Foreign and Commonwealth Office

This is the official government site of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, offering travel advice. A range of material is produced including advice on avoiding situations of political unrest, violence, natural disasters, epidemics, anti-British demonstrations, and information on aircraft safety. Using a drop-down menu, choose a country and a regularly updated page of travel advice will appear.


SPECIAL FEATURES


Do's and Don'ts allows users to click on a number of different countries and view the FCO cultural and practical advice for that area as well as the addresses for British Embassies, Consulates, High Commissions, and Consular Offices. It's full of obscure practical information, for example, did you know that Cubans will not accept an American Express card, and that if travelling by train in Russia you should never accept drinks from rail staff in case you are drugged and your belongings stolen?


British Consular Services Abroad tells you what help can be provided by the British Consul overseas. It also provides a lengthy list of what the Consul cannot do like, provide better medical treatment than is given to local nationals.


Visa Information and Do I Need a UK Visa are pages directed at non-UK nationals visiting Britain rather than Brits going abroad.