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).
Updated information on restrictions for public places and services, how to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you are a British national resident in Malta, pre-arrival requirements and information on Malta's traffic light system for international arrivals ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information on public places and services requirements for Mainland Portugal ('Coronavirus' page) and presenting UK recovery, vaccination and/or COVID-19 test certificate for entry to Mainland Portugal, Madeira or Azores ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on COVID-19 vaccination entry requirements and illegal entry from Afghanistan (‘Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information on transiting through Switzerland (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Easing of restrictions for entertainment and cultural venues (Coronavirus' page)
Updated Information on the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami (‘Summary’ and Natural disasters' pages)
Update on Hunga-Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcanic eruptions and subsequent tsunami (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural Disasters’ pages).
Change to coronavirus entry requirements for children aged 12-18 years from 19 January; detail on how to prove a previous infection; and information on reduced self-isolation periods (See ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry Requirements’ pages)
Updated Information on the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcanic eruptions and subsequent tsunami (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural Disasters’ pages).
Updates on re-entry of foreign nationals and on quarantine/self-isolation requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page)
From 16 January, suspension on transit passengers from UK and other ‘high-risk’ countries (‘Entry requirements’ page). Introduction of domestic vaccine passport scheme. Change to quarantine rules (‘Coronavirus’ page).
Update to information on COVID-19 PCR testing for entry to Argentina ('Entry requirements' page)
Update on entry requirements and length of self-isolation periods ('Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information following easing of travel restrictions for those travelling to France from the UK from 14 January 2022 (See ‘Entry Requirements’ page).
Substantive updates to information on Safety and Security, Local Laws and Customs ('Safety and Security', 'Local Laws and Customs' pages)
Updated information on the Green Pass ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated link for digital verification site for COVID-19 test results ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on internal travel and the border with Uzbekistan ('Summary' and 'Safety and security' pages)
Updated information on COVID-19 measures on arrival and in relation to public places and services, and the lifting of the ban on tourist visas for UK nationals. (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Updated information on indoor occupancy restrictions in response to COVID-19 (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Updated information on quarantine and isolation requirements ('Entry requirements' page)
Update on entry restrictions in response to COVID-19 ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on the validity of domestic vaccination status ('Coronavirus’ page)
Updated information on entry requirements on arrival in Zimbabwe ('Entry requirements' page).
Updated information on PCR testing for entry to Russia ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to COVID-19 measures, including that the UK has now formally recognised Côte d’Ivoire's vaccination certificates against COVID for the purpose of entering the UK as a "fully vaccinated" person ('Coronavirus' page) and on attacks in 2021 ('Terrorism' page)
Information on tribal fighting in Hela and Southern Highlands provinces ('Summary' page) and entry requirements for entry to Papua New Guinea ('Entry requirements page)
Information on testing requirements for travel to St Vincent and the Grenadines; ‘Rapid PCR tests’ are now acceptable ('Coronavirus' page)
Updates on Quasi State of Emergencies in Okinawa, Yamaguchi and Hiroshima prefectures (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Update to reflect Air France flight suspension (‘Summary’ and ‘Coronavirus’ pages).
Updated language on entry requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Update to information on visas for entry to the USA; if you have travelled to or have been in Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen on or after 1 March 2011, you are normally not eligible for an ESTA visa waiver and will need to apply for a US visa ('Entry requirements' page).
Updated information on the end of the Ebola outbreak in the DRC ('Health’ page)
Updated information on Brunei's Coronavirus lockdown restrictions and vaccinations for children 5-11 ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on the latest domestic COVID-19 related measures and entry requirements for British citizens from 13 January (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Information on positive testing ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on travel and on COVID-19 restrictions ('Coronavirus', 'Safety and security' and 'Entry requirements' pages).
Night curfew, ban on public protests, and requirement for vaccination pass in public spaces (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
Updated information on charging for rapid COVID-19 tests on arrival in Angola (See ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Updated information on ‘Entry Requirements’ and travel within Italy ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on COVID-19 restrictions ('Summary’ page)
Updated information on amendments to entry requirements for Guatemala ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to information to reflect the new requirements coming into effect 12 January ('Entry requirements' page).
Updated information on coronavirus regulations in Slovenia and on driving requirements in Slovenia (see 'Coronavirus' and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
Information about testing and quarantine requirements for those visiting Belgium for fewer than 48 hours (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Information on changes to access to healthcare for uninsured individuals from February, requirements for wearing masks in public spaces, validity of vaccination status, and requirements if you test positive for COVID-19 upon entry to Greece (‘Health’, 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements’ pages)
Removal of information on the requirement for pre-arrival tests due to Omicron if travelling from certain countries ('Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information on the resumption of BA direct flights from the UK to Tobago ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on visas including visa extensions (See ‘Summary’ and ‘Entry rules’ pages).
Updates to information on travel and COVID-19 restrictions ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages).
Update to information on coronavirus restrictions, the COVID-19 vaccination programme ('Coronavirus' page), and update on testing on arrival ('Entry requirements' page).
Updated information on Healthcare in Italy ('Coronavirus' page)
As of 26 January 2022 vaccination certificates, or negative PCR test taken within 48 hours will be required to enter any public building including banks, supermarkets, cinemas, bars, and internal flights and bus journeys (‘Coronavirus’ page). All foreign residents and tourists must register their home or tourism address online. Failure to comply will result in fines on leaving the country ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to local COVID-19 restrictions within Slovakia from 10 January, including the ending of the night curfew and the reopening of restaurants and cafes for people vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19 ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on COVID-19 vaccines and the COVID-19 Level 2 alert in Taiwan, information on COVID-19 RT-PCR test requirements for passengers and information on automatic visa extension for foreign nationals who entered Taiwan before 21 March 2020 (‘Coronavirus', 'Safety and security' and 'Entry requirements’ pages)
Updated information on international travel; air, land and sea borders, except those with Mali, are open ('Coronavirus' page)
Update information on requirements for entry to Kosovo ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on minimum self-isolation time and COVID-19 restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Removal of information in relation to the omicron COVID-19 variant ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on “Public spaces and travel within Italy” (‘Coronavirus’ and 'Entry Requirements' pages).
Extension of all COVID-19 rules until 4 February 2022 and updated information on business operating times, times to stay in accommodation, and on public transport ('Coronavirus' page)
Update to information on COVID testing requirements in response to coronavirus ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on entry requirements to India (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Updated information on school closures ('Coronavirus' page)
Information on the suspension of domestic cruise ships from operating along the Brazilian coast ('Entry requirements' page) and several cities in Brazil have decided not to host the traditional street Carnival in 2022 ('Coronavirus' page)
Update to information on entry for those born in or before 2004 (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Updated information on eligibility for entry to Guatemala ('Entry requirements' page)
Information on a incident that happened on 6 January in front of the main square in the City of Zacatecas ('Safety and security' page)
Removal of some out-dated text from the 'Entry requirements' page.
Updated information on entry requirements for travel to Uruguay ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on entry to / exit from Almaty; visas including visa extensions (See ‘Summary’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
Update to reflect impact of regional countries imposing a land/air border closure (‘summary’ and ‘international travel’ pages).
Updated information on entry requirements for the autonomous region of Madeira ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on entry to / exit from Almaty; potential for curfews to be extended & greater visibility of security personnel during the current nationwide State of Emergency (See ‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and Security’ pages).
Update to information for travellers in relation to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) starting 9 January (‘Summary’ page)
Update on pre-arrival PCR test requirement and removal of day 5 and day 10 PCR tests for all airport arrivals. Removal of requirement for arrivals to have a QR code on their COVID-19 vaccination certificate if issued from the UK, USA, European Union, Switzerland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan, Singapore or Israel (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Updated information on travel to Switzerland through France (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Updated information on requirement to do a PCR test on return to UK removed for direct flights only plus changes to the pre arrival online processes ('See 'Coronavirus' and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Updated information. The FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the City of Almaty (See ‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and Security’ pages)
Updated information on public health measures in response to COVID-19 and quarantine and testing requirements, taking effect on 10 January ('Coronavirus', and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Updated information following introduction of new rules on self-isolation (See ‘Coronavirus’ page).
Updated information on the entry requirements for the autonomous regions of Madeira and the Azores and on Portugal's vaccination programme for children (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Coronavirus’ pages)
Update to information on COVID-19 vaccine requirements for entry to Japan (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Update to information on using facemasks in public spaces ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on entry rules in response to coronavirus ('Entry requirements' page)
Changes to the cost of PCR tests in Brunei ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to information on cruise ships ('Entry requirements' page)
Updates to COVID-19 vaccination status in Singapore and testing requirements for entry using the Vaccinated Travel Lane ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Temporary changes to the operational hours of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Clarification on entry requirements in response to coronavirus (See 'Entry requirements' page)
Changes to arrival and departure requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page) and new information on violence and fatalities in the North West and South East regions (‘Summary’ page)
Updates to transit information. (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry Requirements’ pages)
Update to information on quarantine and COVID-19 testing requirements for entry to Nepal ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to information on quarantine requirements ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on travel restrictions to and from Mauritius ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on New Zealand’s border settings. Updated information on pre-departure COVID-19 testing for entry to New Zealand, vaccination and quarantine requirements ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update to information on COVID-19 vaccine requirements for entry to Ireland (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Information on obtaining COVID-19 travel insurance and completing a online pre-travel health registration form for entry to Sri Lanka ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on COVID-19 RT-PCR test requirements for passengers arriving in Taiwan (‘Entry requirements’ page) and road travel in Taiwan (‘Safety and security’ page).
Updated information on COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Indonesia and entry restrictions ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information on essential reasons for travel to France (See ‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information. Protests in Almaty and other main cities have led to a nationwide State of Emergency being declared with a curfew in place from 11pm to 7am. (See ‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and Security’ pages)
Explains nationality restrictions in place on some direct flights from London to Seoul; adds information about taking a COVID-19 test in South Korea before returning the UK; explains new 6-month expiry on South Korea’s vaccination pass (‘Coronavirus’ page). Updated information on testing and quarantine; updated information on re-entry permits to reflect the establishment of a free multiple re-entry permit for fully vaccinated individuals and changes to the recommended application process (‘Entry requirements’ page). Adds information about travel health insurance and the support you may need if you enter hospital in South Korea (‘Health’ page).
Update to information on COVID-19 vaccine requirements for entry to the Czech Republic (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Clarification on entry requirements and an update on wearing a medical grade mask ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information on entry requirements (see ‘Entry requirements’ page)
Clarification regarding exemptions to quarantine on entry to Austria ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to information on the extension of the state of emergency and the suspension of inbound travel by sea and air ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information on testing requirements for entry to the Bahamas ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on ‘Travel in Chile’, ‘Mobility Pass for Interregional Travel’, ‘Entry rules in response to coronavirus’, Public health measures on arrival in Chile, ‘Demonstrating your COVID-19 status’ and ‘Quarantine requirements for travellers who must self-isolate.’
Removal of information on the State of Emergency. Update to information on local restrictions, driving regulations and using public transport ('Summary', 'Coronavirus', 'Safety and security' and 'Local laws and customs' pages)
Updated information. Protests in all main cities have led to a nationwide State of Emergency being declared with a curfew in place from 11pm to 7am. (See ‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
Updated information on Covid-19 testing on arrival in France (See ‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information on entry rules in response to coronavirus ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on international travel to Solomon Islands and on COVID-19 vaccinations if you live in Solomon Islands (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Updated information on COVID-19 related requirements to enter Montenegro from 3 January (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Updated information on entry and testing requirements for travel to the Faroe Islands and Greenland ('Entry requirements' page)
Information on India's rise of COVID-19 cases and updated information on restrictions in response to COVID-19 ('Summary', 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Information on operating flights primarily from MIAT, Korean Air and Turkish Airlines, removal of past flights leaving Ulaanbaatar and updated information on entry requirements for entry to Mongolia ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
From 8 January, travellers who have visited the UK (or 7 other designated countries) within the past 21 days will not be permitted to enter Hong Kong ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to information on the political situation following postponed elections ('Summary' and 'Safety and security' pages)
Update to information on entry for arrivals on cruise ships ('Entry requirements' page)
Protests in all main cities have led to a State of Emergency being declared in Almaty city and region and Mangystau region with a curfew in place from 11pm to 7am in those regions. (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ sections)
Updated information on the closure of borders to all foreign nationals except those with resident and/or work permits, and on testing and quarantine requirements on arrival (See ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Updated information on curfew and public gathering rules (See 'Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on testing requirements for unvaccinated or unrecovered travellers aged six or over ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on entry rules in response to coronavirus ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to information on COVID-19 vaccine requirements for entry to Sierra Leone (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Information on visa on arrival not being issued ('Summary’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages). Removal of information regarding the wearing of face shields (‘Coronavirus’ page).
Update to information on PCR testing requirements from 4 January 2022 ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on entry requirements for UK citizens travelling to Germany ('Entry requirements') page.
Updated information on entry requirements for all travellers including children aged 6 and above (See 'Entry requirements' page)
Update to additional measures for air travellers to control the spread of COVID-19 including mandatory PCR testing upon arrival at the airport for those arriving from countries where the Omicron variant has been detected. The government plans to monitor inbound travellers’ health status for five days by calling or texting their mobile phones. ('Entry requirements' section)
Updated information on the political situation, including continued risks related to protests, following the resignation of the Sudanese Prime Minister (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages’).
Update to information on testing and quarantine rules from 3 January ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to information on proof of residency in Norway (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Update to information on testing before arrival ('Entry requirements' page)
You should check the travel advice for any neighbouring country you travel through during your journey to Luxembourg. ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on entry rules in response to Coronavirus ('Entry requirements' page)
This advice has been reviewed in full and amendments have been made (‘Coronavirus’, ‘Safety and security’, ‘Local laws and customs’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages). Removal of out of date information ('Summary' page)
Updated information on entry requirements for all travellers including children aged 6 and above and addition of ‘Health Pass’ (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Updated information on quarantine requirements of minors in Antigua and Barbuda (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Information on vaccination validity; effective 3 January those who received the one-dose Johnson and Johnson ‘Janssen’ vaccine are not deemed fully vaccinated, unless they have received a booster jab ('Entry requirements' pages)
Information on the following documents required before travelling to Guyana ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on COVID-19 related requirements to enter Montenegro starting from 3 January and booster vaccines (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Updated information on quarantine requirements and information on work and social gathering restrictions ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information on Italy’s Green Pass and Super Green pass, and introduction of new COVID-19 restrictions from 10 January (‘Coronavirus' page)
Information on booster vaccinations available for under 60s, rules for paying road traffic fines and flight delays due to fog in the winter months ('Coronavirus' and 'Safety and security' pages). Removal of language on possible Omicron banned list ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on entry requirements for entry to Cyprus; changes to requirements are for all travellers aged 12 and above ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on lockdown restrictions in South Africa (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Updated information on entry requirements for fully vaccinated travellers ('Entry requirements' page)
Removal of pre-December entry rules ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to information on quarantine requirements in response to coronavirus ('Entry requirements' page)
Clarification of entry requirements before 5 January 2022 ('Entry requirements' pages)
Updated to reflect that terrorism attacks can occur at any time, including around religious or other public holidays or celebrations (see 'Summary' and 'Terrorism' pages).
Updated information on entering France from the UK for the purpose of transit (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information regarding the reopening of the cultural sector from 30 December ('Coronavirus' page)
Changes to the time window on PRC testing requirements for entry to Hong Kong ('Entry requirements' page)
Updates on changes to entry, exit and quarantine requirements for Brunei; quarantine requirements will not come into effect on 1 January 2022 and has been postponed by the Brunei government until further notice ('Entry requirements' page). Update on advice for trekking and a new driving licence requirement (‘Safety and security’ page)
Updated information on entry and vaccination requirements for entry to Antigua and Barbuda (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Updated information on entry and testing requirements for entry to Denmark and you need a Corona passport to enter swimming pools and gyms ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information on entry and vaccination requirements from certain countries to Latvia ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on entry requirements for all UK travellers born in 2006 or earlier from 1 January 2022 ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on entering France from the UK for the purpose of transit (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Updated information on what to do if you test positive for COVID-19 while in Greece ('Coronavirus' page)
Information from Ministry of Health on new entry requirements for Guinea (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Information on Ecuador's announcement on obligatory vaccination policy for COVID-19, including for BN residents (‘Coronavirus' page)
Updated information about requirements for a negative PCR test for entry to the Czech Republic and exemptions for residents ('Entry requirements' page)
Advice for people travelling to Spain via France to also check travel advice for France before starting their journey ('Summary' page)
Advice for people travelling to Andorra via France to also check travel advice for France before starting their journey ('Summary' page)
Advice for people travelling to Italy via France to also check travel advice for France before starting their journey ('Summary' page)
Information on new requirements for international travellers entering Kenya from 29 December ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information on COVID-19 related requirements to enter Montenegro starting from 2 January and tightening of COVID-19 related measures in country from 30 December (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Updated information on business operating times for the holiday periods in St Lucia ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on entry requirements for HGV drivers ('Entry requirements' page)
Extension of nationwide quarantine measures up until 31 March 2022 (’Coronavirus’ page)
Updated information on procedures for entering Abu Dhabi ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information about La Palma volcanic eruption (‘Natural Disasters' page)
Updates on COVID 19 vaccines if you live in Lithuania and access to the Freedom Pass ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information following an extension to 31 January of the suspension of all flights and ferries in to and out of Morocco ('Coronavirus' page)
Information on the new COVID-19 RT-PCR test requirements for passengers arriving in Taiwan (‘Entry Requirements’ page) and the extension of the COVID-19 Level 2 alert in Taiwan (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Updated information on quarantine requirements if you test positive for COVID in Ghana ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on vaccine status and testing requirements to enter Kuwait ('Entry requirements' page)
New information on testing/screening requirements for travellers travelling to Benin that come into effective from midnight 31 December ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated on the extension of Peru's new COVID-19 restrictions ('Summary', 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on the continuation of COVID-19 measures in public places (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Change to entry requirements. Unvaccinated travellers or travellers without proof of vaccination will not be allowed access to Brazil unless they meet the criteria set out in the decree - in this case, they will also be required to undergo quarantine for 14 days. Children aged 12 or younger do not need to provide proof of vaccination.
Advice reviewed and reissued with minor updates on entry requirements to Moldova and coronavirus measures in place in Moldova (Coronavirus and Entry requirements)
Updated information on new COVID-19 measures, due to come into force on 3 January 2022. (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Updated information on entry rules in response to coronavirus (See 'Entry requirements' page)
Travellers should ensure they have all the necessary QR codes, as provided by the NHS COVID Pass or a letter confirming vaccination status, or risk being denied entry. The general rule effective from 25 December that travellers need to have had booster shots and a negative PCR test no older than 48 hours at time of entry is being rigorously enforced.
Updated information on quarantine and home recovery and requirements on working (See 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
International passengers from the UK, or who have transited through the UK, in the previous 14 days are not allowed to enter Indonesia. Restrictions extend to several other countries ('Entry requirements' page).
Updated information for unvaccinated travellers or travellers without proof of vaccination (See 'Entry requirements')
Updated information on entry requirements to Moldova (Coronavirus and Entry requirements)
Updated information on coronavirus protocols, update on vaccine programme and update on entry rules. ('Coronavirus' and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Added contact number for the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata ('Coronavirus' page)
Update to information on PCR testing rules from 27 December 202 ('Entry requirements' page)
Austria confirms that from 25 December, when the UK is defined a virus variant area, travellers who are booster jabbed (see vaccine definitions) or recovered within 180 days, and in possession of a negative PCR test no older than 48 hours, can enter Austria without the need for quarantine. Entry from UK for tourism for those who are only double-jabbed is prohibited with effect from 25 December (See 'Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on COVID-19 PCR testing, COVID-19 measures and air travel (‘Coronavirus’, ‘Entry requirements' and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
Update to information on terrorism in Afghanistan ('Terrorism' page)
Changes to requirements for travellers arriving from “scheduled states” (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Updated information about COVID-19 restrictions (‘Coronavirus' and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
New information on rules around health examinations for foreign workers that will come into force on 29 December 2021 ('Local laws and customs' page).
Updated to reflect that coronavirus measures announced by the Greek government have now been formalised ('Coronavirus' page)
As of January 1 2022 vaccination certificates, or negative PCR test taken within 48 hours will be required to enter any public building including banks, supermarkets, cinemas, bars, and internal flights and bus journeys (‘Coronavirus’ page).
Updated information on requirements for passengers transiting Hong Kong and travelling between Hong Kong, Macao and mainland China ('Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information on reports about the terrorist threat in Abuja ('Summary' and 'Terrorism' page)
Updated information on entry requirements to the Bahamas for vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information about requirements to have a negative PCR test for entry to the Czech Republic ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information about Spanish rules on use of face masks (See ‘Coronavirus’ page)
Update to entry requirements for travellers ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on demonstrating your proof of vaccination status for entry to Antigua and Barbuda ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated to reflect the removal of travel restrictions imposed on some southern African countries in response to Omicron ('Entry requirements' page). Updated information on coronavirus restrictions and the vaccine programme in Trinidad and Tobago ('Coronavirus' page).
Additional information on entry requirements to Latvia in response to Omicron variant ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to information on COVID-19 testing requirements for entry to Denmark (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Updated information on entry requirements: from 28 December all travellers 12 years of age or older will need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen test, taken within 48 hours before arrival) to enter Sweden, regardless of vaccination status. (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Updated information on COVID-19 related measures in country (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Information on state of contingency on the island of São Miguel in the Azores and updated information on the vaccination programme and access to booster jabs (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Updated information about Spanish rules on use of face masks (‘Coronavirus’ page) and additional health checks on entry to Spain (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Update to information on the Thailand Pass system for vaccinated, unvaccinated and partially vaccinated passengers and information for travellers if travelling with children ('Entry requirements' page)
Information on the new driving Licence Exchange Arrangement (‘Safety and security’ page)
Updates to public health measures and entry and quarantine requirements ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update to entry requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Information about testing positive for COVID-19 while in China (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Updated information on travel in Malaysia (‘Coronavirus’ page) and editorial changes
Updated information regarding additional measures introduced in response to the COVID-19 ('Coronavirus' page)
Information added for passengers travelling on domestic flights ('Coronavirus' page)
This advice has been reviewed in full and re-published without amendment
Information on safety and security during the Presidential election period ('Terrorism’ page)
Addition of information on Luxembourg's COVID-19 measures (‘Coronavirus’ page)
The FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the districts of Mecula, Mavago and Marrupa in Niassa Province due to attacks by groups with links to Islamic extremism (‘Summary’, 'Safety and security' and 'Terrorism' pages)
Removal of past flights leaving Ulaanbaatar ('Coronavirus' page) and updated information on quarantine requirements for travellers arriving in Mongolia ('Entry requirements' page)
Update on Timor-Leste's state of emergency and revised entry and quarantine requirements ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Introduction of 10 day quarantine for travellers who have been in the UK within the last 10 days, reportedly from 25 December, with some exemptions. (See 'Entry requirements' page)
Updated information that from 23:01 GMT on 22 December, permitted travellers from virus variant areas must have a PCR test no older than 48 hours at departure if being carried by plane, train, ferry or bus to Germany. Rapid-antigen tests or other tests no longer permitted. ('Entry requirements' page)
New information on restrictions in public spaces and Quito (Coronavirus and Entry requirements)
Updated information on testing requirements for entry to Fiji ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on renewal of Tonga’s national State of Emergency and following a volcanic eruption ('Coronavirus’, ‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Natural disasters’ pages)
Information on a list of countries from which no travel is allowed to Samoa ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information about restrictions, vaccinations and international travel (‘Summary’, ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry restrictions’ pages); updated information on political situation and crime (‘Safety and security’); addition of information in ‘Local laws and customs’ and ‘Natural disasters’.
Updated information on pre-boarding requirements for entry to India ('Entry requirements' page)
Changes to the areas which the FCDO advise against travel to, with some areas moving from ‘against all but essential travel’ to ‘see our travel advice before travelling’. (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
Updated links to the list of what constitutes essential travel on the the French Embassy website ('Summary' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information on new COVID-19 measures being introduced by the Lebanese government from 25 December ('Summary' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Information on bookings for the Vaccinated Travel Lane between 23 December 2021 and 20 January 2022 ('Entry requirements' page)
Removal of restrictions on travellers coming from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Updated information on Schengen area rules for passport validity (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Travel requirements for entering and departing Kenya (Coronavirus and Entry requirements)
New information on changes to entry rules coming into force from 22 December ('Entry requirements' page).
Additional information on the requirement to have evidence of a negative pre-departure test (‘Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on entry restrictions for travel from the UK ('Entry requirements' page)
Changes to Barbados' COVID Hotline number and to highlight the requirement of visitors who test positive for COVID to remain on the island until they return a negative test result ('Coronavirus' page), and further details on Barbados’ health care system (‘Health’ page)
Updated information about requirements for public spaces and services, visa-free travel, and entry to Cyprus in response to coronavirus ('Coronavirus’, ‘Safety and security’, and ‘Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information: unvaccinated travellers who are eligible to enter Switzerland no longer need to report their arrival to the relevant cantonal office (See 'Entry requirements' page).
Updated information on Schengen area rules for passport validity ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to information on changes to COVID-19 vaccine requirements for entry to Kuwait from 2 January 2022 ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to information on COVID-19 vaccine requirements for entry to Finland (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Update to information on COVID-19 vaccine requirements for entry to Sweden (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Update to information on COVID-19 vaccine requirements for entry to Denmark (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Update to information on COVID-19 vaccine requirements for entry to Vietnam (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Updated information on Israel and The Occupied Palestinian Territories recent terrorist events ('Terrorism' page)
Updated information on Israel and The Occupied Palestinian Territories recent terrorist events ('Terrorism' page)
Updated information on COVID restrictions for travel in the USA and for public places and services ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on the ‘Entry rules in response to coronavirus’ and ‘Demonstrating your COVID-19 status’.
Updated information on timings for testing requirements for entry to Liberia ('Coronavirus' page)
Update to information on the Thailand Pass system; from 22 December, the Thailand Pass website will be closed for all new Test and Go and Sandbox applications, except for the Phuket Sandbox (see 'Entry requirements' page).
New information on procedures for entry to Abu Dhabi; EDE scanners have been reintroduced for overland travel to Abu Dhabi ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information on international travel and departing Laos; the government of the Lao PDR has announced a restart of tourism with tours arranged by approved agencies only beginning 1 January 2022 and it is no longer a requirement to notify the British Embassy when you depart Laos ('Coronavirus' and 'Return to the UK' pages)
Update on entry requirements. From 20 December 2021, all passengers travelling to Romania must complete a Passenger Locator Form, no more than 24 hours before entering the country. ('Entry requirements' page)
Further clarity on leaving and entering France (‘Summary’ and 'Entry requirements')
Adding links to advice pages for applying for UK visas and applying for a British passport, as well as other editorial amendments to the 'Summary' page.
Updated information on entry rules ('Entry requirements' page)
Entry into force of the need for evidence of a negative PCR test or a booster to avoid pre-registration and self-isolation, in addition to the requirement to be fully vaccinated or recovered to enter Austria. (See 'Entry requirements' page)
Updated information the eligibility to enter Switzerland: lateral flow tests (not older than 24 hours) can now be used to enter Switzerland, fully vaccinated or recovered travellers no longer have to take day 4 and 7 tests (See 'Entry requirements' page).
Information on the announcement of new border restrictions and quarantine requirements taking effect from 21 December ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to information on the Central America Border Control Agreement ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to information on the Central America Border Control Agreement ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to information on the Central America Border Control Agreement ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to information on the Central America Border Control Agreement ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on public health measures in response to COVID-19, and quarantine exemptions for some tourists ('Coronavirus', 'Safety and security’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Information on what to do if you test positive for COVID while in Hungary ('Coronavirus' page)
Removal of information relating to by-election in Kayunga, and announcement that the 13th Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC has been declared over (‘Summary’, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Health’ pages)
Addition of information on PCR tests 24 hours before arrival as part of the new COVID-19 restrictions brought in on 15 December 2021 (‘Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on Typhoon Odette/Rai ('Summary' and 'Natural disasters' pages)
Updated information on quarantine and home recovery if you test positive for COVID-19 while in Singapore, additional information on Singapore's national vaccination programme and entry permission guidelines using the Vaccinated Travel Lane ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information on Gibraltar's COVID-19 entry restrictions; requirements for fully vaccinated travellers who have been to a non-red list country within the past 10 days, and requirements for fully vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers who have been to a red list country or territory within the past 10 days (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Information on flash flooding in Peninsular Malaysia (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural disasters’ pages)
Updated information on requirements for entry to Myanmar ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information the eligibility to enter Switzerland from 20 December when a rapid antigen test (not older than 24 hours) will also be required (See "Entry requirements" page).
Updated information on proof of a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test from an authorised laboratory must be undertaken within a 24 hour period before arrival into Greece (See 'Entry requirements')
Updated information on requirement for pre-PCR testing for all arrivals aged 6 and above ( See ‘Entry requirements’ page)
Updated COVID restrictions in country (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Updated information that from 23:01 on 19 December, only German citizens and residents may travel to Germany from the UK (there are limited exemptions). Permitted travellers must now have proof of a negative Covid test, regardless of vaccination status. All permitted travellers arriving in Germany after 23:01 on 19 December must quarantine at home for 14 days irrespective of their vaccination status. Updated information about testing requirements for HGV drivers from the UK who are entering Germany, and they may be required to quarantine depending on time spent in the UK or Germany ('Entry requirements' page).
Updated information on entry requirements and Covid-19 restrictions.
Updated information about the need for evidence of a negative PCR test or a booster for travel from 20 December (See 'Entry requirements' page)
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