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FCDO travel advice for Colombia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice…
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’…
Terrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK…
This section has safety advice for regions of Colombia. It only covers…
Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare…
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…
FCDO travel advice for Belize. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice…
This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules…
Apply for a transit visa if you stop at a UK airport on your way to another destination - types of visas, cost, documents, how to apply
You might need a visa to pass through the UK in transit (on your way to…
You might need a Direct Airside Transit visa if you: will be changing…
You might need a Visitor in Transit visa if you’re: changing flights in…
Apply online for a Direct Airside Transit visa or a Visitor in Transit…
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Information on how to stay safe and healthy during travel abroad.
British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
FCDO travel advice for Guatemala. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Check if there are any COVID-19 rules in place for travel to England from abroad.
Check if you need a visa or permit to work in Italy and how to get one if you do.
How to plan and stay safe if you are travelling alone or independently.
FCDO travel advice for Ecuador. 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.
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.
Travel tips and advice if you're going to a European music festival.
What to do if you're visiting the UK on business - check if you’re eligible, if you need a visa, what visa to apply for, and what to do before you visit.
If you’re travelling abroad, it's important to take out appropriate travel insurance before you go.
FCDO travel advice for St Maarten. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Brazil. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Checklist of things you can do to make air travel quicker and easier.
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