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Friday 25 September

1 updates

19:36Risk & operations

FCDO Travel AdviceCuba

UK FCDO Updates Cuba Travel Advice

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has reviewed and updated its Cuba travel advice throughout, covering protests, 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, across the Warnings and insurance, Entry requirements, Safety and security and Health pages.

Impact and considerations: Power outages, fuel and water shortages and travel disruption in Cuba can affect business trip scheduling and payment methods, while rules on international card transactions and taking money into Cuba warrant attention from corporate travel managers.

Monday 21 September

1 updates

03:23Risk & operations

FCDO Travel AdviceYemen / Khamis Mushait / Saudi Arabia / Abha / Aseer Province

UK FCDO expands Saudi Arabia travel advisory to Aseer province cities

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its Saudi Arabia travel advice, extending its advice against all but essential travel to include the cities of Abha and Khamis Mushait in Aseer province. The FCDO continues to advise against all travel within 10km of the border with Yemen and against all but essential travel to areas between 10km and 80km from that border. The changes appear in the 'Warnings and insurance' and 'Regional risks' sections.

Impact and considerations: Extending the advisory to two cities in Aseer province means organisations operating or sending staff in southern Saudi Arabia should reassess itineraries and personnel deployment, and check whether insurance and duty-of-care obligations are affected.

Friday 18 September

1 updates

18:54Risk & operations

FCDO Travel AdviceIndonesia

FCDO updates Indonesia volcano travel advice

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its Indonesia travel advice, no longer advising against all travel to volcanoes in Indonesia and no longer advising against all travel in the event of future volcanic eruptions. The FCDO also added new information about volcanoes in Indonesia, including material from local authorities that enforce exclusion zones at a number of volcanically active sites, covered in the 'Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages.

Impact and considerations: This is a substantive change in official travel advice: the blanket advice against travel to Indonesian volcanoes is removed, and future eruptions will no longer automatically trigger blanket advice against all travel. Companies that rely on FCDO advice for travel policies, insurance terms or trip approvals should rea…

Monday 7 September

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Sunday 6 September

1 updates

Friday 4 September

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Thursday 3 September

1 updates

Wednesday 2 September

1 updates

Saturday 29 August

1 updates

Wednesday 26 August

1 updates

Tuesday 25 August

1 updates

Friday 21 August

1 updates

Thursday 20 August

4 updates

22:18Risk & operations

FCDO Travel AdviceNigeria

Nigeria Travel Advice: FCDO Warns Against Travel to Parts

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for Nigeria, warning against travel to parts of the country. FCDO advises against all travel to Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Katsina, and Zamfara states; and against all but essential travel to Bauchi, Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto, Niger, Kogi, Plateau, Taraba, Kwara, Benue, Abia, Imo, and non-riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, and Rivers states. The latest update includes information about IVF, fertility treatment scams, and overseas adoption.

Impact and considerations: This advice provides specific security risk information, helping business travelers assess trip risks and avoid high-risk areas.

21:50Risk & operations

FCDO Travel AdviceMozambique

Mozambique Travel Advice: FCDO Updates ETA Requirement

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for Mozambique, adding information about the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) requirement. FCDO advises against all travel to Cabo Delgado Province (except Palma town and the area around Pemba and Afungi), and to Memba and Eráti districts in Nampula Province, and Mecula and Marrupo districts in Niassa Province. 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 advice.

Impact and considerations: This advice provides specific security risk information and new ETA requirements, helping business travelers assess trip risks and ensure compliance.

18:51Risk & operations

FCDO Travel AdviceMiddle East / Bahrain

Bahrain travel advice: regional tensions risk

The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Bahrain, no longer advising against all but essential travel, but noting the Middle East situation remains unpredictable. Since 8 July, Iran has conducted strikes and retaliatory attacks in several locations, including Bahrain, against US military and civilian infrastructure. There is a risk of further attacks and escalation. British nationals are advised to prepare for flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions, stay away from security facilities, and keep travel documents up to date.

Impact and considerations: Regional tensions in Bahrain may lead to flight disruptions and airspace closures, affecting business travelers' itineraries.

16:00Risk & operations

FCDO Travel AdviceMiddle East / Kuwait

Kuwait travel advice: regional tensions and airport operations

The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Kuwait, no longer advising against all but essential travel, but noting the Middle East situation remains unpredictable. Since 8 July, Iran has conducted strikes in several locations, including Kuwait, against US military and civilian infrastructure. Kuwait International Airport is currently operating through Terminals 4 and 5, with Terminal 1 closed and reduced flight schedules. British nationals are advised to prepare for flight cancellations and airspace closures, and follow local guidance.

Impact and considerations: Airport operational constraints and regional tensions in Kuwait may lead to flight disruptions, affecting business travelers.

Wednesday 19 August

2 updates

Tuesday 18 August

1 updates

Friday 14 August

1 updates

Thursday 13 August

5 updates

23:37Risk & operations

FCDO Travel AdviceIran

FCDO Advises Against All Travel to Iran

The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Iran, maintaining the highest level of warning against all travel. Due to regional tensions and military strikes, Iran may close airspace and borders at short notice, with communications disrupted. British nationals and dual nationals face high risk of arrest and detention, with extremely limited government support.

Impact and considerations: Iran's security situation is severe; business travel should be avoided, and companies must assess employee safety and disruption risks.

23:28Risk & operations

FCDO Travel AdviceAlbania

Albania Travel Advice: Longer Wait Times at Schengen Borders

The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Albania, noting that the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) is being implemented across the Schengen area, which may cause longer waits at borders, advising travelers to allow extra time for immigration controls.

Impact and considerations: EES implementation affects business travel to and from the Schengen area, increasing border wait times; companies should adjust travel planning.

23:28Risk & operations

FCDO Travel AdviceBosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina Travel Advice: Gradiška Border Crossing Relocated

The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Bosnia and Herzegovina, noting that the Gradiška border crossing has been relocated to a new facility, advising drivers to plan ahead. It also reminds that the EU EES may cause longer waits at Schengen borders.

Impact and considerations: Border relocation and EES implementation affect land travel in Bosnia and surrounding areas; business travelers should stay informed.

23:25Risk & operations

FCDO Travel AdviceMontenegro

Montenegro Travel Advice: Summer Airport Congestion and EES Impact

The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Montenegro, warning that airports can be very busy in summer, advising early arrival. It also updated road travel and swimming safety information, and reminded that the EU EES may cause longer waits at Schengen borders.

Impact and considerations: Summer airport congestion and EES implementation affect business travel efficiency in Montenegro; companies should consider delay risks.

23:18Risk & operations

FCDO Travel AdviceSerbia

Serbia Travel Advice: Longer Wait Times at Schengen Borders

The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Serbia, noting that the EU EES implementation may cause longer waits at borders when traveling to and from the Schengen area, advising extra time.

Impact and considerations: EES affects business travel between Serbia and the Schengen area, increasing border wait times.

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