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Foreign Office Travel Advisories

Rwanda
05 March 10

Rwanda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (grenade attacks). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to some parts of Rwanda and against all but essential travel to other parts of Rwanda.

At around 1900 on Thursday

Ghana
05 March 10

Ghana

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (removal of references to Swine Flu and parliamentary and presidential elections). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions in place in Ghana.

While most visits t

Uganda
03 March 10

Uganda


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed; we currently advise against all travel to some areas of Uganda.

Serious landslides have occurred in the Bududa District, close to the Mount Elgon Nat

Seychelles
02 March 10

Seychelles


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Sea Travel section (piracy). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Piracy is a significant threat in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, especially for shipping which does not take appropriate precautio

Niger
22 February 10

Niger


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to some areas of Niger and against all but essential travel to Niamey.

A military coup took place in Niger on 18 February. Followi

Niger
19 February 10

Niger

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

UPDATE - Following reports of gunfire in Niamey on Thursday 18 February around the Presidential Palace and as yet unconfirmed reports of an attempted coup

Zimbabwe
09 February 10

Zimbabwe


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Money section (clarification of ATM availability). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions currently in place in Zimbabwe.

You should avoid areas where War Veterans are ac

Nigeria
02 February 10

Nigeria

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Terrorism section (MEND ceasefire suspended). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we currently advise against all travel to some areas of Nigeria and all but essential travel to other areas of Nigeria.

Ther

Gabon
28 January 10

Gabon

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and the Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has changed. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions in place in Gabon.

There is no British

Zambia
28 January 10

Zambia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Political Situation Section (factual), Local Travel (travel to border areas), Entry Requirements (visas and passport validity) and the General Section (money). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

An

Namibia
26 January 10

Namibia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Local Travel section (reference to car insurance). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Approximately 28,000 Britons visited Namibia in 2007 (Source: Namibian Ministry of Environment and Tourism). Most visi

Tanzania
20 January 10

Tanzania

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (electricity supply on Zanzibar). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions in place in Tanzania.

There are continuing problems with the electricity supply on Z

South Africa
19 January 10

South Africa

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Health section (removal of reference to A (H1N1) swine flu) and the Local Travel section (editorial amendments). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictio

Malawi
19 January 10

Malawi

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Road Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions in place in Malawi.

Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully, avoid travel after dark and in

Nigeria
18 January 10

Nigeria

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and the Terrorism/Security section (civil unrest in the city of Jos). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is increased tension in parts of northern Nigeria following clashes between militants

Zimbabwe
14 January 10

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with minor editorial amendments. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

You should avoid areas where War Veterans are active or where incidents of violence are taking place. There have been a number of serious and violent incident

Seychelles 14th January 2010
14 January 10

Seychelles

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Local Laws and Customs section (editorial changes) and the Contact Details (out of hours emergency number).The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Piracy is a significant threat in the Gulf of Aden and India

Nigeria 13th January 2010
13 January 10

Nigeria

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and the Terrorism/Security section (kidnap outside Port Harcourt on 12 January). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is increased tension in parts of northern Nigeria following clashes betwee

Uganda 11th January 2009
11 January 10

Uganda


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary and Local Travel section (aviation security). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We are aware of reports of a potential threat to aviation security on the route between Juba, Sudan and K

Madagascar 7th January 2009
07 January 10

Madagascar

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with updates to the Summary (situation in centre of Antananarivo). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The situation in the centre of Antananarivo remains unstable and potentially volatile. Visitors should avoid any crowds o


05 January 10

Madagascar

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with updates to the Summary, Local Travel Section and the Entry Requirement sections (all editorial). We no longer advise against travel to the centre of Antananarivo.

The situation in the centre of Antananarivo remains unstable and poten

Mali
22 December 09

Mali

Still current at: 22 December 2009
Updated: 22 December 2009

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Terrorism section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

(see travel advice legal disclaimer)

Travel advice for this country
T

Namibia
16 December 09

Travel Summary

Approximately 28,000 Britons visited Namibia in 2007 (Source: Namibian Ministry of Environment and Tourism). Most visits to Namibia are trouble-free. 53 British nationals required consular assistance in Namibia in the period 01 April 2008 – 31 March 2009 for the following types of

Mozambique
16 December 09

Travel Summary


* Most visits to Mozambique are trouble-free. Eight British nationals required consular assistance in Mozambique in the period 1 April 2008 – 31 March 2009 for the following types of incident; deaths (3 cases); and arrests, for a variety of offences (4 cases). During this pe

Botswana 14th December 2010
14 December 09

Botswana

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (power supply problems on the island of Zanzibar). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There are confirmed human cases of the A (H1N1) virus (Swine Flu) in Botswana. On arrival at ports of entry,

Uganda 8th December 2009
08 December 09

Uganda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and the Safety and Security section (removal of reference to riots in Kampala on 10 September). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern

Kenya 8th December 2009
08 December 09

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Entry Requirements section (space for visa; passport validity). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is a high threat from terrorism in Kenya. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequen

Malawi 4th December 2009
04 December 09

Malawi

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Road Travel section (shortage of fuel). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully, avoid travel after dark and in public minibuses. Always wear seat belts.

South Africa 30th November 2009
30 November 09

South Africa

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Road Travel (driving in rural areas after dark). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There are confirmed human cases of A (H1N1) - Swine Flu in South Africa (source: World Health Organisation). The

Tanzania 27th November 2009
27 November 09

Tanzania

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Health section (cholera). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There are confirmed human cases of the A (H1N1) virus (Swine Flu) in Tanzania. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pandemic Thr

Kenya 24th November 2009
24 November 09

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Crime section (kidnap of and attacks on British citizens), the Local Travel section (sporadic cattle rustling, banditry and ethnic clashes in north and north eastern Kenya; armed herdsmen in game parks) and the Health secti

Namibia 23rd November 2009
23 November 09

Namibia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (reference to elections) and Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Presidential and National Assembly elections will take place throughout Namibia on 27 and 28 November 2009.

Niger 23rd November 2009
23 November 09

Niger

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and the Terrorism sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is a high threat from terrorism. Terrorists have been involved in kidnaps in the region and we believe that further kidnap att

Zimbabwe 18th November 2009
18 November 09

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Health and General section). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

You should avoid areas where War Veterans are active or where incidents of violence are taking place. There have been a number o

Mozambique 4th November 2009
04 November 09

Mozambique

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section (removal of reference to elections), the Road Travel section (delays on the “Tete Corridor”). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Most visits to Mozambique are trouble-

Kenya 2nd November 2009
02 November 09

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime and Health sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is a high threat from terrorism in Kenya. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and fo

Gabon 28th October 2009
28 October 09

Gabon

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and the Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has changed. We no longer advise against all essential travel to Gabon.

There is no British Embassy in Gabon. In an emergency, you can obtain

South Africa 12th October 2009
12 October 09

South Africa

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health Section (outbreak of measles). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There are confirmed human cases of A (H1N1) - Swine Flu in South Africa (source: World Health Organisation). The World Hea

Tanzania 5th October 2009
05 October 09

Tanzania

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (long distance bus journeys) and the Safety and Security (Dar es Salaam) section (unexploded ammunition and ordnance). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There are confirmed human cases of the

Mozambique 2nd October 2009
02 October 09

Mozambique

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Travel section (incidents related to the 28 October elections). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Presidential, parliamentary and provincial elections are taking place across Mozambique on W

South Africa 23rd September 2009
23 September 09

South Africa

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (FIFA World Cup 2010). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There are confirmed human cases of A (H1N1) - Swine Flu in South Africa (source: World Health Organisation). The World Health Orga

Nigeria 21st September 2009
21 September 09

Nigeria

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (reports of clashes between demonstrators and police in Zaria). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Pandemic Threat Alert Phase has been raised to Level 6. Th

Botswana 18th September 2009
18 September 09

Botswana

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and the Health section (A (H1N1)- Swine Flu) and the Local Travel (Zimbabwe) section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There are confirmed human cases of the A (H1N1) virus (Swine Flu) in Bot

Kenya 17th September 2009
17 September 09

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with minor amendments. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is a high threat from terrorism in Kenya. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travelers. Previous attacks

Mozambique 17th September 2009
17 September 09

Mozambique

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Health section (confirmed death from Swine Flu). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Presidential, parliamentary and provincial elections are taking place across Mozambique on Wednesday 28

Uganda 14th September 2009
14 September 09

Uganda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (riots in parts of Kampala). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There have been a small number of confirmed human cases of A (H1N1) – Swine Flu in Uganda. The World Health Organisation (WHO) Pa

Madagascar 14th September 2009
14 September 09

Madagascar

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and the Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There are confirmed human cases of the A (H1N1) virus (Swine Influenza) in Madagascar. The World Health Organisation (

Gabon 14th September 2009
14 September 09

Gabon

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is no British Embassy in Gabon. In an emergency, you can obtain consular assistance from the British Honorary Consul in Libreville. Ot

Gabon 3rd September 2009
03 September 09

Gabon

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There has been a confirmed human case of the A (H1N1) virus (Swine Flu) in Gabon (source: World Health Organisation). The World Health Organ

Rwanda 2nd September 2009
02 September 09

Rwanda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the throughout. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all travel to the rural border areas with Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), except to the towns of Gisenyi, Kibuye and Cyangugu. We

Mozambique 1st September 2009
01 September 09

Mozambique

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and the Local Travel section (elections in October). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Presidential, parliamentary and provincial elections are taking place across Mozambique on Wednesday 28

Kenya 27th August 2009
27 August 09

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and the Local Travel section (removal of reference to the AGOA Conference). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is a high threat from terrorism in Kenya. Attacks could be indiscriminate, incl

Zimbabwe 26th August 2009
26 August 09

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments throughout the advice. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There are confirmed human cases of A (H1N1) - Swine Flu in Zimbabwe (source: World Health Organisation). The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raise

South Africa 25th August 2009
25 August 09

South Africa

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (consular statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There are confirmed human cases of A (H1N1) - Swine Flu in South Africa (source: World Health Organisation). The World Health Organi

Cameroon 20th August 2009
20 August 09

Cameroon

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (Swine Flu). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There are confirmed human cases of Swine Flu in Cameroon. The World Health Organisation (WHO) Pandemic Threat Alert Phase remains at Level 6. T

Madagascar 19th August 2009
19 August 09

Madagascar

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and the Health section (A (H1N1) (Swine Flu), the Political Situation section (agreement to form an inclusive transitional governmentupdate) and the, Entry Requirements section and the Local TravelHealth sectio

Zambia 19th August 2009
19 August 09

Zambia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Travel (Air Travel) section (ICAO audit). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There are confirmed human cases of the H1N1 virus – Swine Flu in Zambia. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised

Mozambique 19th August 2009
19 August 09

Mozambique

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and the Health section (confirmed case of A (H1N1) Swine flu). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is a confirmed human case of the A (H1N1) virus (Swine Influenza) in Mozambique (source:

Tanzania 16th August 2009
17 August 09

Tanzania

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and the Health section (A (H1N1) (Swine Flu) confirmed cases) Political Situation section (reference to elections) and Local Travel section (reference to rail accidents). The overall level of the advice has not

Kenya 16th August 2009
17 August 09

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and the Local Travel section (removal of reference to the AGOA Conference). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is a high threat from terrorism in Kenya. Attacks could be indiscriminate, incl

Tanzania 13th August 2009
13 August 09

Tanzania

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and the Health section (A (H1N1) (Swine Flu) confirmed cases). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There are confirmed human cases of the A (H1N1) virus (Swine Flu) in Tanzania. The World Health

Gabon 11th August 2009
11 August 09

Gabon

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.


The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 6. The WHO website at http://www.who.int/csr/diseas

Nigeria 7th August 2009
07 August 09

Nigeria

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary, Terrorism/Security and Local Travel sections. We no longer advise against all travel to Borno State in northern Nigeria.

•The World Health Organisation (WHO) Pandemic Threat Alert Phase has been raised to L

Kenya 3rd August 2009
03 August 09

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, the Terrorism section (anniversary of US Embassy bombing), the Local Travel section (AGOA Conference; robberies in game parks near Isiolo) and the Health section (swine flu – warning not to travel if infected). The

Nigeria 31st July 2009
31 July 09

Nigeria

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Contact Detail - Kaduna. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Pandemic Threat Alert Phase has been raised to Level 6. The WHO website at http://www.who.int/csr/diseas

Zambia 29th July 2009
29 July 09

Zambia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Health section (H1N1 - Swine Flu). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There are confirmed human cases of the H1N1 virus – Swine Flu in Zambia. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised

Uganda 27th July 2009
27 July 09

Uganda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and the Health section (screening on arrival for swine flu). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There have been a small number of confirmed human cases of A (H1N1) – Swine Flu in Uganda. The Wo

Kenya 27th July 2009
27 July 09

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, the Crime section (kidnap of aid workers) and the Health section (A (H1N1) – Swine Flu – confirmed cases). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all but essential travel to low inco

Nigeria 27th July 2009
27 July 09

Nigeria

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Pandemic Threat Alert Phase has been raised to Level 6. The WHO website at http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/in

Seychelles 10th July 2009
10 July 09

Seychelles

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Health section (confirmed case of A (H1N1) – Swine Flu). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is a confirmed human case of A (H1N1) – Swine Flu in Seychelles (source: World Health

Madagascar 10th July 2009
10 July 09

Madagascar

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summaryand the Local Travel section (removal of reference to Malagasy National Day). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase t

Nigeria 3rd July 2009
03 July 09

Nigeria

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Pandemic Threat Alert Phase has been raised to Level 6. The WHO website at http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html has further details. The

Uganda 2nd July 2009
02 July 09

Uganda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and the Health section (A (H1N1) – Swine Flu – confirmed case). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is a confirmed human case of A (H1N1) – Swine Flu in Uganda. The World Health Organisati

Kenya 29th June 2009
29 June 09

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and the Health section (A (H1N1) - Swine Flu). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is a confirmed case of A (H1N1) - Swine Flu in Kenya. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pa

Seychelles 29th June 2009
29 June 09

Seychelles

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Crime sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 6. The WHO website at: www.who.int has further

Cape Verde 26th June 2009
26 June 09

Cape Verde

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (Swine Flu). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 6. The WHO website at http://www.who.int/csr/disease/s

Gabon 25th June 2009
25 June 09

Gabon

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Political Situation and Local Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 5. The WHO website at http://www.wh

Ghana 19th June 2009
19 June 09

Ghana

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Crime section (increase in violent crime). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Pandemic Threat Alert Phase has been raised to Level 6. The WHO website at http://www.who

Madagascar 19th June 2009
19 June 09

Madagascar

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Political Situation and Local Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 6. The WHO website at

Kenya 16th June 2009
16 June 09

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (cholera cases). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 6. The WHO website at http://www.who.int/csr/dis

Kenya 15th June 2009
15 June 09

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (Swine Flu). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 6. The WHO website at http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swinef

Tanzania 15th June 2009
15 June 09

Tanzania

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (Swine Flu and removal of reference to temporary closure of British High Commission due to nearby fire). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its

Seychelles 15th June 2009
15 June 09

Seychelles

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (Swine Flu). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 6. The WHO website at: www.who.int has further detai

South Africa 15th June 2009
15 June 09

South Africa

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (Swine Flu). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 6. The WHO website at: www.who.int has further det

Swaziland 15th June 2009
15 June 09

Swaziland

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (Swine Flu). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 6. The WHO website at: www.who.int has further details

Uganda 15th June 2009
15 June 09

Uganda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (Swine Flu). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 6. The WHO website at: www.who.int has further details.

Zambia 15th June 2009
15 June 09

Zambia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (Swine Flu). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 6. The WHO website at: www.who.int has further details.

Zimbabwe 15th June 2009
15 June 09

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (cholera outbreak). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 6. The WHO website at: www.who.int has further

Nigeria 15th June
15 June 09

Nigeria

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Crime (robberies and kidnappings, Anambra State) and Safety & Security sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Pandemic Threat Alert Phase has been raised to

Gabon 11th June 2009
11 June 09

Gabon

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Travel section (travel restrictions have been lifted). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 5. The WHO website at

Gabon 9th June 2009
09 June 09

Gabon

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (Swine Flu). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 5. The WHO website at http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swinefl

Nigeria 8th June 2009
08 June 09

Nigeria

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Terrorism section (kidnap threat). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Pandemic Threat Alert Phase remains at Level 5. The WHO website at http://www.who.

Malawi 5th June 2009
05 June 09

Malawi

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Pandemic Threat Alert Phase remains at Level 5. The WHO website at http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html has further details. You should al

Niger 4th 2009
04 June 09

Niger

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Terrorism section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all travel to the following: all areas of the country north of the city of Abalak including the Aïr Massif region; the province of

Mali 3rd June 2009
03 June 09

Mali

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and the Terrorism section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Pandemic Threat Alert Phase remains at Level 5. The WHO website at http://www.who.int/csr/disease/sw

Nigeria 26th May 2009
26 May 09

Nigeria

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary section (removal of reference to disturbances in Abuja). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Pandemic Threat Alert Phase remains at Level 5. The WHO website

Kenya 21st April 2009
21 April 09

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Local Travel, Entry Requirements (Visas & Airport Departure Tax) and the Health section (cholera outbreak). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all but essential travel to low inc

South Africa 20th April 2009
20 April 09

South Africa

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from the normal tourist destinations.

The standard of driving is

Kenya 16th April 2009
16 April 09

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Health section (cholera outbreak), Rail Travel section (passenger train information) and Entry Requirements Section (airport departure tax). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all but ess

Nigeria 7th April 2009
07 April 09

Nigeria

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Terrorism/Security section (most recent kidnapping). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all travel to the Niger Delta States of Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers (including Port Harcourt) an

Namibia 6th April 2009
06 April 09

Namibia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Crime section (armed robbery in Windhoek). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes.

You should carry identification with you at al

Kenya 6th April 2009
06 April 09

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (cholera outbreak). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all but essential travel to low income areas of Nairobi, including all township or slum areas, which experience hi

Madagascar 6th April 2009
06 April 09

Madagascar

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (Tropical Storm Jade). The overall level of advice has not changed.

We advise against all but essential travel to Madagascar. There has been political unrest in Madagascar since January 2009. There hav

Rwanda 6th April 2009
06 April 09

Rwanda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Laws and Customs section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all travel to the rural border areas with Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), except to the towns of Gisenyi, Kib

Mali 1st April 2009
01 April 09

Mali

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section (revision of road travel restrictions). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all travel to areas north of the line Niono to Timbuktu and north and east of t

27th March 2009
27 March 09

Madagascar

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary. The overall level of advice has not changed.

We advise against all but essential travel to Madagascar. There has been political unrest in Madagascar since January 2009. There have been violent incidents

Madagascar 25th March 2009
25 March 09

Madagascar

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime section (large-scale looting), Health section (pulmonary plague) and General (Representation) section. The overall level of advice has not changed.

We advise against all but essential travel to Mada

Malawi 25th March 2009
25 March 09

Malawi

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Political Situation (May elections) and Health (number of cholera cases) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Political tension is high in the run-up to elections in May 2009. You should

Kenya 24th March 2009
24 March 09

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (cholera outbreak). We now advise against all but essential travel to within 30 kilometres of the Kenya-Somalia border.

We advise against all but essential travel to low income areas of Nairobi, includi

Uganda 24th March 2009
24 March 09

Uganda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Political Situation, Local Travel (National Parks), Road Travel and Health sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern Uganda (K

Madagascar 123rd March 2009
23 March 09

Madagascar

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (carry id; installation of head of transitional government; 3 days of rallies). The overall level of advice has not changed.

We advise against all but essential travel to Madagascar. There has been politi

Mozambique 18th March 2009
18 March 09

Mozambique

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments throughout. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Most visits to Mozambique are trouble-free. The main type of incidents for which British nationals required consular assistance in Mozambique in 2007 were for

Madagascar 17th March 2009
17 March 09

Madagascar

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (avoid Iavoloha; rejection of referendum). The overall level of advice has not changed.

We advise against all but essential travel to Madagascar. There have been a number of demonstrations in Madagascar s

Madagascar 16th March 2009
16 March 09

Madagascar

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary. The overall level of advice has not changed.

We advise against all but essential travel to Madagascar. There have been a number of demonstrations in Madagascar since 24 January 2009 as a result of ten

Madagascar 12th March 2009
12 March 09

Madagascar

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary. The overall level of advice has not changed.

We advise against all but essential travel to Madagascar. There have been a number of demonstrations in Madagascar since 24 January 2009 as a result of ten

Kenya 12th March 2009
12 March 09

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Local Travel sections. We now advise against all but essential travel to within 30 kilometres of the Kenya-Somalia border.

We advise against all but essential travel to low income areas of Nairobi, includi

Zimbabwe 11th March 2009
11 March 09

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime, Political Situation, Local Travel, Rural Areas, Air Travel, Entry Requirements, General (Economic affects and Money) sections. We no longer advise against all but essential travel to Harare city centre,

Madagascar 10th March 2009
10 March 09

Madagascar

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (update on current situation). The overall level of advice has not changed.

We advise against all but essential travel to Madagascar. There have been a number of demonstrations in Madagascar since 24 Jan

Madagascar 25th February 2009
25 February 09

Madagascar

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (update on current situation). We now advise against all but essential travel to Madagascar.

We advise against all but essential travel to Madagascar. There have been a number of demonstrations in Ma

Nigeria 23rd February 2009
23 February 09

Nigeria

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary . We no longer advise against all but essential travel to Zaria, Kaduna State.

We advise against all travel to the Niger Delta States of Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers (including Port Harcourt) and advise British n

Botswana 17th February 2009
17 February 09

Botswana

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (cholera in the region). The overall level of the advice has not changed.


Wildlife and livestock on roads make driving hazardous. Avoid driving at night.

You should be aware of an increasing i

Madagascar 30th January 2009
30 January 09

Madagascar

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (curfew in effect). We advise against all but essential travel to Madagascar at this time.

We advise against all but essential travel to Madagascar. There are currently demonstrations occurring in Madaga

Niger 30th January 2009
30 January 09

Niger

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Terrorism section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is no British Embassy in Niger. The British Ambassador to Niger resides in Accra, Ghana. We are unable to provide you with formal consular as

Mali 30th January 2009
30 January 09

Mali

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Terrorism section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all travel north and east of the Niger River (along the line Timbuktu, Gao, Ansongo and Labbezanga), apart from to the

Ghana 29th January 2009
29 January 09

Ghana

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Crime Section (scams). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The second round of the presidential election was held on 28 December 2008 and the opposition NDC candidate, John Atta Mills, was declared the winner

Zambia 26th January 2009
26 January 09

Zambia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with a minor amendment to the Visas section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There has been a cholera outbreak in Zambia, including in parts of the capital, Lusaka. See the Health section of this advice for more details.

Uganda 26th January 2009
26 January 09

Uganda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern Uganda (Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit, Katakwi, Kaabong, Abim, Kapchorwa and Bukwa Distr

Mali 26th January 2009
26 January 09

Mali

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Terrorism section (update on threat of kidnap ) and the Local Travel Section (we advise you exercise extreme caution if travelling to the city of Gao). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We a

Niger 26th January 2009
26 January 09

Niger

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Terorism section (threat of kidnapping in Niger) The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is no British Embassy in Niger. The British Ambassador to Niger resides in Accra, Ghana. We are una

Zambia 23rd January 2009
23 January 09

Zambia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Health section (cholera outbreak). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There has been a cholera outbreak in Zambia, including in parts of the capital, Lusaka. See the Health section of this

Zambia 14th January 2009
14 January 09

Zambia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendments to the Summary and Air Travel sections (suspension of operations by Zambian airways). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Zambian Airways suspended operations on Saturday 9 January. Any British national hold

Zimbabwe 13th January 2009
13 January 09

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Political Situation, Local Travel and Health sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all travel to high density, low-income suburban areas at any time; and all but essent

Seychelles 12th January 2009
12 January 09

Seychelles

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Air Travel section (update on the issuing of Air Operator’s Certificates and the recertification of air carriers in Seychelles). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

You should be aware of an increase

Kenya 9th January 2009
09 January 09

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Road Travel section (accident involving a British national in January). We now advise against all but essential travel to within 30 kilometres of the Kenya-Somalia border.

We advise against all but essential travel t

Zambia 7th January 2009
07 January 09

Zambia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary section (overstaying your visa and removal of reference to elections). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Any non-Zambian national overstaying their visa, not renewing their residence permit or w

Mali 7th January 2009
07 January 09

Mali

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Terrorism section (reports of kidnap threats against Westerners attending the “Festival in the Desert” at Essakane), and Crime section (recent incidents in Nampala and Gao). The overall level of the advice has

Uganda 5th January 2009
05 January 09

Uganda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Political Situation section(information on talks between the GoU and the LRA. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern Uganda (Kotido, Moroto,

Kenya 5th January 2009
05 January 09

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Terrorism and Crime sections. We now advise against all but essential travel to within 30 kilometres of the Kenya-Somalia border.

We advise against all but essential travel to low income areas of Nairobi, incl

Kenya 15th December 2008
15 December 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section (removal of reference to Kenya Independence Day celebrations). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all but essential travel to low income areas of Nairobi

Zambia 15th December 2008
15 December 08

Zambia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Entry Requirements section (visas). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Zambia held Presidential elections on 30 October and the new President was inaugurated on 2 November. We advise that you avoid any

Kenya 12th December 2008
12 December 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Local Travel section (Kenya Independence Day celebrations). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all but essential travel to low income areas of Nairobi, including all townsh

Mozambique 11th December 2008
11 December 08

Mozambique

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (cholera outbreak in some of the provinces bordering Zimbabwe). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Most visits to Mozambique are trouble-free. The main type of incidents for which B

Mozambique 8th December 2008
08 December 08

Mozambique

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (cholera outbreak in Tete province). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Most visits to Mozambique are trouble-free. The main type of incidents for which British nationals required con

Zambia 2nd November 2008
02 December 08

Zambia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Entry Requirments section (reduction in visa entry fee). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Zambia held Presidential elections on 30 October and the new President was inaugurated on 2 November. We advi

Zimbabwe 2nd October 2008
28 November 08

Zimbabwe


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime and Local Travel sections. We now advise against all but essential travel to Harare city centre.

We advise against all travel to high density, low-income suburban areas at any time; and all but essen

Mozambique 28th November 2008
28 November 08

Mozambique

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Local Travel (removal of reference to municipal elections that took place on 19 November) and River & Sea Travel (piracy off the East African coast) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Zimbabwe 27th November 2008
27 November 08

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section (ZANU PF congress), Crime section (British nationals attacked in their homes), Local Travel section (increasingnumber of arrests and violence) and Health section (cholera) sections

Tanzania 24th November 2008
24 November 08

Tanzania

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the River & Sea Travel section (piracy off the East African coast). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places

Kenya 20th November 2008
20 November 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Crime section (kidnap of two Western nuns) and Local Travel section (armed clashes on the Kenya-Somalia border, piracy off the Kenyan coast and a curfew in El Wak). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We

Zimbabwe 5th November 2008
05 November 08

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (journalists), Political Situation (demonstrations around the Rainbow Towers hotel) and Health (revised HIV/AIDS statistics) sections. The overall level of advice has not changed.

We advise against all travel

Uganda 5th November 2008
05 November 08

Uganda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (revised HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern Uganda (Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit, Katakwi, Kaabong,

Mozambique 4th November 2008
04 November 08

Mozambique

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, local travel (municipal elections taking place on 19 November) and crime (updated language on hijacking) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Municipal elections are taking place acros

Zambia 3rd November 2008
03 November 08

Zambia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation sections (new President inaugurated on 2 November). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Zambia held Presidential elections on 30 October and the new President was inaugurat

Tanzania 31st October 2008
31 October 08

Tanzania

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (revised HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expat

Mozambique 30th October 2008
30 October 08

Mozambique

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (revised HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Most visits to Mozambique are trouble-free. The main type of incidents for which British nationals required consular

Kenya 30th October 2008
30 October 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (revised HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all but essential travel to low income areas of Nairobi, including all township or slum areas, which e

Zambia 30th October 2008
30 October 08

Zambia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary, Political Situation and Contact Details sections (large political rallies taking place across the country). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Zambia is holding Presidential elections on 30 Oc

Mali 30th October 2008
30 October 08

Mali

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (revised HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all travel north and east of the Niger River (along the line Timbuktu, Gao, Ansongo and Labbezanga), apar

Malawi 30th October 2008
30 October 08

Malawi

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (revised HIV/AIDS statistics). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully, avoid travel after dark and in public minibuses. Always wear seat belts.

Mozambique 15th October 2008
15 October 08

Mozambique

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Local Travel section (Zimbabwe travel advice updated on 1 October). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Most visits to Mozambique are trouble-free. The main type of incidents for which British national

Zambia 15th October 2008
15 October 08

Zambia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary section (disease related precautions). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We understand that, as a precautionary measure, South African authorities have placed temporary restrictions on medical

Zambia 14th October 2008
14 October 08

Zambia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendment to the Summary section (disease related precautions). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We understand that, as a precautionary measure, South African authorities have placed temporary restrictions on medical ev

Tanzania 7th October 2008
07 October 08

Tanzania

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Crime and Yellow Fever Certificate sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatr

Zambia 7th September 2008
07 October 08

Zambia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (disease related precautions). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We understand that, as a precautionary measure, South African authorities have placed temporary restrictions on medical evacuation

Zimbabwe 2nd October 2008
02 October 08

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Political Situation and Local Travel sections. The overall level of advice has not changed.

We advise against all travel to high density, low-income suburban areas at any time; and all but essential travel to rural M

Kenya 2nd October 2008
02 October 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

On 13 April 2008, President Kibaki announced a Grand Coalition cabinet following the disputed election on 27 December 2007. However, tension in K

Zambia 2nd October 2008
02 October 08

Zambia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

You should exercise caution when travelling in the rural parts of North Western, Copperbelt, Central and Luapula provinces close to the border with the Democrat

Zambia 10th September 2008
10 September 08

Zambia


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (state funeral information removed) and Road Travel (state funeral information removed) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

You should exercise caution when travelling in the rural part

Malawi 5th September 2008
05 September 08

Malawi

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendment to the Political Situation, Entry Requirements (Visas) section (cost of visa renewal), and (Departure Tax) section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully, avoid travel af

Zambia 2nd September 2008
02 September 08

Zambia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with minor amendment to the Summary (state funeral information added) and Contacts (email details updated) sections. . The overall level of the advice has not changed.

You should exercise caution when travelling in the rural parts of North West

Zimbabwe 27th August 2008
27 August 08

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments throughout. We no longer advise against all but essential travel to Zimbabwe. However, we continue to advise against all travel to high density, low-income suburban areas and all but essential travel to rural Mashonaland and farm

Kenya 19th August 2008
19 August 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with minor amendment to the Crime, Local Travel (non-election related concerns), Road Travel, Health and Natural Disasters sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

On 13 April 2008, President Kibaki announced a Grand Coaliti

Uganda 5th August 2008
05 August 08

Uganda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern Uganda (Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit, Katakwi, Kaabong, Abim, Kapchorwa and Bukwa Distric

Zambia 1st August 2008
01 August 08

Zambia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with minor amendments to the Local Travel and Contact Details section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

You should exercise caution when travelling in the rural parts of North Western, Copperbelt, Central and Luapula provinces

Zimbabwe 30th July 2008
30 July 08

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Political Situation and Local Travel sections. We now advise against but essential travel to Zimbabwe.

We advise against all but essential travel to Zimbabwe at this time. The situation remains unpredictable a

Zimbabwe 28th July 2008
28 July 08

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Political Situation, Local Travel, Road Travel and Health sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all travel to Zimbabwe at this time. The situation remains unpredictable

Kenya 18th July 2008
18 July 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Local Laws and Customs section (application of the Tobacco Control Act). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

On 13 April 2008, President Kibaki announced a Grand Coalition cabinet following the

Uganda 16th July 2008
16 July 08

Uganda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Political Situation, Local Travel, National Parks and Health sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern Uganda (Kotido, Moroto,

Zimbabwe 25th June 2008
25 June 08

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Political Situation, Local Travel and Road Travel sections. We now advise against all travel to Zimbabwe.

We advise against all travel to Zimbabwe at this time of high tension. The situation remains unpredic

Tanzania 25th June 2008
25 June 08

Tanzania

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the National Parks section and Natural Disasters section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented

Zimbabwe 13th June 2008
13 June 08

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (rural Mashonaland & increase in number of roadblocks), Political Situation section (interrogation centres across Zimbabwe), Local Travel section (de-facto "no go" areas), Road Travel section (increase in number of

Tanzania 11th June 2008
11 June 08

Tanzania

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Travel (Trekking) section, Crime section (the Arusha region) and Local Laws and Customs section (harassment). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Att

Zimbabwe 6th June 2008
06 June 08

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments throughout. The overall level of this advice has not changed.

We advise against all but essential travel to Zimbabwe at this time. The second round of the Presidential election is scheduled for 27 June and tensions are high.

Zimbabwe 2nd June 2008
02 June 08

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section (elections). The overall level of this advice has not changed.

We advise against all but essential travel to Zimbabwe at this time. The second round of the Presidential election

Tanzania 29th May 2008
29 May 08

Tanzania

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Local Travel section (power cut in Unjuga, Zanzibar's main island). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Due to technical problems with an under-sea cable, there is at present no mains elect

Mozambique 29th May 2008
29 May 08

Mozambique

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Crime, Local Laws and Customs and Entry Requirements sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Most visits to Mozambique are trouble-free. The main type of incidents for which British nationals requ

Malawi 29th May 2008
29 May 08

Malawi

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendment to the Political Situation, Health (prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Malawi) and General sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully, avoid travel after dark and in public m

Swaziland 28th May 2008
28 May 08

Swaziland

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Swaziland). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is no British High Commission in Swaziland. In case of an emergency you should contact the British High C

Tanzania 28th May 2008
28 May 08

Tanzania

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Tanzania). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by

Zimbabwe 28th May 2008
28 May 08

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Political Situation and Health sections (An ‘anti-imperialist’ march by ZANU PF youths and students is scheduled for Harare on 24 May while on 25 May gatherings are expected at the ZANU PF headquarters in Harare and throug

Tanzania 27th May 2008
27 May 08

Tanzania

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Tanzania). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by

Zambia 27th May 2008
27 May 08

Zambia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Zambia). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

You should exercise caution when travelling in the rural parts of North Western, Copperbelt, Central and Luapula provi

Uganda 27th May 2008
27 May 08

Uganda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Uganda). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern Uganda (Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Katakwi Dist

Kenya 27th May 2008
27 May 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary, Local Travel, Health and Contact Details sections (Prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Kenya and a change of High Commission opening hours). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

On 13 April 2008, President

Malawi 7th May 2008
07 May 08

Malawi

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendment to the Summary (avoid travelling in public minibuses) and Road Travel sections (safety information updated). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully and avoid travel after dark. A

Zimbabwe 2nd May 2008
02 May 08

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Political Situation section. The overall level of this advice has not changed.

We advise against all but essential travel to Zimbabwe at this time due to the continuing tension surrounding the election and the deplo

Tanzania 2nd May 2008
02 May 08

Tanzania

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section (removal of reference to planned demonstration in Zanzibar). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Travel Summary

A demonstration is being planned to occur in Stone

Zimbabwe 18th April 2008
18 April 08

Zimbabwe

This email is to advise you that an article matching one of your interests has been published: ZIMBABWE TRAVEL ADVICE.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office changed its Travel Advice for Zimbabwe. Due to increased tensions surrounding the Zimbabwean elections we are advising against a

Mali 16th April 2008
16 April 08

Mali

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (most common cause of consular assistance in 2007). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all travel to the north and west of Timbuktu, the north and east of the Niger River along the

Tanzania 14th April 2008
14 April 08

Tanzania

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section (planned demonstration in Zanzibar). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

A demonstration is being planned to occur in Stone Town, Zanzibar on Saturday 12 April 2008.

Uganda 14th April 2008
14 April 08

Uganda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Political Situation section (demonstrations). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern Uganda (Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Katakwi Distric

Zimbabwe 31st March 2008
31 March 08

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section (Elections 29 March 2008). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

•Elections took place in Zimbabwe on 29 March 2008. In the absence of officially confirmed results ther

Tanzania 28th March 2008
28 March 08

Tanzania

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and General sections (Consular and visa services have been affected by extensive flooding in the British High Commission). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

•There is an underlying threat from t

Zimbabwe 27th March 2008
27 March 08

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section (cancellation of a prayer meeting planned at Zimbabwe Grounds in Highfield on 13 March. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

•Elections are scheduled to take place in

Cameroon 20th March 2008
20 March 08

Cameroon

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

•We advise against all travel to the area bordering the Central African Republic and Chad, where armed banditry is common. We advise ag

Tanzania 20th March 2008
20 March 08

Tanzania

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Crime section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

•There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign tr

Uganda 18th March 2008
18 March 08

Uganda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

•We advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern Uganda (Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Katakwi Districts) with the exception of trips

Zimbabwe 13th March 2008
13 March 08

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section (cancellation of a prayer meeting planned at Zimbabwe Grounds in Highfield on 13 March. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

•Elections are scheduled to take place in

Zimbabwe 11th March 2008
11 March 08

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Local Travel section (a prayer meeting is planned at Zimbabwe Grounds in Highfield on 13 March. Travellers are advised to avoid Highfield and the surrounding area at this time). The overall level of the advice has not chan

Kenya 11th March 2008
11 March 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (cholera outbreak in the Mandera district of north-eastern Kenya). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

•On 28 February 2008 a power-sharing agreement was signed between President Kibaki and op

South Africa 7th March 2008
07 March 08

South Africa

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
•There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from the normal tourist destinations.
•The standa

Mozambique 7th March 2008
07 March 08

Mozambique

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with minor amendments to the Summary and Natural Disasters section (Tropical Storm Jokwe). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
•Since 25 February there have been demonstrations against rises in transport and food prices in severa

Kenya 6th March 2008
06 March 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Travel section following an incident in the Mt Elgon area on 3 March 2008. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

•On 28 February 2008 a power-sharing agreement was signed between President Kibaki and opp

Zimbabwe 6th March 2008
06 March 08

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Entry Requirements (journalists). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

•Elections are scheduled to take place in Zimbabwe on 29 March 2008. There is likely to be increased political tension in the run up to

Niger 5th March 2008
05 March 08

Niger

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Political Situation, Local Travel and General sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

•There is no British Embassy in Niger. The British Ambassador to Niger resides in Accra, Ghana. We are una

Zimbabwe 29th February 2008
29 February 08

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (health services deteriorate) and Political Situation section (election campaigns launch). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

•Elections are scheduled to take place in Zimbabwe on 29 March 2008. Th

Kenya 28th February 2008
28 February 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Local Travel (reported postponement of 28 February demonstrations). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

•A number of areas of Kenya have experienced violent unrest following the disputed presiden

Cameroon 28th February 2008
28 February 08

Cameroon

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

•Since 25 February 2008 there has been civil unrest and rioting in Douala which has spread to other parts of the country, linked to a p

Kenya 27th February 2008
27 February 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Local Travel (Possibility of further demonstrations). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

•A number of areas of Kenya have experienced violent unrest following the disputed presidential election

Zimbabwe 26th February 2008
26 February 08

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to Political Situation (reference to election rally removed). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

•Elections are scheduled to take place in Zimbabwe on 29 March 2008. There is likely to be increased political tens

Cameroon 25th February 2008
25 February 08

Cameroon

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
• We advise against all travel to the area bordering the Central African Republic and Chad, where armed banditry is common. We advise aga

Mozambique 25th February 2008
25 February 08

Mozambique

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with minor amendments to the Summary (demonstration information updated) and Local Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
• Since 25 February there have been demonstrations against rises in transport and food prices

Kenya 25th February 2008
25 February 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime, Local Travel and General sections. We no longer advise against travel to Western, Nyanza and Rift Valley Provinces.

A number of areas of Kenya have experienced violent unrest following the disputed preside

Zimbabwe 22nd February 2008
22 February 08

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to Political Situation (election rally). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Elections are scheduled to take place in Zimbabwe on 29 March 2008. There is likely to be increased political tension in the run up

Ghana 22nd February 2008
22 February 08

Ghana

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (Consular Assistance in 2007 and removing reference to the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament) and General section (Registering with the Britih High Commission). The overall level of the advice has not change

Zimbabwe 21st February 2008
21 February 08

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to Political Situation (elections) Road Travel and Local Laws and Customs (lack of electricity) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Elections are scheduled to take place in Zimbabwe on 29 March 2008. The

Namibia 15th February 2008
15 February 08

Namibia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Road Travel section (heavy rainfall is affecting driving conditions and accessibility). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes.

You

Rwanda 14th February 2008
14 February 08

Rwanda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Natural Disasters section (earthquakes in Eastern DRC and in South - West Rwanda). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to the rural border areas with Burundi and Dem

Uganda 14th February 2008
14 February 08

Uganda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the National Parks section (Mount Elgon National Park). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern Uganda (Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Katakwi Distric

Zambia 14th February 2008
14 February 08

Zambia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendment to the Road Travel section (spillway gates at Kariba Dam was opened on 11 February 2008). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

You should exercise caution when travelling in the rural parts of North Western, Copperbel

Mozambique 14th February 2008
14 February 08

Mozambique

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with minor amendments to the Summary (demonstration information updated) and Local Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Since 5 February there have been demonstrations against rises in transport and food prices in

Malawi - 8th January 2008
08 February 08

Malawi

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime, Political Situation and Road Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully and avoid travel after dark. Always wear seat belts. Lock your doors a

South Africa - 8th February 2008
08 February 08

South Africa

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (consular assistance 2007). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from the normal tourist destinations.

The

Zambia 8th February 2008
08 February 08

Zambia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (consular assistance 2007). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should exercise caution when travelling in the rural parts of North Western, Copperbelt, Central and Luapula provinces close to the

Seychelles 8th February 2008
08 February 08

Seychelles

his advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendment to the Summary (consular assistance 2007) and General (money) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should be aware of petty theft on beaches and from parked cars. See the Crime section of this advice

Kenya - 7th February 2008
07 February 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Crime section. We no longer advise against all but essential travel to Mombasa Town.

A number of areas of Kenya are experiencing violent unrest following the disputed presidential election result and may be p

Zimbabwe 7th February 2008
07 February 08

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to Summary, Political Situation, Local Travel, Entry Requirements and General sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Elections are scheduled to take place in Zimbabwe on 29 March 2008. There is likely to be i

Tanzania 6th February 2008
06 February 08

Tanzania

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (consular assistance in 2007). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and f

The Gambia 6th February 2008
06 February 08

Gambia, The

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (consular assistance cases updated with 2007 figures), Entry Requirement Section (yellow fever vaccination) and General (Money) section (reference to appreciation of the Dalasi against foreign currencies remov

Mozambique 6th February 2008
06 February 08

Mozambique

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with minor amendments to the Summary (widespread demonstrations in Maputo) and Local Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Since early 5 February 2008 sporadic, widespread, violent demonstrations have been taking p

Mozambique 5th February 2008
05 February 08

Mozambique

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with minor amendments to the Summary (widespread demonstrations in Maputo) and Local Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Since early 5 February 2008 there have been reports of widespread, violent demonstrations i

Rwanda 5th February 2008
05 February 08

Rwanda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (earthquake of 6.0 magnatude in Bukavu (eastern DRC) and a second earhtquake of 5.0 near the Lake town of Cyangugu in South - West Rwanda). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all bu

Zambia 4th February 2008
04 February 08

Zambia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendment to the Road Travel section (spillway gates at Kariba Dam will be opened on 11 February 2008). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

You should exercise caution when travelling in the rural parts of North Western, Coppe

Rwanda 4th February 2008
04 February 08

Rwanda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
An Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 struck near the Lake town of Cyangugu in south -west Rwanda on Sunday 3 February. There are reports that 21 people have been killed

Rwanda 1st February 2008
01 February 08

Rwanda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (consular assistance in 2007). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all but essential travel to the rural border areas with Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), exce

Kenya - 3 - 29th January 2008
30 January 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (references to tensions in Nairobi on 29 January removed).
A number of areas of Kenya are experiencing violent unrest following the disputed presidential election result and may be prone to further outbreaks. The

Kenya - 2 - 29th January 2008
29 January 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary. We now advise against travelling into Nairobi.
A number of areas of Kenya are experiencing violent unrest following the disputed presidential election result and may be prone to further outbreaks. The security an

Malawi - 29th January 2008
29 January 08

Malawi

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendment to the Summary (flooding) and Air Travel (Air Malawi) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully and avoid travel after dark. Always wear seat belts. Lock your doors and

Zambia 29th January 2008
29 January 08

Zambia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Entry Requirements (visas) section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should exercise caution when travelling in the rural parts of North Western, Copperbelt, Central and Luapula provinces close to the

Mozambique 29th January 2008
29 January 08

Mozambique

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with minor amendments to the Road Travel, Local Laws and Customs, Entry Requirments, Natural Disasters section (2008 flooding) and General (Registering with the British High Commission)sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Namibia 29th January 2008
29 January 08

Namibia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the General section (power cuts). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes.

You should carry identification with you at all times. A phot

Kenya 29th January 2008
29 January 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary. We now advise against travelling into Nairobi and against all travel to the Nakuru and Naivasha regions following violent clashes and riots.

As of 1200 28 January the British High Commission re-opened the emerg

Kenya 28th January 2008
28 January 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (advice against all but essential travel to Nakuru and Naivasha). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all but essential travel to parts of Kenya including Western and Nyanza Provi

Kenya 25th January 2008 - 2
25 January 08

Kenya - 2

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Local Travel section (districts to avoid in Rift Valley).
The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all but essential travel to parts of Kenya including Western and Nyanza Provi

Zimbabwe 25th January 2008
25 January 08

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to Political Situation section (MDC march in Harare on 23 January 2008). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Elections are likely to be held in Zimbabwe in March 2008. You should avoid all political demonstrations

Kenya 25th January 2008
25 January 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Travel section (towns and surrounding countryside in Rift Valley). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
British High Commission officials continue to monitor the situation and this travel advice will be u

Uganda 24th January 2008
24 January 08

Uganda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (Ebola deaths), Local Travel (removal of reference to flooding) and Health section (Ebola outbreak and removal of reference to Marburg viral disease). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise aga

Zimbabwe 23rd January 2008
23 January 08

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to Political Situation section (MDC march planned in the Central Business District on 23 January 2008). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Elections are likely to be held in Zimbabwe in March 2008. You should avo

Kenya 23rd January 2008
23 January 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Travel (Election related concerns) section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

British High Commission officials continue to monitor the situation and this travel advice will be updated at regular int

Rwanda 22nd January 2008
22 January 08

Rwanda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Local Travel section (fuel restrictions on all private vehicles). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to the rural border areas with Burundi and Democrat

Zimbabwe 21st January 2008
21 January 08

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to Summary and Political Situation section (elections). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Elections are likely to be held in Zimbabwe in March 2008. You should avoid all political demonstrations and rallies as t

JANUARY 19TH 2008
19 January 08

Kenya


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Local Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has been lowered.
British High Commission officials continue to monitor the situation and this travel advice will be updated at regular intervals. We ar

Ghana 18th January 2008
18 January 08

Ghana

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
While most visits to Ghana are trouble-free, violent crime can occur at any time. You are advised to exercise a high level of vigilance in p

Ghana 16th January 2008
16 January 08

Ghana

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
While most visits to Ghana are trouble-free, violent crime can occur at any time. You are advised to exercise a high level of vigilance in public area

Kenya 16th January 2008
16 January 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Local Travel (Election related concerns) sections (opposition rallies). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

British High Commission officials continue to monitor the situation and this travel ad

Namibia 15th January 2008
15 January 08

Namibia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Entry Requirements section (entry stamps). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes.

You should carry identification with you at all t

Mozambique 15th January 2008
15 January 08

Mozambique

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments Local Travel (January 2008 flooding) and General (Registration with the British High Commission) and Natural Disasters section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Most visits to Mozambique are trouble-free but

Kenya 15th January 2008
15 January 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary, Local Travel (Election related concerns) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
British High Commission officials continue to monitor the situation and this travel advice will be updated at reg

South Africa - 14th January 2008
14 January 08

South Africa

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Crime section (or Tambo International airport). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from the normal tourist destinati

Zimbabwe 11th January 2008
11 January 08

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to Local Travel section (exceptionally high rainfall leading to risk of flooding). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime and a serious deterioration in t

Cape Verde 11th January 2008
11 January 08

Cape Verde

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is no formal British representation in Cape Verde. In case of an emergency you should contact the British Embassy in Dakar, Senegal. There is a British Honorary Consul in Mindelo, Sao

Zambia 11th January 2008
11 January 08

Zambia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Local Laws and Customs (photography) and Road Travel (heavy rains) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should exercise caution when travelling in the rural parts of North Western, Copperbelt, Cent

Kenya 11th January 2008
11 January 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
British High Commission officials continue to monitor the situation and this travel advice will be updated at regular intervals.

We are

Mali 10th January 2008
10 January 08

Mali

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Political Situation, Crime and Local Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the north and west of Timbuktu, the north and east of the Niger River along the l

Kenya 10th January 2008
10 January 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
British High Commission officials continue to monitor the situation and this travel advice will be updated at regular intervals.

We are

Zimbabwe 9th January 2008
09 January 08

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Crime, Road Travel and Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime and a serious deterioration in the economy and infrastructure, making

Kenya 9th January 2008
09 January 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
British High Commission officials continue to monitor the situation and this travel advice will be updated at regular intervals. We are work

Kenya 8th January 2008
08 January 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
British High Commission officials continue to monitor the situation and this travel advice will be updated at regular intervals. We are work

Tanzania 7th January 2008
07 January 08

Tanzania

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Entry Requirements section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign trav

7th January 2008
07 January 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel sections (sporadic gatherings in urban areas, including Mombasa). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

British High Commission officials continue to monitor the situation and this tra

Kenya 4th January 2008
04 January 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel sections because of the continuing serious unrest in Kenya (outbreaks of violence around Nairobi between groups of demonstrators and the security forces). We continue to advise against all but essenti

Rwanda 3rd January 2008
03 January 08

Rwanda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Health section (Ebola outbreak). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to the rural border areas with Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC),

Uganda 3rd January 2008
03 January 08

Uganda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Health section (Ebola outbreak - travelling into Rwanda). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern Uganda (Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Katakwi D

Ghana 3rd January 2008
03 January 08

Ghana

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Local Travel section (updating references to the flooding in the Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
While most visits to Ghana are trouble-free, viole

Kenya 3rd January 2008
03 January 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel sections because of the continuing serious unrest in Kenya (outbreaks of violence around Nairobi between groups of demonstrators and the security forces). We continue to advise against all but essenti

Tanzania 2nd January 2008
02 January 08

Tanzania

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Local Travel sections (some buses which travel on the Dar es Salaam – Arusha – Nairobi route, are not currently operating). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is an underlying threat from

Kenya 2nd January 2008
02 January 08

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and LOCAL TRAVEL section (continuing serious unrest). We now advise against all but essential travel to the urban centres of Kisumu, Kakamega, Kericho, Eldore; to the Kisauni Likoni and Tiwi areas around Mombasa; and

Kenya 18th December 2007
18 December 07

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Kenya. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. Previous attacks have included a bomb attac

Mozambique 14th December 2007
14 December 07

Mozambique

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Crime, (attempted child abduction) Natural disasters (removing reference to Tropical Cyclone Favio) and Entry requirements (visas) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Most visits to Mozambique are

Kenya 13th December 2007
13 December 07

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Terrorism section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Kenya. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign tra

Zimbabwe 12th December 2007
12 December 07

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Political Situation, Road Travel (Robbery & attacks in the lay-bys), Air Travel section (Zambia airways suspension of flights). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been a general increase in the lev

Uganda 7th December 2007
07 December 07

Uganda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Health section (Ebola deaths). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern Uganda (Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Katakwi Districts) with

Kenya 7th December 2007
07 December 07

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Local Laws & Customs section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There remains a general threat from terrorism in Kenya. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and fore

Tanzania 7th November 2007
07 December 07

Tanzania

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Local Laws and Customs section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign tra

Zimbabwe 5th December 2007
05 December 07

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime and a serious deterioration in the economy and infrastructure, ma

Kenya 3rd December 2007
03 December 07

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Local Travel and Road Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There remains a general threat from terrorism in Kenya. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by ex

Uganda 3rd December 2007
03 December 07

Uganda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Local Travel (all sections) and Health section (Ebola). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern Uganda (Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and K

Tanzania 30th November 2007
30 November 07

Tanzania

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Terrorism, Crime, Burundi Border Areas, River & Sea Travel and Health sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, inc

Zimbabwe 29th November 2007
29 November 07

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Political Situation sections (A march by war veterans is being held in Harare on 30 November). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime

Malawi - 28th November 2007
28 November 07

Malawi

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully and avoid travel after dark. Always wear seat belts. Lock your doors and keep windows closed.

You should carry some form of identification with you

South Africa - 28th November 2007
28 November 07

South Africa

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from the normal tourist destinations.

The standard of driving is variable and there are many fatal ac

Mozambique 19th November 2007
19 November 07

Mozambique

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Most visits to Mozambique are trouble-free but you should be aware of the risks of violent crime, poor road safety standards and minimal health facilities. The main type of incidents for whi

Zimbabwe 19th November 2007
19 November 07

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Contact Details section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime and a serious deterioration in the economy and infrastructure, making basic servic

Uganda 9th November 2007
09 November 07

Uganda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Travel (Northern Uganda) (two killings in Amuru District on 01 November). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern Uganda (Kotido, Moroto, Na

Zimbabwe 8th November 2007
08 November 07

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Political Situation, Local Laws and Customs, Entry Requirements, Health and General (Money) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime and a

Zambia 7th November
07 November 07

Zambia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendment to the Entry Requirements (visas) section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should exercise caution when travelling in the rural parts of North Western, Copperbelt, Central and Luapula provinces close to the bo

Rwanda 31st October 2007
31 October 07

Rwanda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to the rural border areas with Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), except to the towns of Gisenyi, Kibuye and Cyangugu. This is because

Mali 30th October 2007
30 October 07

Mali

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the north and west of Timbuktu, the north and east of the Niger River along the line of Timbuktu, Gao, Ansongo and Labbezanga and towards the western border with Mau

Namibia 26th October
26 October 07

Namibia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendment to the General section (medical insurance information added). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes.

You should carry identification with you

Uganda 23rd October
23 October 07

Uganda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel (Southwest Uganda) (fighting on 20 and 21 October). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern Uganda (Kotido, Moroto, Nakapir

Zimbabwe 17th October 2007
17 October 07

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Air Travel section (Air Zimbabwe). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime and a serious deterioration in the economy and infrastructure, making ba

South Africa 16th October 2007
16 October 07

South Africa

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Entry Requirements section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from the normal tourist destinations.

The standar

Namibia-October 16th 2007
16 October 07

Namibia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (removal of meningitis information) and Entry Requirements (South Africa) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes.

Yo

October 12th Uganda
12 October 07

Uganda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel (West Uganda and National Parks) sections. We no longer advise against all travel to Bundibugyo District.

We advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern Uganda (Kotido, Moroto,

October 12th 2007
12 October 07

Zimbabwe

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section (public transport and backpacking) and Air Travel sections (Air Zimbabwe). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime

Mozambique October 10th 2007
10 October 07

Mozambique


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Crime, Road Travel, Local Laws & Customs and Entry Requirements sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Most visits to Mozambique are trouble-free but you should be aware of the risks of violent cr

The Gambia October 7th 2007
09 October 07

Around 80,000 British nationals visit The Gambia each year. Most visits are trouble-free. The main types of incident for which British nationals have required consular assistance in The Gambia so far this year has been replacing lost and stolen passports and financial assistance. Crime against to

Kenya -29 September 2007
09 October 07

SUMMARY


There remains a general threat from terrorism in Kenya. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. Previous attacks have included a bomb attack on a hotel which resulted in significant loss of life, and an unsuccessful attemp

Rwanda - October 9th 2007
09 October 07

Rwanda


This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to the rural border areas with Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), except to the towns of Gisenyi, Kibuye and Cyangugu. This is becau

October 5th 2007
05 October 07

Cameroon


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments throughout. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the area bordering the Central African Republic and Chad, where armed banditry is common. See the Local Travel section of this advi

October 5th 2007
05 October 07

Zimbabwe


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime and a serious deterioration in the economy and infrastructure, making basic services, including

Kenya Monday 16 July 2007
16 July 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Local Laws and Customs section (Smoking Laws). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Western ta

Tanzania Monday 16 July 2007
16 July 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Entry Requirements section (Yellow Fever certification). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

You should be aware of the global threat of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could take place in public areas, inclu

Cameroon Friday 6 July 2007
06 July 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime, Local Travel and Contact Details section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all travel to the area bordering the Central African Republic and Chad, where armed banditry is common.

Zambia 6 July 2007
06 July 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section (removal of the seasonal rains reference). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all but essential travel to the rural parts of the North Western, Copperbelt, Central a

Zimbabwe Friday 6 July 2007
06 July 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime and Political Situation sections (economic decline), Health section (standards of care) and General section (Money) (need for hard currency; artificially high exchange rate). The overall level of the advice has not cha

Malawi Friday 6 July 2007
06 July 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully and avoid travel after dark. Always wear seat belts.

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrori

Mozambique Wednesday 4 July 2007
04 July 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to Local Travel, Natural Disasters (removal of reference to tropical cyclone Favio) and General (Money) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Most visits to Mozambique are trouble-free but you should be aware of the

Kenya Tuesday 3 July 2007
03 July 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Local Travel section (explosion on 11 June 2007). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Wester

South Africa Monday 2 July 2007
02 July 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (removing reference to public services strike). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from tourist destinations.

The stan

Seychelles Monday 2 July 2007
02 July 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

You should be aware of petty theft on beaches. See the Crime section of this travel advice for more details.

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscrim

South Africa Monday 2 July 2007
02 July 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from tourist destinations.

A four-week public services stri

Rwanda Friday 29 June 2007
29 June 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Local Travel section (reference to USAID conference removed). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all but essential travel to the rural border areas with Burundi and Democratic Republic

Zambia Wednesday 27 June 2007
27 June 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Health section (On 26 June 2007 the Zambian Ministry of Health reported a measles outbreak in the following districts: Kaputa, Chinsali, Chibombo, Mbala and Mazabuka.). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Uganda Wednesday 27 June 2007
27 June 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, and National Parks (Murchison Falls National Park) sections. The overall level of this advice has not changed.

We advise against all travel to Bundibugyo District. There is ongoing military activity in this District and

Namibia Wednesday 27 June 2007
27 June 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes.

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could

Cape Verde Tuesday 26 June 2007
26 June 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is no formal British representation in Cape Verde. In case of an emergency you should contact the British Embassy in Dakar, Senegal. There is a British Honorary Consul in Mindelo, Sao Vicente Isla

Gabon Thursday 21 June 2007
21 June 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, General and Contact Details sections The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is no British Embassy in Gabon. In an emergency, you can obtain consular assistance from the British Honorary Consul in Librevill

South Africa Thursday 21 June 2007
21 June 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section (reference to Private sector unions have threatened to join the strike on 13 June 2007 removed). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in

Zambia Thursday 21 June 2007
21 June 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section (reference to ongoing strikes removed). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all but essential travel to the rural parts of the North Western, Copperbelt, Central and

Zambia Wednesday 13 June 2007
13 June 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section (ongoing strikes). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all but essential travel to the rural parts of the North Western, Copperbelt, Central and Luapula provinces tha

Kenya Tuesday 12 June 2007
12 June 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (explosion on 11 June 2007). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

An explosion took place outside the City Gate Restaurant near the Ambassador Hotel in Nairobi city centre on 11 June 2007. Unconfirmed report

South Africa Tuesday 12 June 2007
12 June 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section (Private sector unions have threatened to join the strike on 13 June 2007). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolate

Mali Tuesday 12 June 2007
12 June 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Political Situation (elections) section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all travel to the north and west of Timbuktu, the north and east of the Niger River along the line of Timbuktu, Gao, Anson

Ghana Monday 11June 2007
11 June 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (Avian Influenza). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

While most visits to Ghana are trouble-free, violent crime can occur at any time. You are advised to exercise a high level of vigilance in publi

Kenya Monday 11 June 2007
11 June 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary, Crime and Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly West

Ghana Friday 8 June 2007
08 June 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (Avian Influenza). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

While most visits to Ghana are trouble-free, violent crime can occur at any time. You are advised to exercise a high level of vigilance in publi

Cameroon Friday 8 June 2007
08 June 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime, Local Travel and Health sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all travel to the area bordering the Central African Republic and Chad, where armed banditry is common. See the

Mozambique Friday 8 June 2007
08 June 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments throughout. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Most visits to Mozambique are trouble-free but you should be aware of the risks of violent crime, poor road safety standards and minimal health facilities. The main type of in

Seychelles Wednesday 6 June 2007
06 June 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

You should be aware of petty theft on beaches. See the Crime section of this travel advice for more details.

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscrim

Zimbabwe Tuesday 5 June 2007
05 June 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a heightened risk of violence at political demonstrations and rallies particularly in the high density areas and the Central Bus

Malawi Tuesday 5 June 2007
05 June 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Crime (lost of stolen passports) and General (money) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully and avoid travel after dark. Always wear seat belts.

The threat from te

South Africa Thursday 31 May 2007
31 May 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (one-day public services strike on Friday 1 June). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from tourist destinations.

The Congr

Zambia Thursday 31 May 2007
31 May 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section (flooding caused by above average rainfall this rainy season) and the Entry Requirements section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all but essential travel to the

Namibia Friday 25 May 2007
25 May 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (Cholera). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes.

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global ri

UGANDA: FOREIGN OFFICE AMENDS TRAVEL ADVICE 22 May 2007
22 May 07

The Foreign Office revised its travel advice for Uganda on Tuesday 22 May. Due to the reduction in reports of banditry, rebel insurgency and LRA activity we are no longer advising against all travel to north and north west Uganda but continue to advise against all but essential travel to those areas

Uganda 22 May 2007
22 May 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Political situation, Local Travel, National Parks and Road Safety sections. We now advise against all but essential, rather than all travel to northern Uganda (Kitgum, Pader, Adjumani, Gulu, Apac and Lira districts) and West

Gabon 21 May 2007
21 May 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (Chikungunya virus). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is no British Embassy in Gabon. In an emergency, you can obtain consular assistance from the British Honorary Consul in Libreville. Oth

Zimbabwe 21 May 2007
21 May 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Laws and Customs (holding of Zimbabwean and foreign passport) and Entry Requirements (registration) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime

Rwanda 17 May 2007
17 May 07

We advise against all but essential travel to the rural border areas with Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), except to the towns of Gisenyi, Kibuye and Cyangugu. This is because of the risk of cross-border incursions by armed guerrillas operating from both countries. Please see th

South Africa 14 May 2007
14 May 07

There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from tourist destinations.

The standard of driving is variable, and there are many fatal accidents.

You should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian t

Seychelles 14 May 2007
14 May 07

You should be aware of petty theft on beaches. See the Crime section of this travel advice for more details.

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by

Tanzania 11 May 2007
11 May 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (avoidance of insect bites). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

You should be aware of the global threat of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could take place in public areas, including those fr

Seychelles 9 May 2007
09 May 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

You should be aware of petty theft on beaches. See the Crime section of this travel advice for more details.

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscrim

Mali 9 May 2007
09 May 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Political Situation (legislative election) section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all travel to the north and west of Timbuktu, the north and east of the Niger River along the line of Timbuktu,

South Africa 9 May 2007
09 May 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from tourist destinations.

The standard of driving is variable, and there are many fatal accidents.

You sho

Malawi 9 May 2007
09 May 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Crime, Road Safety (breathalyser tests), Health (Bilharzia) and Money sections.
The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully and avoid travel after dark. Always wear seat belts.

T

Zimbabwe 8 May 2007
08 May 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (consular assistance paragraph). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a heightened risk of violence at political demonstrations and r

Kenya 8 May 2007
08 May 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Travel section (Land disputes in Mount Elgon areea). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been

Ghana 8 May 2007
08 May 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (Avian Influenza). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
While most visits to Ghana are trouble-free, violent crime can occur at any time. You are advised to exercise a high level of vigilance in public

Zambia 8 May 2007
08 May 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all but essential travel to the rural parts of the North Western, Copperbelt, Central and Luapula provinces that are close to the border areas with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC

Cameroon 8 May 2007
08 May 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, & Local Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed
We advise against all travel to the area bordering the Central African Republic and Chad, where armed banditry is common. See the Local Travel sectio

Rwanda 1 May 2007
01 May 07

We advise against all but essential travel to the rural border areas with Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), except to the towns of Gisenyi, Kibuye and Cyangugu. This is because of the risk of cross-border incursions by armed guerrillas operating from both countries. Please see th

Seychelles 30 April 2007
30 April 07

You should be aware of petty thieves on beaches.

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

The National Assembly election will take place

The Gambia 30 April
30 April 07

You should not travel by road from The Gambia to Casamance in southern Senegal because of an increase in fighting between rebel factions involving the Senegalese armed forces.

Care should be taken when driving or walking on roads, particularly at night, due to unpredictable driving standards and

Rwanda 26 April 2007
26 April 07

We advise against all but essential travel to the rural border areas with Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), except to the towns of Gisenyi, Kibuye and Cyangugu. This is because of the risk of cross-border incursions by armed guerrillas operating from both countries. Please see th

Mali 24 April 2007
24 April 07

We advise against all travel to the north and west of Timbuktu, the north and east of the Niger River along the line of Timbuktu, Gao, Ansongo and Labbezanga and towards the western border with Mauritania and eastern borders with Niger and Algeria. This is because of the increased risk of banditry

Mozambique-April 23rd 2007
23 April 07

Mozambique

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime, Local Travel (low-lying areas liable to flood), Local Laws and Customs (photography) and Entry Requirements (consecutive tourist visas) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
On 22 F

Uganda
18 April 07

Uganda


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Western Uganda and National Parks sections. We now advise against all travel to Bundibugyo District.
We advise against all travel to Bundibugyo District. There is ongoing military activity in this District and

Mali 16 April 2007
16 April 07

We advise against all travel to the north and west of Timbuktu, the north and east of the Niger River along the line of Timbuktu, Gao, Ansongo and Labbezanga and towards the western border with Mauritania and eastern borders with Niger and Algeria. This is because of the increased risk of banditry

Zimbabwe 16 April 2007
16 April 07

There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a heightened risk of violence at political demonstrations and rallies particularly in the high density areas and the Central Business District of Harare, but main tourist areas have been largely unaffected by political and so

Zambia 16 April 2007
16 April 07

We advise against all but essential travel to the rural parts of the North Western, Copperbelt, Central and Luapula provinces that are close to the border areas with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly after dark. There are continuing reports of armed cross-border raids from the DR

South Africa 11 April 2007
11 April 07

There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from tourist destinations.

The standard of driving is variable, and there are many fatal accidents.

A day of trade union demonstrations is planned at the Swaziland/South African border crossings on 12 April.

Seychelles 10 April 2007
10 April 07

You should be aware of petty thieves on beaches.

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Most visits to Seychelles are trouble-free. T

Zimbabwe 5 April 2007
05 April 07

There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a heightened risk of violence at political demonstrations and rallies particularly in the high density areas and the Central Business District of Harare, but main tourist areas have been largely unaffected by political and so

Rwanda 5 April 2007
05 April 07

We advise against all but essential travel to the rural border areas with Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), except to the towns of Gisenyi, Kibuye and Cyangugu. This is because of the risk of cross-border incursions by armed guerrillas operating from both countries. Please see th

Gabon 5 April 2007
05 April 07

There is no British Embassy in Gabon. In an emergency, you can obtain consular assistance from the British Honorary Consul in Libreville. Otherwise, all enquiries should be made to the British High Commission in Yaoundé, Cameroon. See the General section of this travel advice for more details.

Kenya 4 April 2007
04 April 07

Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Western targets where foreigners have been present. These have included bomb attacks on a hotel and a western Embassy, both of which resulted in signi

Zimbabwe 29 March 2007
29 March 07

There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a heightened risk of violence at political demonstrations and rallies particularly in the high density areas and the Central Business District of Harare, but main tourist areas have been largely unaffected by political and so

Namibia 29 March 2007
29 March 07

If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes.

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Most visits to Namibi

Kenya 28 March 2007
28 March 07

Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Western targets where foreigners have been present. These have included bomb attacks on a hotel and a western Embassy, both of which resulted in signi

South Africa 27 March 2007
27 March 07

There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from tourist destinations.

The standard of driving is variable, and there are many fatal accidents.

You should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian t

Zimbabwe 27 March 2007
27 March 07

There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a heightened risk of violence at political demonstrations and rallies particularly in the high density areas and the Central Business District of Harare, but main tourist areas have been largely unaffected by political and so

Tanzania 23 March 2007
23 March 07

There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.

Armed robberies are increasing, both at remote sites and in urban centres, including Dar es Salaam.

You should exercise particular caution if you intend to travel to the area bordering Burundi.

Since February 2007, outbr

Ghana 22 March 2007
22 March 07

While most visits to Ghana are trouble-free, violent crime can occur at any time. You are advised to exercise a high level of vigilance in public areas, and when travelling by road. See the Crime section of this travel advice for more details.

Localised outbreaks of civil unrest can occur at sh

South Africa 22 March 2007
22 March 07

South Africa

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Crime and Road Safety sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from tourist destinations.

The standard of driv

Zimbabwe 21 March 2007
21 March 07

There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a heightened risk of violence at political demonstrations and rallies particularly in the high density areas and the Central Business District of Harare, but main tourist areas have been largely unaffected by political and so

Zambia 21 March 2007
21 March 07

We advise against all but essential travel to the rural parts of the North Western, Copperbelt, Central and Luapula provinces that are close to the border areas with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly after dark. There are continuing reports of armed cross-border raids from the DR

Seychelles 19 March 2007
19 March 07

You should be aware of petty thieves on beaches.

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Most visits to Seychelles are trouble-

Namibia 19 March 2007
19 March 07

If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes.

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Most visits to Namibi

Tanzania 16 March 2007
16 March 07

There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.

Armed robberies are increasing, both at remote sites and in urban centres, including Dar es Salaam.

You should exercise particular caution if you intend to travel to the area bordering Burundi.

Since February 2007, outbr

Zimbabwe 16 March 2007
16 March 07

There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a heightened risk of violence at political demonstrations and rallies particularly in the high density areas and the Central Business District of Harare, but main tourist areas have been largely unaffected by political and so

Rwanda 15 March 2007
15 March 07

We advise against all but essential travel to the rural border areas with Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), except to the towns of Gisenyi, Kibuye and Cyangugu. This is because of the risk of cross-border incursions by armed guerrillas operating from both countries. Please see th

Zambia 14 March 2007
14 March 07

We advise against all but essential travel to the rural parts of the North Western, Copperbelt, Central and Luapula provinces that are close to the border areas with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly after dark. There are continuing reports of armed cross-border raids from the DR

Zimbabwe 12 March 2007
12 March 07

There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a heightened risk of violence at political demonstrations and rallies particularly in the high density areas and the Central Business District of Harare, but main tourist areas have been largely unaffected by political and so

Kenya 8 March 2007
08 March 07

Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Western targets where foreigners have been present. These have included bomb attacks on a hotel and a western Embassy, both of which resulted in signi

Zimbabwe 7 March 2007
07 March 07

There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a continuing risk of violence at political demonstrations and rallies particularly in the high density areas and the Central Business District of Harare, but main tourist areas have been largely unaffected by political and so

Tanzania 7 March 2007
07 March 07

There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.

Armed robberies are increasing, both at remote sites and in urban centres, including Dar es Salaam.

You should exercise particular caution if you intend to travel to the area bordering Burundi.

An outbreak of Rift Valley

Zimbabwe 6 March 2007
06 March 07

There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a continuing risk of violence at political demonstrations and rallies particularly in the high density areas and the Central Business District of Harare, but main tourist areas have been largely unaffected by political and so

Zimbabwe 5 March 2007
05 March 07

There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a continuing risk of violence at political demonstrations and rallies particularly in the high density areas and the Central Business District of Harare, but main tourist areas have been largely unaffected by political and so

Zambia
05 March 07

We advise against all but essential travel to the rural parts of the North Western, Copperbelt, Central and Luapula provinces that are close to the border areas with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly after dark. There are continuing reports of armed cross-border raids from the DR

Ethiopia 2 March 2007
02 March 07

We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region at any time, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 2003. On 11 June 2006, there was an attack on a bus outside Gambella in which a number of people are believed to have been killed. The situation rema

Tanzania 28 February 2007
28 February 07

There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.

Armed robberies are increasing, both at remote sites and in urban centres, including Dar es Salaam.

You should exercise particular caution if you intend to travel to the area bordering Burundi.

An outbreak of Rift Valley

Zambia 28 February 2007
28 February 07

We advise against all but essential travel to the parts of the North Western, Copperbelt, Central and Luapula provinces that are close to the border areas with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly with the rural areas after dark. There are continuing reports of armed cross-border ra

Zambia 26 February 2007
26 February 07

We advise against all but essential travel to the parts of the North Western, Copperbelt, Central and Luapula provinces that are close to the border areas with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly with the rural areas after dark. There are continuing reports of armed cross-border ra

Mozambique 26 February 2007
26 February 07

We advise against all travel to the Bazaruto Archipelago, which was severely hit by Tropical Cyclone Favio on 22 February 2007. We also advise against all but essential travel to Vilanculous and low-lying coastal areas between Massinga and Beira, due to a lack of essential infrastructure. British n

Mozambique 23 February 2007
23 February 07

Tropical Cyclone Favio hit the coast of Central Mozambique on 22 February. Wind gusts could exceed 130 Knots (150mph/240Kph). There is a risk of structural damage to buildings. We advise against all but essential travel to low lying coastal areas between Inhambane and Quelimane, due to a lack of ess

Zambia 22 February 2007
22 February 07

We advise against all but essential travel to the border areas between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the North Western Copperbelt, Central and Luapula provinces especially the rural areas. There are continuing reports of armed cross-border raids from the DRC. Please see the Local Trav

Mozambique
21 February 07

Mozambique


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed. We now advise against all travel to the Bazaruto Archipelago and against all but essential travel to low lying coastal areas between Inhambane and Quelimane.

Uganda 21 February 2007
21 February 07

We advise against all travel to northern Uganda (Kitgum, Pader, Adjumani, Gulu, Apac and Lira districts) because of banditry and rebel insurgency. Please see the Local Travel section of this travel advice for more details.

The Government of Uganda and the Lord’s Resistance Army signed a “Cessati

Zambia 20 February 2007
20 February 07

We advise against all but essential travel to the parts of the north western Copperbelt, Central and Luapula provinces, which are close to the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly after dark. There are continuing reports of armed cross-border raids from the DRC. You sho

Uganda 16 February 2007
16 February 07

We advise against all travel to northern Uganda (Kitgum, Pader, Adjumani, Gulu, Apac and Lira districts) because of banditry and rebel insurgency. Please see the Local Travel section of this travel advice for more details.

The Government of Uganda and the Lord’s Resistance Army signed a “Cessati

Central African Republic 16 February 2007
16 February 07

We advise against all but essential travel to the Central African Republic (CAR). The north and west of the country, especially the areas bordering Cameroon and Chad, is particularly dangerous and should be avoided. It is no longer safe to travel by any of the road routes between CAR and Cameroon

Kenya 15 February 2007
15 February 07

Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Western targets where foreigners have been present. These have included bomb attacks on a hotel and a western Embassy, both of which resulted in signi

Mali 15 February 2007
15 February 07

We advise against all travel to the north and west of Timbuktu, the north and east of the Niger River along the line of Timbuktu, Gao, Ansongo and Labbezanga and towards the western border with Mauritania and eastern borders with Niger and Algeria. This is because of the increased risk of banditry

Niger 13 February 2007
13 February 07

There is no British Embassy in Niger. The British Ambassador to Niger resides in Accra, Ghana. Our Honorary Consul can only offer limited consular assistance in an emergency.

Due to the existence of armed bandits, we recommend you avoid using the road leading from Burkina Faso to Torodi, day or

Seychelles 9th February 2007
09 February 07

You should be aware of petty thieves on beaches.

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Most visits to Seychelles are trouble-free. T

Mozambique 9th February 2007
09 February 07

On 1 January 2007 the old Mozambican currency, MTS, ceased to be legal tender. Only MTn (new notes) are accepted. MTn is a transitional name for the new currency, which will be called MTS from 1 July 2007. Check carefully when changing money and receiving change to avoid fraud and old currency.

Uganda 8th February 2007
08 February 07

We advise against all travel to northern Uganda (Kitgum, Pader, Adjumani, Gulu, Apac and Lira districts) because of banditry and rebel insurgency. Please see the Local Travel section of this travel advice for more details.

The Government of Uganda and the Lord’s Resistance Army signed a “Cessati

Tanzania 5th February 2007
05 February 07

There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.

Armed robberies are increasing, both at remote sites and in urban centres, including Dar es Salaam.

You should exercise particular caution if you intend to travel to the area bordering Burundi.

Around 50,000 British tour

Kenya-February 2nd 2007
02 February 07

Kenya


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments throughout. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Western targets wh

Zimbabwe 31st January 2007
31 January 07

There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a continuing risk of violence at political demonstrations, but main tourist areas have been largely unaffected by political and social unrest.

We advise against visiting high density, low income, urban suburbs.

Kenya 31st January 2007
31 January 07

Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Western targets where foreigners have been present. These have included bomb attacks on a hotel and a western Embassy, both of which resulted in signi

Rwanda-January 24th 2007
29 January 07

Rwanda


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to Summary, Crime section (bag snatching), Local Travel and Road Safety sections, Local Laws and Customs section (ban on import of poultry) and Health section (yellow fever vaccination certificate). The overall level of the advic

The Gambia-29th January 2007
29 January 07

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should not travel by road from The Gambia to Casamance in southern Senegal because of an increase in fighting between rebel factions involving the S

Malawi- January 29th 2007
29 January 07

Malawi


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Health section (Rabies). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully and avoid travel after dark. Always wear seat belts.


The threat from terrorism is l

Tanzania January 29th 2007
29 January 07

Tanzania


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Travel section (Kigamboni ferry). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.


Armed robberies are increasing, both at remote site

Kenya January 29th 2007
29 January 07

Kenya


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Health section (Rift Valley fever). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been a

Uganda 18 January 2007
18 January 07

We advise against all travel to northern Uganda (Kitgum, Pader, Adjumani, Gulu, Apac and Lira districts) because of banditry and rebel insurgency. Please see the Local Travel section of this travel advice for more details.

The Government of Uganda and the Lord’s Resistance Army signed a “Cessati

Kenya 15 January 2007
15 January 07

Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Western targets where foreigners have been present. These have included bomb attacks on a hotel and a western Embassy, both of which resulted in signi

Seychelles 15 January 2007
15 January 07

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Most visits to Seychelles are trouble-free. The main type of incident for which British nationals

Gabon 10 January 2007
10 January 07

There is no British Embassy in Gabon. In an emergency, you can obtain consular assistance from the British Honorary Consul in Libreville. Please see the General section of this travel advice for more information.

The threat from terrorism is low. You should be aware of the global risk of indis

Cameroon 9 January 2007
09 January 07

We advise against all travel to the area bordering the Central African Republic and Chad, where armed banditry is common.

We advise against all travel along the Meiganga-Ngaoundere road and to the Belel area due to cases of banditry (including carjackings). You should exercise extreme care if tr

Zambia 5 January 2007
05 January 07

We advise against all but essential travel to the parts of the north western Copperbelt, Central and Luapula provinces, which are close to the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly after dark. There are continuing reports of armed cross-border raids from the DRC. You sho

Kenya 5 January 2007
05 January 07

Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Western targets where foreigners have been present. These have included bomb attacks on a hotel and a western Embassy, both of which resulted in signi

Tanzania 3 January 2007
03 January 07

There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.

Armed robberies are increasing, both at remote sites and in urban centres, including Dar es Salaam.

You should exercise particular caution if you intend to travel to the area bordering Burundi.

Around 50,000 British tour

Kenya 21 December 2006
21 December 06

Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Western targets where foreigners have been present. These have included bomb attacks on a hotel and a western Embassy, both of which resulted in signi

Cape Verde 21 December 2006
21 December 06

There is no UK representation in Cape Verde. However, Mr Antonio Canuto, the British Honorary Consul in Mindelo, Sao Vicente island can provide limited assistance in an emergency.

The threat from terrorism is low.

Most visits to Cape Verde are trouble-free. The main type of incidents for whi

Tanzania 21 December 2006
21 December 06

There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.

Armed robberies are increasing, both at remote sites and in urban centres, including Dar es Salaam.

As at 21 December 2006, Tropical Cyclone Bondo is active off the coast of Tanzania. Please see the Natural Disasters secti

Ghana 20 December 2006
20 December 06

While most visits to Ghana are trouble-free, violent crime can occur at any time. You are advised to exercise a high level of vigilance in public areas, and when travelling by road.

Localised outbreaks of civil unrest can occur at short notice due to ongoing local Chieftancy and land disputes.

Central African Republic 18 December 2006
18 December 06

We advise against all but essential travel to the Central African Republic. The north and west of the country, especially the areas bordering Cameroon and Chad, is particularly dangerous and should be avoided. It is no longer safe to travel by any of the road routes between CAR and Cameroon even w

Namibia 18 December 2006
18 December 06

If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes.

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Most visits t

Seychelles 12 December 2006
12 December 06

You should be aware of petty thieves on beaches.

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.


Most visits to Seychelles are trouble-free.

Tanzania 8 December 2006
08 December 06

There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.

Armed robberies are increasing, both at remote sites and in urban centres, including Dar es Salaam.

You should exercise particular caution if you intend to travel to the area bordering Burundi.

Around 50,000 British tour

Uganda 8 December 2006
08 December 06

We advise against all travel to northern Uganda (Kitgum, Pader, Adjumani, Gulu, Apac and Lira districts) because of banditry and rebel insurgency (see local travel section for more details).

The Government of Uganda and the Lord’s Resistance Army signed a “Cessation of Hostilities” agreement on 2

Uganda 20 October 2006
20 October 06

We advise against all travel to northern Uganda (Kitgum, Pader, Adjumani, Gulu, Apac and Lira districts) because of banditry and rebel insurgency (see local travel section for more details).
The Government of Uganda and the Lord’s Resistance Army signed a “Cessation of Hostilities” agreement on 26

South Africa 20 October
20 October 06

There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from tourist destinations.
The standard of driving is variable, and there are many fatal accidents.
You should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian tar

Ethiopia 19 October 2006
19 October 06

We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region at any time, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 2003. On 11 June 2006, there was an attack on a bus outside Gambella in which a number of people are believed to have been killed. The situation rema

Seychelles 18 October 2006
18 October 06

You should be aware of petty thieves on beaches.
The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
Most visits to Seychelles are trouble-free. The

Zambia 18 October 2006
18 October 06

We advise against all but essential travel to parts of the north western Copperbelt, Central and Luapula provinces, which are close to the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly after dark. There are continuing reports of armed cross-border raids from the DRC. You should

Tanzania 17 October 2006
17 October 06

There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.
Armed robberies are increasing, both at remote sites and in urban centres, including Dar es Salaam.
You should exercise particular caution if you intend to travel to the area bordering Burundi.
Around 50,000 British tourist

Ethiopia 17 October 2006
17 October 06

We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region at any time, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 2003. On 11 June 2006, there was an attack on a bus outside Gambella in which a number of people are believed to have been killed. The situation rema

Madagascar 17 October 2006
17 October 06

There is no British Embassy in Madagascar, but there is an Honorary British Consul in Toamasima. Madagascar is covered from the British High Commission in Port Louis. Please see the General section of this travel advice for more information.
Tamatave airport (TMM) in the east of Madagascar has b

Madagascar
16 October 06

There is no British Embassy in Madagascar, but there is an Honorary British Consul in Toamasima. Madagascar is covered from the British High Commission in Port Louis. Please see the General section of this travel advice for more information.
Tamatave airport (TMM) in the east of Madagascar has b

Madagascar 10 October 2006
10 October 06

The Tamatave airport (TMM) in Madagascar has been closed temporarily since 7 October 2006 until further notice. No further information is currently available.
The British Embassy in Madagascar closed in August 2005. Any enquiries should now be directed to the British High Commission in Port Loui

Rwanda 9 October 2006
09 October 06

We advise against all but essential travel to the border areas with Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), except to the towns of Gisenyi and Kibuye. This is because incursions by armed guerrillas operating from both countries may still sporadically occur. (See the Local Travel sectio

Kenya 6 October 2006
06 October 06

Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Western targets where foreigners have been present. These have included bomb attacks on a hotel and a western Embassy, both of which resulted in signi

Cameroon 6 October 2006
06 October 06

We advise against all travel to the area bordering the Central African Republic and Chad, where armed banditry is common.
We advise against all travel along the Meiganga-Ngaoundere road and to the Belel area due to cases of banditry (including carjackings). You should exercise extreme care if tra

Egypt 6 October 2006
06 October 06

There is a high threat from terrorism in Egypt. Attacks can be indiscriminate and against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
On 24 April 2006 there were three explosions at three separate locations in the resort town of Dahab in the Sinai Peninsula, in which 23 people we

Seychelles 4 October 2006
04 October 06

On 3 October 2006 there was a demonstration in Victoria which resulted in the police using tear gas and baton rounds to disperse the crowd. Further demonstrations are possible. You should avoid all demonstrations, rallies and other large gatherings, particularly in the capital Victoria.
The thre

Seychelles 3 October 2006
03 October 06

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
On 3 October 2006 there was a demonstration that resulted in the police using tear gas to disperse

Gabon 3 October 2006
03 October 06

There is no British Embassy in Gabon. In an emergency, you can obtain consular assistance from the British Honorary Consul in Libreville. Please see the General section of this travel advice for more information.
The threat from terrorism is low. You should be aware of the global risk of indisc

Zambia 3 October 2006
03 October 06

We advise against all but essential travel to areas of Zambia bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there have been reports of cross-border raids. There are also landmines in this area, and on the borders with Angola and Mozambique.
National elections took place on 28 September 2006.

Tanzania 2 October 2006
02 October 06

There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.
Armed robberies are increasing, both at remote sites and in urban centres, including Dar es Salaam.
You should exercise particular caution if you intend to travel to the area bordering Burundi.
Around 50,000 British tourist

Botswana 2 October 2006
02 October 06

Wildlife and livestock on Botswana’s roads make driving hazardous. Avoid driving at night.
You should be aware of an increasing incidence of violent crime.
The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against c

Malawi 2 October 2006
02 October 06

Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully and avoid travel after dark. Always wear seat belts.
The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
M

Zambia 2 October 2006
02 October 06

We advise against all but essential travel to areas of Zambia bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there have been reports of cross-border raids. There are also landmines in this area, and on the borders with Angola and Mozambique.
National elections took place on 28 September 2006.

Ethiopia 28 September 2006
28 September 06

We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region at any time, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 2003. On 11 June 2006, there was an attack on a bus outside Gambella in which a number of people are believed to have been killed. The situation rema

Zambia 28 September 2006
28 September 06

We advise against all but essential travel to areas of Zambia bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there have been reports of cross-border raids. There are also landmines in this area, and on the borders with Angola and Mozambique.
National elections take place on 28 September 2006.

Mozambique 28 September 2006
28 September 06

You should be aware of the high level of violent attacks against tourists on beaches in Mozambique, which can occur at any time of day.
Mozambique shares with other countries in Africa, a threat from terrorism to visibly Western and British interests. You should also be aware of the global risk o

The Gambia 27 September 2006
27 September 06

You should not travel by road from The Gambia to Casamance in southern Senegal because of a recent increase in fighting between rebel factions involving the Senegalese armed forces.
Care should be taken when driving or walking on roads, particularly at night, due to unpredictable driving standards

Zimbabwe 27 September 2006
27 September 06

There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a continuing risk of violence at political demonstrations, but main tourist areas have been largely unaffected by political and social unrest.
We advise against visiting high density, low income, urban suburbs.
You should

Madagascar 27 September 2006
27 September 06

The British Embassy in Madagascar closed in August 2005. Any enquiries should now be directed to the British High Commission in Port Louis, Mauritius.

Avoid walking in city centres after dark.

There have been reports of hold-ups at night on some of the major roads.

The threat from terrorism

Mauritius 27 September 2006
27 September 06

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Drug trafficking carries severe penalties.

Although crime levels are low, you should be aware that thefts, assault and rape do occur.

The threat from terroris

Mozambique 26 September 2006
26 September 06

You should be aware of the high level of violent attacks against tourists on beaches in Mozambique, which can occur at any time of day.
Mozambique shares with other countries in Africa, a threat from terrorism to visibly Western and British interests. You should also be aware of the global risk o

Kenya 25 September 2006
25 September 06

Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Western targets where foreigners have been present. These have included bomb attacks on a hotel and a western Embassy, both of which resulted in signi

South Africa 25 September 2006
25 September 06

There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from tourist destinations.
The standard of driving is variable, and there are many fatal accidents.
You should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian tar

Mozambique 25 September 2006
25 September 06

You should be aware of the high level of violent attacks against tourists on beaches in Mozambique, which can occur at any time of day.
Mozambique shares with other countries in Africa, a threat from terrorism to visibly Western and British interests. You should also be aware of the global risk o

Ethiopia 25 September 2006
25 September 06

We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region at any time, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 2003. On 11 June 2006, there was an attack on a bus outside Gambella in which a number of people are believed to have been killed. The situation rema

Zambia September 20th 2006
20 September 06

Zambia


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to areas of Zambia bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there have been reports of cross-border raids.

Rwanda September 13th 2006
13 September 06

Rwanda


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Entry Requirements and Health sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to rural areas bordering Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), except the

Kenya-September 13th 2006
13 September 06

Kenya


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been against c

Uganda September 11th 2006
11 September 06

Uganda


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary, Political Situation, Local Travel, National Parks and Road Safety sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to northern Uganda (Kitgum, Pader, Adjumani, Gulu, Apac

Namibia-September 7th 2006
07 September 06

Namibia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime, Road Safety and Health sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes.

Wildlife and livestock pose a serious hazard;

Tanzania Sepetember 7th 2006
07 September 06

Tanzania


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.


Armed robberies are increasing, both at remote sites and in urban cen

Zambia 6 September 2006
06 September 06

We advise against all but essential travel to areas of Zambia bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there have been reports of cross-border raids. There are also landmines in this area, and on the borders with Angola and Mozambique.
The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be

Kenya 5 September 2006
05 September 06

Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Western targets where foreigners have been present. These have included bomb attacks on a hotel and a western Embassy, both of which resulted in signi

South Africa 4 September 2006
05 September 06

There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from tourist destinations.
The standard of driving is variable, and there are many fatal accidents.
You should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian tar

Zambia 1 September 2006
01 September 06

We advise against all but essential travel to areas of Zambia bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there have been reports of cross-border raids. There are also landmines in this area, and on the borders with Angola and Mozambique.
The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be

Zimbabwe 1 September 2006
01 September 06

There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a continuing risk of violence at political demonstrations, but main tourist areas have been largely unaffected by political and social unrest.
We advise against visiting high density, low income, urban suburbs.
You should

Tanzania 1 September 2006
01 September 06

There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.
Armed robberies are increasing, both at remote sites and in urban centres, including Dar es Salaam.
You should exercise particular caution if you intend to travel to the area bordering Burundi.
Around 50,000 British tourist

South Africa 31 August 2006
31 August 06

There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from tourist destinations.
The standard of driving is variable, and there are many fatal accidents.
You should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian tar

Madagascar 31 August 2006
31 August 06

The British Embassy in Madagascar closed in August 2005. Any enquiries should now be directed to the British High Commission in Port Louis, Mauritius.
Avoid walking in city centres after dark.
There have been reports of hold-ups at night on some of the major roads.
The threat from terro

Cameroon 30 August 2006
30 August 06

We advise against all travel to the area bordering the Central African Republic and Chad, where armed banditry is common.
We advise against all travel along the Meiganga-Ngaoundere road and to the Belel area due to cases of banditry (including
carjackings). You should exercise extreme care if tra

Kenya 24 August 2006
24 August 06

Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Western targets where foreigners have been present. These have included bomb attacks on a hotel and a western Embassy, both of which resulted in signi

South Africa 24 August 2006
24 August 06

There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from tourist destinations.

The standard of driving is variable, and there are many fatal accidents.

You should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian

Egypt 24 August 2006
24 August 06

There is a high threat from terrorism in Egypt. Attacks can be indiscriminate and against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

On 24 April 2006 there were three explosions at three separate locations in the resort town of Dahab in the Sinai Peninsula, in which 23 people w

Ethiopia 23 August 2006
23 August 06

We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region at any time, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 2003. On 11 June 2006, there was an attack on a bus outside Gambella in which a number of people are believed to have been killed. The situation rema

SOMALILAND PRESIDENT CALLS ON LORD TRIESMAN 17 August 2006
17 August 06

On Wednesday 16 August, Lord Triesman met the leader of Somaliland, H.E. Dahir Rayale Kahin, who is visiting the UK as a guest of the British Government. Accompanying Somaliland Ministers also met senior officials in the Home Office and Department for International Development.

After the meeting

Cameroon 16 August 2006
16 August 06

We advise against all travel to the area bordering Nigeria in the region of the Bakassi Peninsula.

We advise against all travel to the area bordering the Central African Republic, where armed banditry is common.

We advise against all travel along the Meiganga-Ngaoundere road and to the Belel

Tanzania 15 August 2006
15 August 06

There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.

Armed robberies are increasing, both at remote sites and in urban centres, including Dar es Salaam.

You should exercise particular caution if you intend to travel to the area bordering Burundi.

Around 50,000 British tour

Ethiopia 15 August 2006
15 August 06

We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region at any time, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 2003. On 11 June 2006, there was an attack on a bus outside Gambella in which a number of people are believed to have been killed. The situation rema

Zimbabwe 10 August 2006
10 August 06

There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a continuing risk of violence at political demonstrations, but main tourist areas have been largely unaffected by political and social unrest.

We advise against visiting high density, low income, urban suburbs.

You shou

HOME SECRETARY STATEMENT ON INCREASED AIRPORT SECURITY 10 August 2006
10 August 06

The British Home Secretary, Dr John Reid, made the following statement concerning the major counter-terrorist operation conducted in the UK on 10 August:

Overnight the police, with the full knowledge of Ministers, have carried out a major counter-terrorism operation to disrupt what we believe to

Mauritius 9 August 2006
09 August 06

Drug trafficking carries severe penalties.
Although crime levels are low, you should be aware that thefts, assault and rape do occur.
The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, includin

Seychelles 8 August 2006
08 August 06

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Most visits to Seychelles are trouble-free. The main type of incident for which British nationals

Tanzania 8 August 2006
08 August 06

There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.
Armed robberies are increasing, both at remote sites and in urban centres, including Dar es Salaam.
You should exercise particular caution if you intend to travel to the area bordering Burundi.
Around 50,000 British tourists v

Tanzania 7 August 2006
07 August 06

A demonstration is planned in Dar es Salaam on 4 August 2006, in protest of the ongoing hostilities in the Lebanon.See the Political Situation of this advice for more details.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.
Armed robberies are increasing, both at remote site

Seychelles 3 August 2006
03 August 06

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
Most visits to Seychelles are trouble-free. The main type of incident for which British nationals r

South Africa 1 August 2006
01 August 06

There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from tourist destinations.
The standard of driving is variable, and there are many fatal accidents.
You should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targe

Zambia 1 August 2006
01 August 06

We advise against all but essential travel to areas of Zambia bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there have been reports of cross-border raids. There are also landmines in this area, and on the borders with Angola and Mozambique.
The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be

Ethiopia 1 August 2006
01 August 06

We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region at any time, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 2003. On 11 June 2006, there was an attack on a bus outside Gambella in which a number of people are believed to have been killed. The situation rema

Seychelles 28 July 2006
28 July 06

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
Most visits to Seychelles are trouble-free. The main type of incident for which British nationals r

Egypt 27 July 2006
27 July 06

There is a high threat from terrorism in Egypt. Attacks can be indiscriminate and against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
On 24 April 2006 there were three explosions at three separate locations in the resort town of Dahab in the Sinai Peninsula, in which 23 people wer

Namibia 26 July 2006
26 July 06

If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes.
Wildlife and livestock pose a serious hazard; avoid driving at night.
The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets,

Tanzania 25 July 2006
25 July 06

There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.
Armed robberies are increasing, both at remote sites and in urban centres, including Dar es Salaam.
You should exercise particular caution if you intend to travel to the area bordering Burundi.
Around 50,000 British tourists

Egypt 24 July 2006
24 July 06

There is a high threat from terrorism in Egypt. Attacks can be indiscriminate and against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
On 24 April 2006 there were three explosions at three separate locations in the resort town of Dahab in the Sinai Peninsula, in which 23 people wer

Seychelles 20 July 2006
20 July 06

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
Most visits to Seychelles are trouble-free although you should be aware of petty thieves on beaches.

South Africa 18 July 2006
18 July 06

There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from tourist destinations.
The standard of driving is variable, and there are many fatal accidents.
You should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targe

Seychelles 17 July 2006
17 July 06

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Most visits to Seychelles are trouble-free although you should be aware of petty thieves on beache

Mozambique 17 July 2006
17 July 06

You should not walk alone on the beach anywhere in Mozambique at any time.
Mozambique shares with other countries in Africa, a threat from terrorism to visibly Western and British interests. You should also be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civi

Mali 14 July 2006
14 July 06

We advise against all travel to the north and west of Timbuktu, the north and east of the Niger River along the line of Timbuktu, Gao, Ansongo and Labbezanga and towards the western border with Mauritania and eastern borders with Niger and Algeria. This is because of the increased risk of banditry

Seychelles 13 July 2006
13 July 06

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
Most visits to Seychelles are trouble-free although you should be aware of petty thieves on beaches.

Ethiopia 13 July 2006
13 July 06

We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region at any time, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 2003. On 11 June 2006, there was an attack on a bus outside Gambella in which a number of people are believed to have been killed. The situation rema

Zimbabwe 13 July 2006
13 July 06

There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a continuing risk of violence at political demonstrations, but main tourist areas have been largely unaffected by political and social unrest.
We advise against visiting high density, low income, urban suburbs.
You should a

Tanzania 13 July 2006
13 July 06

There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.
Armed robberies are increasing, both at remote sites and in urban centres, including Dar es Salaam.
You should exercise caution if you intend to travel to the area bordering Burundi. There have been a number of armed robberies

Uganda 13 July 2006
13 July 06

We advise against all travel to northern and north eastern Uganda because of rebel insurgency and tribal clashes. In October and November 2005 there was an increase in fatal attacks against people working for aid organisations in these areas. In November 2005, a British national was killed in Murc

Mozambique 13 July 2006
13 July 06

On Sunday 18 June 2006, a suspect package was left outside the British High Commissioner's Residence in Maputo. The Mozambique police removed the package and performed a controlled explosion. We are working with the Mozambique police to investigate this incident.
You should not walk alone on the

Namibia 13 July 2006
13 July 06

If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes.
Wildlife and livestock pose a serious hazard; avoid driving at night.
The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets

Cameroon 7 July 2006
07 July 06

We advise against all travel to the area bordering Nigeria in the region of the Bakassi Peninsula. The demarcation of the disputed border continues, but localised skirmishes between Nigerian and Cameroonian police and security personnel have occurred with little warning.
We advise against all trav

Gabon 7 July 2006
07 July 06

There is no British Embassy in Gabon.
The threat from terrorism is low. You should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
We are not aware of any British nationals who have required consu

Rwanda 5 July 2006
05 July 06

*We advise against all but essential travel to rural areas bordering Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), except the town of Gisenyi. There remains a risk of indiscriminate attacks on Rwanda from rebel groups operating outside the country in the border regions with Burundi and DRC.

Zambia 5 July 2006
05 July 06

*We advise against all but essential travel to areas of Zambia bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there have been
reports of cross-border raids. There are also landmines in this area, and on the borders with Angola and Mozambique.
*Armed robbery and car hijacking are on the increas

Malawi 5 July 2006
05 July 06

*Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully and avoid travel after dark. Always wear seat belts.
*The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
*

Kenya 5 July 2006
05 July 06

*Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Western targets where foreigners have been present. These have included bomb attacks on a hotel and a western Embassy, both of which resulted in sign

Botswana 3 July 2006
03 July 06

Wildlife and livestock make driving hazardous. Avoid driving at night.
The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
Around 5,000 British to

Rwanda 30 June 2006
30 June 06

*We advise against all but essential travel to rural areas bordering Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), except the town of Gisenyi. There remains a risk of indiscriminate attacks on Rwanda from rebel groups operating outside the country in the border regions with Burundi and DRC.

Ghana 28 June 2006
29 June 06

*While most visits to Ghana are trouble-free, violent crime can occur at any time. You are advised to exercise a high level of vigilance in public areas, and when travelling by road.
*Localised outbreaks of civil unrest can occur at short notice due to ongoing local Chieftancy and land disputes.

The Gambia 26 June
29 June 06

*You should not travel by road from The Gambia to Casamance in southern Senegal because of the risk of armed banditry.
*Care should be taken when driving or walking on roads, particularly at night, due to unpredictable driving standards and lack of street lighting.
*Malaria is prevalent in The Gam

Madagascar 23 June 2006
29 June 06

*The British Embassy in Madagascar closed in August 2005. Any enquiries should now be directed to the British High Commission in Port Louis, Mauritius.
*Avoid walking in city centres after dark.
*There have been reports of hold-ups at night on some of the major roads.
*The threat from terrorism

Namibia 23 June 2006
29 June 06

*If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the
well-travelled routes.
*Wildlife and livestock pose a serious hazard; avoid driving at night.
*The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be
against civilian ta

Zambia 23 June 2006
29 June 06

*We advise against all but essential travel to areas of Zambia bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there have been
reports of cross-border raids. There are also landmines in this area, and on the borders with Angola and Mozambique.
*Armed robbery and car hijacking are on the increas

South Africa 23 June 2006
29 June 06

*There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from tourist destinations.
*The standard of driving is variable, and there are many fatal accidents.
*You should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian ta

Uganda 22 June 2006
29 June 06

*We advise against all travel to northern and north eastern Uganda because of rebel insurgency and tribal clashes. In October and November 2005 there was an increase in fatal attacks against people working for aid organisations in these areas. In November 2005, a British national was killed in Murch

Ethiopia 21 June 2006
28 June 06


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

* We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region at any time, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many death

Mozambique 19 June 2006
19 June 06

*On Sunday 18 June 2006, a suspect package was left outside the
British High Commissioner's Residence in Maputo. The Mozambique
police removed the package and performed a controlled explosion. We are working with the Mozambique police to investigate this
incident.

*

Mozambique 14 June 2006
14 June 06

You should be aware of the risks of violent crime, poor road
safety standards and minimal health facilities.

*
* *You should not walk alone on the beach anywhere in Mozambique at
any time.

*
* *Mozambique shares with other countries in Africa, a threat from

Ethiopia 14 June 2006
14 June 06

*We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region at any time,
where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many
deaths since December 2003. On 11 June 2006, there was an attack
on a bus outside Gambella in which a number of people are believed
to have been ki

Mauritius 14 June 2006
14 June 06

*Drug trafficking carries severe penalties.

*
* *Although crime levels are low, you should be aware that thefts,
assault and rape do occur.

*
* *The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the
global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, whic

Namibia 12 June 2006
12 June 06

If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the
well-travelled routes.

*
* *Wildlife and livestock pose a serious hazard; avoid driving at night.

*
* *The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the
global risk of indiscriminate terrorist att

Mali 9 June 2006
09 June 06

*We advise against all travel to the north and west of Timbuktu,
the north and east of the Niger River along the line Timbuktu,
Gao, Ansongo and Labbezanga and towards the western border with
Mauritania and eastern borders with Niger and Algeria. This is
because of the incre

Seychelles 8 June 2006
08 June 06

*Beaches are a favourite target for petty thieves.

*
* *The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the
global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be
against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

*
* *Most

Malawi 8 June 2006
08 June 06

* *Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully and avoid travel after
dark. Always wear seat belts.

*
* *The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the
global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be
against civilian targets, including

Namibia 7 June 2006
07 June 06

*If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the
well-travelled routes.

*
* *Wildlife and livestock pose a serious hazard; avoid driving at night.

*
* *The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the
global risk of indiscriminate terrorist at

The Gambia 7 June 2006
07 June 06

*You should not travel by road from The Gambia to Casamance in
southern Senegal because of the risk of armed banditry.

*
* *Care should be taken when driving or walking on roads,
particularly at night, due to unpredictable driving standards and
lack of street lighting.

Zambia - 5 June 2006
05 June 06

# We advise against all but essential travel to areas of Zambia bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there have been reports of cross-border raids. There are also landmines in this area, and on the borders with Angola and Mozambique.

# Armed robbery and car hijacking are on the incr

Ethopia 30 May 2006
30 May 06

# We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region at any time, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 2003. In October 2005, a further outbreak of violence resulted in the death of police officers and civilians. The situation remains tense.

# We

Ethiopia 26.05.06
26 May 06

Ethiopia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

* We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region at any time, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since

South Africa
19 May 06

# More than 460,000 Britons visit South Africa annually; most visits are trouble free.

# There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from tourist destinations.

# The standard of driving is variable, and there are many fatal accidents.

# You should be

Zambia
17 May 06

# We advise against all but essential travel to areas of Zambia bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there have been reports of cross-border raids. There are also landmines in this area, and on the borders with Angola and Mozambique.

# Armed robbery and car hijacking are on the incr

Seychelles
17 May 06

# Beaches are a favourite target for petty thieves.

# The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

# Most visits to Seychelles are trouble-f

Mauritius
17 May 06

* Drug trafficking carries severe penalties.

* Although crime levels are low, you should be aware that thefts, assault and rape do occur.

* The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civi

Kenya
17 May 06


* Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Western targets where foreigners have been present. These have included bomb attacks on a hotel and a western Embassy, both of which resulted

Ethiopia
17 May 06

* We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region at any time, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 2003. In October 2005, a further outbreak of violence resulted in the death of police officers and civilians. The situation remains tense.

South Africa
03 May 06

More than 460,000 Britons visit South Africa annually; most visits
are trouble free.


- There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and
isolated areas away from tourist destinations.


- The standard of driving is variable, and there are many fatal
accidents.


- You

Mozambique
02 May 06

* You should be aware of the risks of violent crime, poor road safety standards and minimal health facilities.

* You should not walk alone on the beach anywhere in Mozambique at any time.

* Mozambique shares with other countries in Africa, a threat from terrorism to visibly Western

Botswana
28 April 06

* You should be aware of increasing incidence of violent crime, but most visits to Botswana are trouble-free.

* Wildlife and livestock make driving hazardous. Avoid driving at night.

* The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate

Ethiopia
24 April 06

* We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region at any time, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 2003. In October 2005, a further outbreak of violence resulted in the death of police officers and civilians. The situation remains tense.

Uganda
21 April 06

* We advise against all travel to northern and north eastern Uganda because of rebel insurgency and tribal clashes. In October and November 2005 there was an increase in fatal attacks against people working for aid organisations in these areas. In November 2005, a British national was killed i

Tanzania
21 April 06

* There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.

* Armed robberies are increasing, both at remote sites and in urban centres, including Dar es Salaam.

* You should exercise caution if you intend to travel to the area bordering Burundi. There have been a num

Kenya
21 April 06

* Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Western targets where foreigners have been present. These have included bomb attacks on a hotel and a western Embassy, both of which resulted in

Ghana
20 April 06

# While most visits to Ghana are trouble-free, violent crime can occur at any time. You are advised to exercise a high level of vigilance in public areas, and when travelling by road.

# Localised outbreaks of civil unrest can occur at short notice due to ongoing local Chieftancy and land dispute

Gabon
20 April 06

# There is no British Embassy in Gabon.

# The threat from terrorism is low. You should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

# We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive tra

Cameroon
20 April 06

# We advise against all travel to the area bordering Nigeria in the region of the Bakassi Peninsula. The demarcation of the disputed border continues, but localised skirmishes between Nigerian and Cameroonian police and security personnel have occurred with little warning.

# We advise against al

Malawi
18 April 06

# Heavy rains in March 2006 have caused flooding in a number of districts, including Salima and Mangochi. Bridges have been damaged on the Salima-Balaka and Monkey Bay-Mangochi roads, and diversions are in place. Tourist facilities have not been affected.

# Flooding has also exacerbated an outb

Seychelles
18 April 06

# Beaches are a favourite target for petty thieves.

# The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

# Most visits to Seychelles are trouble-fr

Botswana
18 April 06

- You should be aware of increasing incidence of violent crime, but
most visits to Botswana are trouble-free.


- Wildlife and livestock make driving hazardous. Avoid driving
at night.


- The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of
the global risk of indiscriminate terro

Zimbabwe
11 April 06

* There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a continuing risk of violence at political demonstrations, but main tourist areas have been largely unaffected by political and social unrest.

* We advise against visiting high density, low income, urban suburbs.

Mali
11 April 06

* We advise against all travel to the north of Timbuktu, the western border area with Mauritania and the eastern border with Niger, due to banditry.

* You should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets, including places f

Zambia
06 April 06

# We advise against all but essential travel to areas of Zambia bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there have been reports of cross-border raids. There are also landmines in this area, and on the borders with Angola and Mozambique.

# Armed robbery and car hijacking are on the

Madagascar
03 April 06

# The British Embassy in Madagascar closed in August 2005. Any enquiries should now be directed to the British High Commission in Port Louis, Mauritius.

# Avoid walking in city centres after dark.

# There have been reports of hold-ups at night on some of the major roads.

# The t

Ethiopia
30 March 06

* We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region at any time, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 2003. In October 2005, a further outbreak of violence resulted in the death of police officers and civilians. The situation remains tense.

Rwanda
29 March 06

# We advise against all but essential travel to rural areas bordering Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), except the town of Gisenyi. There remains a risk of indiscriminate attacks on Rwanda from rebel groups operating outside the country in the border regions with Burundi and DRC.

The Gambia
29 March 06

* There are confirmed reports of an attempt to overthrow the government on the night of 21 March 2006. There is an additional military presence in Banjul, but there have been no instances of civil disorder, and business is continuing as usual.

* You should not travel by road from The

Zimbabwe
28 March 06

# There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a continuing risk of violence at political demonstrations, but main tourist areas have been largely unaffected by political and social unrest.

# We advise against visiting high density, low income, urban suburbs.
<

Malawi
27 March 06

* Heavy rains in March 2006 have caused flooding in a number of districts, including Salima and Mangochi. Bridges have been damaged on the Salima-Balaka and Monkey Bay-Mangochi roads, and diversions are in place. Tourist facilities have not been affected.

* Flooding has also exacerbat

Seychelles
27 March 06

* Beaches are a favourite target for petty thieves.

* The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

* Most visits to Seych

Madagascar
27 March 06

# The British Embassy in Madagascar closed in August 2005. Any enquiries should now be directed to the British High Commission in Port Louis, Mauritius.

# Avoid walking in city centres after dark.

# There have been reports of hold-ups at night on some of the major roads.

# The t

Botswana
27 March 06

# You should be aware of increasing incidence of violent crime, but most visits to Botswana are trouble-free.

# Wildlife and livestock make driving hazardous. Avoid driving at night.

# The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terror

Zambia
27 March 06

# We advise against all but essential travel to areas of Zambia bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there have been reports of cross-border raids. There are also landmines in this area, and on the borders with Angola and Mozambique.

# Armed robbery and car hijacking are on the i

Namibia
27 March 06

# If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes.

# Wildlife and livestock pose a serious hazard; avoid driving at night.

# The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against

Mozambique
27 March 06

# On 23 February 2006, an earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.5 on the Richter scale, hit Mozambique in a sparsely populated part of southern Manica province 530 km north of Maputo. Five people were killed and over a thousand affected. There was little structural damage. Aftershocks continue, some wit

Mauritius
27 March 06

# Drug trafficking carries severe penalties.

# Although crime levels are low, you should be aware that thefts, assault and rape do occur.

# The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian

South Africa
27 March 06

* More than 460,000 Britons visit South Africa annually; most visits are trouble free.

* There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from tourist destinations.

* The standard of driving is variable, and there are many fatal accidents

Botswana 27 March 2006
27 March 06

# You should be aware of increasing incidence of violent crime, but most visits to Botswana are trouble-free.

# Wildlife and livestock make driving hazardous. Avoid driving at night.

# The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist atta

The Gambia 23 March 2006
23 March 06

# There are confirmed reports of an attempt to overthrow the government on the night of 21 March. There is an additional military presence in Banjul, but there have been no instances of civil disorder, and business is continuing as usual.

# You should not travel by road from The Gambia to Casaman

Mozambique 22 March 2006
22 March 06

# On 23 February 2006, an earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.5 on the Richter scale, hit Mozambique in a sparsely populated part of southern Manica province 530 km north of Maputo. Five people were killed and over a thousand affected. There was little structural damage. Aftershocks continue, some wit

Malawi 20 March 2006
20 March 06

# Heavy rains in March 2006 have caused flooding in a number of districts, including Salima and Mangochi. Bridges have been damaged on the Salima-Balaka and Monkey Bay-Mangochi roads, and diversions are in place. Tourist facilities have not been affected.

# Flooding has also exacerbated an outbre

Seychelles 20 March 2006
20 March 06

# Beaches are a favourite target for petty thieves.

# The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

# Most visits to Seychelles are trouble-fr

Mozambique 17 March 2006
17 March 06

# On 23 February 2006, an earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.5 on the Richter scale, hit Mozambique in a sparsely populated part of southern Manica province 530 km north of Maputo. Five people were killed and over a thousand affected. There was little structural damage. Aftershocks continue, some wit

Ethiopia Wednesday 15 March 2006
15 March 06

# We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region at any time, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 2003. In October 2005, a further outbreak of violence resulted in the death of police officers and civilians. The situation remains tense.

# We al

Kenya 9 March 2006
09 March 06

# Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Western targets where foreigners have been present. These have included bomb attacks on a hotel and a western Embassy, both of which resulted in signif

Zambia 8 March 2006
08 March 06

# We advise against all but essential travel to areas of Zambia bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there have been reports of cross-border raids. There are also landmines in this area, and on the borders with Angola and Mozambique.

# Armed robbery and car hijacking are on the incre

Botswana 8 March 2006
08 March 06

# You should be aware of increasing incidence of violent crime, but most visits to Botswana are trouble-free.

# Wildlife and livestock make driving hazardous. Avoid driving at night.

# The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist atta

Ethiopia 8 March 2006
08 March 06

# We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region at any time, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 2003. In October 2005, a further outbreak of violence resulted in the death of police officers and civilians. The situation remains tense.

# We al

Kenya 7 March 2006
07 March 06

# Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Western targets where foreigners have been present. These have included bomb attacks on a hotel and a western Embassy, both of which resulted in signif

Madagascar 6 March 2006
06 March 06

# The British Embassy in Madagascar closed in August 2005. Any enquiries should now be directed to the British High Commission in Port Louis, Mauritius.

# Avoid walking in city centres after dark.

# There have been reports of hold-ups at night on some of the major roads.

# The threat from t

Cameroon 6 March 2006
06 March 06

# We advise against all travel to the area bordering Nigeria in the region of the Bakassi Peninsula. The demarcation of the disputed border continues, but localised skirmishes between Nigerian and Cameroonian police and security personnel have occurred with little warning.

# We advise against all

Mauritius 2 March 2006
02 March 06

# Drug trafficking carries severe penalties.

# Although crime levels are low, you should be aware that thefts, assault and rape do occur.

# The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets,

Tanzania 2 March 2006
02 March 06

# There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.

# Armed robberies are increasing, both at remote sites and in urban centres, including Dar es Salaam.

# Travellers to the area bordering Burundi should exercise caution.

# Tanzania and Zanzibar are popular destinations

Uganda 1 March 2006
01 March 06

# We advise against all travel to northern and north eastern Uganda because of rebel insurgency and tribal clashes. October and November 2005 saw a rise in fatal attacks against people working for aid organisations in northern Uganda and southern Sudan. The Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) is thought to

Mozambique 1 march 2006
01 March 06

# On 23 February 2006, an earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.5 on the Richter scale, hit Mozambique in a sparsely populated part of southern Manica province (530 km north of Maputo). Five people were killed and at least 30 injured. There was little structural damage. You are advised to check the loca

Ghana 24 February 2006
24 February 06

# Organised protests took place in Accra on 21 February 2006 against the Representation of the People Amendment Bill. Some demonstrators and police were injured in minor clashes. This Bill was passed on 23 February 2006, but there could be further demonstrations in the coming weeks. You should avoid

Gabon 23 February 2006
23 February 06

* There is no British Embassy in Gabon.

* The threat from terrorism is low. You should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

* We strongly recommend that you obtain compre

Ghana 23 February 2006
23 February 06

* Violent protests took place in Accra on 21 February 2006 against the Representation of the People Amendment Bill. This Bill is due to be passed on 23 February 2006. There could be further demonstrations in the coming weeks. You should avoid all political rallies, demonstrations and large publi

Madagascar 23 February 2006
23 February 06

* The British Embassy in Madagascar closed in August 2005. Any enquiries should now be directed to the British High Commission in Port Louis, Mauritius.

* Avoid walking in city centres after dark.

* There have been reports of hold-ups at night on some of the major roads.

* T

Tanzania 21 February 2006
21 February 06

# There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.

# Armed robberies, especially at remote sites, are increasing.

# Anger over the publication of caricatures of key figures of the Islamic faith, which have appeared in newspapers, may continue to trigger disturbances in Ta

Uganda 21 february 2006
21 February 06

# We advise against all travel to northern and north eastern Uganda because of rebel insurgency and tribal clashes. October and November 2005 saw a rise in fatal attacks against people working for aid organisations in northern Uganda and southern Sudan. The Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) is thought to

Egypt 20 February 2006
20 February 06

Egypt

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Terrorism, Political Situation, Road Safety, River & Sea Safety and Local Laws and Customs sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

* There is a high threat from terrorism in Egypt.

*

Gambia, The February 15th 2006
15 February 06

Gambia, The

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Health and General sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

* You should not travel by road from The Gambia to Casamance in southern Senegal because of the risk of armed banditry.

South Africa-February 14th 2006
14 February 06

South Africa

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Local Travel and Health sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

* More than 460,000 Britons visit South Africa annually; most visits are trouble free.

* There is a

Tanzania February 14th 2006
14 February 06

Tanzania

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

* There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.

* Armed robberies, especially at remote sites

Cameroon February 14th
14 February 06

Cameroon

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime, Political Situation, Local Travel and Health sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed

* We advise against all travel to the area bordering Nigeria in the region of the Bakassi Penins

Madagascar-February 13th 20006
13 February 06

Madagascar

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime, Road Safety, Entry Requirements, Health, Natural Disasters and General sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

* The British Embassy in Madagascar closed in August 2005. Any enqu

Rwanda February 13th
13 February 06

Rwanda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Crime, Road Safety and Local Laws and Customs sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

* We advise against all but essential travel to rural areas bordering Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Con

Malawi February 13th 2006
13 February 06

his advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

* Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully and avoid travel after dark. Always wear seat belts.

* There have been armed car-jackings, especially of 4 x 4 vehicl

Tanzania February 10th
10 February 06

Tanzania

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

* There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.

* Armed robberies, especially at remote sites

Kenya February 9th
09 February 06

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

* Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been against civilian

Seychelles February 6th
06 February 06

Seychelles


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.


SUMMARY


Beaches are a favourite target for petty thieves.


The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global ri

Madagascar February 3rd
03 February 06

Madagascar


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
The British Embassy in Madagascar has now closed. Any enquiries should now be directed to the British High Commission in Port Louis, Mauritius.


Avo

Kenya February 3rd 2006
03 February 06

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Terrorism, Crime, Political Situation, Local Travel and Health sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. P

South Africa
01 February 06

South Africa

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
More than 460,000 Britons visit South Africa annually; most visits are trouble free.

There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in towns

South Africa - 27 January 2006
27 January 06

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the
Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

- More than 460,000 Britons visit South Africa annually; most visits
are trouble free.

- There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and

Ethiopia - 27 January 2006
27 January 06

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the
Summary Terrorism, Crime, Political Situation and Local Travel
sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

- We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region at any time,
where continuing unrest and sporadic vi

Mozambique - 16 January 2006
16 January 06

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Crime, Local Travel, Local Laws and Customs and General sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should be aware of the risks of violent crime, poor road safety standards and minimal health facilities.

Women

Zambia - 16 January 2006
16 January 06

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to areas of Zambia bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there have been reports of cross-border raids. There are also landmines in this area, and on t

Namibia - 16 January 2006
16 January 06

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Crime section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes.

Wildlife and livestock pose a serious hazard; avoid driving at night.

The threat from

Mozambique - 13 January 2006
13 January 06

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments throughout. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should be aware of the risks of violent crime, poor road safety standards and minimal health facilities.

Women should not walk alone on the beach anywhere in Mozambique at

Uganda continued - 12 January 2006
13 January 06

Most visits to Uganda are trouble-free. Kampala is a relatively safe city but take the usual precautions against crime and when going out at night.

If you intend staying in Uganda for more than a month you should register with the British High Commission.

We strongly advise that you obtain com

Uganda continued - 12 January 2006
13 January 06

We advise against all travel to the region known as West Nile (Nebbi, Arua, Moyo and Yumbe districts in Uganda’s far north west), with the exception of trips to Arua town. Arua town should only be visited by air and visitors should remain within the confines of the town.

We advise against travel

Uganda - 12 January 2006
13 January 06

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and the Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to northern and north eastern Uganda because of rebel insurgency and tribal clashes. There have recently been

Gambia, The- 12 January 2006
13 January 06

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
- You should not travel by road from The Gambia to Casamance in southern Senegal because of the risk of armed banditry.

- Crime against tourists is rare, but you should

Ghana - 11 January 2006
11 January 06

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Air Safety section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
The Government of Ghana lifted the state of emergency in the Tamale municipality and Yendi District of the Northern Region of Ghana in July 2004, which

Zimbabwe - 11 January 2006
11 January 06

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a continuing risk of violence at political demonstrations, but main tourist areas have been

Zimbabwe - 10 January 2006
10 January 06

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a continuing risk of violence at political demonstrations, but main tourist areas have been

Rwanda - 10 January 2006
10 January 06

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to rural areas bordering Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). There remains a risk of indiscriminate attacks o

Mali - 10 January 2006
10 January 06

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the north of Timbuktu, the western border area with Mauritania and the eastern border with Niger, due to banditry.

You sh

Seychelles - 9 January 2006
09 January 06

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Crime and Health sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Beaches are a favourite target for petty thieves.

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist

Zimbabwe - 9 January 2006
09 January 06

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a continuing risk of violence at political demonstrations, but main tourist areas have been

Cameroon - 9 January 2006
09 January 06

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Crime and Local Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed
We advise against all travel to the area bordering Nigeria in the region of the Bakassi Peninsula. The demarcation of the disputed border continues, bu

Zimbabwe - 5 January 2006
05 January 06

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime, Political Situation and Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a continuing risk of violence at political demonstrati

The Gambia - 4 January 2006
04 January 06

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should not travel by road from The Gambia to Casamance in southern Senegal because of the risk of armed banditry.

Crime against tourists is rare, but

Ethiopia - 4 January 2006
04 January 06

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region at any time, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 2003

Malawi - 3 January 2006
03 January 06

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully and avoid travel after dark. Always wear seat belts.

There have been armed car-jackings, especially of 4 x 4 vehicles. Do

Ethiopia - 29 December 2005
03 January 06

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendments to the Entry Requirements section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region at any time, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 2003

South Africa - 23 December 2005
23 December 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime, Local Travel, Road Safety, Entry Requirements, and Health sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
More than 460,000 Britons visit South Africa annually; most visits are trouble free.

There is a h

Tanzania - 22 December 2005
22 December 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.

Armed robberies, especially at remote sites, are increasing.

There

Ghana - 22 December 2005
22 December 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Air Safety section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
The Government of Ghana lifted the state of emergency in the Tamale municipality and Yendi District of the Northern Region of Ghana in July last year, which had b

Uganda - 22 December 2005
22 December 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and the Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to northern and north eastern Uganda because of rebel insurgency and tribal clashes. There have recently been

Botswana - 19 December 2005
19 December 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should be aware of increasing incidence of violent crime, but most visits to Botswana are trouble-free.

Wildlife and livestock make driving hazardous. Avoid driving at night.

The threat from terro

Tanzania - 19 December 2005
19 December 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Political Situation and General sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
A powerful earthquake struck the Lake Tanganyika region (on the border of Democratic Republic of Congo and Tanzania) on Monday 5 Dece

Kenya - 15 December 2005
15 December 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Political Situation and Local Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been against c

Mauritius - 14 December 2005
14 December 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Crime, Local Travel, Local Laws and Customs, Entry Requirements and Health sections. The overall level of the advice has not been changed.
Drug trafficking carries severe penalties.

Although crime levels are low, you should be awa

Rwanda - 12 December 2005
12 December 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Natural Disasters section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to rural areas bordering Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). There remains a risk of i

The Gambia - 12 December 2005
12 December 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should not travel by road from The Gambia to Casamance in southern Senegal because of the risk of armed banditry.

Crime against tourists is rare, but

CHANGE OF BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER TO THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE - 9 December 2005
09 December 05

CHANGE OF BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER TO THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE

Miss Sarah MacIntosh has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Sierra Leone in succession to Dr John Mitchiner who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Miss MacIntosh will take up her appointment in

Mozambique - 9 December 2005
09 December 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Crime and General sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should be aware of the risks of violent crime, poor road safety standards and minimal health facilities.

Women should not walk alone on the beach any

Mozambique - 9 December 2005
09 December 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Crime and General sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should be aware of the risks of violent crime, poor road safety standards and minimal health facilities.

Women should not walk alone on the beach any

Cameroon - 9 December 2005
09 December 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime, Local Travel and Health sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed
We advise against all travel to the area bordering Nigeria in the region of the Bakassi Peninsula. The demarcation of the disputed bord

Cameroon - 9 December 2005
09 December 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime, Local Travel and Health sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed
We advise against all travel to the area bordering Nigeria in the region of the Bakassi Peninsula. The demarcation of the disputed bord

Ethiopia - 9 December 2005
09 December 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region at any time, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 2003. In Oc

Seychelles - 6 December 2005
06 December 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Road Safety, Health and Contact Details sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Beaches are a favourite target for petty thieves.

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of i

Mozambique - 6 December 2005
06 December 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime, Road Travel, Entry Requirements, Health and General section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should be aware of the risks of violent crime, poor road safety standards and minimal health facilities

Rwanda - 5 December 2005
05 December 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to rural areas bordering Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). There remains a risk of indiscriminate attacks on Rwanda fro

Uganda - 5 December 2005
05 December 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
A powerful earthquake struck the Lake Tanganyika region (on the border of Democratic Republic of Congo and Tanzania) on Monday 5 December 2005 at 12.19 GMT. Tremors have been

Kenya - 5 December 2005
05 December 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
A powerful earthquake struck the Lake Tanganyika region (on the border of Democratic Republic of Congo and Tanzania) on Monday 5 December 2005 at 12.19 GMT. Tremors have been

Tanzania - 5 December 2005
05 December 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
A powerful earthquake struck the Lake Tanganyika region (on the border of Democratic Republic of Congo and Tanzania) on Monday 5 December 2005 at 12.19 GMT. Tremors have been

Malawi - 5 December 2005
05 December 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully and avoid travel after dark. Always wear seat belts.

There have been armed car-jackings, especially of 4 x 4 vehicles. Do not resist.

In Lilongwe, the majorit

Zimbabwe - 2 December 2005
02 December 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been an increase in tension in urban areas. We advise against visiting the high-density suburbs. There has been a general increase in the level of viole

Kenya - 2 December 2005
02 December 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visi

Zimbabwe - 1 December 2005
01 December 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Political Situation and Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been an increase in tension in urban areas. We advise against visiting the high-density suburbs. There has been a gener

Zambia - 30 November 2005
30 November 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Crime section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to areas of Zambia bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there have been reports of cross-border raids. There ar

Madagascar - 29 November 2005
29 November 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and General section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
The British Embassy in Madagascar has now closed. Any enquiries should now be directed to the British High Commission in Port Louis, Mauritius.

Avoid wa

Ethiopia - 25 November 2005
25 November 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Following elections held in May, there were serious disturbances in Addis Ababa on 6- 8 June 2005 resulting in fatalities. There were also serious dis

Tanzania - 25 November 2005
25 November 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.

Armed robberies, especially at remote sites, are increasing.

There will be ele

Uganda - 24 November 2005
24 November 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Uganda shares with neighbouring countries a threat of terrorism.

We advise against all travel to northern and north eastern Uganda because o

Kenya has been updated - 23 November 2005
23 November 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
- Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been against civilian or

Kenya - 18 November 2005
18 November 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Political Situation and Contact Details sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been agains

Mali - 17 November 2005
17 November 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary, Health and General sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
- We advise against all travel to the north of Timbuktu, the western border area with Mauritania and the eastern border with Niger, due to bandi

Uganda November 16th
17 November 05

Uganda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section.

The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Uganda shares with neighbouring countries a threat of terrorism.

We advise against all travel to northern and north eastern

Ethiopia November 15th 2005
17 November 05

Ethiopia


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Political Situation and Entry Requirements section. We no longer advise against all but essential travel to Ethiopia.
Following elections held in May, there were serious disturbances in Addis Ababa on 6- 8 June

Kenya - 12 November 2005
12 November 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Political Situation and Contact Details sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been agains

Uganda - 9 November 2005
09 November 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Uganda shares with neighbouring countries a threat of terrorism.

We advise against all travel to northern and north eastern Uganda because of rebel

Seychelles - 8 November 2005
08 November 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary, Health, and General sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Beaches are a favourite target for petty thieves.

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscrimi

Egypt - 8 November 2005
08 November 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Local Laws and Customs, Health and General sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Egypt.

The Egyptian security services have tightened security throughout Egypt

Malawi - 8 November 2005
08 November 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully and avoid travel after dark. Always wear seat belts.

There have been armed car-jackings, especially of 4 x 4 vehicles. Do not resist.

In Lilongwe, the majorit

Uganda
08 November 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Political Situation and Local Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Uganda shares with neighbouring countries a threat of terrorism.

We advise against all travel to northern and north eastern U

Tanzania - 7 November 2005
07 November 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.

Armed robberies, especially at remote sites, are increasing.

Elect

Ethiopia-November 4th
04 November 05

Ethiopia


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Political Situation and Local Travel section. We continue to advise against all but essential travel to Ethiopia.
We advise against all but essential travel to Ethiopia for the time being.


Following electi

Zambia-November 3rd
03 November 05

Zambia


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Crime and Local Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to areas of Zambia bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there have been reports of

ETHIOPIA NOVEMBER 3RD
03 November 05

Ethiopia


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section.
We advise against non-essential travel to Ethiopia for the time being.


Following elections held in May, there were serious disturbances in Addis Ababa on 6- 8 June 2005 res

Ethiopia - 2 November 2005
02 November 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Following elections held in May, there were serious disturbances in Addis Ababa on 6- 8 June 2005 resulting in fatalities. There have been furt

Kenya - 1 November 2005
01 November 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visi

Zimbabwe - 31 October 2005
31 October 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Elections for the newly established Senate will be held on 26 November 2005. There is a risk of increased political tension and violence around

Tanzania - 31 October 2005
31 October 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.

Armed robberies, especially at remote sites, are increasing.

An el

Uganda - 31 October 2005
31 October 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Uganda shares with neighbouring countries a threat of terrorism.

We advise against all travel to northern and north eastern Uganda because of rebel insurgenc

The Gambia - 28 October 2005
28 October 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Health and General sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should not travel by road from The Gambia to Casamance in southern Senegal because of the risk of armed banditry.

Crime against tourists is

Uganda - 27 October 2005
27 October 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued amendments to the Summary, Local Travel and Road Safety sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Uganda shares with neighbouring countries a threat of terrorism.

We advise against all travel to northern and north eastern Uganda because

Tanzania - 27 October 2005
27 October 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the General section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.

Armed robberies, especially at remote sites, are increasing.

A general election will be

Rwanda - 25 October 2005
25 October 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all but essential travel to rural areas bordering Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). There remains a risk of indiscriminate

Namibia - 24 October 2005
24 October 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes.

Wildlife and livestock pose a serious hazard; avoid driving at night.

The threat fr

South Africa - 20 October 2005
20 October 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Road Safety, Health and General sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

More than 400,000 Britons visit South Africa annually; most visits are trouble free.

There is a high level of crime, but most oc

Ghana - 20 October 2005
20 October 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Health and General Sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The Government of Ghana lifted the state of emergency in the Tamale municipality and Yendi District of the Northern Region of Ghana in July last

Tanzania
14 October 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.

Armed robberies, especially at remote sites, are increasing.

A general election will be held t

Zambia - 12 October 2005
12 October 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime, Local Travel, Entry Requirements, Health and General sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all but essential travel to areas of Zambia bordering the Democratic Republic of Cong

Tanzania - 12 October 2005
12 October 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.

Armed robberies, especially at remote sites, are increasing.

A g

Malawi - 12 October 2005
12 October 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Road Safety, Entry Requirements, Health and General sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully and avoid travel after dark. Always wear seat belts.

There have been

Malawi - 12 October 2005
12 October 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Road Safety, Entry Requirements, Health and General sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully and avoid travel after dark. Always wear seat belts.

There have been

Madagascar-October 7th 2005
07 October 05

Madagascar

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime, Health and General sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
The British Embassy in Madagascar has now closed. Any enquiries should now be directed to the British High Commission in Port

Rwanda October 7th
07 October 05

Rwanda

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Health and General sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to rural areas bordering Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). There remains a

Botswana-October 7th 2005
07 October 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

You should be aware of increasing incidence of violent crime, but most visits to Botswana are trouble-free.

Wildlife and livestock make driving hazardous. Avoid

Tanzania-October 1st 2005
01 October 05

Tanzania

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Political Situation, General, and Contact Details sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.

Armed robberies, especially a

Kenya -september 30th 2005
30 September 05

Kenya

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime, Political Situation, Local Travel, Air Safety, Health and General sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. Previous att

Zimbabwe September 30th 2005
30 September 05

Zimbabwe


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Health and General sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been an increase in tension in urban areas and a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a continuing ris

Cameroon-September 29th 2005
29 September 05

Cameroon

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime, Local Travel, Health and General sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the area bordering Nigeria in the region of the Bakassi Peninsula. The demarcatio

ETHIOPIA-Sept 29th 2005
29 September 05

Ethiopia

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Political Situation, Entry Requirements, Health and General sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region, where continuing unrest and sporadic vio

Namibia
26 September 05

Namibia


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Health and General section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes.


Wildlife and livestock pose a serious hazard; avoid dr

South Africa - 19 September 2005
19 September 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

More than 400,000 Britons visit South Africa annually; most visits are trouble free.

There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated ar

Ghana - 16 September 2005
16 September 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
The Government of Ghana lifted the state of emergency in the Tamale municipality and Yendi District of the Northern Region of Ghana in July last year, which had been in effect for two and a half years follo

Ethiopia - 16 September 2005
16 September 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, and Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 2003.

Egypt - 12 September 2005
15 September 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Egypt.

The Egyptian security services have tightened security throughout Egypt. Since 15 August, there have b

Mali - 15 September 2005
15 September 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Crime section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the north of Timbuktu, the western border area with Mauritania and the eastern border with Niger, due to banditry.

You should be awa

Mozambique
12 September 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the General section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

You should be aware of the risks of violent crime, poor road safety standards and minimal health facilities.

Women should not walk alone on the beach anywhere i

Mozambique
12 September 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the General section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

- You should be aware of the risks of violent crime, poor road safety standards and minimal health facilities.

- Women should not walk alone on the beach anyw

Ethiopia - 7 September 2005
07 September 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, and Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 200

Ethiopia - 5 September 2005
05 September 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, and Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 200

Madagascar - 26 August 2005
26 August 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and the General section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
The British Embassy in Madagascar has closed to all business except consular emergencies. All consular operations, and in-country visa and passport req

Egypt - 26 August 2005
26 August 05

This advice has been reviewed and re-issued with amendments to the Summary Terrorism and Political Situation sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Egypt.

Since 15 August, there have been three roadside explosions involving vehicles in

Egypt - 17 August 2005
17 August 05

This advice has been reviewed and re-issued with amendments to the Summary and the Terrorism section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Egypt.

On 15 August, a vehicle with the Multinational Observer Force (MFO) in Sinai was damaged by a roa

Mozambique - 12 August 2005
12 August 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Local Travel and Road Safety sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should be aware of the risks of violent crime, poor road safety standards and minimal health facilities.

Women should not walk alone on th

Egypt - 12 August 2005
12 August 05

This advice has been reviewed and re-issued with amendments to the Summary and the Terrorism section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Egypt.

On 23 July three bombs exploded in Sharm al-Sheikh in the Sinai Peninsula. According to the Egypt

Seychelles
05 August 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Beaches are a favourite target for petty thieves.

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets

Zambia - 4 August 2005
04 August 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to areas of Zambia bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there have been reports of cross-border raids. There are also landmines in this area, and on t

Malawi - 4 August 2005
04 August 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully and avoid travel after dark. Always wear seat belts.

There have been armed car-jackings, especially of 4 x 4 vehicles. Do not resist.

In Lilongwe, the majorit

Kenya - 3 August 2005
03 August 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Western target

The Gambia - 2 August 2005
02 August 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Political Situation and Entry Requirements sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

You should not travel by road from The Gambia to Casamance in southern Senegal because of the risk of armed banditry.

Crime ag

Egypt - 1 August 2005
01 August 05

This advice has been reviewed and re-issued with amendments to the Summary and the Terrorism section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Egypt.

On 23 July three bombs exploded in Sharm al-Sheikh in the Sinai Peninsula. According to the Egypt

The Gambia - 1 August 2005
01 August 05

Gambia, The


This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should not travel by road from The Gambia to Casamance in southern Senegal because of the risk of armed banditry.

Crime against tourists is rare, but you should take sensible precaut

Ethiopia - 27 July 2005
27 July 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Terrorism and Political Situation sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since D

Egypt - 26 July 2005
26 July 05

This advice has been reviewed and the Summary and Safety and Security (Terrorism) sections have been re-issued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

· There is a high threat from terrorism in Egypt.

On 23 July three bombs exploded in Sharm al-Sheikh in the Sinai Peninsula. A

Egypt - 25 July 2005
25 July 05

This advice has been reviewed and the Summary and Safety and Security (Terrorism) sections have been re-issued.

The overall level of the advice has not changed.

There is a high threat from terrorism in Egypt. On 23 July a number of bombs exploded in Sharm el-sheik and nearby Naama Bay. Early

Zimbabwe - 25 July 2005
25 July 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime, Political Situation, Local Travel, Road Safety and General sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been an increase in tension in urban areas and a general increase in the level of violent

Uganda - 25 July 2005
25 July 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime, Political Situation, National Parks and Entry Requirements sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to northern and north eastern Uganda because of rebel insurgency and t

Kenya - 22 July 2005
22 July 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Western targets w

Cameroon - 20 July 2005
20 July 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Contact Details section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the area bordering Nigeria in the region of the Bakassi Peninsula. The demarcation of the disputed border continues, but loca

Mauritius - 20 July 2005
20 July 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Natural Disasters section. The overall level of the advice has not been changed.
Drug trafficking carries severe penalties.

Although crime levels are low, you should be aware that thefts, assault and rape do occur.

The threat

Tanzania - 20 July 2005
20 July 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime, Political Situation, Road Safety, and General sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.

Armed robberies, especially at remote

Kenya - 20 July 2005
20 July 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Western targets w

South Africa - 15 July 2005
15 July 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
More than 400,000 Britons visit South Africa annually; most visits are trouble free.

There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated area

Ethiopia - 15 July 2005
15 July 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Political Situation, Local Travel and General sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deat

Mali - 14 July 2005
14 July 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the north of Timbuktu, the western border area with Mauritania and the eastern border with Niger, due to banditry.

You should be aw

Rwanda - 13 July 2005
13 July 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to rural areas bordering Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). There remains a risk of indiscriminate attacks on Rwanda from rebel groups operating o

Kenya - 13 July 2005
13 July 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Local Travel and Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Western targets

Ethiopia
13 July 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and the Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 20

Botswana - 13 July 2005
13 July 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

You should be aware of increasing incidence of violent crime, but most visits to Botswana are trouble-free.

Wildlife and livestock make driving hazardous. Avoid driving at night.
The threat from terro

Mozambique
08 July 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Local Travel, Road Safety and Entry Requirements sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should be aware of the risks of violent crime, poor road safety standards and minimal health facilities.

Women should

Seychelles - 7 July 2005
07 July 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Crime sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Beaches are a favourite target for petty thieves.

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terroris

Seychelles - 7 July 2005
07 July 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Crime sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Beaches are a favourite target for petty thieves.

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terroris

Mali - 5 July 2005
05 July 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against travel to the north of Timbuktu, the western border area with Mauritania and the eastern border with Niger, due to banditry.

You should be aware

Egypt - 5 July 2005
05 July 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Egypt. In April 2005 there were three separate incidents in Cairo in which tourists were targeted. A total of seven people, including four terrorists and three touri

Malawi - 5 July 2005
05 July 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully and avoid travel after dark. Always wear seat belts.

There have been armed car-jackings, especially of 4 x 4 vehicles. Do not resist.

In Lilongwe, the majorit

Mauritius - 5 July 2005
05 July 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Political Situation and Health sections. The overall level of the advice has not been changed.
Drug trafficking carries severe penalties.

Although crime levels are low, you should be aware that thefts, assault and rape do occur.

Zambia - 5 July 2005
05 July 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to areas of Zambia bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there have been reports of cross-border raids. There are also landmines in this area, and on t

Mali - 4 July 2005
04 July 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against travel to the north of Timbuktu, the western border area with Mauritania and the eastern border with Niger, due to banditry.

You should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate ter

Namibia - 30 June 2005
30 June 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Crime section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes.

Wildlife and livestock pose a serious hazard; avoid driving at night.

The threat from

Zimbabwe - 24 June 2005
24 June 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Political Situation and Entry Requirements sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been an increase in tension in urban areas and a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a cont

Ghana - 24 June 2005
24 June 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Crime, Road Safety, Air Safety and Contact Details sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
The Government of Ghana lifted the state of emergency in the Tamale municipality and Yendi District of the Northern Region

Madagascar - 22 June 2005
22 June 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
The British Embassy in Madagascar will close to the public from mid-August 2005. All consular operations, and in-country visa and passport requests, will transfer to the Bri

Ethiopia - 14 June 2005
14 June 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and the Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 20

Kenya - 13 June 2005
13 June 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Western targets where foreigners have be

Ethiopia - 13 June 2005
13 June 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 2003.

We also advise against all

Mozambique - 8 June 2005
08 June 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

You should be aware of the risks of violent crime, poor road safety standards and minimal health facilities.

Women should not walk alone on the beach anywhere in Mozambique.

Mozambique shares with o

Ethiopia - 8 June 2005
08 June 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 2003.

We also advise against all

Malawi - 8 June 2005
08 June 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully and avoid travel after dark. Always wear seat belts.

There have been armed car-jackings, especially of 4 x 4 vehicles. Do not resist.

In Lilongwe, the majorit

Cameroon - 8 June 2005
08 June 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Crime and Political Situation sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the area bordering Nigeria in the region of the Bakassi Peninsula. The demarcation of the disputed border contin

Mauritius - 8 June 2005
08 June 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Crime, Political Situation, and Local Laws and Customs sections. The overall level of the advice has not been changed.
Drug trafficking carries severe penalties.

Although crime levels are low, you should be aware that thefts, assa

Zambia - 8 June 2005
08 June 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to areas of Zambia bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there have been reports of cross-border raids. There are also landmines in this area, and on t

Ethiopia - 8 June 2005
08 June 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 2003

FCO-Zimbabwe
04 June 05

Zimbabwe


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Political Situation and Local Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been an increase in tension in urban areas and a general increase in the level of violent crime. There i

Seychelles - 3 June 2005
03 June 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Road Safety and Health sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Beaches are a favourite target for petty thieves.

Women should not walk alone on isolated beaches.

The threat from terrorism is low. But you shou

Egypt - 31 May 2005
31 May 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Egypt. In April 2005 there were three separate incidents in Cairo in which tourists were targeted. A t

Egypt - 25 May 2005
25 May 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Egypt. In April 2005 there were three separate incidents in Cairo in which tourists were targeted. A t

Kenya - 19 May 2005
19 May 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Entry Requirements section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Western targets where foreig

Zambia - 19 May 2005
19 May 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to areas of Zambia bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there have been reports of cross-border r

Zambia - 17 May 2005
17 May 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to areas of Zambia bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there have been reports of cross-border raids. T

Ethiopia - 17 May 2005
17 May 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 2003.

Seychelles - 9 May 2005
09 May 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Road Safety section. The overall level of the advice has not changed

Beaches are a favourite target for petty thieves.

Women should not walk alone on isolated beaches.

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aw

Egypt - 5 May 2005
05 May 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Terrorism section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Egypt. In April 2005 there were three separate incidents in Cairo in which tourists were targeted. A total of se

Egypt - 4 May 2005
04 May 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Terrorism section. The overall level of the advice has not change.
There is a continuing threat from terrorism throughout Egypt. On 30 April there was an explosion, and subsequently a shooting incident in Cairo, which res

The Gambia - 4 May 2005
04 May 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

You should not travel by road from The Gambia to Casamance in southern Senegal because of the risk of armed banditry.

Crime against tourists is rare, but you should take sensible precautions and remain

Egypt - 3 May 2005
03 May 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Terrorism section. The overall level of the advice has not change.
There is a continuing threat from terrorism throughout Egypt. On 30 April there was an explosion, and subsequently a shooting incident in Cairo, which rep

Tanzania - 27 April 2005
27 April 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.

Armed robberies, especially at remote sites, are increasing.

Travellers to t

Kenya - 25 April 2005
25 April 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Crime and Local Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Western targets where for

Madagascar - 25 April 2005
25 April 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Avoid walking in city centres after dark.

There have been reports of hold-ups at night on some of the major roads.

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indis

South Africa
15 April 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Entry and Exit Requirements section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
More than 400,000 Britons visit South Africa annually; most visits are trouble free.

There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townsh

Ethiopia 15 April 2005
15 April 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 2003.

We also advise again

Ethiopia 14 April 2005
14 April 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Terrorism section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the Gambella Region, where continuing unrest and sporadic violence has led to many deaths since December 2003.

We also advise ag

Egypt - 12 April 2005
12 April 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Terrorism section. The overall level of the advice has not change.
There is a continuing threat from terrorism throughout Egypt. On 7 April 2005, there was an explosion near a bazaar frequented by tourists in central Cair

Rwanda - 11 April 2005
11 April 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Crime section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to rural areas bordering Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). There remains a risk of indiscriminate attacks

Egypt - 11 April 2005
11 April 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Terrorism section. The overall level of the advice has not change.
There is a continuing threat from terrorism throughout Egypt. On 7 April 2005, there was an explosion near a bazaar frequented by tourists in central Cair

Mali - 11 April 2005
11 April 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments throughout. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against travel to the north of Timbuktu, the western border area with Mauritania and the eastern border with Niger, due to banditry.

You should be aware of the global

EGYPT PRIORITY 8 April 2005
08 April 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Terrorism section. The overall level of the advice has not change.

There is a threat from terrorism in Egypt. On 7 April 2005 there was an explosion in central Cairo which reportedly caused one death and several injurie

Tanzania - 7 April 2005
07 April 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.

Armed robberies, especially at remote sites, are increasing.

Travellers to the

Tanzania - 7 April 2005
07 April 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been a major earthquake resulting in tidal waves in the Indian Ocean, which have affected several countries in South East Asia. There is a possibi

Mozambique - 6 April 2005
06 April 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should be aware of the risks of violent crime, poor road safety standards and minimal health facilities.

Women should not walk alone on the beach anywhere in Mozambique.

Mozambique shares with oth

Seychelles - 6 April 2005
06 April 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Beaches are a favourite target for petty thieves.

Women should not walk alone on isolated beaches.

The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terror

Zambia - 6 April 2005
06 April 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to areas of Zambia bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there have been reports of cross-border raids. T

Malawi - 6 April 2005
06 April 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully and avoid travel after dark. Always wear seat belts.

There have been armed car-jackings, especially of 4 x 4 vehicles. Do not resist.

In Lilongwe, the majorit

Mauritius - 6 April 2005
06 April 05

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Natural Disasters section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Drug trafficking carries severe penalties.

Although crime levels are low, you should be aware that thefts, assault and rape do occur.

The

Namibia April 5th 2005
05 April 05

Namibia


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Road Safety and Health sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes.


Wildlife and livestock pose a serious hazard; avoid drivin

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