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The UK FCDO updated travel advice for North Macedonia, noting that the EU EES implementation may cause longer waits at Schengen borders, advising extra time.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its Belgium travel advice, noting a large-scale demonstration expected in central Brussels on Friday 9 October and a public sector strike planned for Monday 12 October, which may affect public transport and other public services; it is unconfirmed whether schools will be affected. Strike action may be announced at short notice, and travellers are advised to monitor local news and check with providers and travel operators about potential delays and closures. General strikes previously took place on 31 March, 29 April, 14 October, 26 November and 15 December 2025 and on 12 March and 12 May 2026.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its Romania travel advice on 18 September 2026, adding new information about drones crossing into Romanian airspace under the 'Safety and security' page. The advice remains marked as current. The FCDO says it provides travel risk advice to help people make informed decisions, and notes travellers should read all the advice in the guide and consider travel insurance covering their itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its Hungary travel advice on 23 September 2026. The latest change removes information about restrictions on LGBT+ marches and events from the 'Safety and security' page. The advice also reiterates that no travel can be guaranteed safe, and directs travellers to read the full guide, research destinations and obtain appropriate travel insurance covering itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for the Falkland Islands, adding information about unauthorized photography at Mount Pleasant and updating details on money, air travel, and healthcare. As a British Overseas Territory, there is no British Embassy, but the Falkland Islands Government provides support. Travelers are advised to obtain appropriate travel insurance.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office updated its Pakistan travel advice on 22 September 2026, adding information on planned protests and possible disruption. It advises against all travel to parts of Pakistan, including within 10 miles of the Afghanistan border, several Khyber Pakhtunkhwa areas, all of Balochistan, within 5 miles of the India border, and within 10 miles of the Line of Control, and against all but essential travel to Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Sindh north of and including Nawabshah, and Dera Ghazi Khan. Protests are planned in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar and other cities, potentially causing road closures, transport disruption, increased security, movement rest…
The UK FCDO advises against all travel to northern provinces of Chad, the Lake Chad region, and within 30km of other borders; against all but essential travel to the rest of Chad, including the capital N'Djamena. British support in Chad is severely limited, with no in-person assistance.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for Myanmar, warning of deteriorating security in parts. FCDO advises against all travel to Chin, Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Mon, Rakhine states, Sagaing and Magway regions, parts of Tanintharyi, northern Shan State, northern Mandalay Region, etc. Essential travel only is advised to other areas. The security situation may deteriorate at short notice, and the military regime can impose travel restrictions at any time.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to Yemen due to unpredictable security conditions. British nationals in Yemen should leave immediately. UK government support is severely limited, with embassy services suspended and no evacuation procedures. Regional tensions have escalated, with Houthi attacks on Saudi territory, posing risks of further escalation.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its Trinidad and Tobago travel advice on 21 September 2026. The latest change was the removal of information about a State of Emergency from the 'Warnings and insurance' page. The FCDO states that no travel can be guaranteed safe, advises reading the full guide before travelling, and recommends obtaining appropriate travel insurance covering itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses. The advice also links to guidance for women travellers, disability and travel abroad, LGBT+ travellers, solo and independent travel, and volunteering and adventure travel.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its travel advice for Honduras, with minor updates including information on airport tax, crime, and violent attacks against vehicles. It advises travelers to get appropriate travel insurance and read all advice. The update was published on 29 July 2026 and is still current.
The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Cape Verde, with the latest update providing information about travelling with medication. Travelers are advised to research destinations and obtain appropriate travel insurance, and it notes that Global Health Insurance Cards (GHIC) are not accepted in Cape Verde.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for Eritrea due to military activity in the Red Sea area, advising against all travel within 25km of land borders. Tensions between Eritrea and Ethiopia are high, and practical support from the British government may be severely limited in a crisis. Travelers should be prepared to arrange their own departure.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for Djibouti due to military activity in the Red Sea area, advising against all travel to the Djibouti-Eritrea border. Travel insurance may be invalidated if traveling against advice.
The UK FCDO updated its Georgia travel advice on 15 September 2026, advising against all travel to the Russian-occupied regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, and against all but essential travel to areas immediately next to the administrative boundary lines. Escalation in the Middle East has caused global travel disruption, including airspace closures and flight delays/cancellations, affecting plans even outside the Middle East. FCDO cannot provide face-to-face support in South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its Algeria travel advice on 25 September 2026, with the latest update covering customs rules, terrorism, the political situation and personal ID. The FCDO advises against all travel within 30km of Algeria's borders with Libya, Mauritania, Mali and Niger, and with Tunisia in the provinces of Illizi and Ouargla and the Chaambi mountains area; it advises against all but essential travel within 30km of the rest of the Algeria-Tunisia border. The FCDO notes that travel insurance could be invalidated if travellers go against its advice.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its Turkey travel advice on 21 September 2026, with the latest change covering information for LGBT+ travellers. The FCDO continues to advise against all travel to parts of Turkey: within 10km of the Syria border due to fighting and a heightened risk of terrorism. Those in Syria should follow FCDO advice for Syria, and the FCDO cannot facilitate entry for British nationals into Turkey from Syria. In areas where travel is advised against, in-person consular support is severely limited, though 24-hour consular assistance remains available by phone or online. The FCDO also notes the Middle East situation remains unpredictable, wi…
The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Iraq, warning of safety risks in certain areas and regional tensions due to Iranian strikes. Travelers are advised to prepare for flight cancellations and airspace closures, and to monitor local media.
The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Oman due to regional tensions from Iranian strikes. Travelers are advised to prepare for flight cancellations and airspace closures, and to monitor local media.
The UK FCDO has updated travel advice for Israel due to regional tensions and risk of Iranian attacks, advising against all travel to Gaza, areas near Gaza, parts of the West Bank, northern Israel, and the occupied Golan Heights. British nationals are advised to prepare for flight cancellations, airspace closures, and follow local authorities' instructions.
The UK FCDO has updated travel advice for Palestine due to regional tensions and risk of Iranian attacks, advising against all travel to Gaza, areas near Gaza, and parts of the West Bank. British nationals are advised to prepare for flight cancellations, airspace closures, and follow local authorities' instructions.
The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Libya, advising against all travel to most of Libya except for the cities of Tripoli, Benghazi, Al-Bayda, Derna, and surrounding areas, where it advises against all but essential travel. UK government support is limited in Libya.
UK FCDO updated travel advice for the Philippines, warning against all travel to western and central Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago due to terrorism and clashes. It advises against all but essential travel to the rest of Mindanao, except Camiguin, Dinagat, and Siargao islands. It also notes typhoon season (June-November) and travel disruption risks from Middle East escalation.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its travel advice for Zimbabwe, with the latest update on 15 July 2026, adding information about direct flights between London and Harare. The advice emphasizes that no travel can be guaranteed safe and reminds travelers to read all advice and consider purchasing appropriate travel insurance to cover itinerary, planned activities, and emergency expenses. FCDO provides travel risk advice to help travelers make informed decisions.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its Ecuador travel advice, advising against all but essential travel to several coastal provinces and areas within 20km of the Ecuador-Colombia border, while airside transit at Guayaquil Airport is unaffected. Ecuador's government declared a 60-day state of emergency from 15 September across eight provinces, increasing police and military presence, with a midnight-to-5am curfew in El Oro, Guayas, Los Rios and Manabi from 17 to 30 September.