New information on exemptions for yellow fever vaccine requirements when entering Nigeria (See ‘Vaccine requirements’ on the ‘Entry requirements’ page)
Updated information about the need to carry personal ID and new information about registering with the police (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
This travel advice has been reviewed in full with updates including risks from flash flooding and landslides in mountainous areas, large crowds, terrorism, traffic disruptions and information about medication in India (‘Safety and security’, ‘Regional risks’ and ‘Health’ pages).
New information on social media and dating apps when in Kenya (See ‘LGBT+ travellers’ and ‘Social media and dating apps’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).
Latest update: Addition of information following wide-spread intercommunal violence as FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Enga Province, except Wabag District (Warnings and insurance and Regional risks pages)
Information on potential impact of Storm Kajiki (Safety and security page) in central and northern Laos on 25-26 August with risks of heavy rainfall and landslides, mudslides and fallen trees, especially along the railway corridor.
Information updated following the addition of Cotopaxi (cantón La Maná) and Bolívar (cantones La Naves y Echeandía) provinces to the state of emergency ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Information added about the regional risks in Myanmar and additional guidance on potential security risks around the upcoming election period which is proposed to begin in December ('Safety and security' and 'Regional risks' pages).
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