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The United Kingdom updated or reiterated their travel advisories on 12 countries on 3 and 4 April 2018.
Tunisia - A state of emergency is in effect in Tunisia. If traveling to Tunisia take a moment and read entire travel advisory HERE.
Montenegro - Most visits to Montenegro are trouble-free. On 29 and 31 March there were two violent criminal attacks in Podgorica, resulting in 3 deaths. You should exercise caution, remain vigilant and be aware of your surroundings, especially when visiting bars and restaurants. In the event of any incidents, you should follow the advice of local authorities. To read the entire travel advisory HERE.
Albania - Over 80,000 British nationals visit Albania every year. Most visits are trouble-free. From December to February severe weather may cause flooding, particularly in northern Albania. Heavy snowfall in mountainous areas can lead to disruption to transport and services. Monitor local and international media for the latest information. Public security is generally good, particularly in Tirana. Crime and violence does occur in some areas, but is not typically targeted at foreigners. Gun ownership is widespread. When visiting hill towns on the northern border with Kosovo, you should exercise caution and heed warning signs about unexploded landmines and other unexploded ordnance. To read the entire travel advisory HERE.
Nepal - The FCO removed information Chandragiri Hills cable car attraction in Thankot. To read the entire travel advisory HERE.
Morocco - The FCO updated their information about the threat of kidnapping while traveling in Morocco. There is a threat of kidnapping by groups operating in North Africa, particularly from Libya, Mauritania and groups originating in the Sahel. This includes Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQ-IM) and Daesh-affiliated groups, who may travel across the region’s porous border. There is a heightened risk of kidnap in border and remote desert areas of North Africa. Terrorist groups have kidnapped foreigners, government officials and civilians in the region for financial gain and for political leverage. Further kidnaps are likely. To read the entire travel advisory HERE.
Egypt - While the FCO continues to warn on travel to Egypt, they have removed the advisory specific to the elections. To read the entire travel advisory HERE.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt
Libya - The FCO advises against all travel to Libya. To read the entire travel advisory HERE.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/libya
Algeria - The FCO updated information on the threat of kidnapping to visitors. In addition, the FCO reiterated their advice to NOT TRAVEL to areas within: 30km of the borders with Libya, Mauritania, Mali and Niger; or 30km of the border with Tunisia in the provinces of Illizi and Ouargla and in the Chaambi mountains area. And advised against all but essential travel to within 30km of the remainder of the border with Tunisia. To read the entire travel advisory on Algeria HERE.
Mauritania - The FCO warns against all travel to: the province of Tiris Zemmour (except the town of Zouérat); the province of Adrar (east of Atar); the provinces of Tagant, Hodh el Chargui, Hodh El Gharbi, Assaba and Guidimaka; and within 25km of the Western Sahara border (except the Noukchott - Nouadhibou corridor).. The FCO advises against all but essential travel to the rest of the country, including the Nouakchott - Nouadhibou corridor. Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Mauritania, including kidnapping. You should be especially vigilant in public places and monitor local media. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreigners. To read the entire travel advisory on Mauritania HERE.
Macedonia - The FCO downgraded the likelihood of a terrorist attack in Macedonia. To read the entire travel advisory on Macedonia HERE.
Poland - The FCO removed the warning re terrorism over the Easter weekend. To read the entire travel advisory on Poland HERE.
Netherlands - Removed the threat of terrorism activity over Easter. To read the entire advisory on Netherlands HERE.
