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FCDO Urges UK Travellers to Check GOV.UK Advice and Sign Up for Email Alerts

The reminder follows rapid changes to Pakistan security guidance plus updates to EU border procedures.

Overview

  • The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office used X to tell UK passport holders to review country advice on GOV.UK and opt in to free email notifications.
  • Travellers can enroll by selecting the “Get travel advice updates” option on the relevant country page to receive alerts before or during a trip.
  • An urgent update for Pakistan advises people to stay away from political demonstrations, with reports of violent clashes in central Punjab including Lahore and Muridke.
  • The FCDO notes government movement restrictions affecting Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Lahore, warning of potential disruption and urging travellers to be ready to change plans.
  • Recent routine edits include the removal of severe-weather notices for Spain’s Murcia and Valencia on October 13 and France guidance reflecting the EU Entry/Exit System rollout from October 12.