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.
Taiwan
18th December 2018
Latest update: Summary and Health section - update to Medical Advice (Cannabis Derived Products), African Swine Fever Virus (ASF) and Animal Product Restrictions
France
17th December 2018
Latest update: Summary - update to information on recent protests across France
Sudan
17th December 2018
Latest update: Summary - a prominent opposition leader is due to return to Sudan on Wednesday 19 December and be received by supporters in Omdurman that evening; there is a possibility of increased congestion around the airport, Africa Street, Embassy, Nile Street, and Omdurman on Wednesday afternoon/evening; you should exercise vigilance and avoid large crowds or gatherings
Nicaragua
17th December 2018
Latest update: Safety and security section (Political situation) and summary - factual updates to information on political unrest; the FCO continues to advise against all but essential travel to Nicaragua
Indonesia
14th December 2018
Latest update: Summary - addition of information about the availability of consular support
Angola
14th December 2018
Latest update: Summary - addition of information about the availability of consular support
Algeria
14th December 2018
Latest update: Summary - addition of information about the availability of consular support
Guinea-Bissau
14th December 2018
Latest update: Summary - addition of information about the availability of consular support
Jamaica
14th December 2018
Latest update: Safety and security section (Crime) - addition of link to safety and security guide for returning citizens issued by the Jamaican Constabulary Force
Djibouti
14th December 2018
Latest update: Entry requirements section (Visas) - addition of link to Djibouti e-visa website; you should get a visa before travelling; Entry requirements section (ETDs) - addition of information on acceptance of UK Emergency Travel Documents; Summary - updated information on availability of consular support
Gabon
14th December 2018
Latest update: Summary - update to information about the availability of consular support
Italy
14th December 2018
Latest update: Safety and security section (Road travel) - addition of information on re-registering cars with Italian licence plates if moving to Italy; Safety and security section (Crime) - updated advice on train travel
Madagascar
14th December 2018
Latest update: Safety and security section (Political situation) and summary - update on the potential for further unrest in the run-up to the second round of the Presidential elections on 19 December 2018, with protests taking place often without warning; you should avoid all protests and demonstrations; Summary - addition of information about availability of consular assistance
Laos
14th December 2018
Latest update: Summary - addition of information about damage to the road network following the 2018 wet season; addition of information about the availability of consular support; removal of information about a dam breach in the Attapeu region in August 2018; Entry requirements section (Passport validity) - addition of information on blank pages in passports
Equatorial Guinea
14th December 2018
Latest update: Summary - update to information about the availability of consular support
Ecuador
14th December 2018
Latest update: Safety and security section (Transport safety) - updated information and advice on interstate bus transport; Summary - addition of information on availability of consular support
Chad
14th December 2018
Latest update: Summary - update to information about availability of consular support
Côte d'Ivoire
14th December 2018
Latest update: Summary - addition of information on local and regional elections taking place on 16 December; removal of information about flooding in the rainy season earlier in 2018; updated information on availability of consular support
Malaysia
14th December 2018
Latest update: Summary - removal of information about public gatherings on 8 December; addition of information about availability of consular support
Cameroon
14th December 2018
Latest update: Summary - update to information about the availability of consular support