Live Travel Updates

Plan journeys and arrange transport in advance, using a licensed taxi or established ride-hailing service.

Avoid unsolicited driver offers and people touting for business inside or outside airport terminals.

For taxis booked outside ride-hailing apps, use a licensed operator and agree the fare in advance or check the amount carefully before paying.

King Khalid International Airport continues to be targeted and risks further attacks after a missile strike on 10 October 2026.

British nationals wishing to leave Saudi Arabia should now consider travelling by land to a neighbouring country and flying from there.

British citizens can now visit Honduras without a visa as part of the shared 90-day allowance covering Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.

British citizens can now visit Honduras without a visa for up to 90 days, effective from 31 October 2026.

Honduras is now included in visa-free travel between Guatemala, Nicaragua and El Salvador, within a shared 90-day limit that does not restart at borders.

British citizens can now visit Honduras without a visa within the shared 90-day allowance for Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua.

If you are expelled from any of these four countries, you are now excluded from the other three.

British citizens can now visit Honduras without a visa within the shared 90-day allowance for travel between El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.

A 30-day state of emergency began on 1 November in parts of Belize City and Belize and Cayo districts following increased gang-related violence.

Affected areas include Southside, Westside and northern Belize City, the Philip Goldson Highway to Ladyville, Lord’s Bank, Los Lagos, Lake Gardens and Vista del Mar.

In Cayo District, affected areas include Cotton Tree and Unitedville villages, including streets and residential areas parallel to the George Price Highway.

Expect possible increased police presence and checkpoints in affected areas; carry valid ID, remain vigilant, follow local authorities’ instructions and monitor local media.

You must now apply for a visa at least 5 working days before arrival, rather than 6 days.

Political rallies and demonstrations may increase around South Africa’s local government elections on 4 November 2026.

Drone incursions and falling drone and missile debris have occurred in Moldova; do not approach debris and follow local authorities’ instructions.

Women may face sexual harassment on public transport and in parks; take extra care after dark and in poorly lit areas, and call 112 in an emergency.

Watch for pickpockets and bag snatchers on public transport as well as in crowded areas.

You can exchange pounds sterling and other major currencies for Moldovan lei at banks and currency exchange offices.

Cards issued outside Transnistria cannot be used for payments there, as well as being unusable at local ATMs.

You can exchange Moldovan lei, euros or US dollars for Transnistrian rubles within Transnistria.

If caught photographing military or government facilities, authorities are likely to question you and require you to delete the photos in their presence.

Use licensed taxis or reputable ride-hailing services, and confirm the driver’s identity and licence plate before getting in.

Proof of return or onward travel to another country is required; it no longer has to be a flight ticket.

Access checkpoints include locations near Tighina (Bender) fortress and may be staffed by Transnistrian and Russian guards.

Moldova–Ukraine border crossings may temporarily suspend operations following nearby drone or missile strikes and falling debris.

Travellers to Ghana must now complete an online Ghana Health Declaration before travel.

You may now face thermal screening and a travel history check on arrival as part of Ebola screening at Ghana’s border entry points.

Fatal armed clashes are now reported on Chad’s side of the Sudan border.

Cross-border violence also affects Tissi, at the Chad–Central African Republic–Sudan border junction, where an October 2026 attack injured people.

The border areas with Nigeria and Niger are now specifically identified as high-risk areas for terrorist kidnapping.

Walking in N’Djamena is now advised only for short distances in busy areas during daylight, kept to an absolute minimum; do not walk after dark.

The warning against road travel after dark now applies specifically outside N’Djamena.

Closure of the Djermaya refinery may cause fuel shortages, long queues and travel delays in October and November 2026; carry sufficient fuel and supplies and plan alternatives.

For police, call 2020 or 117; for fire and ambulance, use 112 or 18 rather than the previously listed 1212.

Call 112 or 18 for an ambulance, instead of 1212.

Malaria and dengue are health risks in Chad.

Since May 2026, you can apply for a Chad visa online through the official e-Visa platform, including uploading documents, paying fees and tracking your application.

Apply at least 7 days before travel, as recommended by the Chadian authorities.

For ambulance and fire services, now call 112 or 18 instead of 1212.

For police, you can now also call 117; 2020 remains available.

Apply online for a Benin visa at least 4 working days before arrival, instead of 7 days.

You will now receive your e-visa by email rather than on arrival at Cotonou airport.

There are now calls for demonstrations that may take place at short notice and disrupt travel.

Demonstrations may occur anywhere in Paraguay, including downtown Asunción and Ciudad del Este.

You may be refused entry if you have visited or transited through the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya or Nigeria in the past 21 days.

Greece can experience severe winter weather, including storms that can cause flash flooding.

Flooding prompted an emergency declaration on 31 October, with road closures, power outages and disrupted travel to Baltra Airport.

Avoid flooded areas, follow local authorities’ instructions and confirm travel arrangements with airlines or tour operators.

Tourists on Santa Cruz Island are encouraged to complete a Spanish-only form stating their travel plans and any urgent assistance needs.

Intruders may target hotel rooms and other accommodation; use available deadbolts, double locks or security chains.

If your accommodation has security staff, ask for identification before allowing anyone you do not know into your room.

Violence in Ethiopia’s Moyale in October 2026 has affected the border area, with reports of stray gunfire on the Kenyan side.

Disruption is reported at the Moyale border crossing; check travel advice for Ethiopia before crossing.

Visa-free travellers should apply for an ETA through QazETA from 1 November 2026; entry without one remains permitted until 30 June 2027.

From 1 July 2027, visa-free travellers without an ETA will be refused entry unless exempt.

Travellers over 65 are now exempt from the ETA requirement.

The transit exemption now applies only if you remain in an international airport’s transit area without crossing the border, replacing the exemption for transit stays up to 3 days.

Avoid all travel within 10km of the Kenya border; principal roads and towns are no longer exempt except the Addis Ababa–Moyale road and Moyale.

Avoid all but essential travel to the Addis Ababa–Moyale road and Moyale within this border area.

Temporary deployment of security forces in Cúcuta was ordered on 29 October, with further security measures expected in the coming days.

Plan ahead and follow local authorities’ advice in Cúcuta.

The national strike is now scheduled from 9pm on 29 October to 9pm on 30 October.

Disruption may affect rail and air travel, taxis, highways and local public transport.

You may now face Ebola screening and other precautionary measures at entry points beyond the DRC border, including Entebbe Airport.

Significant rail disruption is expected after two high-speed trains collided between Mora and Orgaz in Toledo province on 28 October.

For assistance or information about affected passengers, call RENFE on +34 900 10 10 20.

British nationals affected by the accident, or whose family members are affected, can call +34 91 714 6300 for consular support.

If you need medical help in Nigeria, contact your medical insurance provider for advice on suitable healthcare facilities.

All international travellers must now complete the online Nigeria Health Declaration Form before travel, not just those arriving from countries with Ebola transmission.

Additional screening for Ebola (Bundibugyo virus) is now in place at Nigeria’s border entry points.

For automated health information and guidance, save +254 700 719 719 and send “Hello” on WhatsApp to the Jali Health Chatbot; it is not a staffed helpline.

Valid UK Blue Badges are now recognised in Italy, giving visitors the same parking and mobility concessions as Italian disability permit holders.

Concessions include designated disabled parking and access to limited traffic zones (ZTLs) where local regulations permit.

Display your Blue Badge clearly on the dashboard or windscreen and comply with local requirements.

Warnings about flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruption now also apply to travelers planning to transit through the Middle East.

The risk of sudden escalation in the Middle East is now assessed as high.

Advice to prepare for flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruption now explicitly includes travellers planning to transit through the Middle East.

The risk of sudden escalation in the Middle East is now high, with strikes affecting civilian and US military infrastructure.

Advice to prepare for flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruption now also applies to travellers planning to transit through the Middle East.

The risk of sudden escalation across the Middle East is now high.

Advice to prepare for flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruption now also applies to travelers planning to transit through the Middle East.

The risk of sudden escalation in the Middle East is now high.

The risk of sudden escalation in the Middle East is now described as high.

Advice to prepare for flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruptions now also applies to travellers planning to transit the Middle East.

The risk of sudden escalation in the Middle East is high; Iran has threatened to target US- and Israel-linked locations, including businesses and institutions.

Strikes and retaliatory attacks across the region have targeted civilian and US military infrastructure.

If travelling to Pakistan through the Middle East, prepare for possible flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruption.

The risk of sudden escalation in the Middle East is now described as high.

Advice to prepare for flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruption now explicitly includes travellers planning to transit through the Middle East.

The risk of sudden escalation in the Middle East is now high.

There is now a high risk of sudden escalation in the Middle East.

The risk of sudden escalation in the Middle East is now high; Iran’s stated targets include locations linked to the US and Israel.

Advice to prepare for flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruption now also applies to British travellers planning to transit through the Middle East.

The risk of sudden escalation in the Middle East is now high, with Iran threatening to target locations linked to the US and Israel.

Advice to prepare for flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruption now also applies to travellers planning to transit through the Middle East.

You cannot fly directly from Iran to the UK; only a limited number of commercial airlines operate international flights out of Iran.

The advance registration needed to cross from Iran into Azerbaijan can take several weeks.

Iran has stated its intention to target US- and Israel-linked locations, including organisations, businesses, facilities and institutions across the region.

Wagah-Attari border crossing is now exempt from the advice against all travel within 10km of the India-Pakistan border.

A 21-day quarantine now applies if you visited or transited Angola, Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda or Uganda in the 21 days before arrival.

You may be refused entry if you cannot meet the quarantine requirement.

If affected, contact El Salvador’s Ministry of Health or your nearest Salvadoran embassy before travelling to check how the requirement applies to you.

The risk of sudden escalation in the Middle East is now assessed as high.

There is now a high risk of sudden escalation in the Middle East.

You no longer need a polio vaccination certificate to enter the Republic of Congo.

The risk of sudden escalation in the Middle East is now assessed as high.

Armed clashes between Oromia and Somali regional security forces have been reported along their regional border, including in Moyale town in October 2026.

The death penalty was reinstated in October 2026 for terrorism, espionage, treason, parricide and importing expired or banned products that cause death.

Security operations are ongoing following the church shooting in Karak Governorate on 23 October 2026; expect heightened security and checkpoints.

Avoid affected areas in Karak Governorate.

Foreign visitors must now spend at least 21 days outside the Democratic Republic of Congo and meet monitoring requirements before entering Seychelles.

If you have visited or transited through the Democratic Republic of Congo in the last 21 days, you may be screened on arrival and refused entry.

Demonstrations, political gatherings and marches can take place with little or no warning, particularly in larger towns.

A shooting was reported at a church in Karak on Friday 23 October; if you are in the immediate area, follow local authorities’ advice and monitor local media.

UK Emergency Travel Documents are accepted for entry, but you must obtain a visa from an Azerbaijani embassy before travel; you cannot apply for an e-visa.

Eligible travellers attending the event can obtain a visa on arrival at international airports from 22 September to 5 November 2026.

You must have an official invitation from the Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan or confirmation of accreditation through FIFA’s electronic registration system.

Special authorisation to cross at Astara can now take several weeks rather than approximately 48 hours.

Do not travel to the border until you have received confirmation of authorisation.