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The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Oman, warning of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions due to regional tensions in the Middle East, advising British nationals to monitor media and follow local authorities.
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Israel, advising against all travel to Gaza, northern border areas, and other regions, and against all but essential travel to parts of the West Bank due to regional tensions and attack risk. It warns of flight disruptions and airspace closures.
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Cyprus, warning of possible travel disruptions due to regional tensions in the Middle East, advising British nationals to monitor media and follow local authorities.
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Syria, advising against all travel due to unpredictable security and terrorism threat. It warns of possible flight cancellations and airspace closures from regional tensions.
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Palestine, advising against all travel to Gaza and within 500m of the border, and against all but essential travel to parts of the West Bank due to regional tensions and attack risk. It warns of flight disruptions and airspace closures.
The UK FCDO has updated its travel advice for Libya, advising against all but essential travel to Tripoli, Benghazi, Al-Bayda, Derna, and surrounding areas, while maintaining an advice against all travel to the rest of the country. UK government support is limited, and British nationals are advised to contact the British Embassy in Tunis for assistance.
The UK FCDO has updated its travel advice for Azerbaijan, advising against all travel within 5km of the Armenia border due to tensions, and against all but essential travel to southwestern regions affected by conflict. It warns of mine risks and potential travel disruption from regional escalation.
The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Maldives, warning that escalation in the Middle East could cause widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures and flight delays, potentially affecting connections to and from Maldives. Travelers are advised to check transit country advice, monitor airline updates, and review insurance.
The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Mexico, advising against all but essential travel to parts of Baja California, Chihuahua, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas, Zacatecas, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco, Colima, Guerrero, and Chiapas, with specific exceptions listed.
The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Cuba. Recent protests, repeated grid collapses, and fuel shortages have caused severe disruption to infrastructure and services. All international airports lack aviation fuel, and several airlines have suspended flights. International card payments are no longer accepted since June 6; travelers should bring cash.
The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh (including Rangamati, Khagrachari, and Bandarban). Recent flooding has affected several regions, and energy and fuel shortages may cause transport disruption. Escalation in the Middle East may also affect flights.
The UK FCDO advises against all travel to western and central Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago, and against all but essential travel to the rest of Mindanao. Typhoon season (June to November) may bring severe weather, and large-scale demonstrations are expected in Metro Manila and elsewhere.
The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Zimbabwe, adding information about direct flights between London and Harare. There is no travel ban for Zimbabwe, but travelers are advised to get appropriate travel insurance.
The UK FCDO has updated its travel advice for Nigeria, adding a requirement for all passengers to complete an online Health Declaration Form before entering Nigeria. FCDO advises against all travel to several states including Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, and against all but essential travel to parts of Niger, Kogi, Plateau, and other states.
The UK FCDO has updated its travel advice for Mali, advising against all travel due to unpredictable security conditions. Terrorist group JNIM has implemented blockades on key routes in southern and western Mali, targeting fuel trucks and enforcing checkpoints. FCDO advises British nationals in Mali to leave immediately and warns against overland routes to neighboring countries.
The UK FCDO has updated its travel advice for Ecuador, advising against all but essential travel to coastal provinces and areas within 20km of the Colombia border. The Ecuadorian government declared a 60-day state of emergency in 10 provinces as of June 16, with increased police and military presence.
The UK FCDO has updated its travel advice for Tajikistan, noting that escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. Travellers are advised to check advice for transit countries, follow airline updates, review insurance policies, and monitor media. Visa extension information has also been updated.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for Mozambique, warning against all travel to most of Cabo Delgado Province and parts of Nampula and Niassa provinces. It advises against all but essential travel to Palma town and the area around Pemba and Afungi. Travel insurance may be invalidated if traveling against the advice.
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for India, warning against all travel to areas within 10km of the India-Pakistan border, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (except air travel to/from Jammu city and within Jammu city), and all but essential travel to Manipur. It also notes global travel disruption due to Middle East escalation, including airspace closures and flight delays.
The UK FCDO reviewed travel advice for Aruba and confirmed no significant updates. The advice still reminds travelers to be aware of safety and to obtain appropriate travel insurance.
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for The Gambia, adding information about flooding and power shortages. Travelers are advised to monitor local conditions and prepare for power cuts.
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, correcting information about payment methods in Tristan da Cunha. These are British Overseas Territories with no British Embassy; local governments provide emergency assistance.
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Bolivia, no longer advising against all but essential travel to the department of La Paz, including the city. However, it still advises against travel to the Chapare region of Cochabamba Department. A State of Emergency has been declared, giving police and armed forces powers to remove roadblocks, disrupt protests and detain non-compliant individuals for up to 8 hours, which could lead to violence. Travelers are advised to avoid protests and roadblocks and not attempt to cross them.
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Russia, continuing to advise against all travel due to risks from the invasion of Ukraine, including security incidents, drone attacks, Russian air defence activity, lack of flights to return to the UK, and limited UK government support. New information added about recent fuel shortages. There is an increased risk of British nationals being detained, and a high likelihood of terrorist attacks.
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Ghana, removing information about flooding in parts including Accra, but still advising against all but essential travel to the Bawku Municipal area in the Upper East region.