Latest British government travel advice: Belgium — Additional information on demonstrations and strikes (Safety and security). Saudi Arabia — Updates to the safety and security section to reflect latest regional tensions. Saudi Arabia — Updates to the safety and security section to reflect latest regional tensions. Ethiopia — Fighting in the Tigray region and updated information about travel from the airport and around Addis Ababa. Mexico — Hurricane Trudy, which is affecting Mexico’s pacific coast. All updates →

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Global Travel Advice

The countries below are listed in order of the most recent government advice, newest first. Search for a country to see if your government has issued special advice for it — a red badge means it currently advises against all travel there, amber against travel to parts of it. Sourced from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (GOV.UK), matching your selected passport.

Belgium

Additional information on demonstrations and strikes (Safety and security).

Partial advisory

Saudi Arabia

Updates to the safety and security section to reflect latest regional tensions.

Partial advisory

Saudi Arabia

Updates to the safety and security section to reflect latest regional tensions.

Partial advisory

Ethiopia

Fighting in the Tigray region and updated information about travel from the airport and around Addis Ababa.

Partial advisory

Mexico

Hurricane Trudy, which is affecting Mexico’s pacific coast.

Partial advisory

Nigeria

FCDO now advises against all travel to Sokoto State. FCDO continues to advise against all travel and all but essential travel to other parts of Nigeria.

Mauritius

Local demonstrations and community unrest.

Partial advisory

Kenya

Ebola screening.

Partial advisory

Saudi Arabia

Updates to the safety and security section to reflect latest regional tensions.

Albania

Demonstrations in Tirana.

Mauritius

Local demonstrations and community unrest.

Partial advisory

Colombia

The 2026-2027 El Niño weather event.

Partial advisory

Turkey

Addition of information about heavy rain and flooding in Istanbul.

Senegal

Health risks you'll face in Senegal.

Mauritius

Local demonstrations and community unrest.

Partial advisory

Venezuela

FCDO now advises against all travel to Amazonas state and to within 40km (25 miles) of the border with Colombia. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to the Orinoco Mining Arc (‘Arco Minero’) region to the south of the Orinoco river, and within 40km (25 miles) of the border Brazil and Guyana . FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the remaining areas of Venezuela including Zulia state, Maracaibo and the eastern shore of Lake Maracaibo ('Warnings and insurance' page). Updated information about political and economic situation.

Mauritius

Local demonstrations and community unrest.

Partial advisory

Saudi Arabia

Updates to the safety and security section to reflect latest regional tensions.

Belgium

Additional information on demonstrations and strikes (Safety and security).

Kazakhstan

Addition of information about Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

Partial advisory

Pakistan

Addition of information about emergency measures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Partial advisory

Kenya

Ebola screening.

Partial advisory

Mexico

Hurricane Trudy, which is affecting Mexico’s pacific coast.

Partial advisory

Eritrea

Addition of information about the temporary withdrawal of dependants of British Embassy staff from Eritrea.

Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands’ new electronic visa system.

Partial advisory

Thailand

Visa requirements for travellers entering Thailand by land or air.

Partial advisory

Saudi Arabia

Updates to the safety and security section to reflect latest regional tensions.

Partial advisory

Saudi Arabia

Updates to the safety and security section to reflect latest regional tensions.

Partial advisory

Mexico

Hurricane Trudy, which is affecting Mexico’s pacific coast.

Panama

Information about a 7.6 earthquake in Panama (Warnings and insurance).

Partial advisory

Saudi Arabia

Updates to the safety and security section to reflect latest regional tensions.

Partial advisory

Tanzania

Mandatory travel insurance and wildfires.

Partial advisory

Bangladesh

Addition of information about Hindu festival of Durga Puja, taking place in Bangladesh 16 to 21 October.

Partial advisory

Eritrea

Addition of information about the temporary withdrawal of dependants of British Embassy staff from Eritrea.

Partial advisory

Kenya

Ebola screening.

Chile

Information on heavy rain and severe mudslides in eastern Santiago.

Partial advisory

Mexico

Hurricane Trudy, which is affecting Mexico’s pacific coast.

Partial advisory

Saudi Arabia

Updates to the safety and security section to reflect latest regional tensions.

Bahrain

Bahraini-UK dual nationality, laws and cultural differences, and air quality in Bahrain.

Partial advisory

Ethiopia

Fighting in the Tigray region and updated information about travel from the airport and around Addis Ababa.

Belgium

Additional information on demonstrations and strikes (Safety and security).

Panama

Information about a 7.6 earthquake in Panama (Warnings and insurance).

Partial advisory

India

This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy, with minor amendments made throughout, including updated information on access permits, scams, trekking in India, air and rail travel, India-Pakistan border area and Western India and healthcare in India.

Partial advisory

Kenya

Ebola screening.

Partial advisory

Saudi Arabia

Updates to the safety and security section to reflect latest regional tensions.

Partial advisory

Tanzania

Mandatory travel insurance and wildfires.

Partial advisory

Ecuador

The 2026–2027 El Niño weather event.

Partial advisory

Peru

Removal of information about local elections.

Partial advisory

Ukraine

The Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Partial advisory

Ethiopia

Fighting in the Tigray region and updated information about travel from the airport and around Addis Ababa.

Partial advisory

Tanzania

Mandatory travel insurance and wildfires.

Partial advisory

Brazil

Elections taking place on 4 October, and political events.

Partial advisory

Tanzania

Mandatory travel insurance and wildfires.

Partial advisory

Mexico

Hurricane Trudy, which is affecting Mexico’s pacific coast.

Partial advisory

Nigeria

FCDO now advises against all travel to Sokoto State. FCDO continues to advise against all travel and all but essential travel to other parts of Nigeria.

Italy

Removal of information about Mount Etna volcanic activity.

Partial advisory

Thailand

Visa requirements for travellers entering Thailand by land or air.

Partial advisory

Mexico

Hurricane Trudy, which is affecting Mexico’s pacific coast.

Partial advisory

Ethiopia

Fighting in the Tigray region and updated information about travel from the airport and around Addis Ababa.

Partial advisory

Algeria

Customs rules, terrorism in Algeria, political situation and personal ID.

Belgium

Additional information on demonstrations and strikes (Safety and security).

Advisory

Cuba

This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with changes made throughout, including protests in Cuba, power outages and fuel and water shortages, travel disruption, international card transactions, travel insurance, visa requirements, travelling to the USA from Cuba, taking money into Cuba, crime, money, taxis, emergency medical numbers and healthcare in Cuba.

Partial advisory

Ethiopia

Fighting in the Tigray region and updated information about travel from the airport and around Addis Ababa.

Partial advisory

Mexico

Hurricane Trudy, which is affecting Mexico’s pacific coast.

Partial advisory

Ethiopia

Fighting in the Tigray region and updated information about travel from the airport and around Addis Ababa.

Partial advisory

Colombia

The 2026-2027 El Niño weather event.

Kosovo

Large gatherings in Pristina and other urban areas of Kosovo.

Partial advisory

Bolivia

The State of Emergency.

Partial advisory

Mexico

Hurricane Trudy, which is affecting Mexico’s pacific coast.

Partial advisory

Pakistan

Addition of information about emergency measures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Sri Lanka

Addition of information about heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides.

Vietnam

Addition of information about tropical storm season ('Warnings and insurance') page.

Partial advisory

Turkey

Addition of information about heavy rain and flooding in Istanbul.

Partial advisory

Saudi Arabia

Updates to the safety and security section to reflect latest regional tensions.

Partial advisory

Turkey

Addition of information about heavy rain and flooding in Istanbul.

Partial advisory

Thailand

Visa requirements for travellers entering Thailand by land or air.

Romania

Drones crossing into Romanian airspace.

Indonesia

FCDO no longer advises against all travel to volcanoes in Indonesia and will no longer advise against all travel in the event of future volcanic eruptions. FCDO have added new information about volcanoes in Indonesia, including information from the local authorities who enforce exclusion zones on a number of volcanically active sites.

Advisory

Russia

Drone attacks leading to short-notice restrictions on airspace use and airport operations.

Belgium

Additional information on demonstrations and strikes (Safety and security).

Kosovo

Large gatherings in Pristina and other urban areas of Kosovo.

Partial advisory

Ecuador

The 2026–2027 El Niño weather event.

Partial advisory

Saudi Arabia

Updates to the safety and security section to reflect latest regional tensions.

Partial advisory

Ukraine

The Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Partial advisory

Georgia

The political situation and driving conditions.

Italy

Removal of information about Mount Etna volcanic activity.

Nepal

Removal of information about the Family Assistance Centre at the British Embassy Kathmandu.

Kosovo

Large gatherings in Pristina and other urban areas of Kosovo.

Advisory

Belarus

Buying flight tickets if the journey is starting in, or within, Russia.

Partial advisory

Jordan

Addition of information about Iranian missile strikes on Jordan.

Madagascar

Addition of information on Ebola entry requirements.

Partial advisory

Brazil

Elections taking place on 4 October, and political events.

Partial advisory

Thailand

Visa requirements for travellers entering Thailand by land or air.

Italy

Removal of information about Mount Etna volcanic activity.

Nepal

Removal of information about the Family Assistance Centre at the British Embassy Kathmandu.

Indonesia

FCDO no longer advises against all travel to volcanoes in Indonesia and will no longer advise against all travel in the event of future volcanic eruptions. FCDO have added new information about volcanoes in Indonesia, including information from the local authorities who enforce exclusion zones on a number of volcanically active sites.

Mauritius

Local demonstrations and community unrest.

Partial advisory

Kenya

Ebola screening.

Nepal

Removal of information about the Family Assistance Centre at the British Embassy Kathmandu.

Ireland

Addition of information about ID requirements for travel between the UK and Ireland under the Common Travel Area.

Partial advisory

Bangladesh

Addition of information about Hindu festival of Durga Puja, taking place in Bangladesh 16 to 21 October.

Partial advisory

Rwanda

Vapes and e-cigarette bans in Rwanda and updated information about border measures introduced by the Rwandan Government in response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Partial advisory

Mexico

Hurricane Trudy, which is affecting Mexico’s pacific coast.

Partial advisory

Colombia

The 2026-2027 El Niño weather event.

Uganda

Removal of information about a yellow fever vaccination certificate requirement, as this is no longer mandatory for entry to Uganda.

Partial advisory

Venezuela

FCDO now advises against all travel to Amazonas state and to within 40km (25 miles) of the border with Colombia. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to the Orinoco Mining Arc (‘Arco Minero’) region to the south of the Orinoco river, and within 40km (25 miles) of the border Brazil and Guyana . FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the remaining areas of Venezuela including Zulia state, Maracaibo and the eastern shore of Lake Maracaibo ('Warnings and insurance' page). Updated information about political and economic situation.

Advisory

Syria

This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with changes made throughout, including terrorism in Syria, security situation, journalists in Syria and crime.

Partial advisory

Azerbaijan

Removal of information about visa procedures for visitors travelling to Azerbaijan in connection with the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Partial advisory

Kenya

Ebola screening.

Nepal

Removal of information about the Family Assistance Centre at the British Embassy Kathmandu.

Partial advisory

Kenya

Ebola screening.

Nepal

Removal of information about the Family Assistance Centre at the British Embassy Kathmandu.

Advisory

Niger

Information on reports of gunfire early morning on 29 August near Presidential Palace and Diori Hamani International airport.

Japan

Addition of information about flooding and heavy rain.

Uganda

Removal of information about a yellow fever vaccination certificate requirement, as this is no longer mandatory for entry to Uganda.

Slovakia

This travel advice has been updated for accuracy with changes made throughout, including border with Ukraine, political demonstrations, skiing and hiking, taxi’s, and extreme weather and natural disasters.

Nepal

Removal of information about the Family Assistance Centre at the British Embassy Kathmandu.

Taiwan

Updated information of the health risks you’ll face in Taiwan.

Indonesia

FCDO no longer advises against all travel to volcanoes in Indonesia and will no longer advise against all travel in the event of future volcanic eruptions. FCDO have added new information about volcanoes in Indonesia, including information from the local authorities who enforce exclusion zones on a number of volcanically active sites.

Nepal

Removal of information about the Family Assistance Centre at the British Embassy Kathmandu.

China

"Updated information on Warnings and insurance".

China

"Updated information on Warnings and insurance".

Kyrgyzstan

Removal of information about the World Nomad Games.

Nepal

Removal of information about the Family Assistance Centre at the British Embassy Kathmandu.

Taiwan

Updated information of the health risks you’ll face in Taiwan.

Partial advisory

Jordan

Addition of information about Iranian missile strikes on Jordan.

Norway

Removal of information about an ongoing air traffic controllers' strike.

Partial advisory

Bolivia

The State of Emergency.

Partial advisory

Nigeria

FCDO now advises against all travel to Sokoto State. FCDO continues to advise against all travel and all but essential travel to other parts of Nigeria.

Partial advisory

Mozambique

Requirement for Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

Bahrain

Bahraini-UK dual nationality, laws and cultural differences, and air quality in Bahrain.

Kuwait

FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Kuwait.

Tajikistan

Terrorism and armed clashes near the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border.

Qatar

Bringing prescription and controlled medication into Qatar, including the Ministry of Public Health's online permit application system.

Morocco

This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with updates made throughout, including new information about passports, using dating applications, outdoor activities and adventure tourism, using electronic scooters and bikes, quad biking, hot air balloons and beaches and wildfires; information about rabies and food hygiene and allergies; updated information about taking money into or out of Morocco, and information about illegal drugs and prison sentences.

Partial advisory

Nigeria

FCDO now advises against all travel to Sokoto State. FCDO continues to advise against all travel and all but essential travel to other parts of Nigeria.

Chile

Information on heavy rain and severe mudslides in eastern Santiago.

USA

US Hurricane season predictions.

Partial advisory

Papua New Guinea

Interruptions to the supply of water and electricity.

Chile

Information on heavy rain and severe mudslides in eastern Santiago.

Indonesia

FCDO no longer advises against all travel to volcanoes in Indonesia and will no longer advise against all travel in the event of future volcanic eruptions. FCDO have added new information about volcanoes in Indonesia, including information from the local authorities who enforce exclusion zones on a number of volcanically active sites.

Partial advisory

Ukraine

The Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Partial advisory

Colombia

The 2026-2027 El Niño weather event.

Cyprus

Fertility treatment.

Albania

Demonstrations in Tirana.

Wait times if travelling to and from the Schengen area from Bosnia and Herzegovina. New information that the border crossing at Gradiška has been relocated to a new facility.

Montenegro

Wait times if travelling to and from the Schengen area from Montenegro and updated information about road travel and swimming safety.

Serbia

Wait times if travelling to and from the Schengen area from Serbia.

North Macedonia

Wait times if travelling to and from the Schengen area from North Macedonia.

Partial advisory

Nigeria

FCDO now advises against all travel to Sokoto State. FCDO continues to advise against all travel and all but essential travel to other parts of Nigeria.

Kuwait

FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Kuwait.

Partial advisory

Laos

Flooding risks during periods of heavy rain.

Spain

Addition of information about fines for the sale or consumption of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) in some areas of Spain and updated information about travelling between Spain and Gibraltar.

Guinea

Health risks you’ll face in Guinea.

Maldives

Swimming safety.

Belgium

Additional information on demonstrations and strikes (Safety and security).

Partial advisory

Colombia

The 2026-2027 El Niño weather event.

Italy

Removal of information about Mount Etna volcanic activity.

Switzerland

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Sweden

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Spain

Addition of information about fines for the sale or consumption of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) in some areas of Spain and updated information about travelling between Spain and Gibraltar.

Slovenia

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Slovakia

This travel advice has been updated for accuracy with changes made throughout, including border with Ukraine, political demonstrations, skiing and hiking, taxi’s, and extreme weather and natural disasters.

Romania

Drones crossing into Romanian airspace.

Portugal

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Poland

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Norway

Removal of information about an ongoing air traffic controllers' strike.

Netherlands

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Malta

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Luxembourg

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Lithuania

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Austria

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Belgium

Additional information on demonstrations and strikes (Safety and security).

Bulgaria

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Croatia

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Czechia

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Partial advisory

Colombia

The 2026-2027 El Niño weather event.

Partial advisory

Lebanon

FCDO has changed the areas of Lebanon where it advises against all travel or all but essential travel. FCDO no longer advises against all travel or all but essential travel to some parts of Lebanon. FCDO continues to advise against all travel and all but essential travel to other areas of Lebanon.

Portugal

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Italy

Removal of information about Mount Etna volcanic activity.

Partial advisory

Papua New Guinea

Interruptions to the supply of water and electricity.

China

"Updated information on Warnings and insurance".

Falkland Islands

Addition of information about unauthorised photography at Mount Pleasant and updated information about money, air travel and healthcare in the Falkland Islands.

Italy

Removal of information about Mount Etna volcanic activity.

Partial advisory

Ukraine

The Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Taiwan

Updated information of the health risks you’ll face in Taiwan.

Mongolia

Fuel shortages in Mongolia.

Partial advisory

Pakistan

Addition of information about emergency measures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Partial advisory

Guatemala

Removal of information about Fuego volcanic activity.

Partial advisory

Chad

Health risks you’ll face in Chad.

Partial advisory

Colombia

The 2026-2027 El Niño weather event.

Partial advisory

Guatemala

Removal of information about Fuego volcanic activity.

Japan

Addition of information about flooding and heavy rain.

Partial advisory

Myanmar (Burma)

Mobile device registration and drone use.

Partial advisory

Egypt

Entry requirements and regional tensions.

Qatar

Bringing prescription and controlled medication into Qatar, including the Ministry of Public Health's online permit application system.

Nepal

Removal of information about the Family Assistance Centre at the British Embassy Kathmandu.

Taiwan

Updated information of the health risks you’ll face in Taiwan.

Advisory

Yemen

Latest information about regional risks including the Yemen-Saudi border and threats from the Houthis.

Advisory

Afghanistan

Addition of information about UK Government support.

Honduras

This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with minor updates made throughout, including updated information on airport tax, crime and violent attacks against vehicles.

Partial advisory

Guatemala

Removal of information about Fuego volcanic activity.

Cape Verde

Travelling with medication.

Slovenia

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Japan

Addition of information about flooding and heavy rain.

Germany

Removal of information regarding the vehicle related incident in Berlin on 25 July, and new information about recent attacks.

Partial advisory

Eritrea

Addition of information about the temporary withdrawal of dependants of British Embassy staff from Eritrea.

Partial advisory

Djibouti

Military activity in the Red Sea area.

Uganda

Removal of information about a yellow fever vaccination certificate requirement, as this is no longer mandatory for entry to Uganda.

Partial advisory

Georgia

The political situation and driving conditions.

France

Removal of information about wildfires affecting parts of Gironde and Landes.

Partial advisory

Saudi Arabia

Updates to the safety and security section to reflect latest regional tensions.

Partial advisory

Algeria

Customs rules, terrorism in Algeria, political situation and personal ID.

Partial advisory

Tunisia

This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with changes made throughout, including visa requirements, taking money into and out of Tunisia, electronic devices, drugs and illegal substances and power supply in summer months ('Entry requirements' and 'Safety and security') pages.

United Arab Emirates

Regional tensions, including information about recent strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran ('Warnings insurance') page.

Spain

Addition of information about fines for the sale or consumption of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) in some areas of Spain and updated information about travelling between Spain and Gibraltar.

Kuwait

FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Kuwait.

Bahrain

Bahraini-UK dual nationality, laws and cultural differences, and air quality in Bahrain.

Advisory

Iran

Removal of information on temporary withdrawal of UK staff from Iran and the embassy operating remotely.

Partial advisory

Libya

FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the cities of Tripoli, Benghazi, Al-Bayda and Derna, and the surrounding area knows as Jebel Akhdar, either side of the coastal and desert roads between and including the towns of Al-Maqrun and Al-Tamimi, Misrata.

Bahrain

Bahraini-UK dual nationality, laws and cultural differences, and air quality in Bahrain.

Partial advisory

Jordan

Addition of information about Iranian missile strikes on Jordan.

Kuwait

FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Kuwait.

Partial advisory

Pakistan

Addition of information about emergency measures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Portugal

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Maldives

Swimming safety.

Advisory

Cuba

This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with changes made throughout, including protests in Cuba, power outages and fuel and water shortages, travel disruption, international card transactions, travel insurance, visa requirements, travelling to the USA from Cuba, taking money into Cuba, crime, money, taxis, emergency medical numbers and healthcare in Cuba.

Partial advisory

Bangladesh

Addition of information about Hindu festival of Durga Puja, taking place in Bangladesh 16 to 21 October.

Partial advisory

Philippines

Information about typhoon season.

Zimbabwe

Addition of information about direct flights between London and Harare.

Greece

Alcohol laws and underage drinking and updated information about swimming and water sport safety, quad biking and mopeds, wildfires and medication.

Italy

Removal of information about Mount Etna volcanic activity.

Gibraltar

New information that, from 15 July 2026, the UK-EU Agreement in respect of Gibraltar will provisionally apply, including new information about entry requirements for people travelling on a full British citizen passport.

Partial advisory

Saudi Arabia

Updates to the safety and security section to reflect latest regional tensions.

United Arab Emirates

Regional tensions, including information about recent strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran ('Warnings insurance') page.

Partial advisory

Ukraine

The Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Advisory

Mali

Recent terrorist attacks in Mali.

Spain

Addition of information about fines for the sale or consumption of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) in some areas of Spain and updated information about travelling between Spain and Gibraltar.

Partial advisory

Ecuador

The 2026–2027 El Niño weather event.

Kuwait

FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Kuwait.

Bahrain

Bahraini-UK dual nationality, laws and cultural differences, and air quality in Bahrain.

Tajikistan

Terrorism and armed clashes near the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border.

Partial advisory

Mozambique

Requirement for Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

Japan

Addition of information about flooding and heavy rain.

Partial advisory

India

This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy, with minor amendments made throughout, including updated information on access permits, scams, trekking in India, air and rail travel, India-Pakistan border area and Western India and healthcare in India.

Portugal

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

South Africa

Submitting an online traveller declaration before travelling and information about taking money into South Africa.

Taiwan

Updated information of the health risks you’ll face in Taiwan.

France

Removal of information about wildfires affecting parts of Gironde and Landes.

The Gambia

Flooding and addition of information about power shortages and preparing for power cuts.

Italy

Removal of information about Mount Etna volcanic activity.

Spain

Addition of information about fines for the sale or consumption of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) in some areas of Spain and updated information about travelling between Spain and Gibraltar.

Mongolia

Fuel shortages in Mongolia.

Partial advisory

Jordan

Addition of information about Iranian missile strikes on Jordan.

Vietnam

Addition of information about tropical storm season ('Warnings and insurance') page.

Partial advisory

Bolivia

The State of Emergency.

Partial advisory

Venezuela

FCDO now advises against all travel to Amazonas state and to within 40km (25 miles) of the border with Colombia. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to the Orinoco Mining Arc (‘Arco Minero’) region to the south of the Orinoco river, and within 40km (25 miles) of the border Brazil and Guyana . FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the remaining areas of Venezuela including Zulia state, Maracaibo and the eastern shore of Lake Maracaibo ('Warnings and insurance' page). Updated information about political and economic situation.

Partial advisory

Kenya

Ebola screening.

South Africa

Submitting an online traveller declaration before travelling and information about taking money into South Africa.

Portugal

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

France

Removal of information about wildfires affecting parts of Gironde and Landes.

Uganda

Removal of information about a yellow fever vaccination certificate requirement, as this is no longer mandatory for entry to Uganda.

Partial advisory

Azerbaijan

Removal of information about visa procedures for visitors travelling to Azerbaijan in connection with the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Partial advisory

Peru

Removal of information about local elections.

Partial advisory

Turkey

Addition of information about heavy rain and flooding in Istanbul.

Partial advisory

Peru

Removal of information about local elections.

Partial advisory

Colombia

The 2026-2027 El Niño weather event.

Kyrgyzstan

Removal of information about the World Nomad Games.

Partial advisory

Bolivia

The State of Emergency.

Advisory

Niger

Information on reports of gunfire early morning on 29 August near Presidential Palace and Diori Hamani International airport.

Sierra Leone

Completing a health travel declaration.

France

Removal of information about wildfires affecting parts of Gironde and Landes.

Partial advisory

Mexico

Hurricane Trudy, which is affecting Mexico’s pacific coast.

Partial advisory

Ecuador

The 2026–2027 El Niño weather event.

Partial advisory

Pakistan

Addition of information about emergency measures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Partial advisory

Iraq

FCDO no longer advises against all travel to Federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq but continues to advise against all travel to parts of Federal Iraq and against all but essential travel to other parts of Federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Updated information about regional tensions. Updated information about risks from Iranian strikes on Iranian-Kurdish opposition camps and new information about travel disruption in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Partial advisory

Jordan

Addition of information about Iranian missile strikes on Jordan.

Advisory

Yemen

Latest information about regional risks including the Yemen-Saudi border and threats from the Houthis.

Cyprus

Fertility treatment.

Partial advisory

Turkey

Addition of information about heavy rain and flooding in Istanbul.

Advisory

Syria

This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with changes made throughout, including terrorism in Syria, security situation, journalists in Syria and crime.

Partial advisory

Palestine

Regional tensions and conflict affecting Palestine.

Partial advisory

Israel

Regional tensions and conflict affecting Israel.

Advisory

Iran

Removal of information on temporary withdrawal of UK staff from Iran and the embassy operating remotely.

Oman

Regional tensions.

Partial advisory

Saudi Arabia

Updates to the safety and security section to reflect latest regional tensions.

Qatar

Bringing prescription and controlled medication into Qatar, including the Ministry of Public Health's online permit application system.

United Arab Emirates

Regional tensions, including information about recent strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran ('Warnings insurance') page.

Kuwait

FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Kuwait.

Bahrain

Bahraini-UK dual nationality, laws and cultural differences, and air quality in Bahrain.

Honduras

This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with minor updates made throughout, including updated information on airport tax, crime and violent attacks against vehicles.

Partial advisory

Guatemala

Removal of information about Fuego volcanic activity.

El Salvador

Removal of information about Tropical Storm Cristina.

Partial advisory

Djibouti

Military activity in the Red Sea area.

Partial advisory

Georgia

The political situation and driving conditions.

Mauritius

Local demonstrations and community unrest.

Partial advisory

Libya

FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the cities of Tripoli, Benghazi, Al-Bayda and Derna, and the surrounding area knows as Jebel Akhdar, either side of the coastal and desert roads between and including the towns of Al-Maqrun and Al-Tamimi, Misrata.

Partial advisory

Nigeria

FCDO now advises against all travel to Sokoto State. FCDO continues to advise against all travel and all but essential travel to other parts of Nigeria.

Belize

Removal of information about the State of Emergency, which has now ended.

South Africa

Submitting an online traveller declaration before travelling and information about taking money into South Africa.

Switzerland

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Partial advisory

Rwanda

Vapes and e-cigarette bans in Rwanda and updated information about border measures introduced by the Rwandan Government in response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Advisory

Mali

Recent terrorist attacks in Mali.

Kosovo

Large gatherings in Pristina and other urban areas of Kosovo.

Indonesia

FCDO no longer advises against all travel to volcanoes in Indonesia and will no longer advise against all travel in the event of future volcanic eruptions. FCDO have added new information about volcanoes in Indonesia, including information from the local authorities who enforce exclusion zones on a number of volcanically active sites.

Partial advisory

Philippines

Information about typhoon season.

Japan

Addition of information about flooding and heavy rain.

Advisory

Cuba

This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with changes made throughout, including protests in Cuba, power outages and fuel and water shortages, travel disruption, international card transactions, travel insurance, visa requirements, travelling to the USA from Cuba, taking money into Cuba, crime, money, taxis, emergency medical numbers and healthcare in Cuba.

Partial advisory

Somalia

The political situation.

Belgium

Additional information on demonstrations and strikes (Safety and security).

Turkmenistan

COVID-19 testing when arriving in Turkmenistan.

Partial advisory

India

This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy, with minor amendments made throughout, including updated information on access permits, scams, trekking in India, air and rail travel, India-Pakistan border area and Western India and healthcare in India.

Montenegro

Wait times if travelling to and from the Schengen area from Montenegro and updated information about road travel and swimming safety.

Canada

Addition of  information about entry requirements for those entering from Ebola-affected regions.

USA

US Hurricane season predictions.

Partial advisory

Thailand

Visa requirements for travellers entering Thailand by land or air.

Malta

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Partial advisory

Congo

Ebola screening when arriving in country.

Zambia

Entry requirements for those entering from Ebola-affected regions.

Botswana

Entry requirements for those entering from Ebola-affected regions.

Hungary

Removal of information about restrictions to LGBT+ marches and events.

Guinea

Health risks you’ll face in Guinea.

Partial advisory

Papua New Guinea

Interruptions to the supply of water and electricity.

Partial advisory

Ukraine

The Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Partial advisory

Côte d'Ivoire

Addition of information about heightened health screening measures for those entering Côte d'Ivoire from Ebola-affected regions.

Denmark

Delays at passport control for passengers flying to and from Copenhagen airport.

Partial advisory

Ethiopia

Fighting in the Tigray region and updated information about travel from the airport and around Addis Ababa.

Bahamas

Ebola screening when arriving in country.

Partial advisory

Addition of information about a declaration of an Ebola outbreak in DRC on 15 May.

Uganda

Removal of information about a yellow fever vaccination certificate requirement, as this is no longer mandatory for entry to Uganda.

Partial advisory

Angola

Addition of information about a declaration of an Ebola outbreak in DRC on 15 May and updated information about road travel.

Cape Verde

Travelling with medication.

Liberia

Addition of information about heightened health screening measures for travellers arriving into Liberia.

Sri Lanka

Addition of information about heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides.

Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands’ new electronic visa system.

Partial advisory

Kenya

Ebola screening.

Partial advisory

Burundi

Addition of information about a declaration of an Ebola outbreak in DRC on 15 May.

Partial advisory

Lebanon

FCDO has changed the areas of Lebanon where it advises against all travel or all but essential travel. FCDO no longer advises against all travel or all but essential travel to some parts of Lebanon. FCDO continues to advise against all travel and all but essential travel to other areas of Lebanon.

Croatia

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Wait times if travelling to and from the Schengen area from Bosnia and Herzegovina. New information that the border crossing at Gradiška has been relocated to a new facility.

Partial advisory

Tanzania

Mandatory travel insurance and wildfires.

Costa Rica

Customs rules; gang-related violence; fines for unauthorised entry into restricted conservation areas and earthquakes and recent volcanic activity.

Partial advisory

Mozambique

Requirement for Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

Austria

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Partial advisory

Chad

Health risks you’ll face in Chad.

Finland

Addition of information about drone incidents and updated information about the Russian border crossing.

China

"Updated information on Warnings and insurance".

South Korea

Submitting e-Arrivals cards when arriving in Korea.

Senegal

Health risks you'll face in Senegal.

Maldives

Swimming safety.

Partial advisory

Sudan

Operations in Sudanese airports.

Advisory

Belarus

Buying flight tickets if the journey is starting in, or within, Russia.

Partial advisory

Brazil

Elections taking place on 4 October, and political events.

Partial advisory

Azerbaijan

Removal of information about visa procedures for visitors travelling to Azerbaijan in connection with the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Argentina

Hantavirus in Argentina.

Jamaica

Incidents of sexual assault in tourist areas and advice on personal safety measures.

Advisory

Russia

Drone attacks leading to short-notice restrictions on airspace use and airport operations.

Norway

Removal of information about an ongoing air traffic controllers' strike.

Partial advisory

Bangladesh

Addition of information about Hindu festival of Durga Puja, taking place in Bangladesh 16 to 21 October.

Portugal

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Partial advisory

Eritrea

Addition of information about the temporary withdrawal of dependants of British Embassy staff from Eritrea.

Partial advisory

Laos

Flooding risks during periods of heavy rain.

Vietnam

Addition of information about tropical storm season ('Warnings and insurance') page.

Greece

Alcohol laws and underage drinking and updated information about swimming and water sport safety, quad biking and mopeds, wildfires and medication.

Partial advisory

Algeria

Customs rules, terrorism in Algeria, political situation and personal ID.

Sweden

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Spain

Addition of information about fines for the sale or consumption of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) in some areas of Spain and updated information about travelling between Spain and Gibraltar.

Slovenia

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Slovakia

This travel advice has been updated for accuracy with changes made throughout, including border with Ukraine, political demonstrations, skiing and hiking, taxi’s, and extreme weather and natural disasters.

Romania

Drones crossing into Romanian airspace.

Poland

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Germany

Removal of information regarding the vehicle related incident in Berlin on 25 July, and new information about recent attacks.

Lithuania

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Netherlands

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Luxembourg

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Liechtenstein

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Latvia

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Italy

Removal of information about Mount Etna volcanic activity.

Iceland

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Estonia

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Czechia

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Bulgaria

European Entry-Exit System (EES).

Fiji

Removal of information about Tropical Cyclone Vaianu.

Hong Kong

Dual Chinese-British nationality, E-cigarettes and illegal drugs including CBD (cannabidiol).

Kazakhstan

Addition of information about Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

Partial advisory

Egypt

Entry requirements and regional tensions.

Partial advisory

Mauritania

Protests.

Singapore

Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East.

Tuvalu

Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East.

Uzbekistan

Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East.

New Zealand

Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East.

Australia

Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East.

Brunei

Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East.

Tajikistan

Terrorism and armed clashes near the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border.

Nepal

Removal of information about the Family Assistance Centre at the British Embassy Kathmandu.

Partial advisory

Malaysia

Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East.

Partial advisory

Cambodia

Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East.

Nauru

Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East.

Tonga

Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East.

Samoa

Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East.

Vanuatu

Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East.

Kiribati

Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East.

Marshall Islands

Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East.

Partial advisory

Venezuela

FCDO now advises against all travel to Amazonas state and to within 40km (25 miles) of the border with Colombia. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to the Orinoco Mining Arc (‘Arco Minero’) region to the south of the Orinoco river, and within 40km (25 miles) of the border Brazil and Guyana . FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the remaining areas of Venezuela including Zulia state, Maracaibo and the eastern shore of Lake Maracaibo ('Warnings and insurance' page). Updated information about political and economic situation.

Partial advisory

Armenia

Entering Armenia across the land border from Iran.

Advisory

Afghanistan

Addition of information about UK Government support.

Ireland

Addition of information about ID requirements for travel between the UK and Ireland under the Common Travel Area.

Partial advisory

Tunisia

This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with changes made throughout, including visa requirements, taking money into and out of Tunisia, electronic devices, drugs and illegal substances and power supply in summer months ('Entry requirements' and 'Safety and security') pages.

Morocco

This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with updates made throughout, including new information about passports, using dating applications, outdoor activities and adventure tourism, using electronic scooters and bikes, quad biking, hot air balloons and beaches and wildfires; information about rabies and food hygiene and allergies; updated information about taking money into or out of Morocco, and information about illegal drugs and prison sentences.

Partial advisory

Cameroon

FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to the majority of Adamawa Region. FCDO continues to advise against all but essential or all travel to parts of Cameroon.

North Macedonia

Wait times if travelling to and from the Schengen area from North Macedonia.

Serbia

Wait times if travelling to and from the Schengen area from Serbia.

Partial advisory

Myanmar (Burma)

Mobile device registration and drone use.

Chile

Information on heavy rain and severe mudslides in eastern Santiago.

Madagascar

Addition of information on Ebola entry requirements.

Barbados

Removal of information about flight disruptions.

Paraguay

Travelling with children.

Seychelles

Illegal drugs and prison sentences.

Zimbabwe

Addition of information about direct flights between London and Harare.

Falkland Islands

Addition of information about unauthorised photography at Mount Pleasant and updated information about money, air travel and healthcare in the Falkland Islands.

Malawi

Visa requirements when visiting Malawi.

St Kitts and Nevis

Addition of information that all visitors to St Kitts and Nevis must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation before travel.

Mongolia

Fuel shortages in Mongolia.

Guyana

Health risks and healthcare in Guyana.

Taiwan

Updated information of the health risks you’ll face in Taiwan.

Partial advisory

Benin

FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the remaining areas of the Alibori and Atacora departments. FCDO continues to advise against all but essential travel and all travel to other areas in Benin.

Partial advisory

Togo

FCDO now advises against all travel to within 30km of the border with Burkina Faso except for the city of Dapaong and the N1 highway leading to it from the south and FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the rest of the Savanes Region.

Macao

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

Advisory

Haiti

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

Guinea-Bissau

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

Guadeloupe

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

Grenada

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

Partial advisory

Ghana

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

The Gambia

Flooding and addition of information about power shortages and preparing for power cuts.

Monaco

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

Partial advisory

Moldova

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

Comoros

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

Mayotte

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

Martinique

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

Gabon

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

French Guiana

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

San Marino

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

Eswatini

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

Réunion

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

Dominica

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

Panama

Information about a 7.6 earthquake in Panama (Warnings and insurance).

Palau

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

Advisory

North Korea

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

Nicaragua

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

New Caledonia

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

Curaçao

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

Namibia

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

Advisory

Burkina Faso

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

Lesotho

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

Bhutan

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

Partial advisory

Western Sahara

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

Uruguay

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

Timor-Leste

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

Andorra

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

Suriname

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

Albania

Demonstrations in Tirana.

St Maarten

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

St Lucia

Dual nationals returning to the UK.

Bermuda

Removal of advisory information on Hurricane Melissa.

Cayman Islands

Removal of information about Hurricane Melissa.

The British Antarctic Territory is a British Overseas Territory. It is administered by a commissioner, based in London. The British Antarctic Territory website has more information.

Pitcairn Island

Pitcairn Island is a British Overseas Territory, so there is no British Embassy, and the Pitcairn Island government will support you if you need help.

Gibraltar

New information that, from 15 July 2026, the UK-EU Agreement in respect of Gibraltar will provisionally apply, including new information about entry requirements for people travelling on a full British citizen passport.

Montserrat

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

Every update above is mirrored directly from UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (GOV.UK).