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FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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Includes the latest travel advice by country, your rights at the airport and getting help abroad
Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest information on coronavirus, safety and security, entry requirements and travel warnings.
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.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Latest FCDO travel advice for Turkey including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
FCDO travel advice for Egypt. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Spain. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Advice for women travelling and living abroad, including organisations that can help.
FCDO travel advice for Mexico. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Latest FCDO travel advice for India including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
FCDO travel advice for Thailand. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for the Dominican Republic. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
How to apply for a document to travel outside the UK if you're not British and you cannot use or get your own national passport.
FCDO travel advice for France. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
If you’re travelling abroad, it's important to take out appropriate travel insurance before you go.
FCDO travel advice for United Arab Emirates. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
How long you can stay in the EU or Schengen area without a visa, when you travel from the UK.
How to plan and stay safe if you are travelling alone or independently.
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