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FCDO travel advice aims to inform British nationals so they can make decisions about travelling abroad. This page sets out how the FCDO assesses risks and compiles travel advice.
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The Foreign Secretary will attend a meeting of the Alliance’s foreign ministers in Brussels and underline the need to sustain support for Ukraine.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Ambassador Holland delivers a statement on behalf of UK and Canada calling on the government of Georgia to withdraw its legislation on the Transparency of Foreign Influence, so that it can pursue its Euro-Atlantic trajectory.
FCDO travel advice for Ecuador. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
This paper explores social class and the social composition of the Foreign Office as an institution during its history.
We lead the UK’s diplomatic, development and consular work around the world.
David Cameron is making his first visit to Washington DC as Foreign Secretary to reaffirm the strength of the UK-US relationship and support for Ukraine.
Vehicles registered to foreign diplomatic and consular offices in the UK.
FCDO travel advice for Argentina. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Number of foreign diplomats in the UK.
James Cleverly is on a 3-day visit to Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan, which will emphasise the UK's growing partnership with the region.
List of Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office embassies, high commissions, consulates and other forms of UK representation, by country and territory.
FCDO travel advice for South Korea. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Foreign Secretary David Cameron marks 2 years since the arrest of Vladimir Kara-Murza for opposing Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine.
FCDO travel advice for Canada. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Minister for Europe Nusrat Ghani has opposed Georgian Parliament support for a Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence.
The Foreign Secretary's statement on El Fasher, Sudan.
FCDO travel advice for Guatemala. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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