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The FCDO advises against all travel to North Korea, except for cases that are strictly essential.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to Yemen.

Still current at: 28 October 2026 Updated: 18 September 2026 Latest update: Updated information regarding drone strikes that have caused sudden restrictions on airspace and airport operations (see the ‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ sections).

Latest update: Removal of information on temporary withdrawal of UK staff from Iran and the embassy operating remotely (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Still current at: 27 October 2026 Updated: 25 September 2026 Latest update: This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with changes made throughout, including protests in Cuba, power outages and fuel and water shortages, travel disruption, international card transactions, travel insurance, visa requirements, travelling to the USA from Cuba, taking money into Cuba, crime,…

The FCDO advises against all travel to certain parts of Eritrea and recommends only essential travel to the remaining areas.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all but essential travel to specific regions of Thailand.

The FCDO advises against all travel to specific regions of Saudi Arabia, and against all but essential travel to the remainder of the country.

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