The safety of our passengers, leaders and local staff is critical to us. In the event of travel safety issues, we utilise a number of sources to make our decisions. Below you can find the latest updates from the UK Foreign Office Travel Advice. Please note: This is not an exhaustive resource. For specific clarification on safety regarding one of our trips, please contact us directly.
Japan
28th February 2020
Summary and Health (Coronavirus - COVID-19) sections - update to information and advice regarding the outbreak of COVID-19.
Antigua and Barbuda
27th February 2020
Updated information on entry restrictions in place to as a precaution against coronavirus (COVID-19) ('Health' and 'Summary' pages)
Denmark
27th February 2020
Addition of information and advice on coronavirus (COVID-19) (‘Summary’and ‘Health’pages)
Georgia
27th February 2020
Update to information on entry restrictions in place in response to coronavirus (COVID-19) ('Health' and 'Summary' pages)
Jordan
27th February 2020
Updated information on entry restrictions in place in response to coronavirus (COVID-19) ('Health' and 'Summary' pages)
Seychelles
27th February 2020
Addition of information about precautionary measures introduced by the Seychellois authorities for coronavirus (COVID-19) (‘Summary’and ‘Health’pages)
Mauritius
27th February 2020
Addition of information about precautionary measures introduced by the Mauritian authorities for coronavirus (COVID-19) (‘Summary’and ‘Health’pages)
Pakistan
27th February 2020
Addition of information and advice on measures taken by the Pakistani authorities to limit the spread of coronavirus, following confirmed cases of the virus in Pakistan ('Health' and 'Summary' pages)
Estonia
27th February 2020
Addition of information and advice on coronavirus (COVID-19) ('Health' and 'Summary' pages)
Taiwan
27th February 2020
Addition of information following the announcement that from 28 February, any foreign national arriving in Taiwan from Italy will be required to home quarantine for 14 days ('Health' page)
Solomon Islands
27th February 2020
Addition of information about precautionary measures introduced by the Soloman Islands authorities ('Summary' and ‘Health’ pages)
Saudi Arabia
27th February 2020
Addition of information and advice on measures introduced by the Saudi authorities aimed at limiting the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) ('Health', 'Pilgrimage' and 'Summary' pages)
North Macedonia
27th February 2020
Addition of information and advice on coronavirus (COVID-19) ('Health' and 'Summary' pages)
The Occupied Palestinian Territories
27th February 2020
Update to information on travel restrictions and quarantine measures mandated by the Israeli authorities in response to conronavirus ('Entry requirements' page)
Israel
27th February 2020
Update to information on travel restrictions and quarantine measures mandated by the Israeli authorities in response to conronavirus ('Entry requirements' page)
Sri Lanka
27th February 2020
Addition of information about precautionary measures introduced by the Sri Lankan Government for coronavirus COVID-19 (‘Summary’and ‘Health’pages) and visa fee exemptions for short visits until 30 April 2020 (‘Summary’ page)
Switzerland
26th February 2020
Addition of information about coronavirus (COVID-19) following a confirmed case in Switzerland ('Health' and 'Summary' pages)
Myanmar (Burma)
26th February 2020
The FCO now advise against all but essential travel to Kyaukpyu, Ramree and Toungup townships in Rakhine state. The ‘Safety and security’ page (Local travel) has updated information about a recent increase in outbreaks of violence in these areas
Iran
26th February 2020
Addition of information on availability of flights for travel to and from Iran ('Summary' page)