The Foreign Office is advising UK travelers to ensure they have the necessary documents before heading to the airport. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( @FCDOtravelGovUK ) highlights that being well-prepared can help speed up your journey - and not many people may take it with them. They recommend carrying a photocopy of your passport, whether you're traveling short or long-haul.
Additionally, before flying, make sure your passport is valid by checking the latest updates on the Foreign Office website. In their message on X, they urge: "Heading abroad this spring? Remember: keep a copy of your passport’s photo page somewhere safe. "It won’t get you home, but it’ll get you there faster if the real one goes missing.
" The news comes as the travel experts also warn of 69 places that have restrictions on them that could affect your plans - and travel insurance. Burkina Faso: FCDO advises against all travel to Burkina Faso, except to the capital, Ouagadougou. FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Ouagadougou, up to the toll booths on all roads out of the city.
This is due to the threat of terrorist attacks and terrorist kidnap, and the unstable political situation in the country. Angola: Cabinda Province, except Cabinda city as well as Border areas in Lunda Norte Province Armenia: FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Armenia. They explain: "The border with Azerbaijan remains closed.
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