Travel Advice for Niger
New information about airport closure following gunfire and explosions in Niamey (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
New information about airport closure following gunfire and explosions in Niamey (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
Updated information on Presidential and Parliamentary elections in Uganda on 15 January (‘Warnings and insurance’ page). read more
Updated with information about the risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page’). read more
Updated information about getting in touch with the British Embassy in Asmara if you need urgent help (‘Warnings and insurance’ page). read more
Addition of information that the military regime will be holding elections throughout January 2026 (‘Safety and security’ page). read more
There is a heightened risk of regional tension. Escalation could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts (‘Warnings and insurance’ page). read more
Addition of information following reports of explosions in Caracas ('Warning and insurance' page) read more
New information on mandatory insurance for visitors upon entering Georgia (see ‘Insurance upon entry’ on the ‘Entry requirements’ page). read more
Addition of information about protests and potential travel disruption ('Warnings and insurance' page). read more
New information around travel disruption at land border crossings ('Entry requirements' page). read more
Updated information about extramarital sex ('Safety and security' page). read more