The UK Foreign Office now strongly warns against travel to 31 countries due to various safety and security risks. UK tourists are advised to avoid these destinations, where threats range from terrorism and war to extreme weather conditions. The Foreign Office cautions that travelling to these areas against official advice will invalidate any standard travel insurance, leaving tourists unprotected. The Foreign Office’s warnings stem from various risks, including ongoing conflicts, political instability, and the potential for terrorist attacks. Extreme weather, such as wildfires, tornadoes, and tsunamis, are also factors included in the advisories. For example, travel to large parts of Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories is advised against due to the ongoing conflict. Belarus – do not travel Kosovo – all but essential travel warning for significant parts of the country Russia – do not travel Ukraine – do not travel Iraq – do not travel and all but essential travel warning Iran – do not travel Israel – do not travel and all but essential travel warning Lebanon – do not travel Occupied Palestinian territories – do not travel Syria – do not travel Yemen – do not travel Burkina Faso – do not travel and all but essential travel warning Cameroon – do not travel and all but essential travel warning Chad – do not travel and all but essential travel warning Central African Republic – do not travel and all but essential travel warning Ethiopia – do not travel and all but essential travel warning for significant parts of the country Libya – do not travel and all but essential travel warning Mali – do not travel and all but essential travel warning Mauritania – do not travel and all but essential travel warning for significant parts of the country Niger – do not travel Nigeria – do not travel and all but essential travel warning for significant parts of the country Somalia – do not travel and all but essential travel warning South Sudan – do not travel Sudan – do not travel Western Sahara – do not travel warning for significant parts of the country Haiti – do not travel Venezuela – do not travel and all but essential travel warning Afghanistan – do not travel Myanmar – do not travel and all but essential travel warning for significant parts of the country North Korea – all but essential travel warning; borders have not reopened since Covid Pakistan – do not travel and all but essential travel warning for significant parts of the country
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