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Border procedures

• The closed Wagah border crossing is now noted as still accessible for visitors to attend the daily Wagah border ceremony.

Customs

• The rule for overseas Pakistani citizens now specifies you must hold a *valid* version of the NICOP or SNICOP card to be recognised as a citizen.

Air travel

• Air Zimbabwe will now resume direct flights between London and Harare, operated by Spanish airline Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas.
• This route is now confirmed as eligible under UK air safety regulations.

Regional risks

• Regional tensions are now described as having 'renewed strikes between the US and Iran' since a memorandum of understanding was announced.
• Travel advice for the Pakistan-India border area now clarifies that visitors can still attend the daily Wagah border ceremony, even though the crossing point is closed.

Travel disruption

• The specific alert for the 8 June 2026 earthquake and tsunami threat in Mindanao has been removed.
• A new section on typhoons has been added, stating around 20 hit the country each year, mostly from June to November.

Safety

• The assessment for Iran-aligned militia attacks in Kuwait has changed from 'very likely to continue' to 'likely to continue'.
• The assessment for general terrorist attacks now states they 'cannot be ruled out', whereas before it said terrorists 'may try to carry out attacks'.

Travel disruption

• Information about severe disruption to Eurostar services due to a fire has been removed.
• The advice to check for expected disruptions until at least 6 July 2026 is no longer present.

Travel disruption

• Flash floods and landslides are now reported as affecting parts of Bangladesh, including the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Cox’s Bazar and Sylhet regions.
• The warning for flooding and landslides now applies to Cox’s Bazar as a new specific area of risk.

Safety

• There is now a high risk of wildfires during the summer months.

Passport validity

• Passports must now be issued within the last 10 years and be valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended date of departure from Gibraltar or the Schengen Area.
• The previous requirement was simply that your passport be valid for the duration of your stay.

Visa requirements

• British nationals can now stay visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period for tourism, business, or study.
• Any time spent in Gibraltar will count towards the 90-day Schengen Area limit.

Health

• There is new guidance on managing medication while travelling, referencing a 'Summer Proof Your Health' campaign.
• The link for mental health support has changed to 'Mental health support for British nationals in Greece'.