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Due to travel soon but concerned about the destination? The Government offers foreign travel advice via their office website, please use the below to find the latest updates (you can click a country to filter results).
Removal of out-dated information on a ban on some domestic flights ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on the lifting of restrictions on public spaces and gatherings from 17 October 2021 (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Updated information on COVID restrictions and entry requirements ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' page)
Update to international travel and COVID restrictions ('Coronavirus - International Travel', ‘Coronavirus – Travel in Algeria’, 'Coronavirus - Public Places and Services’ and ‘Entry Rules in Response to Coronavirus’ pages)
Updated information on requirements for entry to public spaces (Coronavirus page’)
Update to information on quarantine and testing requirements for entry to Brunei ('Entry requirements' page)
Additional information on the threat level in North East Nigeria (Safety & Security page).
Updated information on where to find details of accepted vaccines by the US following the announcement that travel restrictions will be lifted ('Entry requirements' page)
Additional information on the domestic COVID restrictions in Sofia. (See 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information on the extension of COVID-19 protocols in St Lucia until 1 November 2021 (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Updated information on COVID-19 measures. Fully vaccinated travellers are no longer required to quarantine in hotels upon arrival, but all passengers must still take PCR tests on arrival. (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Update on recent protests and exchange of live fire in Tayouneh, Chiyah and Ain el Roummaneh areas of Beirut on 14 October 2021 ('Summary' page)
Removal of information about the nationwide COVID-19 related curfew and internal travel permits ('Coronavirus' page)
New information on recent heavy rainfall and disruption caused by flooding ('Summary' page)
Update to information on protests in Eswatini ('Summary' and 'Safety and security' pages)
Updated information on the curfew related to COVID-19, terrorism in DRC, and Ebola (‘Summary’, ‘Coronavirus’, ‘Terrorism’, ‘Health’ pages)
Update following the announcement that Cuba will open up to tourism from mid-November ('Coronavirus' page). Review of the other sections with editorial amendments throughout.
Updated information on proof of being fully vaccinated for entry to Spain ('Entry requirements’ page)
Updated information on testing and quarantine requirements for unvaccinated and vaccinated travellers ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to information on travel restrictions and COVID-19 quarantine requirements (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Update to information on 'Travelling to the USA' from Canada and updates to links to Government of Canada webpages ('Entry requirements' page)
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Zimbabwe, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Zambia, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Uruguay, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Uganda, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Tunisia, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Trinidad and Tobago, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Thailand, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Tanzania, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Suriname, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Sudan, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to South Africa, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Sierra Leone, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Seychelles, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Rwanda, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Réunion, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to the Philippines, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Paraguay, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Nepal, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks
Thailand is on the red list for entering England (Summary)
Incoming flight restrictions and Covid-19 vaccination entry requirement ('Coronavirus' page)
Addition of information on new COVID-19 measures and restrictions (see 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry Requirements' pages).
Information on COVID-19 protocols; protocols are now in place until 6 September. Curfew hours updated (‘Coronavirus’ page)
From 31 August 2021, fully vaccinated travellers entering from the UK will now be required to take a test on day 7 as well as on day 1 ('Entry Requirements' page)
Updated information on Covid restrictions and entry requirements
From Sunday 29 August unvaccinated arrivals from non Bahrain ‘red list’ countries aged 12 and below are required to quarantine for 5 days on arrival. All prior entry measures continue to be in effect, including exemption from the pre-PCR testing and arrivals testing procedure for those aged 5 and below. (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Updated information regarding Entry Requirements for Italy. ('Entry Requirements' page)
Addition of information following conclusion of military assisted departures
The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Jamaica, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. (‘Summary’ page)
The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Guadeloupe, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. (‘Summary’ page)
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to the whole of Bosnia and Herzegovina, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks.
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Hungary, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks.
Additional information on entry requirements, testing and vaccination (Coronavirus and Entry requirements)
Addition of information added on Tropical Storm Nora, forecast to reach hurricane strength and affect Mexico over the weekend of 28/29 August ('Summary' page)
Updated information on limits on persons allowed to gather at any one time (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Update to information on entry rules for unvaccinated children under 12 years ('Entry requirements' page)
Update on PCR testing, reported disruption to national testing facility (see 'Coronavirus' page).
Additional information on passport applications / collection at the Visa Application Centre in Ho Chi Minh City and on quarantine periods for visitors to Vietnam (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Guatemalan Congress declines to approve the “State of Calamity” for 30 days across the whole of Guatemala. (‘Summary’, 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
New information on entering Kuwait if vaccinated outside Kuwait (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Addition of information on new measures and entry rules in response to COVID-19 ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update to information on demonstrating your COVID-19 vaccination status from 1 September (’Entry requirements’ page)
Updated information on partial lockdowns in force in Messinia, and in Chania, Heraklion, and Rethymno (Crete) (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Amendment to details on border crossings (‘Safety and security’ page)
Addition of information about terrorist threat and advice not to travel to Kabul International Airport
Addition of information about new entry requirements in place from 1 September (’Entry requirements’ and ‘Coronavirus’ pages)
Additional information on lockdown provisions in Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang (‘Coronavirus’ page), recognition of NHS vaccination certificates by Vietnam, Visa renewals and Visa Application Centres (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Updated information on entry measures (‘Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' page)
Information on the closure of the land border with between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan ('Safety and security’ page)
Updated information on the Level 2 COVID-19 alert in Taiwan (‘Coronavirus’ page) and on Taiwan's border control measures (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Honduran Government curfew continues and update of (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Safety and Security’ and 'Entry Requirement' pages)
Updated information on rules for entry to Czech Republic for fully vaccinated travellers ('Entry requirements' page)
State of Emergency has been declared for Southside Belize City (‘Safety and Security’ page)
Updated information on COVID-19 entry requirements ('Summary' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information on the reopening of the personal services sector from 23 August ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on Jordan's COVID-19 restrictions; daily curfew, rules for travellers and residents who are double vaccinated and entry restrictions ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information for travellers who are exempted from quarantine when arriving in Palau ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on what to do if you test positive for COVID-19 (‘Coronavirus section’)
Update on the extension of Emergency public activity restrictions until 30 August ('Coronavirus' pages)
Information about green cards if you’re planning to drive in Moldova (‘Safety and security’ page)
Information about green cards if you’re planning to drive in Belarus (‘Safety and security’ page)
New information on local COVID restrictions (‘Summary’ and ‘Coronavirus’ pages)
Information on available vaccinations in Peru ('Coronavirus' page)
Information on Botswana's COVID-19 vaccination self-registration website ('Coronavirus' page)
Information on getting to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you live in Pakistan ('Coronavirus' page)
Removal of information on Hurricane Grace ('Summary' and 'Natural disasters' pages)
Removal of information regarding the imposition of Enhanced Community Quarantine in Metro Manila ('Coronavirus' page)
Update on the implementation date regarding an upcoming change to quarantine exemption for those transiting via Slovenia (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated information on the process for validating COVID-19 tests, required to enter Zimbabwe (Entry Requirements’ page)
Updated information on what to do if you test positive for COVID-19 while in Greece (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Updated information on extension of COVID-19 restriction measures in Laos (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Update to information on a nationwide lockdown, imposed until 30 August ('Coronavirus' page).
Additional information on the extension of Chilean entry restrictions until 25 July and updated information on COVID-19 restrictions in Chile (‘Coronavirus’ pages)
Updated information on outdoor and indoor activities and on testing requirements (See 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements')
From 13 July 2021, the Visa Application Centre in Yangon is closed until further notice ('Return to the UK' pages)
Addition of information on the reopening of Trinidad and Tobago’s borders from 17 July 2021 and the easing of some local restrictions ('Summary', 'Entry requirements' and ‘Coronavirus’ pages)
New International Air Passenger Travel Form (‘Entry requirements' page)
Information about COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Kazakhstan (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Information about COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Kenya (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Information about COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Mozambique (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Information about COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Thailand (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Update to information on local restrictions, testing and quarantine requirements for entry to Uruguay ('Staying during coronavirus', 'Return to the UK' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Information about COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Turkmenistan (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Information about COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Taiwan (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Information about COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Belize (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Information about COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Belgium (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Information about COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Madagascar (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Information about COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Ukraine (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Update to information on COVID-19 restrictions that will be in place until at least 8 August 2021 ('Summary' and 'Coronavirus' pages)
Update to information on testing and quarantine requirements and demonstrating your COVID-19 vaccination status (‘Entry requirements’ page). The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Germany, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks
Update to information on protests ('Summary' and 'Safety and security' page).
Updated information on Dominican Republic's national State of Emergency; from Wednesday 14 July 2021 new restrictions apply ('Coronavirus' page)
Addition of information on permission for travellers who have received two doses of the Sinopharm or Sinovac vaccine to enter Saudi Arabia via the King Fahd Causeway from Bahrain if they have also received a booster jab of an approved vaccine (Astra Zeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna or Pfizer Biotech) ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on testing on arrival, including mandatory government quarantine for any arriving travellers receiving a positive COVID-19 rapid test result, plus updated information on testing for departing passengers. (See ‘Summary’ 'Coronavirus' and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Czech Republic, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks.
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Cyprus, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks.
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Austria, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks.
The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Russia, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. ('Summary' page)
Updated information on testing requirements in ‘Returning to the UK’ (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Addition of information on demonstrating COVID-19 vaccination status upon entry to Finland ('Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information on the extension of COVID-19 prevention measures in Laos until 19 July and potential short notice provincial lockdowns (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Return to the UK’ pages)
Update to information on daily curfew hours. Addition of information on entry rules for Aqaba ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update to information on protests in parts of the country, including Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal ('Summary' and 'Safety and security' pages). Update on the extension of COVID-19 restrictions ('Summary' page).
Information about COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Bosnia and Herzegovina (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Information about COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Indonesia (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Information about COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Côte d'Ivoire (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Information about COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Senegal (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Information about COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Cameroon (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Information about COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Togo (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Addition of information on applying for an EU Digital COVID Certificate if you received your vaccination in Slovakia ('Coronavirus' page)
Addition of information on applying for an EU Digital COVID Certificate if you received your vaccination in Germany ('Coronavirus' page)
Addition of information on the extension of the Public Health Emergency until 2 August. Update to information on quarantine and testing requirements for non-tourist travellers from the UK ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update to information on the State of Emergency restrictions due to COVID-19 ('Coronavirus' page)
Removal of information about legislative council elections and updated information on accessing COVID-19 vaccinations (‘Summary’, 'Coronavirus’, and 'Safety and security' pages)
Update to information on the Public Health Emergency and changes to curfew hours ('Coronavirus' page)
New information on point of entry screening, testing and self-isolation for travellers coming from “high risk” countries and countries not judged as “high risk” (‘Entry requirements’ page)
New information on acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination certificates for entry ('Summary' and 'Entry requirements' pages).
Reopening of land border with South Africa for essential reasons and changes to internal COVID-19 restrictions
Updated information reflecting the Government of Argentina’s latest COVID-19 measures (‘Return to the UK’, ‘Staying during coronavirus’ and 'Entry requirements’ pages)
Addition of information on an attack on 8 June 2021 ('Terrorism' page)
Updated information on entry to BVI ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information to reflect changes to curfew hours ('Summary' and 'Coronavirus' pages)
“Additional information on entry requirements to the Netherlands for arrivals from the UK with effect from 00:01 (local time) on Tuesday 15 June (see 'Entry Requirements' page)”
Updated information on vaccination status for arrivals from all countries, and new exemptions from self-isolation when arriving from Slovakia’s ‘green’ ranked countries (as listed in Slovakia’s colour-coded entry requirements system) (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Updated information on entry requirements for those arriving in France without an ‘attestation d’accueil’ ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on the 2021 Hajj pilgrimage ('Summary' and 'Pilgrimage' pages)
Update to information on travel insurance requirements ('Entry requirements' page). Update to information on groupings between households ('Coronavirus' page).
Proof of vaccination or Rapid Antigen Test now acceptable for entry to Ukraine (‘Entry requirements' page); Ukraine adopting “green zone” quarantine rules (‘Coronavirus' page)
Update to information on arranging a PCR test for entry to Jordan and how to demonstrate your vaccination status ('Entry requirements' page). Update to information on the reopening of some recreational facilities in Jordan ('Coronavirus' page).
Updated information on entry requirements to Gibraltar regarding testing and self-isolation depending on vaccination and countries visited in the previous 10 days (‘Entry requirements’ page). Updated information on EHIC and GHIC cards (‘Health’ page).
Update to information on immigration procedures; passports are not stamped when you enter Peru through the international airport Jorge Chavez in Lima. ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to information on an island-wide travel restriction, which will be in place until 21 June ('Coronavirus' page).
Updated information on road travel, security, quarantine requirements and the end of the 12th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (‘Safety and security’, ‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Health’ pages).
Update on planned protests in multiple locations on 12 June ('Summary' and 'Safety and security' pages)
Information on how to demonstrate your COVID-19 vaccination status; British nationals travelling to Lithuania from the UK, who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, are exempt from the requirement to self-isolate on arrival or provide evidence of a negative PCR/antigen test ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on reduced quarantine measures for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and slight amendments to ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Local Laws and Customs’ pages (‘Entry Requirements’, ‘Coronavirus‘ and ‘Local Laws and Customs’ pages)
New information on UEFA EURO 2020 match; Foreign nationals entering Azerbaijan must have been vaccinated against COVID 19, however UEFA EURO2020 ticket holders are exempt from this ruling; COVID-19 PCR tests can now be taken 72 hours before your flight to Azerbaijan. Updated information on how to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Azerbaijan; Pfizer vaccine is available to British nationals resident in Azerbaijan and the requirement to commit to self-isolation on arrival has now been lifted ('Summary’, ‘Coronavirus' and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Removal of information on flights leaving Ulaanbaatar that have now passed and updated information on requirements for entry to Mongolia ('Return to the UK' and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Updated information on Greece’s Passenger Locator Form ('Entry requirements' page)
Changes to rules for fully vaccinated travellers plus stricter rules for regions in UK ('Entry requirements' page). Easing of restrictions in public spaces (‘Coronavirus’ page).
Updated information on quarantine requirements for arrivals in Angola (‘Summary, ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Updated information on change to the minimum age at which children are subject to testing requirements on entry to Spain if they have visited a ‘risk country’ in the previous 14 days (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Update to information on local COVID-19 restrictions and entry requirements for travellers that journey started outside of Italy, in the 14 days prior to arrival in San Marino (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Updated information to reflect the UK Office in Goma is no longer closed and to reflect the ongoing “state of siege” in Ituri and North Kivu provinces (‘Summary’, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Natural disasters’ pages)
Information on France’s new traffic light system for international travel and change to France's national curfew ('Summary', Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information on entry to BVI and Travel within the BVI ( 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information on entry requirements to Colombia; travellers cannot enter Colombia if you have symptoms of COVID-19, tested positive or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive in the last 14 days & surgical masks must be used by all passengers above 2 years of age throughout the journey ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on quarantine requirements for UK nationals travelling to Kenya from the UK. ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on COVID-19 measures for public places and services, how to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you live in Montenegro and testing requirements for visitors from the UK ('Summary', 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Information on the risk of forest fires during the summer months ('Summary' page). Information on new guidance for work visas and permits ('Entry requirements' page).
Updated information on the testing requirement for overland travellers from France (‘Entry requirements’ page)
Updated information on the lifting of the requirement to provide your name and contact details on arrival at public venues and on the sale of alcohol (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Extension of temporary closure of non-essential services and activities until 25 June. Clarification of exemptions on coronavirus testing entry requirements to Bahrain. (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Update to testing requirements for entry into Monaco ('Entry requirements’ page)
Information on new guidance on public spaces and services ('Coronavirus' page)
New information on how to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you live in Ecuador ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information of COVID-19 measures in Laos; in Vientiane Capital many of the COVID-19 prevention measures have been extended until 19 June ('Coronavirus' page)
In relation to the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo volcano in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to the town of Gisenyi in Rubavu district, for those already in Rwanda.
Updated information in entry requirements in relation to non-urgent, non-immigrant visa appointments ('Entry requirements' page).
Updated information on the opening of land borders ('Entry requirements' pages) and relaxation of some coronavirus restrictions. New information on how to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you live in Georgia ('Coronavirus' page)
Updates to details of the curfew currently in place. (‘Coronavirus’ page).
Update to information on the introduction of a curfew a from Monday to Sunday 8.00 pm to 5.00 am ('Coronavirus' page). New information on entry to St Kitts and Nevis if you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 ('Entry requirements' page).
Updated information on the partial reopening of borders, upcoming legislative council elections and local restrictions on gatherings (‘Summary’, 'Coronavirus’, 'Safety and security' and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Update on the temporary withdrawal of staff from the UK Government Office in Goma following the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo and updated advice for British nationals in the area (‘Summary’, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Natural disasters’ pages)
New information on mobility pass, introduced by Chilean government for residents within Chile (‘Coronavirus’ page). Updated information Chilean entry restrictions for non-resident foreign nationals; restrictions have been extended ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to reflect ongoing protests in Ha Thetsane industrial area ('Summary' page).
Information on entry requirements for travellers arriving in The Gambia from the UK ('Entry requirements' page)
Removal of information on flights leaving Ulaanbaatar that have now passed ('Return to the UK' page)
Update to advice about a fire on a cargo ship off Colombo; if you have concerns about the potential impact to your health, you should seek medical advice ('Summary' page).
Removal of information on international travel restrictions for travellers arriving from Africa and Brazil ('Coronavirus' page)
Update to information on the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
Updated information on entry requirements for entry to Bahrain; pre-departure PCR testing before boarding, requirement for in-country PCR testing and 10 days quarantine for all arrivals into Bahrain unless exempt. New information on how to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you live in Bahrain ('Summary', 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information on Taiwan's COVID-19 measures in respect of self-paid vaccinations for overseas travel purposes ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on entry restrictions due to COVID-19 (‘Entry requirements' page)
Update to information on testing requirements if you’re arriving in the Canary or Balearic islands from mainland Spain. No changes have been made to the level of FCDO travel advice for any regions of Spain. We continue to advise against all but essential travel to Spain, including the Balearic Islands, but excluding the Canary Islands. (‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Updated information on direct travel from The Bahamas to the UK ('Coronavirus' and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
Updated information on restrictions for public places and services; there is no limit on the number of people who allowed to attend organised public gatherings ('Coronavirus' page)
This page has been reviewed in full with changes to entry requirements for people who have been in the UK, or South Africa, India or South America within 15 days of their arrival into Panama ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on restrictions in the Greater Male’ area ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on the security situation in Bamako following the cabinet reshuffle on 24 May 2021 (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and Security' pages)
The FCDO has updated travel advice for Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) due to resumed commercial flights to Ben Gurion International Airport
The FCDO has updated travel advice for Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) due to resumed commercial flights to Ben Gurion International Airport
There are no direct flights from Belarus to the UK, following a government advisory notice (Summary and Safety and security)
Updated information on new movement restrictions in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Removal of information on the earthquake in Croatia ('Summary' page) and information on restrictions for movement in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (including Sarajevo) ('Coronavirus' page)
Update to information on changes to the duration of quarantine and self-isolation periods in Vietnam ('Summary' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Information on a curfew that has been put in place for the Greater Male' area ('Coronavirus' page)
Update to information on St Lucia’s national vaccination programme and quarantine requirements ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information on revised COVID-19 restrictions ('Summary', 'Coronavirus', and 'Safety and security' pages)
New information on entry to Bahrain if you are a passenger travelling or transiting from Nepal and updated information on testing and quarantine requirements; the minimum age for testing has been confirmed and from 5th May you must provide proof of a negative PCR test with a QR code (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
New information on the imposition of restrictions on arrivals from India (‘Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on requirements to Abu Dhabi; travellers from the UK that are travelling to Abu Dhabi are exempt from quarantine requirements ('Summary' and ‘Entry Requirements’ page)
Update to entry and quarantine requirements in response to COVID-19 (‘Coronavirus' and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Removal of information on the second round of presidential elections on 21 February 2021 ('Summary' page)
Addition of information on the expiration of the travel ban on flights from the UK and resumption of British Airways and Virgin Atlantic flights in May. Update to curfew measures ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information on entry and exit requirements Ghana ('Entry requirements' page)
Updated information on requirement to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test no more than 48 hours before entry, plus updated information on meeting in public spaces and travelling to Greenland from Denmark. (See 'Summary' Coronavirus' and Entry requirements' pages)
New information on Cambodia's three tier 'zoning' system due to COVID-19 outbreak; this has been introduced to the major cites with 'Red', 'Dark Yellow' and 'Yellow' zones ('Coronavirus' page)
Update to information on Eastern DRC and border regions (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ page)
Addition of information on revised restrictions of movement and shop opening hours (‘Summary’ and 'Coronavirus' pages)
Removal of information on Tropical Storm Jobo and updated information on local laws and entry requirements to Tanzania (‘Summary’, 'Local laws and customs', ‘Entry requirements’ and 'Natural disasters' pages)
Updated information on COVID-19 test certificate and quarantine requirements ('Summary' and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Removal of some charter flights and update on lock down status and border closures ('Return to UK', 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Updated information on entry requirements to Belarus ('Entry requirements' page)
New information on international travel requirements for travellers arriving from India or Brazil and updated information on COVID-19 restrictions for public places and services in North Macedonia ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on Monaco's curfew times ('Summary' and 'Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on the temporary closure of Timor-Leste’s airports, ports, and land borders from 3 May 2021 until 1 June 2021 and exemption for those with a vaccination certificate from mandatory isolation ('Summary' and 'Entry requirements' pages). Information on decision to resume a lockdown in the Capital Dili from 3 May 2021 until 16 May 2021 ('Coronavirus' page)
Removal of information on the lockdown in Lebanon from 1 to 4 May
Addition of information on the re-opening of the Visa Application Centre ('Summary' and 'Return to the UK' pages)
Addition of information on vaccine registration being available for people aged 55+ in the Czech Republic ('Coronavirus' page)
Addition of information on the UK entering Cyprus’ Amber category on 29 April ('Summary' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Addition of information on ongoing demonstrations at Oaxaca International Airport ("Safety & Security" page).
Curfew imposed in Rivers State. ('Summary' and 'Safety and security' pages).
Updated information on international travel measures ('Summary', 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update to information on land borders, which are now open ('Summary' and 'Entry requirements' pages).
Full review of the 'Entry requirements' section, with updates to information following the announcement that the UK will no longer be on Malta’s red list for travel.
Updated information on local COVID-19 restrictions ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on Fiji entering a 14-day restriction period from 26 April following identification of a number of COVID-19 cases outside quarantine and suspension of international passenger flights. Additional information on how to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you live in Fiji ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on international commercial passenger flights to and from Bangladesh; suspension has been extended until 5 May ('Summary', 'Coronavirus' and 'Safety and security' pages). New information on quarantine requirements for passengers arriving from the Middle East, Singapore, Malaysia and China as well as passengers from other locations ('Summary' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update to information on full lockdown measures from 29 April to 17 May (Travel in Turkey page)
Update to information on the lifting of some coronavirus restrictions from 28 April ('Coronavirus' page). Update to information on quarantine requirements ('Entry requirements' page).
Update to information on curfew and measures in North Macedonia ('Coronavirus' page)
New information on how to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you live in Zambia ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on attacks in Central Sulawesi, most recently in March 2021 ('Terrorism' page)
Additional information on entry restrictions related to COVID-19 (‘Summary’, 'Coronavirus', ‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and Security’ pages)
New information on flights departing from Morocco (‘Coronavirus' page)
New information on entry and exit requirements for Ghana; travellers must acquiring a negative COVID-19 test both when entering and exiting Ghana ('Entry requirements' page). Updated information on LGBT laws in Ghana ('Local laws and customs' page)
Update to information on coronavirus measures in place ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on opening times of essential services and restrictions on outdoors exercise (‘Summary’ and 'Coronavirus' pages)
Updated information on Coronavirus restrictions ('Coronavirus' page), ski resorts (‘Mountaineering and Extreme Sports’ page) and removal of quarantine requirements for travellers from the UK ('Entry requirements' page).
Information on how to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you live in Montenegro and some COVID-19 measures have now eased for public places and services ('Coronavirus' page). Updated information on entry requirements for entry to Montenegro ('Entry requirements' pages)
Update to information on local measures and the operation of commercial ferries to and from the US Virgin Islands ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update to information on vaccination and pre-departure COVID-19 testing facilities. Addition of information on changes to the rules on inter-island travel and the testing exemption for vaccinated travellers ('Coronavirus' and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
New local restrictions from 27 April to 10 May 2021. ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on Greece's curfew due to COVID-19 restrictions ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information regarding changes to flights from UK and COVID-19 testing (‘Summary’, 'Coronavirus' and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
New information on entry to Bahrain if you are a passenger travelling or transiting from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh; you must provide proof of a negative PCR test with a QR code, conducted not more than 48 hours before departure (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Updated information on Belgian entry requirements. ('Entry Requirements' page) Removal of information on measures in force in response to coronavirus ('Coronavirus' page)
Immigration Services at the Nigerian High Commission in London resumed on 13 April. ('Summary' and 'Entry requirements' page).
Addition of information on a further limited easing of local COVID-19 restrictions and the extension of the cross-border worker definition to cover those living within 100km of the Slovak border ('Coronavirus' and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Update to information and advice on lockdown in Laos (coronavirus page).
Update to information on changes to travel between the EU and non-European countries from 24 April 2021 ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to information on local restrictions ('Coronavirus' page)
Information on how to contact the Spanish consulate for advice on travel for imperative family reasons ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to information on the extension of the lockdown of Phnom Penh and Takhmao (in Kandal Province) until 5 May ('Coronavirus' page).
Update to information following the relaxation of certain COVID-19 restrictions ('Coronavirus' page)
Update to information on tier-based COVID-19 regulations, including special regulations for 9 May 2021 ('Coronavirus' page)
Removal of information on the official governments curfew across South Sudan ('Summary' page). Updated information commercial flights; some are now operating however there is no direct flights to the UK, information on easting of restrictions for public places and services and additional information on self isolation when arriving in South Sudan ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Update to information on lockdown in Phnom Penh and Takhmao (in Kandal Province). ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on COVID-19 restrictions; restrictions are beginning to ease as terraces and gardens of restaurants have reopened but indoor areas are still closed (‘Coronavirus’ page)
New information on the closure of the border with India and limited opening of shops ('Safety and security' and 'Coronavirus' pages).
Update to information on entry requirements for Grenada, quarantine rules and the vaccination programme ('Summary', 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
New links added for further information on travel permits ('Entry requirements' page)
Addition of information on entry restrictions for all travellers to Seychelles from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Brazil (‘Summary’ and 'Entry requirements' pages)
Addition of information on new rules on mask wearing from 26 April ('Coronavirus - Travel in Thailand' section)
Updated information on Sri Lanka moving to Risk Alert level 3 due to an increase in coronavirus cases (See 'Coronavirus' page)
New Information on COVID-19 travel travel rules and measures across regions in Italy ('Coronavirus' page).
Border closure with United States, Guatemala and Belize extended until 21 May. (See 'Entry requirements' page)
Information about local travel (Safety and security) and COVID-19 quarantine if you live in Vietnam (Coronavirus)
Waiver of on-arrival testing requirements for passengers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or who have recovered from COVID-19, starting 13 May; Restriction of indoor services to individuals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have recovered from COVID-19, starting 13 May; Additional requirements for the Emergency Travel Documents (See ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry Requirement’ page
Updated information on avoiding all large gatherings ('Terrorism' page)
Updated information on flights leaving Chad ('Summary' page)
Waiver of on-arrival testing requirements for passengers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or who have recovered from COVID-19; Restriction of indoor services to individuals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have recovered from COVID-19; Additional requirements for the Emergency Travel Documents (See ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry Requirement’ page)
Updated information on how to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you live in Portugal (‘Coronavirus’ page) and transiting Spain en route to Portugal (‘Summary’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
Additional information on entry restrictions, safety and security and coronavirus
New information on the Indonesian Government's annulment on the a ‘Mudik’ travel ban between 6-17 May 2021 to limit the spread of Coronavirus ('Coronavirus' page) and other changes to Entry requirements and Natural disasters pages
Additional information on entry requirements for entry to Russia ('Entry requirements' pages)
New information on visas for applicants who can prove inoculation with a vaccine produced in China ('Entry requirements' page)
Update to information on COVID-19 restrictions ('Coronavirus' page)
Updated information on lockdown restrictions for the Analamanga region on Saturdays and Sundays ('Coronavirus' page)
Addition of information on inter-ethnic clashes and protests in southern Amhara Region and clashes in the Afar-Somali border areas (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
Removal of some charter flights and extended lock down announced. ('Return to UK' and 'Coronavirus' pages)
Addition of information on the lifting of restrictions ('Coronavirus' page)
Homosexual acts are now legal in Bhutan ('Local laws and customs' page).
Addition of information on the State of Emergency imposed by the Government of Japan in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures from 25 April to 11 May ('Coronavirus' page)
Additional information on how to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you live in Spain ('Coronavirus' page) and further information on who to contact if you are unsure whether your circumstances, meet the current exemptions for entry to Spain ('Entry requirements' page)
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