FCDO Travel Advisories: Destinations to Avoid in 2024

Planning a holiday? It’s crucial to prioritize safety and be informed about potential risks. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) regularly updates its travel advice, providing crucial information about destinations worldwide. This advice helps travelers make informed decisions and take necessary precautions.

The FCDO advises against all travel to several countries and regions due to various factors like political conflicts, ongoing military operations, health risks, and legal differences with the UK. As of September 2024, 68 out of 226 countries or territories with foreign travel advice pages have been flagged as having no-go zones due to security issues, health risks, and legal differences with the UK.

Countries Where the FCDO Advises Against All Travel:

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Afghanistan:

Ongoing volatile security situation.
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Belarus:

Significant risk of arrest for British nationals.
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Burkina Faso:

Except for the capital, Ouagadougou.
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Central African Republic:

Except for the capital, Bangui.
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Haiti:

Volatile security situation.
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Iran:

Significant risk of arrest for British nationals.
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Iraq:

Except for the Kurdistan Region.
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Lebanon:

Risks associated with ongoing conflicts.
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Libya:

Fragile local security situation.
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Mali:

Except for the capital, Bamako.
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Niger:

Except for the capital, Niamey.
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Russia:

Due to ongoing risks from the invasion of Ukraine.
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South Sudan:

Risk of armed violence and criminality.
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Sudan:

Ongoing military conflict in Khartoum.
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Syria:

Unpredictable security conditions.
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Ukraine:

Risk of harm from Russian attacks across all of Ukraine.
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Yemen:

Unpredictable security conditions.

Countries Where the FCDO Advises Against Travel to Specific Regions:

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Algeria:

Areas within 30km of the borders with Libya, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Tunisia.
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Armenia:

Within 5km of the full eastern border with Azerbaijan.
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Azerbaijan:

Nagorno-Karabakh and surrounding areas.
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Benin:

Northern border regions.
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Cameroon:

Bakassi Peninsula and within 40km of borders with Central African Republic, Chad, and Nigeria.
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Chad:

Specific provinces and within 30km of all borders.
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Congo:

Specific regions and border areas.
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Côte d’Ivoire:

Borders with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Liberia.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo:

Eastern regions and specific border areas.
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Djibouti:

Djibouti-Eritrea border.
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Egypt:

Libya border, North Sinai, and Western Desert.
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Eritrea:

Within 25km of land borders.
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Ethiopia:

International border areas and multiple regions.
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Georgia:

South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
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Indonesia:

Specific volcanic regions.
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Israel:

Gaza, West Bank, and Northern Israel.
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Jordan:

Within 3km of the Syrian border.
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Mauritania:

Eastern Mauritania and border regions.
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Moldova:

Transnistria.
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Mozambique:

Cabo Delgado and Nampula provinces.
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Myanmar (Burma):

Multiple states and regions.
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Nigeria:

Specific states.
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Philippines:

Western and central Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago.
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Saudi Arabia:

Yemen border and Abha International Airport.
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Somalia:

Specific regions.
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The Occupied Palestinian Territories:

Gaza, West Bank, and Northern Israel.
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Togo:

Togo-Burkina Faso border.
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Tunisia:

Western Tunisia and Southern Tunisia borders.
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Turkey:

Syria border, Sirnak city, and Hakkari Province.
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Venezuela:

Borders with Colombia and Brazil.
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Western Sahara:

South and east of the Berm boundary line.

Countries Where the FCDO Advises Against All but Essential Travel:

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Bangladesh:

Widespread violence.
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New Caledonia:

Ongoing tensions.
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North Korea:

Quickly changing security situation.

Countries Where the FCDO Advises Against Travel to Specific Regions:

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Angola:

Cabinda Province and Lunda Norte border areas.
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Brazil:

Amazonas State.
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Colombia:

Border areas and Pacific coast.
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Ecuador:

Coastal Region and border with Colombia.
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Ghana:

Bawku Municipality.
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Guatemala:

Within 5km of the Mexican border.
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Kenya:

Somalia border and northern east coast.
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Kosovo:

Specific municipalities.
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Laos:

Xaisomboun Province.
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Malaysia:

Eastern Sabah coastal islands.
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Mexico:

Multiple regions including Baja California, Chihuahua, Sinaloa, and others.
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Papua New Guinea:

Hela and Southern Highlands provinces.
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Peru:

Specific regions near the Colombia border.
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Tanzania:

Mtwara Region along the Mozambique border.
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Thailand:

Southern parts near the Malaysia border.
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Uganda:

Specific national parks.

Travel Advisory Warning:

Always check the FCDO website for the latest travel advice before planning your trip. Ignoring these advisories can invalidate travel insurance and limit consular support in emergencies. Stay informed and travel safely.