presidential elections on 19 November ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
01-Nov-2023 10:30
 

British nationals visiting Angola are no longer required to show yellow fever vaccination card ('Entry requirements' page).

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Update Date:
01-Nov-2023 09:32
 

Air travel between Haiti and the Dominican Republic has reopened ('Summary' and 'Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
31-Oct-2023 20:50
 

Latest update: Information about tropical storm conditions, possible from Tuesday 31 October along the Pacific coast as a result of Tropical Storm Pilar (see 'Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
31-Oct-2023 17:44
 

Latest update: Information about escape of prisoners and recent protests ('Summary' and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

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Update Date:
31-Oct-2023 16:20
 

FCDO now also advises against all travel to within 10 miles of the border with Afghanistan (‘Summary’ page).

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Update Date:
31-Oct-2023 12:14
 

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

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Update Date:
30-Oct-2023 16:32
 

Information on the restriction of entry for cars registered in Russia (Under ‘Leaving Russia'; 'By Road’ on the 'Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
30-Oct-2023 16:23
 

Removal of information on an active shooter in Maine ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
30-Oct-2023 16:21
 

Information about restrictions on vehicles with Russian licence plates (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
30-Oct-2023 16:21
 

Information about restrictions on vehicles with Russian licence plates (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
30-Oct-2023 16:20
 

Information about restrictions on vehicles with Russian licence plates (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
30-Oct-2023 16:20
 

Information about restrictions on vehicles with Russian licence plates (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Update Date:
30-Oct-2023 16:20
 

Information about restrictions on vehicles with Russian licence plates and advice on political demonstrations (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

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Update Date:
30-Oct-2023 16:18
 

Information on new volcanic activity ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
30-Oct-2023 16:01
 

Information on Tropical Storm Pilar ('Summary' page).

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Update Date:
30-Oct-2023 15:57
 

Information on Tropical Storm Pilar ('Summary' page).

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Update Date:
30-Oct-2023 15:16
 

Information on political rallies ahead of elections expected in January 2024 ('Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
30-Oct-2023 14:51
 

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

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Update Date:
30-Oct-2023 13:50
 

Information on Tropical Storm Pilar ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
30-Oct-2023 12:35
 

Removal of Hurricane Tammy information ('Summary' page).

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Update Date:
30-Oct-2023 12:32
 

Removal of Hurricane Tammy information ('Summary' page).

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Update Date:
30-Oct-2023 12:04
 

(CORRECTION) Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Tanzania in the near future.

Update Date:
29-Oct-2023 14:28
 

Updated assessment that the risk of terrorist attacks happening in the UAE is very likely (‘Terrorism’ page).

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Update Date:
29-Oct-2023 14:21
 

Updated assessment that the risk of terrorist attacks happening in Kuwait is very likely (‘Terrorism’ page). Updated information on public demonstrations based on wider regional tensions (‘Political Situation’ page).

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Update Date:
29-Oct-2023 09:29
 

Advise against all but essential travel to the city of Acapulco following Hurricane Otis ('Warnings and insurance' page; ‘Regional Travel’ page)

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Update Date:
28-Oct-2023 18:43
 

Information on political demonstrations in Panama

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Update Date:
28-Oct-2023 18:37
 

Terrorists are highly likely to try to carry out attacks in Tanzania in the near future.

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Update Date:
27-Oct-2023 23:35
 

"Information on the situation in Acapulco following Hurricane Otis ('Warnings and insurance' page)"

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Update Date:
27-Oct-2023 19:41
 

Addition of information: As of 27 October, Israeli Defence Forces have significantly expanded operations.

Update Date:
27-Oct-2023 19:40
 

Addition of information: As of 27 October, Israeli Defence Forces have significantly expanded operations.

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Update Date:
27-Oct-2023 16:53
 

Information relating to incidents in South Sinai. ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
27-Oct-2023 16:06
 

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

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Update Date:
27-Oct-2023 15:39
 

Information on daily power cuts nationwide ('Summary' page).

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Update Date:
27-Oct-2023 15:33
 

Information on the risk of protests in Sudan due to the current conflict in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (‘safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
27-Oct-2023 15:24
 

Information on protests in various parts of the country following the municipal elections ('Summary' and 'Safety and security' page).

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Update Date:
27-Oct-2023 15:15
 

Amendment to information about pro-Palestinian demonstrations, which are no longer banned by the French government ('Warnings and Insurance' page).

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Update Date:
26-Oct-2023 21:52
 

Information on political demonstrations in Panama (‘Safety and security’ page).

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Update Date:
26-Oct-2023 20:27
 

Further information on the impact of Hurricane Otis ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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Update Date:
26-Oct-2023 18:10
 

Addition of information regarding strikes, demonstrations and road closures ("summary", "safety and security")

Location:
Update Date:
26-Oct-2023 17:01
 

Information on UK Government staff being temporarily withdrawn from the British Embassy Baghdad due to risks of a deterioration in the security situation ('Safety and security' page).

Location:
Update Date:
26-Oct-2023 14:17
 

Information on political rallies across the country on 28 October ('Safety and security' page).

Location:
Update Date:
26-Oct-2023 13:53
 

Information on floods, landslides and extreme weather ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
26-Oct-2023 13:36
 

Information on an active shooter in Maine ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
26-Oct-2023 13:35
 

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

Location:
Update Date:
26-Oct-2023 13:29
 

Information on avoiding large gatherings or demonstrations during Damba festival in the Bawku Municipality, Upper East region of Ghana ('Safety and security' page).

Location:
Update Date:
26-Oct-2023 11:39
 

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

Location:
Update Date:
26-Oct-2023 11:36
 

Removal of reference to Tropical Cyclone Tej and update on wadi flash floods ('Natural disasters' page).

Update Date:
26-Oct-2023 11:26
 

Removal of information on COVID-19 entry requirements ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' page).

Location:
Update Date:
26-Oct-2023 00:05
 

Information on the impact of Hurricane Otis ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
25-Oct-2023 15:15
 

Information on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) recently cancelling multiple flights to and from Gilgit and Skardu Airports in the North of Pakistan ('Summary' page).

Location:
Update Date:
25-Oct-2023 15:07
 

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

Update Date:
25-Oct-2023 13:46
 

Information on the need to get permits for media activity in the UAE and the risk if permission is not obtained (‘Local laws and customs’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
25-Oct-2023 13:27
 

Updated information about Polish borders ('Safety and security' page).

Location:
Update Date:
25-Oct-2023 13:27
 

Information on the UEFA Europa League game between Olympiacos and West Ham United ('Safety and security' page).

Location:
Update Date:
25-Oct-2023 12:17
 

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

Location:
Update Date:
25-Oct-2023 12:08
 

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

Location:
Update Date:
25-Oct-2023 11:59
 

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

Location:
Update Date:
25-Oct-2023 10:56
 

Information on Hurricane Otis making landfall ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Update Date:
25-Oct-2023 09:29
 

Removal of information about a tropical storm warning ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
24-Oct-2023 23:54
 

Information on political demonstrations in Panama ('Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Location:
Update Date:
24-Oct-2023 19:22
 

Information about having the correct travel documents for you and any family members travelling with you to leave Lebanon, advice on what to do if you cannot leave Lebanon, and additional advice on keeping yourself safe.

Location:
Update Date:
24-Oct-2023 14:21
 

Information about increased security at some prominent locations and heightened risk of demonstrations ('Safety and security' page).

Location:
Update Date:
24-Oct-2023 11:16
 

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

Location:
Update Date:
24-Oct-2023 09:58
 

Information on Tropical Storm Otis ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
23-Oct-2023 20:36
 

To clarify: FCDO now advises against all travel to the West Bank excluding Jerusalem and Route 1 between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv

Update Date:
23-Oct-2023 20:36
 

To clarify: FCDO now advises against all travel to the West Bank excluding Jerusalem and Route 1 between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv

Location:
Update Date:
23-Oct-2023 16:44
 

Hurricane Tammy passed close to Montserrat over the weekend of 21 and 22 October. There may be disruption to road travel and air links. (‘Summary’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
23-Oct-2023 16:22
 

Tropical cyclone warnings are in place in Vanuatu ('Summary' and 'Natural disasters' page).

Location:
Update Date:
23-Oct-2023 16:14
 

Information on upcoming local elections ('Summary' and 'Safety and security' pages).

Update Date:
23-Oct-2023 16:05
 

Removal of Hurricane Tammy warnings ('Summary' and 'Natural disasters' pages).

Location:
Update Date:
23-Oct-2023 16:03
 

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

Location:
Update Date:
23-Oct-2023 15:59
 

Information on cases of dengue fever in Italy (‘Health’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
23-Oct-2023 15:54
 

Removal of Hurricane Tammy warning ('Summary' and 'Natural disasters' pages).

Location:
Update Date:
23-Oct-2023 15:50
 

Removal of Hurricane Tammy warnings ('Summary' and 'Natural disasters' pages).

Location:
Update Date:
23-Oct-2023 15:47
 

Removal of warnings for Hurricane Tammy ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).

Location:
Update Date:
23-Oct-2023 11:51
 

Removal of information about Hurricane Tammy (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural disasters’ pages).

Update Date:
23-Oct-2023 11:37
 

FCDO now also advises against all travel to recently evacuated communities in northern Israel ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
23-Oct-2023 11:37
 

FCDO now also advises against all travel to recently evacuated communities in northern Israel ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
23-Oct-2023 11:28
 

Information on Hurricane Norma making landfall on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
23-Oct-2023 10:30
 

Information on political demonstrations ('Safety and security' page).

Location:
Update Date:
23-Oct-2023 10:27
 

Tropical Cyclone Tej has been downgraded to severe from extreme ('Natural disasters' page).

Location:
Update Date:
22-Oct-2023 13:46
 

Information on Tropical Cyclone Tej with cyclone conditions possible from Sunday 22 October. (For more information, see Natural Disasters.)

Location:
Update Date:
21-Oct-2023 17:41
 

Information on increased border controls between Croatia and Slovenia (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
21-Oct-2023 17:38
 

Information on increased border controls between Hungary and Slovenia (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
21-Oct-2023 17:34
 

Information on increased border controls at Slovenia’s borders with Italy, Croatia and Hungary (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
21-Oct-2023 15:25
 

Information on increased border controls between Italy and Slovenia (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Update Date:
21-Oct-2023 13:32
 

You are advised against all travel to the whole of the West Bank, excluding East Jerusalem and Route 1.

Location:
Update Date:
21-Oct-2023 11:29
 

A number of areas of Iraq remain subject to sporadic attack by artillery, drones and rockets (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)

Location:
Update Date:
21-Oct-2023 00:53
 

Hurricane Tammy is forecast to affect Guadeloupe and orange hurricane alert in place; hurricane-strength winds and flooding are possible. ('Summary' and 'Natural disasters' pages)

Location:
Update Date:
21-Oct-2023 00:43
 

Hurricane Tammy is forecast to affect St Kitts and Nevis; hurricane-strength winds and flooding are possible. ('Summary' and 'Natural disasters' pages)

Location:
Update Date:
21-Oct-2023 00:40
 

Hurricane Tammy is forecast to affect Dominica; hurricane-strength winds and flooding are possible. ('Summary' and 'Natural disasters' pages)

Location:
Update Date:
21-Oct-2023 00:37
 

Hurricane Tammy is forecast to affect Barbados; hurricane-strength winds and flooding are possible. ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages)

Update Date:
21-Oct-2023 00:29
 

Hurricane Tammy is forecast to affect Antigua and Barbuda; hurricane-strength winds and flooding are possible. ('Summary' and 'Natural disasters' pages)

Location:
Update Date:
20-Oct-2023 21:50
 

You are advised against all travel to the whole of the West Bank, excluding Jerusalem and Route 1.

Location:
Update Date:
20-Oct-2023 18:32
 

Hurricane Tammy is forecast to affect Anguilla; hurricane-strength winds and flooding are possible. ('Summary' page)

Location:
Update Date:
20-Oct-2023 18:31
 

Hurricane Tammy is forecast to affect Montserrat with effect from Friday evening through Saturday; hurricane-strength winds and flooding are possible. ('Summary' page)

Location:
Update Date:
20-Oct-2023 18:25
 

Information about the risk of detention in Afghanistan (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

Update Date:
20-Oct-2023 16:26
 

Tropical Storm Tammy is forecast to affect the BVI; strong winds and flooding are possible. You can monitor updates from the BVI Department of Disaster Management ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
20-Oct-2023 14:12
 

Information about dengue fever ('Health' page).

Location:
Update Date:
20-Oct-2023 13:34
 

Information that following a shooting on 16 October there may be an increased police presence ('Safety and security' page).

Location:
Update Date:
20-Oct-2023 12:04
 

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

Location:
Update Date:
20-Oct-2023 11:45
 

Information on Hurricane Norma with hurricane and tropical storm conditions possible from Friday 20 October ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
20-Oct-2023 01:30
 

Latest update: Tropical Storm Tammy is forecast to affect Barbados; hurricane-strength winds and flooding are possible. ('Summary' and 'Safety and security' pages).

Location:
Update Date:
20-Oct-2023 01:12
 

Latest update: Tropical Storm Tammy is forecast to affect St Kitts and Nevis; hurricane-strength winds and flooding are possible. ('Summary' and 'Natural disaster' pages).

Location:
Update Date:
20-Oct-2023 00:32
 

Latest update: Tropical Storm Tammy is forecast to affect Dominica; hurricane-strength winds and flooding are possible. ('Summary' and 'Natural disaster' pages).

Update Date:
19-Oct-2023 23:56
 

Latest update: Tropical Storm Tammy will likely affect Antigua and Barbuda from Thursday 19 October ('Summary' and 'Natural disaster' pages).

Location:
Update Date:
19-Oct-2023 13:53
 

Information on transport strikes ('Safety and security' page).

Location:
Update Date:
19-Oct-2023 12:59
 

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

Location:
Update Date:
19-Oct-2023 10:40
 

Updated information regarding potential for demonstrations ('Safety and security' page).

Location:
Update Date:
19-Oct-2023 05:31
 

The booking portal for HMG assisted departures is closed. International commercial flights are still departing from Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv and Ramon airport in Eilat. ('Summary' Page)

Update Date:
19-Oct-2023 05:30
 

The booking portal for HMG assisted departures is closed. International commercial flights are still departing from Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv and Ramon airport in Eilat. ('Summary' Page)

Location:
Update Date:
18-Oct-2023 21:22
 

The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, and the area immediately southwest of Kasese. The FCDO also advises against all but essential travel to Semuliki National Park. ('Summary' and 'Safety and security: Local travel.')

Location:
Update Date:
18-Oct-2023 20:04
 

You are advised against all travel to the whole of Lebanon. If you are currently in Lebanon, we encourage you to leave now while commercial options remain available. ('Warnings and insurance' page)

Location:
Update Date:
18-Oct-2023 16:11
 

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

Location:
Update Date:
18-Oct-2023 16:07
 

Information on the election period and demonstrations, including the postponement of the 2023 Presidential elections by one week. ('Safety and security' page).

Location:
Update Date:
18-Oct-2023 13:34
 

Addition of information regarding demonstrations and protests ('Summary' and 'Safety and security' pages).

Location:
Update Date:
18-Oct-2023 13:33
 

Information on demonstrations in Oman ('Safety and security' page)

Location:
Update Date:
18-Oct-2023 12:37
 

Information on the risk of terrorism in Austria ('Safety and security' page).

Location:
Update Date:
18-Oct-2023 11:26
 

Addition of information regarding ongoing demonstrations and protests ('Safety and security' page).

Location:
Update Date:
18-Oct-2023 11:12
 

New information for passengers flying out of Larnaca and Paphos airports ('Entry requirements' page).

Location:
Update Date:
18-Oct-2023 10:52
 

Information that you may not use your UK driving licence for longer than three months after you enter Costa Rica ('Safety and security' page).

Location:
Update Date:
18-Oct-2023 06:52
 

Update regarding attacks in Queen Elizabeth National Park ("safety and security", "Terrorism" )

Location:
Update Date:
17-Oct-2023 23:05
 

British nationals in Lebanon should consider whether they need to remain in Lebanon and, if not, leave by commercial means while they are still available.

Update Date:
17-Oct-2023 19:03
 

The booking portal for assisted flights out of Israel will close at 1000 (UK time)/midday (Israel time) on 18 October; any British national wishing to depart on an HMG assisted flight should make a booking before this time ('Summary' page)

Location:
Update Date:
17-Oct-2023 19:01
 

The booking portal for assisted flights out of Israel will close at 1000 (UK time)/midday (Israel time) on 18 October; any British national wishing to depart on an HMG assisted flight should make a booking before this time ('Summary' page)

Location:
Update Date:
17-Oct-2023 18:23
 

Further update regarding shooting in Brussels on 16 October; threat level now reduced to level 3 'serious,' additional security measures still in place (Warnings and insurance)

Location:
Update Date:
17-Oct-2023 10:41
 

Information on the Peruvian police's ability to request identification and an update on states of emergency (‘Safety and Security’ and 'Local Laws and Customs' pages).

Location:
Update Date:
17-Oct-2023 10:00
 

Information on protests following municipal elections ('Summary' and 'Safety and security' pages).

Location:
Update Date:
17-Oct-2023 08:58
 

Update regarding shooting in central Brussels on evening of 16 October ('Warnings and insurance' page)

Update Date:
16-Oct-2023 19:14
 

Update on current terrorism risks ('Terrorism' page)

Location:
Update Date:
16-Oct-2023 19:10
 

Update on current terrorism risks ('Terrorism' page)

Location:
Update Date:
16-Oct-2023 15:03
 

Updated information regarding potential for demonstrations ('Safety and security' page).

Location:
Update Date:
16-Oct-2023 14:06
 

British nationals in Lebanon should register their presence with the FCDO through the link in Travel Advice. The British Embassy has temporarily withdrawn family members of staff. It continues with essential work, including services to British nationals. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to some parts of Lebanon, including the areas south of the Litani River, and advises against all but essential travel to the rest of Lebanon (‘Warnings and insurance’ and 'Safety and security' page)

Location:
Update Date:
16-Oct-2023 14:01
 

Removal of information about strikes, and update to the French threat level increase ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).

Location:
Update Date:
16-Oct-2023 13:31
 

Information on following the advice of the local authorities, news reports, and to be alert to local and regional developments, which might trigger public disturbances ('Safety and security' page).

Update Date:
15-Oct-2023 20:35
 

FCDO now also advises against all travel to within 4km of the border with Lebanon (‘Summary’ page)

Location:
Update Date:
15-Oct-2023 20:35
 

FCDO now also advises against all travel to within 4km of the border with Lebanon (‘Summary’ page)

Location:
Update Date:
15-Oct-2023 11:58
 

British nationals in Lebanon should register their presence with the FCDO through the link in Travel Advice. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to some parts of Lebanon, including the areas south of the Litani River, and advises against all but essential travel to the rest of Lebanon (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

Location:
Update Date:
14-Oct-2023 14:00
 

Latest update: Updated information regarding planned demonstrations in Rabat and Casablanca (‘Political situation’)

Update Date:
13-Oct-2023 23:54
 

Clarification to sections on Conflict in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories and on Assisted Departure. ("summary")

Location:
Update Date:
13-Oct-2023 23:54
 

Clarification to sections on Conflict in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories and on Assisted Departure. ("summary")

Location:
Update Date:
13-Oct-2023 21:19
 

Update to the Terrorism section – French Threat Level increase.

Location:
Update Date:
13-Oct-2023 18:23
 

Factual update about protests staged today in response to the events in Israel and Gaza. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to some parts of Lebanon, including the areas south of the Litani River, and advises against all but essential travel to the rest of Lebanon. (Warnings and insurance).

Location:
Update Date:
13-Oct-2023 16:45
 

Removal of information on Hurricane Lidia (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
13-Oct-2023 15:45
 

Update on travel documents required when entering and exiting Togo ('Entry requirements' page).

Location:
Update Date:
13-Oct-2023 15:06
 

Information about an attack in Arras; demonstrations; and strikes on Friday 13 October that may cause travel disruption ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Location:
Update Date:
13-Oct-2023 07:20
 

The Israeli military announced on the morning of 13 October that the entire population of Gaza north of Wadi Gaza should relocate to southern Gaza within the next 24 hours. We advise following this advice issued by the Israeli authorities. We recognise this a fast-moving situation that poses significant risks. ("summary")

Update Date:
13-Oct-2023 07:18
 

The Israeli military announced on the morning of 13 October that the entire population of Gaza north of Wadi Gaza should relocate to southern Gaza within the next 24 hours. We advise following this advice issued by the Israeli authorities. We recognise this a fast-moving situation that poses significant risks. ("summary")

Location:
Update Date:
12-Oct-2023 22:19
 

Addition of information regarding demonstrations and protests ("summary", "safey and security")

Update Date:
12-Oct-2023 14:00
 

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

Location:
Update Date:
12-Oct-2023 13:33
 

Information on possibility of heavy rainfall outside of usual rainy season. ('Natural disasters' page).

Location:
Update Date:
12-Oct-2023 10:32
 

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

Location:
Update Date:
11-Oct-2023 11:14
 

Information on hurricane warnings being lifted, however a risk of landslides, mudslides and flash flooding remains (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
10-Oct-2023 19:37
 

Further information on the political situation and protests (‘Summary’ page).

Location:
Update Date:
10-Oct-2023 19:36
 

New information related to impact of Hamas terrorist attacks in southern Israel

Location:
Update Date:
10-Oct-2023 17:27
 

If you are in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including Gaza, you are advised to register your presence with the FCDO. The FCDO continues to advise against travel to parts of Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and to advise against all but essential travel to all other parts, including the Rafah crossing into Egypt. ('Summary' and 'Safety and security' pages).