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If you’re travelling abroad, you should take out appropriate travel insurance before you go.
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.
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey
Your rights as a passenger when travelling to the European Union.
It is your responsibility to make sure you can access enough money to pay for all your costs and to avoid getting into financial difficulties abroad.
FCDO travel advice for Réunion. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Venezuela. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
What an ETA is, who can get one and how to apply before coming to the UK.
FCDO travel advice for Colombia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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