The UK government has issued a serious alert to Brits as the Foreign Office strongly advises against “all but essential travel” to a list of 21 countries. These destinations are considered dangerous according to the latest advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), covering regions in Europe, Africa, Asia and South America.
Out of the 226 countries or territories that have FCDO travel guidance available, 73 currently have alerts. Among these, 21 nations are flagged with “all but essential travel” warnings. In addition, there are 52 places with more strict “do not travel” notices due to a combination of security concerns, health hazards, and legal variances with UK law.
Ignoring this advice doesn’t just spell trouble for safety and wellbeing; travellers may also find themselves without valid insurance coverage. Below are listed the countries where “all but essential travel” warnings apply.
FCDO explains: “Whether travel is essential or not is your own decision. You may have urgent family or business commitments which you need to attend to. Only you can make an informed decision based on your own individual circumstances and the risks.”
Countries with “all but essential travel” warnings:
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of:
Regardless of circumstances, the FCDO completely advises against all travel to Afghanistan, Belarus, Haiti, Iran, Russia, South Sudan, Syria, and Yemen.
The FCDO also advises against all travel to parts:
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