Philippines
Warnings and insurance
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Areas where FCDO advises against travel
Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago
FCDO advises against all travel to western and central Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago.
FCDO also advises against all but essential travel to the remainder of Mindanao, except for:
- Camiguin Island
- Dinagat Island
- Siargao Island
This advice is due to terrorist activity and clashes between the military and insurgent groups in south Philippines.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
Typhoon Fung-Wong
Typhoon Fung-Wong, locally named Uwan, made landfall in the Philippines on 9 November 2025, bringing damaging winds, heavy rainfall and coastal flooding to large parts of Luzon and the Visayas.
There are reports of disruption to transport (including domestic flights), electricity and communications in affected areas. The risk of flooding and landslides in affected areas is likely to remain over the coming days.
If you are in the affected areas:
- follow and monitor local weather updates from the Philippines state weather agency and the Philippines Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
- follow the advice of local authorities, including any evacuation orders
If you are planning to travel to Luzon or the Philippines:
- check with your travel provider or accommodation before travelling
- ensure your travel insurance covers natural disasters
Tropical storm season
Around 20 typhoons hit the Philippines each year. Most typhoons happen between June and November. Follow the advice of local authorities, and monitor the progress of storms on the Philippines state weather agency and the Philippines Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. You can find updates on typhoon2000.ph, or follow @Typhoon2k on X.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
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