Ascension Island
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: South America and South Atlantic Islands
This advice has been reviewed and reissued in the new format and with amendments to the Safety and Security Local - Travel (removal of reference to taxi service), Entry Requirements - Visas and General - Insurance (medical insurance) and General - Getting to Ascension Island (weekly service). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Ascension Island.
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Andorra
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments throughout. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions in place in Andorra.
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United Arab Emirates
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Middle East and North Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Local Laws and Customs. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in the UAE.
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Afghanistan
Summary: Against all travelRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary (attacks in January 2011), Safety and Security - Local Travel - In Kabul , Northern, Eastern, Southern and Western Afghanistan sections (recent significant attacks / events / incidents and Safety and Security - Local Travel - Transiting Dubai(equipment requiring licences). The overall level of the advice has not changed. We continue to advise against all travel to specific regions of Afghanistan and against all but essential travel to other specific regions of Afghanistan
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Antigua and Barbuda
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary (consular assistance figures) and Safety and Security - Crime (murder of British nationals in January). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Antigua and Barbuda.
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Anguilla
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued without amendment to Entry Requirements - Visas. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Anguilla.
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Albania
Summary: Against all travel - partialRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (demonstrations in Tirana and other cities). The overall level of this advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to specific areas of Albania
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Armenia
Summary: Against all but essential travel - partialRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary and Safety and Security - Local Travel (border between Armenia and Azerbaijan is closed). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all but essential travel to some areas of Armenia.
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Angola
Summary: Against all but essential travel - partialRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Summary, Safety and Security Crime, General Shortages, and Air Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed; we continue to advise against all but essential travel to the interior of Cabinda Province, and to North and South Lunda Provinces.
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British Antarctic Territory
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: South America and South Atlantic Islands
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (removal of reference to Japan earthquake/tsunami). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in British Antarctic Territory.
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Argentina
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: South America and South Atlantic Islands
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an addition to the Entry requirements section (proof of onward travel). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions in place in Argentina.
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American Samoa
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (removal of reference to Japan earthquake). The overall level of our advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in American Samoa.
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Austria
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Health (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Austria.
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Australia
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (removal of reference to Japan earthquake/tsunami). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Australia.
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Australia
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (removal of reference to Japan earthquake/tsunami). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Australia.
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Aruba
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an editorial amendments. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Aruba/Dutch Caribbean.
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Azerbaijan
Summary: Against all travel - partialRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment toSafety and Security - Terrorism section. The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to Nagorno-Karabakh and the military occupied area surrounding it.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (flooding along Neretva and Drina rivers has receded). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Bosnia and Herzegovina..
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Barbados
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (HIV/AIDS Statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Barbados.
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Bangladesh
Summary: Against all but essential travel - partialRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary and the Safety and Security - Local Travel sections. (removal of reference to General strike on 7 February) The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all but essential travel to the Chittagong Hill Tracts area of Bangladesh. This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary and the Safety and Security - Local Travel sections. (removal of reference to General strike on 7 February) The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all but essential travel to the Chittagong Hill Tracts area of Bangladesh.
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Belgium
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Health (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Belgium.
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Burkina Faso
Summary: Against all travel - partialRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Health (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we continue to advise against all travel to the area of Burkina Faso north of the town of Boulsa. .
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Bulgaria
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary and Safety and Security – Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Bulgaria.
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Bahrain
Summary: Against all travelRegion: Middle East and North Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (update on travel to Bahrain International Airport). The overall level of advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to Bahrain until further notice, and we recommend that those without a pressing reason to remain leave by available commercial means if it is safe to do so.
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Burundi
Summary: Against all travelRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Health (HIV/AIDS statistics). We continue to advise against all travel to specific areas of Burundi and against all but essential travel to areas of the rest of rural Burundi. There are no warnings against travelling to Bujumbura.
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Benin
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary and the Safety and Security - Political situation section (elections on 13 March). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Benin.
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Bermuda
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to Entry Requirements - Visas. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Bermuda..
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Brunei
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Entry Requirements –- Visas (visa requirements different for British Overseas Citizens). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Brunei.
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Bolivia
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: South America and South Atlantic Islands
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health – Dengue Fever section (state of emergency expected to remain in place until end March 2011). The overall level of the advice has not changed. There are no travel restrictions in place in Bolivia.
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Brazil
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: South America and South Atlantic Islands
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary and Natural Disasters - Rainy Season (torrential rains causing widespread flooding and landslides in the south and south east of Brazil). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Brazil.
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Bahamas
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendment to the Health section (HIV/AIDS Statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in The Bahamas.
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Bhutan
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Bhutan.
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Botswana
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (malaria). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Botswana.
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Belarus
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary, Entry Requirements – Registration and General – Insurance sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Belarus.
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Belize
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (HIV/AIDS). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions in place in Belize.
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Canada
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (removal of reference to Japan earthquake/tsunami). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Canada.
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Congo (Democratic Republic)
Summary: Against all travelRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (attack on President’s residence). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to specific regions of DRC and against all but essential travel to the rest of the country.
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Central African Republic
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary and the Safety and Security – Political Situation section (ongoing tensions following election results). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions to the capital, Bangui, but we advise against all travel to Vakaga and Bamingui-Bangoran provinces in the north east and Mbomou and Haut Mbomou provinces in the south east. We advise against all but essential travel to Ouham Péndé, Ouham and Nana-Gribizi provinces in the west and Haute-Kotto province in the north.
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Congo
Summary: Against all travelRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Health (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we continue to advise against all travel to the Likouala province, bordering Equateur province in the Democratic Republic of Congo and against all but essential travel to the Pool region.
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Switzerland
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued without amendment. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Switzerland.
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Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire)
Summary: Against all travelRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to General - Contact Details (New phone numbers for the British High Commission in Accra, Ghana). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to Ivory Coast.
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Chile
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: South America and South Atlantic Islands
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (removal of reference to Japan earthquake/tsunami). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Chile.
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Cameroon
Summary: Against all travel - partialRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary, Local Travel - Political Situation and Health (pro and anti-government demonstrations: cholera outbreak). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to the areas bordering the Central African Republic, Chad and Nigeria, in the region of the Bakassi Peninsula.
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China
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (removal of reference to Japan earthquake/Tsunami). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in China.
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Colombia
Summary: Against all but essential travel - partialRegion: South America and South Atlantic Islands
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (Tsunami warning lifted). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all but essential travel to some areas of Colombia.
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Costa Rica
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (Tsunami warning lifted). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Costa Rica.
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Cuba
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued without amendment. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Cuba.
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Cape Verde
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued without amendment.The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions in place in Cape Verde.
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Cyprus
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary and the Safety and Security - Local Travel – Air Travel section (removal of reference to Eurocypria strike). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Cyprus.
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Czech Republic
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Health (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Czech Republic.
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Germany
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Health (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Germany.
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Djibouti
Summary: Against all travel - partialRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary and Safety and Security - Political Situation (presidential election on 8 April). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to some areas of Djibouti.
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Denmark
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Health (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Denmark.
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Dominica, Commonwealth of
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued a minor amendment to the Travel Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in the Commonwealth of Dominica.
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Dominican Republic
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary and Health (update on cholera cases). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in the Dominican Republic.
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Algeria
Summary: Against all but essential travel - partialRegion: Middle East and North Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary, & Safety and Security - Political Situation section (demonstrations likely to continue) and Health (swine flu). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we continue to advise against all but essential travel to Bejaia and to other specific areas of Algeria.
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Ecuador
Summary: Against all travel - partialRegion: South America and South Atlantic Islands
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (Tsunami warning lifted). The overall level of advice has not changed; we advise against travel to some areas of Ecuador.
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Estonia
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary and General - Money (Euro adopted) and Entry Requirements (removal of reference to restrictions when travelling with children). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Estonia.
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Egypt
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Middle East and North Africa
This advice has been updated with amendments to the Travel Summary and the Safety and Security - Political Situation section (referendum on constitutional change on 19 March: violent confrontations in Cairo). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no restrictions in place in this travel advice for Egypt.
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Western Sahara
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Middle East and North Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued without amendment. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Western Sahara.
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Eritrea
Summary: Against all travel - partialRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary and the General - Consular assistance outside Asmara section. The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to some areas of Eritrea.
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Spain
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (possible strike action). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Spain.See
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Ethiopia
Summary: Against all travelRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary and Safety and Security - South and West Ethiopia (inter-religious violence in the Jimma area). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we currently advise against all travel to specific areas of Ethiopia and all but essential travel to other specific areas of Ethiopia.
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Finland
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Health (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Finland.
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Fiji
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (tsunami warning lifted). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Fiji.
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Falkland Islands
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: South America and South Atlantic Islands
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with the addition of Entry Requirements - Residents and Other Permit Holders and Entry Requirements - Visitors sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in the Falkland Islands.
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Micronesia
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (Tsunami warning lifted). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in the Federated States of Micronesia.
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France
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (industrial action on ferries). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in France.
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Gabon
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Health (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Gabon.
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Grenada
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with a minor amendment to the Travel Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Grenada.
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Georgia
Summary: Against all travel - partialRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Local Laws and Customs - Surrogacy. The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to the separatist regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, and against all but essential travel to areas near the Administrative Border Lines with Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
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French Guiana
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: South America and South Atlantic Islands
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Health (editorial amendments). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions in place in French Guiana. départements d’outre-mer
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Ghana
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Health section (cholera outbreak). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Ghana. firstname.surname@fco.gov.uk
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Gibraltar
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with minor editorial amendments throughout. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
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Gambia
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Health (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in The Gambia.
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Guinea
Summary: Against all but essential travelRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary, Safety and Security - Local Travel, Safety and Security - Local Travel - Road Travel, Safety and Security - Political Situation (variously: new government formed; land borders no longer closed; no demonstrations thus far in 2011) and Health (malaria). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all but essential travel to Guinea.
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Guadeloupe
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary and Health section (removal of reference to dengue fever epidemic). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Guadeloupe. . départements d’outre-mer
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Equatorial Guinea
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Health (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Equatorial Guinea.
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Greece
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to Safety and Security - Major Pre-Planned strikes section (17 March public transport strikes). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Greece.
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South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: South America and South Atlantic Islands
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
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Guatemala
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (Tsunami warning lifted). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Guatemala.
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Guinea-Bissau
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Health (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Guinea-Bissau.
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Guyana
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: South America and South Atlantic Islands
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to Safety and Security - Crime (small explosion in Stabroek Market). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Guyana.
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Gaza strip
Summary: Against all travelRegion: Middle East and North Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (demonstrations on Tuesday 15 March). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we currently advise against travel to Gaza (including the waters off Gaza).
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Hong Kong
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (tsunami warning lifted). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions in place in Hong Kong.
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Honduras
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (Tsunami warning lifted). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Honduras.
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Croatia
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Natural Disasters (earthquakes). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Croatia.
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Haiti
Summary: Against all but essential travelRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary (date of second round of presidential elections; cholera statistics) and Health (cholera statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we continue to advise against all but essential travel to Haiti, and all travel to the slum districts of Port-au-Prince including Cite Soleil, Martissant and Carrefour.
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Hungary
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Health (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Hungary.
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Indonesia
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (Tsunami warning lifted). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
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Ireland
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Health (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in Ireland.
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Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Summary: Against all travel - partialRegion: Middle East and North Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (demonstrations on Tuesday 15 March). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we currently advise against travel to Gaza (including the waters off Gaza).
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Israel
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Middle East and North Africa
In the north, we advise against all travel to the Sheba’a Farms and Ghajjar, along the border with Lebanon (the “Blue Line”). There are ongoing tensions along the border and a heavy military presence in the area.
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India
Summary: Against all but essential travel - partialRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary and Safety and Security - Local Travel - Southern India (possibility of disruption to local public transport in and around Hyderabad city). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to specific regions of India and against all but essential travel to other specific regions of India.
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British Indian Ocean Territory
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice had been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary and Entry Requirements. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions in place in the British Indian Ocean Territory
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Iraq
Summary: Against all travelRegion: Middle East and North Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (possibility of demonstrations on 25 February). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to specific parts of Iraq, including Baghdad. We advise against all but essential travel to other specific parts of Iraq.
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Iran
Summary: Against all but essential travelRegion: Middle East and North Africa
Photography near military and other government installations is strictly prohibited and photographing other forms of infrastructure is not recommended. Avoid using laptops or other electronic equipment in public places.
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Iceland
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Safety and Security - Local Travel - Road Travel (car hire: breakdown costs) and General - Consular Assistance Statistics. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Iceland.
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Italy
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Health (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not been changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Italy.
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Jamaica
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (reference to Tropical Storm/Hurricane Tomas removed). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Jamaica.
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Jordan
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Middle East and North Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary and Safety and Security sections (demonstrations in Jordan).The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions in place in Jordan.
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Japan
Summary: Against all but essential travelRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been updated with an amendment to the Travel Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all but essential travel to north eastern Japan and Tokyo.
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Kenya
Summary: Against all but essential travelRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary and Safety and Security - Terrorism (extra vigilance against possible terrorist attacks). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we currently advise against all but essential travel to some areas of Kenya.
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Kyrgyzstan
Summary: Against all but essential travelRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an addition of a country map. The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all but essential travel to the Oblasts (Provinces) of Osh and Jalal-Abad.
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Cambodia
Summary: Against all travel - partialRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Safety and Security Section - Local Travel - Thailand Border (fighting on the border). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to the Preah Vihear (Khaoi Pra Viharn in Thai) temple area.
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Kiribati
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (tsunami warning lifted). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Kiribati.
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Comoros
Summary: Against all but essential travel - partialRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to Summary and Safety and Security - Local Travel - Sea Travel section (advice against all but essential travel by yacht and pleasure craft on the high seas (more than 12 nautical miles from shore) in the Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea and part of the Indian Ocean, which includes the waters around the Union of the Comoros). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Comoros.
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St Kitts and Nevis
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued without amendment. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in St Kitts and Nevis.
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Korea, North
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued withan amendment to the Travel Summary (tsunami warning). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in DPRK.
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Korea, South
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (situation concerning nuclear facilities in Japan). The overall level of the Travel Advice has not changed. There are no restrictions in place in this travel advice.
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Kuwait
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Middle East and North Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Safety and Security - Local Travel (editorial amendment), Safety and Security - Local Travel - Road Travel (eligibility requirements for driver licences), Entry Requirements - Visas; Entry Requirements - Applying to work or live in Kuwait (authentication of documents) and General -Retention of Passports. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Kuwait.
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Cayman Islands
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (removal of reference to disruption to flights). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Cayman Islands.
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Kazakhstan
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health (reports of lead pollution in Shymkent). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Kazakhstan.(see travel advice legal disclaimer)
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Laos
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with editorial amendments. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Laos.
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Lebanon
Summary: Against all travelRegion: Middle East and North Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (removal of reference to 13 March rally). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to Palestinian refugee camps, and all but essential travel to South of the Litani.
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St Lucia
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with the addition of Entry Requirements - Passports. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in St Lucia.
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Liechtenstein
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
The advice has been reviewed and re-issued without amendment. There are no travel restrictions in place in Liechtenstein.(see travel advice legal disclaimer
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Sri Lanka
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary and the Safety and Security – Political Situation section (local elections on 17 March). The overall level of the advice has not changed. There are no travel restrictions in place in Sri Lanka.
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Liberia
Summary: Against all but essential travelRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued without amendment. The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all but essential travel to all areas of Liberia outside Monrovia.(see travel advice legal disclaimer)
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Lesotho
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Health (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Lesotho.
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Lithuania
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Health (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Lithuania.
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Luxembourg
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Health (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Luxembourg.
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Latvia
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary and Safety and Security - Local Travel (removal of reference to snowfall). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Latvia.
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Libya
Summary: Against all travelRegion: Middle East and North Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary (Temporary suspension of operations of the British Embassy,Tripoli and phone number no longer in use; those requiring assistance should call the Foreign Office 24 hour hotline on +44 (0)20 7008 6865). The overall level of the advice has not changed. We advise against all travel to Libya. Those without a pressing need to remain in the country should leave if it is safe to do so. British nationals requiring assistance or further advice can call the Foreign Office's 24 hour hotline on +44 (0)20 7008 6865.(see travel advice legal disclaimer)
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Morocco
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Middle East and North Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary and the Safety and Security - Political Situation section (demonstrations). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Morocco.
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Monaco
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued without amendment. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Monaco.
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Moldova
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Health (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Moldova.
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Montenegro
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (removal of reference to flooding in December 2011). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Montenegro. This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (removal of reference to flooding in December 2011). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Montenegro.
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Madagascar
Summary: Against all but essential travelRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Safety and Security - Local Travel - Sea Travel section (advice against all but essential travel by yacht and pleasure craft on the high seas (more than 12 nautical miles from shore) in the Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea and part of the Indian Ocean, which includes the Northern part of Madagascar, due to the threat from piracy).
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Marshall Islands
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (tsunami warning lifted). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in the Marshall Islands.
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Macedonia
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (removal of reference to demonstration in Skopje on 19 February). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Macedonia.
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Mali
Summary: Against all travelRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary and the Safety and Security -Terrorism section (threat of kidnap in Bamako deemed not credible). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to some areas of Mali.
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Burma
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with updates to Safety and Security - Political Situation (new government being appointed) and General - Money (US dollars to be in pristine condition). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Burma.
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Mongolia
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to Health (HIV/AIDS statistics), General - Consular Assistance Statistics and other editorial amendments throughout. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Mongolia.
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Macao
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (tsunami warning lifted). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions in place in Macao.
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Martinique
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary and Health (removal of reference to dengue fever epidemic). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions in place in Martinique. départements d’outre-mer
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Mauritania
Summary: Against all travelRegion: Middle East and North Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Safety and Security – Terrorism section (kidnapping on Algerian border on 4 February). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to Tiris Zemmour, Adrar, Tagant and Hodh el Chargui, Dakhlet-Nouadhibou and Inchiri, and against all but essential travel to the rest of the country.
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Montserrat
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the - Local Travel - Air travel and Local Travel - Sea Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Montserrat.
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Malta
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (advice for those worried about friends or relatives in Libya). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Malta.
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Mauritius
Summary: Against all but essential travelRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Safety and Security - Local Travel - Sea Travel section (general advice advising against all but essential travel by yacht and pleasure craft on the high seas (more than 12 nautical miles from shore) in the Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea and part of the Indian Ocean due to the threat from piracy). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Mauritius.
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Maldives
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with editorial amendments to the Travel Summary, Safety and Security - Terrorism, Safety and Security - Political Situation and Entry Requirements - Yellow Fever vaccination certificate. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Maldives.
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Malawi
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Health (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions in place in Malawi.
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Mexico
Summary: Against all but essential travel - partialRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (tsunami warning lifted). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all but essential travel to Ciudad Juarez.
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Malaysia
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (tsunami warning lifted). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Malaysia.
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Mozambique
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Health (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Mozambique.
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Namibia
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Health (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place inNamibia.
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New Caledonia
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (tsunami warning lifted). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in New Caledonia.
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Niger
Summary: Against all travelRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Safety and Security -Terrorism (reports of kidnapping in Algeria on 4 February) and Health (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has changed; we advise against all travel to some areas in Niger and we now advise against all but essential travel to the rest, including Niamey.
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Nigeria
Summary: Against all but essential travelRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (statement purported to be from MEND about planned attacks).The overall level of the advice has not changed. We continue to advise against all but essential travel to Abia State, to Bauchi State and to Jos and its surrounding areas, and we continue to advise against all travel to some areas of Nigeria.
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Nicaragua
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (Tsunami warning lifted). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions in place in Nicaragua.
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Netherlands
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (PSV Eindhoven v Glasgow Rangers). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in the Netherlands.(see travel advice legal disclaimer
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Norway
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment toHealth (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Norway.
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Nepal
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary and Safety and Security - Local Travel - Air Safety (airline accidents), a rewrite of Safety and Security – Crime, Entry Requirements - Visas (obtaining a visa), Health (HIV/AIDS statistics) and General - Insurance (cost per hour flying of evacuation by helicopter). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in Nepal.
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Nauru
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (tsunami warning lifted). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Nauru.
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New Zealand
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (tsunami warning lifted). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in this travel advice for New Zealand.
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New Zealand
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (tsunami warning lifted). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in this travel advice for New Zealand.
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Oman
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Middle East and North Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with editorial amendments to the Travel Summary and to the Safety and Security - Political Situation section (protests and disturbances across the country). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Oman.
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Panama
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (Tsunami warning lifted). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Panama.
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Peru
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: South America and South Atlantic Islands
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (Tsunami warning lifted). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Peru.
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French Polynesia
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (tsunami warning lifted). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in French Polynesia.
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Papua New Guinea
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (tsunami warning lifted). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Papua New Guinea.
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Philippines
Summary: Against all travelRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary(removal of reference to Japan earthquake/tsunami). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to specific areas of the Philippines and against all but essential travel to other specific areas of the Philippines.
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Pakistan
Summary: Against all travel - partialRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to theTravel Summary(increased risk of protests and unrest in Lahore and other major cities). The overall level of this advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to specific regions of Pakistan and against all but essential travel to other specific regions of Pakistan.
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Poland
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Health (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Poland.
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St Pierre & Miquelon
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued without amendment.The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in St Pierre & Miquelon.
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Pitcairn
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (removal of reference to Japan earthquake/tsunami). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Pitcairn.
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Portugal
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with extensivean amendment to Safety and Security Local Travel Emergencies (change of emergency contact numbers). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Portugal.
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Palau
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (tsunami warning lifted). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Palau.
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Paraguay
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: South America and South Atlantic Islands
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with editorial amendments throughout. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there no travel restrictions in place in Paraguay.
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Qatar
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Middle East and North Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (removal of wording on possible demonstrations on 15-16 March). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions in place in Qatar.
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Réunion
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary and Natural Disasters (reference to Piton de la Fournaise volcano). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Reunion
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Romania
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to Entry Requirements - Visas and Right of residence certificate sections (new web address). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Romania.
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Serbia
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (EURO qualifier between Serbia and Northern Ireland). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Serbia.
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Russian Federation
Summary: Against all but essential travel - partialRegion: Europe
We advise against all travel to Chechnya, Ingushetia and Dagestan because of the security situation in the North Caucasus. We advise against all travel to the areas of east and south Stavropol Krai which border Dagestan and Chechnya, namely Budyonnovsky, Levokumsy, Neftekumsky, Stepnovsky and Kurskoyi. We advise against all but essential travel to North Ossetia, Karachai-Cherkessia and Kabardino-Balkaria (including the Elbrus area).
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Rwanda
Summary: Against all travelRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary and the Safety and Security - Grenade Attacks sections (grenade attack in Nyarugenge District of Kigali on 1 March) and Health (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to specific parts of Rwanda and against all but essential travel to other specific parts of Rwanda.
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Saudi Arabia
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Middle East and North Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (insertion of cross-reference to our travel advice for Bahrain). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Saudi Arabia.
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Solomon Islands
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (removal of reference to Japan earthquake/tsunami). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Solomon Islands.
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Seychelles
Summary: Against all but essential travelRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Safety and Security - Local Travel - Sea Travel section (advice against all but essential travel by yacht and leisure craft on the high seas (beyond 12 nautical miles from shore) in the Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea and part of the Indian Ocean due to the threat from piracy, which includes the waters around the Seychelles inner granitic islands. See our Piracy in the Indian Ocean page).
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Sudan
Summary: Against all travelRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with minor editorial amendments. The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to specific parts of Sudan, including all of Darfur, and against all but essential travel to other specific parts of Sudan.
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Sweden
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (removal of reference to travel conditions). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Sweden.
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Singapore
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (removal of reference to Japan earthquake/tsunami). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Singapore. 'The Government does not act as moral policemen''we do not proactively enforce'
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St Helena
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: South America and South Atlantic Islands
This advice has been reviewed and reissued without amendment. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions in place in St Helena.
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Tristan da Cunha
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: South America and South Atlantic Islands
This advice has been reviewed and reissued without amendment. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no restrictions in place in Tristan da Cunha.
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Slovenia
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (HIV/AIDS Statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Slovenia.
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Slovakia
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Safety and Security - Local Travel - Road Travel (2009 road death statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Slovakia.
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Sierra Leone
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary and the Safety and Security - Local Travel - Beaches section (strong currents at beaches along Freetown peninsula). The overall level of the advice has not changed. There are no travel restrictions in place in Sierra Leone.
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Senegal
Summary: Against all travel - partialRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Health (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we continue to advise against road travel in the Casmance region to the west of Kolda.
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Somalia
Summary: Against all travelRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Healht (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to Somalia.
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Suriname
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: South America and South Atlantic Islands
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Safety and Security - Crime. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Suriname.
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São Tomé and Principe
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued without amendment. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in São Tomé and Principe.
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El Salvador
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (Tsunami warning lifted). The overall level of advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in El Salvador.
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Syria
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Middle East and North Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (removal of reference to calls for demonstrations in February). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
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Swaziland
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Swaziland.
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Turks & Caicos Islands
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Safety and Security - Crime section (demonstrations on road to Providenciales airport). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Turks and Caicos Islands.
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Chad
Summary: Against all but essential travelRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Health (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we currently advise against all but essential travel tothe capital N’Djamena and against all travel to other regions of Chad.
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Togo
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Togo.
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Thailand
Summary: Against all travel - partialRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued (update on Bangkok demonstrations). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to Preah Vihear and against all but essential travel to Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and Songkhla.
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Tajikistan
Summary: Against all travelRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary and Safety and Security – Terrorism (incidents in January 2011 and September 2010). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to the Kamarob Gorge, in the Rasht region.
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East Timor (Timor-Leste)
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (Tsunami warning lifted). The overall level of this advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions in place in East Timor.
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Turkmenistan
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment Health section (malaria). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions in place in Turkmenistan.
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Tunisia
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Middle East and North Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary (amendment to LOCATE paragraph). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in this Travel Advice for Tunisia.
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Tonga
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (removal of reference to Japan earthquake/tsunami).The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Tonga.
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Turkey
Summary: Against all but essential travel - partialRegion: Europe
We advise against all but essential travel in the provinces of Hakkari, Sirnak, Siirt and Tunceli and visitors should remain vigilant when travelling in other provinces in south eastern Turkey. Terrorist attacks are regularly carried out against the security forces in the south east of the country by the separatist Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK). Terrorist attacks have taken place in major cities and resorts, and you should remain vigilant at all times. Both government and civilian targets in major cities such as Istanbul, Izmir and Ankara, and tourist resorts on the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts have been attacked. Improvised explosive devices (IED's) have been placed in crowded areas, restaurants, refuge bins, outside banks and hotels and on dolmus mini-buses and trains
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Trinidad and Tobago
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an update to the Travel Summary (removal of reference to Carnival period). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Trinidad and Tobago.
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Tuvalu
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (removal of reference to Japan earthquake/tsunami). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Tuvalu.
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Taiwan
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (nuclear facilities in Japan). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Taiwan.
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Tanzania
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary (airports in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar have re-opened). The overall level of the advice has not changed: There are no travel restrictions in place in Tanzania.
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Ukraine
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (Dynamo Kyiv v Manchester City). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Ukraine.
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Uganda
Summary: Against all travel - partialRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary, and the Safety and Security - Political Situation andSafety and Security - Terrorism sections (elections). We advise against all travel to Karamoja region except for trips to Kidepo Valley National Park.
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United States
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (removal of reference to Japan earthquake). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in the United States.
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Uruguay
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: South America and South Atlantic Islands
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary and Safety and Security - Crime (walking through downtown areas), Safety and Security - Local Travel - Road Travel (drink/drive limit), Entry Requirements - Travelling with Children, Health (dengue fever), Natural Disasters (forest fires) and General - Consular Assistance Statistics. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Uruguay.
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Uzbekistan
Summary: Against all but essential travelRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (minor editorial amendment). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all but essential travel to specific regions of Uzbekistan.
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St Vincent and the Grenadines
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an update to the Crime section (robbery in 2010). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in St Vincent and the Grenadines.
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Venezuela
Summary: Against all travelRegion: South America and South Atlantic Islands
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Health (outbreak of A H1N1 Swine flu in Merida State). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to specific areas of Venezuela and against all but essential travel to other specific areas in Venezuela.
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British Virgin Islands
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: North and Central America and Caribbean
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Entry Requirements - Visas. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in British Virgin Islands.
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Vietnam
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (removal of reference to Japan earthquake/tsunami). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Vietnam.()
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Vanuatu
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (removal of reference to Japan earthquake/tsunami). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Vanuatu.
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West Bank
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Middle East and North Africa
Security has improved significantly in the West Bank , and we no longer advise against all but essential travel to the West Bank. Relatively large numbers of international tourists and businessmen visit the West Bank without any incident. However, the situation has the potential to deteriorate. You are advised to consult travel advice regularly and register with the British Consulate-General in Jerusalem if you intend to visit the West Bank
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Wallis & Futuna
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (tsunami warning lifted).The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions in place in Wallis and Futuna Islands.
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Samoa
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Asia and Oceania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (removal of reference to Japan earthquake/tsunami). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Samoa.
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Kosovo
Summary: Against all but essential travelRegion: Europe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary. The overall level of this advice has not changed; we advise against all but essential travel to the North Mitrovica area of Kosovo.
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Yemen
Summary: Against all travelRegion: Middle East and North Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (incident in University Square, Sana’a). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to the whole of Yemen and we recommend that British nationals leave Yemen as soon as they can by commercial means. See Travel Summary for British Embassy contact details.
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Mayotte
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued without amendment. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no restrictions in place in Mayotte.
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South Africa
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary and the Safety and Security – Local Travel section (references to flooding have been removed). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in South Africa.
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Zambia
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary and Safety and Security- Local Travel (police have restricted travel to and within the town of Mazabuka (on the road between Lusaka and Livingstone) due to violent civil unrest); and reports of violent demonstrations in Mpulungu (near Lake Tanganyika)). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Zambia.
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Zimbabwe
Summary: No travel restrictionsRegion: Sub Saharan Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Safety and Security - Political Situation Section. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions currently in place in Zimbabwe.(see travel advice legal disclaimer
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