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Latest FCDO travel advice for France including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice…
This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules…
Terrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK…
Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare…
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…
FCDO travel advice for Spain. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in…
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’…
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.
You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to do the following business…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to: study at an accredited…
If you’re a scientist, researcher or academic you can: take part in formal…
You can visit the UK for certain paid engagements or events (a ‘permitted…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to: have private medical treatment…
You may visit the UK if you’re under 18 and: you’ve made suitable…
If you need a Standard Visitor visa, you must apply online before you…
You may be able to extend your stay if you have permission to be in the UK…
Latest FCDO travel advice for Italy including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.…
FCDO travel advice for Andorra. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for New Caledonia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.…
FCDO travel advice for Guadeloupe. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.…
FCDO travel advice for Monaco. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.…
FCDO travel advice for Réunion. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.…
FCDO travel advice for French Guiana. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.…
FCDO travel advice for Martinique. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Switzerland. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.…
FCDO travel advice for Mayotte. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.…
FCDO travel advice for Cape Verde. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.…
FCDO travel advice for St Martin and St Barthélemy. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.…
FCDO travel advice for Chad. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Wallis and Futuna. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.…
FCDO travel advice for French Polynesia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Guinea-Bissau. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Check if you need an international driving permit (IDP) to drive abroad on holiday and how to exchange your licence if you move abroad - including driving in the EU after Brexit.
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