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FCDO Warns of Significant Delays at Bosnia Border, Temporary Gradiška Crossing

The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Due to a bridge collapse, a new border crossing at Gradiška has been temporarily opened, with delays expected. Additionally, significant delays are expected at all crossings with Croatia due to the EU Entry/Exit System, with long queues in hot weather and no additional services. Travelers are advised to plan ahead and check local advice.

Impact and considerations

Border delays and temporary crossings impact cross-border business travel, requiring advance route and time planning.

FCDO Updates Vietnam Travel Advice: Health Declaration and Middle East Impact

The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Vietnam, adding information about submitting a health declaration when traveling to or transiting through Vietnam. Additionally, escalation in the Middle East has caused global travel disruption, including airspace closures and flight delays, potentially affecting non-Middle East destinations. Travelers are advised to check transit country advice, monitor airline updates, review insurance, and be mindful of permitted stay in Vietnam.

Impact and considerations

Health declaration requirements and global disruption impact business travel, requiring compliance and itinerary adjustments.

UK FCDO updates Kenya travel advice: avoid all travel to parts

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated travel advice for Kenya, advising against all travel to parts of the Kenya-Somalia border and northern east coast due to terrorism risk, including Mandera County, parts of Wajir County, Garissa County (except Garissa Town etc.), and Lamu County (except Lamu and Manda Islands). It also advises against all but essential travel to Garissa Town, Tana River County north of the river, and specific coastal areas. The latest update mentions key dates for potential protests in June and July.

Impact and considerations

FCDO travel advice directly impacts business travelers' safety assessments and trip planning; travel to high-risk areas may invalidate insurance.

UK FCDO updates Peru travel advice: avoid all but essential travel to parts

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated travel advice for Peru, advising against all but essential travel to areas within 20km south of the Peru-Colombia border (Loreto region) and the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM). The latest update removes information about Colombia's temporary border closures.

Impact and considerations

FCDO travel advice impacts business travelers' safety assessments and trip planning; travel to high-risk areas may invalidate insurance.

UK FCDO updates Kyrgyzstan travel advice: unexploded ordnance info

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated travel advice for Kyrgyzstan, adding information about unexploded ordnance along the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border. Travelers are advised to be aware of the risks and ensure travel insurance covers their itinerary.

Impact and considerations

The FCDO travel advice update provides border safety risk information, directly impacting business travelers to Kyrgyzstan.

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 Travel Advice for Belize

The UK FCDO has updated its travel advice for Belize, removing information about the State of Emergency, which has now ended. The advice still emphasizes that no travel can be guaranteed safe and reminds travelers to obtain appropriate travel insurance.

Impact and considerations

The end of the State of Emergency may affect risk assessments for business travelers, but overall safety advice remains unchanged.

UK Updates Travel Advice for Rwanda

The UK FCDO has updated travel advice for Rwanda, adding information about travel between Rwanda and DRC for humanitarian missions and essential travel. FCDO continues to advise against all but essential travel to parts of Rusizi District bordering DRC, including Rwandan islands in Lake Kivu and Kamembe Airport.

Impact and considerations

Security risks in border areas may affect business travel, especially near the DRC border.

UK Updates Travel Advice for Kosovo

The UK FCDO has updated travel advice for Kosovo, no longer advising against all but essential travel to the municipalities of Zvečan, Zubin Potok, and Leposavic, and areas of Mitrovica north of the river Ibar. New information about northern Kosovo has been added.

Impact and considerations

The easing of travel restrictions may make northern Kosovo more accessible, positively impacting business travel.

UK Updates Travel Advice for Indonesia

The UK FCDO has updated travel advice for Indonesia, adding information about the 'All Indonesia Declaration Form' and visa scams. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to several volcano areas and warns that Middle East escalation may cause travel disruption.

Impact and considerations

Volcanic activity and regional tensions may affect business travel, especially for those visiting specific areas.

Somalia travel advice: FCDO advises against all travel

The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Somalia, including Somaliland, except for the regions of Awdal, Maroodijeh, and Sahil, where it advises against all but essential travel. This is due to the threat from terrorist groups and continuing violence, with recent increased fighting near Mogadishu.

Impact and considerations

Somalia's security situation is severe; travelers need to be aware of high-risk areas, and businesses should assess employee safety risks.

Turkmenistan travel advice: Middle East escalation impacts

The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Turkmenistan, noting that escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures and flight delays. Travelers are advised to check transit country advice, monitor airline updates, review insurance, and follow local media.

Impact and considerations

Middle East escalation affects global travel; business travelers should monitor flight disruption risks and plan ahead.

Montenegro travel advice: Summer events cause congestion

The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Montenegro, noting that large international events over the summer may cause congestion at airports and roads. Travelers are advised to monitor local media, plan journeys in advance, allow extra time, and follow local authority advice.

Impact and considerations

Summer events may cause travel delays; business travelers should plan ahead to avoid disruptions.

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.