Overview
- The FCDO has lifted blanket travel bans for Israel, Jordan and Palestine while replacing them with area‑specific restrictions that stop travel to Gaza, defined parts of the West Bank, parts of northern Israel, the occupied Golan Heights and all areas within 3km of the Syria border.
- Twelve countries remain on the FCDO's 'do not travel' list because of specific threats such as volatile conflict in Afghanistan, the risk of arrest in Belarus and Iran, and the threat of terrorist attack and kidnap in parts of West Africa.
- The guidance warns that travelling against FCDO advice can invalidate travel insurance and that the shift in wording does not mean all areas are safe for British nationals.
- The update cites a recent fall in Iranian strikes on civilian infrastructure but explicitly says the risk of renewed attacks persists and further strikes could happen at short notice.
- FCDO travel categories guide both travellers and insurers by matching advice to local risks and the change underlines that travellers should check detailed local pages, travel plans and insurance terms before booking or travelling.