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Insulting the President or Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish Republic, is also a criminal offence, including in online comments or images posted from outside Turkey.

Visa-exempt entry from 15 September 2026 is limited to tourism; business travel, including conferences and meetings, requires an appropriate visa.

Visa-exempt tourism entry is normally limited to two entries per calendar year; after two entries, you may need a visa before travelling.

Thailand is increasing enforcement against unlawful business ownership arrangements involving foreign nationals, including nominee Thai shareholders.

If you invest in property or a business, seek independent legal advice and check that your ownership arrangements comply with Thai law.

Breaches can result in arrest, fines, deportation or other legal penalties.

Since 28 August 2026, foreign nationals can be deported without a criminal conviction if authorities consider their conduct contrary to public order, public morals or the wellbeing of Thai people.

Deported people may face restrictions on returning to Thailand; follow local laws and instructions from Thai authorities.

Ongoing drone attacks and Russian air-defence activity may increase risks to civilian aviation.

Airspace use and airport operations may be restricted at short notice.

Russian authorities may confiscate a British passport held by a Russian national and may not return it.

Flight disruptions caused by drone attacks now apply to flights in and out of Russian airports, not only airports in European Russia.

Airspace closures can cause frequent, unpredictable flight delays, diversions and cancellations.

Airlines flying over or near conflict regions conduct their own regular safety and security risk assessments.

Drones have crossed into Romanian airspace and territorial waters, and some carrying explosives have landed or washed ashore.

If you encounter drone activity, follow local authority instructions, including RO-Alert mobile phone warnings.

Do not approach military debris.

Volcanic exclusion zones can change at short notice; check local authority and news updates before travelling to areas near active volcanoes.

Check MAGMA Indonesia and Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Authority for current volcano status, alert levels and safety advice.

Volcanic eruptions occur frequently across Indonesia; follow local authorities’ advice about exclusion zones and areas to avoid.

If air quality is affected by an eruption, follow local instructions on what actions to take.

Further large gatherings may take place in Pristina and other urban centres over coming days, potentially disrupting traffic and public transport.

Air traffic controllers at Charleroi Airport are scheduled to strike nightly from 10pm to 8am, from 16 September until 10 October.

Incoming and outgoing flights at Charleroi Airport may be disrupted; check with your airline and the airport for updates.

A large demonstration is expected in central Brussels on 9 October, which may affect public transport and public services.

Since 13 July 2026, Houthi missiles and drones have targeted cities, airports, military bases and energy infrastructure across Saudi Arabia, including Abha, Jizan, Najran, Taif, Jeddah and Yanbu.

Some civilians have been injured, and further attacks and escalation remain possible.

Saudi Civil Defence issues early-warning alerts to people in affected areas.

Stay away from areas around oil infrastructure and military facilities.

A 60-day state of emergency now applies from 15 September in 8 provinces: Guayas, Manabí, Santa Elena, Los Ríos, El Oro, Pichincha, Esmeraldas and Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas.

The state of emergency now includes Camilo Ponce Enriquez canton in Azuay province.

Curfew hours are from midnight to 5am in El Oro, Guayas, Los Ríos and Manabí from 17 to 30 September.

During attacks, follow local authorities’ air raid alerts and train evacuation instructions.

Construction work is ongoing near central Tbilisi and may affect local travel.

Access to medical facilities may be limited in remote areas, and available facilities may not have modern medical equipment.

Flights are currently affected by an ash cloud from Mount Etna.

Check with your travel provider or Catania Airport before travelling.

Flood-affected areas may remain unstable, with further heavy rain or earthquakes potentially triggering landslides, rockfalls and other hazards, especially in mountainous areas.

If travelling in the affected region, monitor local media and follow advice from Nepalese authorities and local officials.

In-person support at the Family Assistance Centre is available Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm, and Friday from 9am to 1pm.

Large gatherings are expected in Pristina and other urban centres over the next week, including on 12 and 16 September.

Traffic and public transport may be disrupted; allow extra time for travel.

Monitor local developments and stay away from large crowds or demonstrations.

Renewed attacks and interceptions occurred in and around Aqaba in early September.

Stay away from security and military facilities and strategic infrastructure, which may be targeted or affected by falling debris.

British travelers can buy tickets on sanctioned Russian airlines when the journey starts in Russia or takes place within Russia.

You may be refused entry if you have been in or transited through an Ebola-affected country within the previous 21 days, unless exempt.

Malagasy nationals, residents, valid work or student visa holders, diplomats and international organisation or NGO staff who entered from an affected country must complete 21 days of quarantine and health monitoring at an approved location, at their own expense.

All travellers must complete a health declaration, report travel through an affected country in the previous 21 days and undergo health screening on arrival.

Ride-hailing apps such as Uber are widely available, but unregulated drivers may pose as app drivers, especially at airports.

Book through the official app, wait in a safe or designated pick-up area, and check the vehicle registration and driver details match your booking.

Watch for diversions or destination changes, keep phones and valuables out of sight, and use trip tracking and location sharing where available.

From 15 September 2026, British travellers entering Thailand under the visa exemption scheme can stay for up to 30 days for tourism, reduced from 60 days.

To stay longer, you must obtain the appropriate visa before travel or, if eligible, apply for an extension through Thai immigration authorities.

Travellers may be asked to show at least 10,000 Thai baht per person or 20,000 baht per family, plus proof of onward or return travel; British nationals have been refused entry for not providing this evidence.

Periods of intense rainfall can now occur across Thailand, including outside the usual rainy seasons.

Heavy rainfall can cause flash flooding, landslides and transport disruption, particularly in northern, north-eastern and mountainous areas.

Conditions can change rapidly, causing road closures and local travel disruption; follow local authority advice and weather warnings.

Wear suitable footwear and clothing for the terrain and season.

Plan your route in advance and consider your limits for distance and difficulty.

Leave copies of your itinerary and insurance details with someone.

Call 112 if you have an accident or become lost.

Consular assistance is now available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for people affected by the flooding.

From Monday 7 September, in-person support at the Family Assistance Centre requires an appointment.

Soekarno-Hatta and Halim airports in Jakarta have reopened after temporary closures caused by volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau on 5 September.

Flights remain disrupted, with many cancellations and delays; check your airline or travel provider before travelling.