Travel Aware.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and the National Travel Health Network and Centre provide expert advice to help you stay safe and healthy on your travels.

Visit travelhealthpro.org.uk for current travel health news for your destination.

• Browse travel tips on the Travel Aware Instagram page
• Get the latest advice on the Travel Aware Facebook page
• Get real-time updates from Travel Aware on X (formerly Twitter)

• Check your passport is valid at the GOV.UK passport renewal service.
• Make sure you have all necessary visas well in advance.
• Make digital copies of important documents and store them securely.

• Check required vaccinations at travelhealthpro.org.uk.
• Visit a travel health clinic if necessary.

If you’re travelling to the EU:

• Apply for a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) at www.nhs.uk/ehic.
• Continue using your existing European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) until its expiry date.
• Remember, EHIC and GHIC are not replacements for travel insurance.

• Visit the FCDO travel advice page to learn about local laws and customs.
• Understand entry requirements and how they differ from the UK.

• Learn about risks like drink spiking and methanol poisoning at Travel Aware.
• Review ABTA’s swimming safety guidance.
• Check ABTA’s advice on quad bike and moped safety.

• Save contact details for the local British Consulate.
• Understand what consular staff can and cannot do to help.
• Leave your itinerary and emergency contacts with family or friends.
• Take sufficient money and ensure you have access to emergency funds.