The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a warning to all Britons with overseas travel arrangements.
As the Government’s foreign affairs department, the FCDO routinely provides guidance designed to keep UK citizens safe while travelling abroad. Information is accessible for over 220 countries and territories, and is refreshed regularly.
In a recent post on X, formerly Twitter, the FCDO said: “Travel advice can change quickly. Check the latest advice before you travel and while you’re away”.
In a video attached to the warning, an FCDO representative stated: “Travel advice isn’t something to check once and then forget about. Situations overseas can change quickly.
“FCDO travel advice covers safety and security, entry requirements, and other risks to consider ahead of travel. You can sign up for email alerts to find out when the advice changes and follow our social media channels.
“For example, we recently updated our travel advice for Saudi Arabia as the security situation changed following increased Houthi aggression.
“And in Ecuador, severe weather from El Niño led to new advice for Santa Cruz Island after a state of emergency was declared by local government.
“Knowing the risks before you travel can help you make informed decisions about your trip. So before you go, check the latest advice for your destination and any countries you will transit through. And keep checking while you are away.”