The UK Foreign Office has issued a stern warning against travel to 31 countries, placing them on a "No Travel" list due to a variety of safety and security concerns. Out of the nearly 200 nations and territories across the globe, UK holidaymakers are advised to steer clear of these particular destinations, which present threats ranging from terrorism and conflict to extreme weather phenomena. The Foreign Office warns that any journey to these locations contrary to their advice could render standard travel insurance void, leaving travellers without protection.
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For instance, the Foreign Office advises against trips to large swathes of Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories because of persistent hostilities. UK Foreign Office 'do not travel' list The Foreign Office's warnings stem from various risks (Image: (Image: Getty)) Belarus - do not travel Kosovo - all but essential travel warning for significant parts of the country Russia - do not travel Ukraine - do not travel Iraq - do not travel and all but essential travel warning Iran - do not travel Israel - do not travel and all but essential travel warning Lebanon - do not travel Occupied Palestinian territories - do not travel Syria - do not travel Yemen - do not travel Burkina Faso - do not travel and all but essential travel warning Cameroon - travel is advised against, except for essential journeys Chad - travel is advised against, except for essential journeys Central African Republic - travel is advised against, except for essential journeys Ethiopia - travel is advised against, except for essential journeys to significant parts of the country Libya - travel is advised against, except for essential journeys Mali - travel is advised against, except for essential journeys Mauritania - travel is advised against, except for essential journeys to significant parts of the country Niger - travel is advised against Nigeria - travel is advised against, except for essential journeys to significant parts of the country Somalia - travel is advised against, except for essential journeys South Sudan - travel is advised against Sudan - travel is advised against Western Sahara - travel is advised against to significant parts of the country Haiti - travel is advised against Venezuela - travel is advised against, except for essential journeys Afghanistan - travel is advised against Myanmar - travel is advised against, except for essential journeys to significant parts of the country North Korea - only essential travel is advised; borders have not reopened since Covid Pakistan - travel is advised against, except for essential journeys to significant parts of the country.
