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.
Key points
- FCDO advises against all travel to Tigray, Amhara, Gambela regions.
- Various border areas are no-go or essential travel only.
- Nationwide elections on June 1 bring heightened security, potential vehicle and ID checks.
- Allow extra time and carry identification.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 29 May 2026, 18:35
- Page published
- 12 Aug 2026, 14:26
- Last updated
- 29 May 2026, 18:35
- Original links
- FCDO Travel Advice：Ethiopia travel advice (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 29 May 2026, 18:35