Which countries does the Foreign Office advice against travelling to?

The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the entirety of the following countries:

• Afghanistan.
• Algeria.
• Burundi.
• Burkina Faso.
• Chad.
• Central African Republic.
• French Guiana.
• Iran.

Does the FCO advise against travel to Greece?

The Foreign Office (FCDO) has removed its warning for more than 20 countries, including Spain, France and Greece. It previously advised against all non-essential travel to these destinations but has downgraded its advice.

What date did FCO advise against travel?

17 March 2020
Travel Advice against all non-essential travel: Foreign Secretary’s statement, 17 March 2020. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave a statement advising against all non-essential travel overseas in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Can I get travel insurance if the FCDO advises against all but essential travel?

If the FCDO advises against travel to your holiday destination, your travel insurance will not provide cover if you travel against their advice. In this situation you should contact your tour operator or airline for the latest information.

Do the FCO advise against travel to Spain?

The government now advise against all but essential travel to mainland Spain, as of 25 July, and the Balearics and Canaries, from 27 July. In addition, the government announced that anyone returning to the UK from Spain (including the islands) must self-isolate for 14 days.

Do FCO advise against travel to Spain?

What does FCO all but essential travel mean?

But what exactly does that somewhat vague phrase “all but essential” mean? Basically, it’s vague on purpose, but what it really means is do not travel here, and if you decide to go, your country may not be able to help you in the event of an emergency.

What does the FCO mean by essential travel?

If the FCO advises against all non-essential travel somewhere, it means that if you decide to go there you won’t be protected from any risks you encounter. The definition reads like this: “Whether travel is essential or not is your own decision. You may have urgent family or business commitments to attend to.