Foreign Office issues new travel warning for 13 countries – full list

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has revised its travel guidance for 13 countries, including Turkey and Egypt, amid “regional tensions” in the Middle East. “Do not travel” warnings are currently in effect across several areas as the situation “remains deeply unpredictable”. In the update published on October 27, under “regional tensions”, the FCDO cautioned: “The context in the Middle East remains deeply unpredictable, and the risk of sudden escalation is high.

“Since conflict began in early 2026, Iran has stated its intention to target locations associated with the US and Israel, including, but not limited to, organisations, businesses, facilities, and institutions.

“There have been strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran and others across the region against civilian and US military infrastructure.”

The FCDO added that British nationals planning to travel through the Middle East, or those already present in the region, “should be prepared for possible flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions”.

It is essential to check directly with the FCDO for any further warnings or advice applicable to your destination, as there may be additional or varying guidance that can be updated at very short notice.

There are also critical “do not travel” warnings in place for numerous other destinations, alongside advice “against all but essential travel” for other areas. However, not all of these warnings are connected to events in the Middle East.

The Foreign Office currently advises against all travel to parts of the following countries: Turkey, Egypt, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, the FCDO has advised ‘against all travel’ to Iran, Yemen and Syria.

Additional information was provided regarding Yemen, with the FCDO stating: “Since July 2026, the Houthis have launched air strikes against Saudi territory and Saudi shipping vessels in the Red Sea.

“There is an ongoing risk of further military escalation, including in Yemen and the Red Sea, which could occur at short notice.”