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Cuba travel advisory: avoid all but essential travel

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.

Impact and considerations

Cuba's infrastructure collapse and payment restrictions severely impact business travel; companies must assess employee safety and adjust travel plans.

Bangladesh travel advisory for parts of the country

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.

Impact and considerations

Parts of Bangladesh face safety risks and infrastructure disruption; companies must monitor employee safety, adjust travel plans, and consider alternative routes.

Philippines travel advisory for parts of the country

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.

Impact and considerations

Parts of the Philippines face terrorism and armed conflict risks; typhoons and demonstrations may disrupt travel. Companies must assess employee safety and adjust itineraries.

Zimbabwe travel advice update

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.

Impact and considerations

The new direct flight information may affect business travelers' choices, but overall risk is low; companies can arrange travel normally.

Mozambique travel advice: FCDO warns against travel to parts

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.

Impact and considerations

Business travelers face safety risks and potential insurance invalidation when traveling to affected areas of Mozambique. Companies must assess risks and consider alternatives.

India travel advice: FCDO warns against travel to parts, Middle East disruption

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.

Impact and considerations

Business travelers must be aware of safety risks in parts of India and the knock-on effects of Middle East conflict on global flights. Companies should reassess travel to these areas and monitor flight disruptions.

South Africa travel advice updated: online declaration and money rules

The UK FCDO updated travel advice for South Africa, adding information about submitting an online traveller declaration before travel and rules about taking money into the country. These are entry requirements that business travelers should prepare for.

Aruba travel advice: no significant updates

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.

Impact and considerations

For business travelers to Aruba, the current advice is unchanged with low safety risk, but vigilance is still advised.

The Gambia travel advice updated: flooding and power shortages

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.

Impact and considerations

Flooding and power shortages may affect business travelers' itineraries and infrastructure, requiring contingency plans.

St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha travel advice updated

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.

Impact and considerations

Payment method information is important for business travelers; they need to know available options. Also, no embassy means reliance on local governments in emergencies.

Venezuela travel advisory: FCDO warns against all travel to parts

The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Venezuela, warning against all travel to border areas, the Orinoco Mining Arc, and Zulia state, and against all but essential travel elsewhere. Due to earthquakes, Caracas' main airport is closed to commercial flights, but other airports remain operational. Travelers are advised to have a personal emergency plan.

Impact and considerations

For business travelers, Venezuela's security situation is severe and flights are limited, requiring reassessment of itineraries and contingency planning.

Thailand travel advice updated: caution near borders

The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Thailand, warning against travel to parts of the Thailand-Malaysia border and within 20km of the Cambodia border due to security risks. It also reminds that carrying cannabis out of Thailand is illegal and to monitor Middle East-related flight disruptions.

Impact and considerations

For business travelers, security risks in parts of Thailand's borders require itinerary adjustments and awareness of legal issues.

UK FCDO advises against all travel to Niger

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to Niger due to a rise in terrorist and criminal kidnappings of foreign nationals. Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey has reopened after gunfire on 18 June, but roads may have more checkpoints and short-notice disruptions. UK government support is severely limited, with no in-person assistance available.

Impact and considerations

Business travel to Niger carries high risk; airport operations have resumed but security remains volatile, with limited government support, impacting employee safety and operational continuity.

Sierra Leone travel advice update: health declaration requirement

The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Sierra Leone with new information about completing a health travel declaration. Travellers are advised to read all advice and consider appropriate travel insurance.

El Salvador travel advice update: removal of tropical storm info

The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for El Salvador, removing information about Tropical Storm Cristina. Travellers are advised to read all advice and consider appropriate travel insurance.

Impact and considerations

Removal of tropical storm info suggests improved weather, but travellers should remain aware of local safety.

Mauritius travel advice update: Ebola information

The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Mauritius with updated information on Ebola. Travellers are advised to read all advice and consider appropriate travel insurance.

Impact and considerations

Ebola update may involve health risks; business travellers should be aware of entry requirements or health advice.

UK updates Canada travel advice: new entry requirements for Ebola-affected regions

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its travel advice for Canada, adding information about entry requirements for those entering from Ebola-affected regions. The advice continues to note that no travel can be guaranteed safe and recommends appropriate travel insurance. Updated June 2, 2026, still current.

UK updates USA travel advice: new entry requirements for Ebola-affected regions

The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for the USA, adding information about entry requirements for those entering from Ebola-affected regions. The advice also covers American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands. Updated June 2, 2026, still current.

UK warns against travel to parts of Congo, adds Ebola screening info

The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Congo, advising against all travel to within 50km of the Republic of Congo-Central African Republic border in Likouala Region. It also added new information about Ebola screening when arriving in the country. Updated June 2, 2026, still current.

Impact and considerations

Parts of Congo carry security risks, and new Ebola screening may affect entry procedures; business travelers should assess risks and allow extra time.

UK updates Zambia travel advice: new entry requirements for Ebola-affected regions

The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Zambia, adding information about entry requirements for those entering from Ebola-affected regions. The advice continues to note that no travel can be guaranteed safe and recommends appropriate travel insurance. Updated June 1, 2026, still current.

UK updates Botswana travel advice: new entry requirements for Ebola-affected regions

The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Botswana, adding information about entry requirements for those entering from Ebola-affected regions. The advice continues to note that no travel can be guaranteed safe and recommends appropriate travel insurance. Updated June 1, 2026, still current.

Guinea travel advice updated

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has updated its travel advice for Guinea, reminding travelers of safety risks and recommending appropriate travel insurance. The advice emphasizes that no travel can be guaranteed safe and advises travelers to read all guidance and consider their personal circumstances.

Impact and considerations

Guinea poses safety risks; business travelers should monitor the latest advice, assess trip risks, and ensure insurance coverage.

Côte d'Ivoire travel advice updated: avoid all travel to parts

The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Côte d'Ivoire, warning against all travel to areas within 40km of the borders with Burkina Faso and Mali, northern Zanzan and Savanes provinces, and Comoé National Park due to risk of terrorist attacks and kidnappings. Essential travel only within 20km of the Liberia border.

Impact and considerations

Parts of Côte d'Ivoire have high security risks; business travelers should avoid high-risk areas and monitor the latest security updates.

Ethiopia travel advice updated: avoid all travel to many regions

The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Ethiopia, warning against all travel to Tigray, Amhara, Gambela regions and various border areas. It also notes heightened security during nationwide elections on June 1, with potential vehicle and ID checks.

Impact and considerations

Many regions in Ethiopia have high security risks; business travelers should avoid high-risk areas, and during elections allow extra time and carry ID.

Bahamas travel advice updated: new Ebola screening information

The UK FCDO updated travel advice for the Bahamas, adding information about Ebola screening upon arrival. Travelers are advised to obtain appropriate travel insurance and read all guidance.

Impact and considerations

New Ebola screening measures in the Bahamas may affect entry procedures; business travelers should be aware of the requirements.