Ethiopia

We now advise do not travel to the city of Lalibela due to the security situation. On 1 August local Amhara militia (Fano) took control of several areas of Lalibela in North Wollo Zone in Amhara Regional State. Local authorities advise against all road travel to Lalibela until further notice and flights to and from Lalibela have been suspended. Mobile and internet networks may be disrupted. Stay vigilant and monitor local media for the latest update. Follow the advice of local authorities.  

We advise:

Reconsider your need to travel to Ethiopia overall due to the ongoing civil unrest and armed conflicts throughout the country.

Other levels apply in some areas.

Niue

We continue to advise exercise normal safety precautions in Niue. You don't need a visa for a tourist visit of up to 30 days. Entry and exit conditions can change at short notice (see 'Travel'). We advise: Exercise normal safety precautions in Niue. 

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Botswana

We continue to advise exercise normal safety precautions. You don't need a visa to enter Botswana if you're a tourist visiting for up to 90 days. If you're travelling with children, you may need extra documents (see 'Travel'). We advise: Exercise normal safety...

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Palestine

We advise do not travel to Gaza and the West Bank (excluding Jerusalem) due to the volatile security situation, ongoing military activity, armed conflict, civil unrest and terrorism. We advise reconsider your need to travel to Jerusalem. Israeli military and...

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