The UK government has issued “do not travel” or strong caution advisories for 75 countries as of March 4, 2026, reflecting heightened global security risks, especially in the Middle East.
Foreign Office travel warnings are being issued rapidly, with the latest update outlining destinations British nationals may need to reconsider. Several regions have effectively become no-travel zones amid the escalating Middle East conflict, prompting officials to revise alerts for dozens of countries affected by the crisis.
The situation began on February 28 when the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The conflict has disrupted travel across parts of the Gulf, including Dubai, increasing uncertainty for UK travellers as the FCDO updates its guidance.
Below is a full list of 75 countries worldwide that currently (as of March 4) have a warning attached to them. For specific guidance, look up the country on the FCDO website for full details and advice.
Areas where people are advised against all travel
- Afghanistan
- Belarus
- Burkina Faso
- Haiti
- Iran
- Iraq
- Israel
- Mali
- Niger
- Palestine
- Russia
- South Sudan
- Syria
- Venezuela
- Yemen
Areas where people are advised against non-essential travel (to all or parts, see specific FCDO guidance online)
- Angola
- Bangladesh
- Bahrain
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Cambodia
- Columbia
- Cuba
- Ecuador
- Ghana
- Guatemala
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- North Korea
- Papua New Guinea
- Peru
- Qatar
- Rwanda
- Tanzania
- Thailand
Areas where people are advised against travel in all or specific parts (see specific FCDO guidance online)
- Algeria
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Benin – northern border
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Congo
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Georgia
- India
- Indonesia
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Mauritania
- Moldova
- Mozambique
- Myanmar (Burma)
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Saudi Arabia
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- Western Sahara