Travel Aware – UK Gov

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (UK Gov announcement for UK Customers) and National Travel Health Network and Centre have up-to-date advice on staying safe and healthy abroad.

For the latest travel advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office including security and local laws, plus passport and visa information check www.gov.uk/travelaware and follow @FCOtravel and Facebook: Facebook.com/FCOtravel.

Keep informed of current travel health news by visiting www.travelhealthpro.org.uk

The advice can change so check regularly for updates.

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office also provides the following advice:

Before you depart:

• Take out appropriate travel insurance before travelling and make sure it covers you for all the activities you want to do.

• If you are travelling within Europe, ensure you have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) that hasn’t expired and understand what it covers – you still need full travel insurance though! For your free EHIC card visit www.nhs.uk/ehic.

• Learn about the laws, customs and entry requirements of the country you’re visiting and understand how they differ from home, check www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.

• Check your passport is valid, fill out the emergency details, look after it while travelling and keep it in a safe place. Make sure you have all necessary visas.

• Make copies of important travel documents, take a picture or make copies and store them securely using a secure data storage site.

• Research vaccinations or any other medical requirements for your destination, and if necessary visit a travel health clinic before you travel. For medical advice visit travelhealthpro. org.uk.

• Tell your friends or family about your travel plans and where you’re going and leave emergency contact details.

• Take enough money with you and have access to emergency funds.

• Ensure you take the contact details of the local British Consulate in case of emergencies – www.gov.uk/government/world/embassies.

• Understand what consular staff can and can’t do to help British nationals travelling overseas, check www.gov.uk/government/publications/support-for-british-nationals-abroad-a-guide.

• Act responsibly, and be responsible for yourself when abroad.

If you have further questions, see the “Travel & Health requirements” information in the Before You Go section of our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Coronavirus Advice

The UK Government website including the FCO is updated in real-time with the latest Covid-19 travel restrictions as they relate to UK Customers: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice