#Sri
Lanka: There have been a number of explosions in Sri Lanka, including Colombo, on Sunday 21 April. Please follow the instructions of local security officials and follow travel advice for updates.
#Iceland
A case of coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Iceland. The Icelandic authorities have published a number of recommendations to limit the spread of the virus. More info:
From 4am, 7 Jan, eligible fully vaccinated people travelling to England won't have to take a pre-departure test or self-isolate on arrival.
From 9 Jan, cheaper LFT tests will replace PCRs for day 2 testing.
Travelling abroad? Check travel advice for your destination 👇
#Portugal
is now exempt from the FCO advice against all non-essential international travel. From 4am on 22 August, Portugal will be added to the list of countries where self-isolation on return to the UK is not required. More info:
Planning a half term trip abroad? ✈️
Good news! From 4am on 11 Feb, eligible fully vaccinated passengers won’t need to take any tests after arriving in England.
Only a Passenger Locator Form will be required.
Don't forget to check entry requirements for your destination! 👇
All COVID-19 entry requirements for the UK to be removed.
From 4am on Friday 18 March, you will no longer have to:
❌ Take a test
❌ Complete a Passenger Locator Form
However - if you travel abroad, you should still check the entry requirements for your destination! 👇
Travel advice is changing rapidly and being continuously updated due to measures related to coronavirus (covid-19). Take action now:
- Check destination advice:
- Read our coronavirus travel guidance:
TRAVEL UPDATE 🔴🟠🟢
From 4am 19 July, the following destinations will be added to the below sections on the traffic light list.
RED 🔴
Cuba
Indonesia
Myanmar
Sierra Leone
AMBER 🟠
The Balearic Islands
The British Virgin Islands
GREEN 🟢
Bulgaria
Croatia
Hong Kong
Taiwan
UPDATE: We advise British people travelling abroad to return to the UK now, if commercial flights are still available.
Read our guidance here:
#coronavirus
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#COVID19
TRAFFIC LIGHT TRAVEL UPDATE
From 4am Wednesday 22 September, the following destinations will move from RED 🔴 to AMBER 🟡
Bangladesh
Egypt
Kenya
Maldives
Oman
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Turkey
Travel advice for
#Spain
has been further updated. The FCO now advises against all non-essential travel to Spain, including the Balearic and Canary Islands. You will have to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival into the UK. Find out more:
From 4am, Monday 11th October, 47 destinations will be removed from the red list for international travel with only 7 remaining.
The UK's inbound vaccinated arrivals policy has also been extended to a further 30+ destinations.
Click below to find out more 👇
From 4am, 7 Jan, eligible fully vaccinated people travelling to England won't have to take a pre-departure test or self-isolate on arrival.
From 9 Jan, LFT tests will replace PCRs for day 2 testing.
Travelling abroad? Check travel advice for your destination ⬇️
#Italy
The FCO now advises against all but essential travel to Italy, due to an ongoing outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) and in line with various controls and restrictions imposed by the Italian authorities on 9 March
#Ukraine
Some Embassy staff and dependants are being withdrawn from Kyiv in response to growing threat from Russia. The British Embassy remains open and will continue to carry out essential work. (see ’Summary' page)
From 4am tomorrow travel restrictions are being placed on South & Central America to protect against a new COVID-19 strain.
These include the following:
Argentina
Brazil
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
French Guiana
Guyana
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Uruguay
Venezuela
#Ukraine
Further update on travel - Ukraine's airspace is closed. It is likely that commercial routes out of Ukraine will be severely disrupted and roads across Ukraine could be closed.
#Lebanon
The British Embassy is urgently seeking further information following large explosions in the port area of
#Beirut
. Avoid the immediate area of the incident, remain vigilant, follow advice of local authorities and stay up to date. More info:
🟢 From 4am on 30 June, the following will be ADDED to the green list:
Anguilla
Antarctica/BAT
Antigua and Barbuda
Balearic Islands
Barbados
Bermuda
British IO Territory
BVI
Cayman Islands
Dominica
Grenada
Madeira
Malta
Montserrat
Pitcairn Island
Turks and Caicos Islands
Japan is a beautifully modern and traditional country. Did you know that tipping is not necessary in Japan and can sometimes be seen as rude? So, no matter how good your sushi is, resist the urge to tip. Visit for more local laws and customs
#TravelAware
#Ukraine
We advise British nationals to leave Ukraine immediately if you judge that is safe . Follow the advice of the Ukrainian authorities while in Ukraine. If you cannot leave safely, stay indoors and remain alert.
From 4am Sunday 8 August, the following destinations will be added to the below sections on the traffic light travel list.
GREEN🟢
Germany
Austria
Latvia
Norway
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
AMBER🟠
Bahrain
India
Qatar
UAE
RED🔴
Georgia
Mayotte
Mexico
Reunion
Taking holiday photos for your followers is not an essential reason to travel
If you travel illegally for a holiday you risk the lives of your family and friends
Stay at Home. Save Lives.
🌍From the 4th July travel advice for some countries will be changing. The coronavirus pandemic is ongoing and travel will be different.
Read our guidance now:
➡️
From today, arrivals into England from certain countries will have to quarantine at their own expense in a managed hotel.
This THREAD explains what this means for these travellers ⤵️
In response to coronavirus (COVID-19) we are regularly updating our travel advice. If you have plans to travel abroad take action now.
➡️ Complete the travel checklist:
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all non-essential travel to
#Turkey
, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks in the country. Find out more:
The FCO now advise against all but essential travel to
#France
based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. If you're returning to the UK from France, you may need to self-isolate on your return. More info:
You do not need to quarantine if you're arriving in
#Switzerland
from the UK and wish to travel onward to another country, as long as travel through Switzerland is less than 24 hours and does not involve a stopover. Find out more:
#Russia
Advise British nationals whose presence in Russia is not essential to consider leaving by remaining commercial routes, info on travel from Russia, social media restrictions ('Summary', 'Returning to the UK’ and 'Safety and security' pages).
International travel from and to the UK is restricted.
Countries are closing borders and may introduce new measures with little notice.
If you are in the UK with plans to travel, or trying to return to the UK, take action now, and follow the guidance below.
THREAD ⤵️
The UK has reached an agreement with the European Commission on citizens’ rights.
The agreement will provide certainty to the over a million UK nationals and their family members living in the EU.
For more details follow:
The
#CanaryIslands
are now exempt from FCDO advice against all non-essential international travel. This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. Find out more:
#SriLanka
The FCO no longer advise against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka. Check our latest travel advice: https/www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sri-lanka
#Macedonia
@RangersFC
take on FC Shkupi in a
@EuropaLeague
qualifying match in
#Skopje
on Tuesday 17 July. If you're travelling to Macedonia for the match, check out our information and advice page for travelling supporters alongside our travel advice:
In response to coronavirus (COVID-19) we are regularly updating our travel advice. If you have plans to travel abroad take action now.
✅ Complete our travel checklist:
#Zimbabwe
: Due to the uncertain political situation in Harare, including reports of unusual military activity, we recommend British nationals currently in Harare to remain safely at home or in their accommodation until the situation becomes clearer
Guidance for British people travelling and living overseas following the outbreak of novel
#coronavirus
in Wuhan, China, and in other countries worldwide.
📝
We are continually updating our global travel advice🌍 in light of measures relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Make sure to check before you travel and subscribe to alerts.
#China
The FCO continue to advise against all travel to Hubei Province, and now advise against all but essential travel to the rest of mainland China (not including Hong Kong and Macao). Read more:
TRAFFIC LIGHT TRAVEL UPDATE
From 4am Monday 30 August, the following destinations will be added to the below sections on the traffic light travel list.
GREEN 🟢
Canada
Denmark
Finland
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Switzerland
The Azores
RED 🔴
Thailand
Montenegro
Advice against all but essential travel will be lifted for 51 more destinations.
The travel updates will be completed by Mon 11 Oct as more places come off the red list.
Travellers should check travel advice for the latest info on their destination's entry requirements.
#China
There is an ongoing outbreak of coronavirus. The virus originated in Wuhan City, Hubei Province but cases have been confirmed in other parts of China. More info:
The FCO now advise against all travel to
#Iran
and against all air travel to, from and within the country. If you’re in Iran, review your departure options and consider leaving. Read our updated information and advice on the security situation:
It's not long now until the start of the
#WorldCup
! Here's your final checklist of things to remember before you travel.
Find all the
#WorldCup
travel tips you need for Russia here:
#BeOnTheBall
From 19 July, people who have had both vaccines from the NHS will not need to self-isolate on their return from amber list countries into England.
If you're thinking of travelling to an amber list country from this date - you should check entry & quarantine requirements before.
THREAD:
Due to a new COVID-19 strain and their strong travel links to Brazil, from 4am 15th Jan travellers permitted to enter who arrive from these destinations will need to self-isolate on their return:
Chile
Madeira
The Azores
Planning a trip away this year and don't know where to start? Our travel advice pages are the best place to begin planning for any trip.
For more information visit or
@FCOTravel
#TravelAware
From 19 July, people fully vaccinated with an NHS administered vaccine will not need to self-isolate on return from amber list countries into England.
If you're travelling to an amber list country from this date, then check entry & quarantine requirements.
#USA
With effect from 05:01 BST on Sunday 12th June 2022, passengers boarding flights bound to the USA will no longer require a pre-departure COVID-19 test.
Supporting England at the
#WorldCup
this summer? Check out our video for the travel tactics you need to keep in mind when in Russia.
For all the
#WorldCup
travel tips you need, visit:
#BeOnTheBall
It is illegal to travel abroad for holidays.
If you are permitted to travel and plan to do so, check Travel Advice for your destination.
In Spain, for example, British nationals must be resident or show an essential need to enter.
TRAVEL UPDATE:
From 4am Monday 1 November, the 7 remaining countries will be removed from the red list:
Dominican Republic
Panama
Colombia
Venezuela
Peru
Ecuador
Haiti
Click below to find out more 👇
TAKING A TRIP TO THE USA?
From 8 November, travellers from the UK 🇬🇧 can visit the United States of America 🇺🇸
If you’re planning on travelling to the USA, check entry requirements before you go.
Click below to find out more👇
#France
Following a shooting incident in Strasbourg yesterday evening, the attacker remains unaccounted for. A large operation remains underway in the city and surrounding areas. You should exercise caution and follow advice of French authorities:
#Japan
– The Japanese authorities have introduced a number of measures aimed at tackling the outbreak of Coronavirus-COVID19. British nationals in Japan should continue to follow the advice of local authorities. Find out more:
The FCDO now advises against all travel to
#Ethiopia
except for Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (where advice remains against all but essential travel). You should leave Ethiopia now while commercial options are still available. Find out more:
Going to the
#WorldCup
this summer? Get tactical with your planning and make sure you're aware of all the latest travel advice.
Visit the
#BeOnTheBall
webpage for everything you need ahead of your trip to Russia:
From today the following destinations have been added to the below sections on the traffic light list. You shouldn't travel to red locations.
RED🔴
Cuba
Indonesia
Myanmar
Sierra Leone
AMBER🟠
The Balearic Islands
British Virgin Islands
GREEN🟢
Croatia
Bulgaria
Hong Kong
Taiwan
#Cruiseship
The FCO now advises against all travel on cruise ships for passengers aged 70 years and over and those with high-risk conditions, while the Covid-19 outbreak is still ongoing.
🔗
Travelling to Russia to support the
#ThreeLions
at the
#WorldCup
this summer? You’ll need these travel tactics to keep your trip on track.
Make sure you follow our
#WorldCup
guidance and top tips at
#BeOnTheBall
Be
#Travelaware
. Before setting off on your holiday this summer.🌞⛱ Visit: for the latest info on:
🌍 FCO Travel Advice
📧 How to sign up for travel advice email alerts
✈ Getting the right travel insurance
#Algeria
The UK will operate a special flight from Algiers on 2 April for British nationals and their direct dependents to return to the UK. More info:
TRAVEL ADVICE CHANGES TO 30+ COUNTRIES & TERRITORIES
Today the FCDO has lifted its advice against all but essential travel to 30+ countries and territories.
This means travel to a larger number of destinations with greater ease.
Click below for more information ⬇️
The FCO now advise against all travel to
#Iraq
, except for the Kurdistan Region of Iraq where the FCO continue to advise against all but essential travel. Read more:
#Pakistan
The govt of Pakistan has announced suspension of all international flights to Pakistan, effective from 2000 PST on 21 March until 2000 PST on 4 April. We understand the suspension applies also to international flights out of Pakistan.