The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a fresh reminder for travellers. Urging people who are set to step on a plane soon, it has said there’s one thing you need to do.
On the social media platform, X, it warned: “Going travelling? Before you jet off, check FCDO travel advice for your destination.
“You can search for a country or territory, and sign up for email updates to be notified of any changes before or during your trip.” As well as their main message, they also linked to the official GOV.UK website.
How to turn on Foreign Office e-mail alerts
All you need to do is look out for the sub-heading “Get travel advice updates” – usually located on the first page. It will then read: “Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated.”
Simply click on the link and follow the steps they list. After you’ve done this, you will then be alerted each time the experts update their travel page.
For example, in their Spain travel advice – a popular destination all year round – experts have removed “information about severe weather warnings and travel disruption in Murcia and Valencia” on October 13. Meanwhile its France travel advice was updated on October 6.
It said: “Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).”
Latest Foreign Office travel warning
Another area with the most recent update is Pakistan. The Foreign Office issued the fresh warning to UK tourists, advising them to “stay away” and “change your plans” due to escalating violence in the country.
The FCDO updated its advice with information about the Pakistani government’s restrictions on movement in and around Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Lahore. It stated: “Protests and government restrictions on movement.
“There have been reports of violent clashes between law enforcement and protestors in central Punjab, particularly in Lahore and Muridke. Stay away from political demonstrations and large gatherings. Protests have resulted in the government restricting movements in and around Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Lahore.
“Travel in and around these areas may be disrupted and accessibility of routes could change without notice. Be prepared to change your plans as necessary and follow the advice of local authorities.”