💡Travel Advise: Latest Update from the UK Foreign Office

[Aviador]

Spain has apparently just lifted it's UK tourist ban stating that visitors will now be allowed this summer but tourists will have to follow local Covid restrictions.

 

[KARFA]

When you say lifted, do you have any details? The only thing I can see today is that they are trying to work towards it with vaccine passports.

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news.sky.com

 

[Aviador]

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[KARFA]

sorry, i am still not clear what you have read? could you actually link to what you read that said Spain just lifted it's UK tourist ban?

 

[Aviador]

sorry, i am still not clear what you have read? could you actually link to what you read that said Spain just lifted it's UK tourist ban?

I read it on a Spanish news site earlier today on my mobile phone. I can't find the specific article now I'm on the laptop sorry.

The news article I read quoted a Spanish politician saying although the restrictions were being lifted, British tourists would still have to abide by local restrictions.

 

[KARFA]

Ah ok.

Well it is certainly the case UK tourists can't enter until at least the end of April. As to what happens after that, I think we would have to wait and see and whether there are conditions like vaccines.

 

[Aviador]

Just to be clear, the report was from the Spanish end and notwithstanding what the UK government decides to do.

 

[KARFA]

Just to be clear, the report was from the Spanish end and notwithstanding what the UK government decides to do.

Thanks, yes from the Spanish end as a UK passport holder you can't currently enter Spain as a tourist until end of April at the earliest. I think what happens from May in terms of whether the Spanish will relax this will depend on the infection rates and vaccination progress there.

 

[Aviador]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1405631621793992707

 

[Aviador]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1408131074992058374

So the intention is to allow quarantine free travel to green and amber countries later this year. Full details to be announced next month.

 

[Aviador]

The BBC has just decided to report the above in a "Breaking News" release. You heard it here first.

 

[KARFA]

PLFs will no longer be required from 18 March when returning to the UK.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1503411956950216705

 

[Aviador]

Turkish travel advise from the foriegn office has been updates over the last couple of days.

Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Turkey. Terrorist groups, including PKK, Daesh (formerly referred to as ISIL) and far left organisations, continue to plan and carry out attacks. Further attacks could be indiscriminate. Most attacks have taken place in the south-east of the country, and in Ankara and Istanbul. There is a potential that citizens from western countries may be targets or caught up in attacks, particularly in the major cities.

There is currently a heightened threat of terrorist attacks against churches, synagogues, Embassies/Consulates and other places frequented by Westerners in Istanbul. The British Consulate General in Istanbul is currently not open to the public as a precaution. The Turkish authorities are investigating. You should exercise caution and follow the advice of local security authorities, monitor media reports and keep up to date with this travel advice. See Terrorism

If you require consular assistance in Istanbul, you should call our 24-hour helpline on +90 212 334 64 00 and select the option for “consular services for British nationals,” or send an enquiry via the web contact form.

 

[Silvercity]

Turkish travel advise from the foriegn office has been updates over the last couple of days.

Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Turkey. Terrorist groups, including PKK, Daesh (formerly referred to as ISIL) and far left organisations, continue to plan and carry out attacks. Further attacks could be indiscriminate. Most attacks have taken place in the south-east of the country, and in Ankara and Istanbul. There is a potential that citizens from western countries may be targets or caught up in attacks, particularly in the major cities.

There is currently a heightened threat of terrorist attacks against churches, synagogues, Embassies/Consulates and other places frequented by Westerners in Istanbul. The British Consulate General in Istanbul is currently not open to the public as a precaution. The Turkish authorities are investigating. You should exercise caution and follow the advice of local security authorities, monitor media reports and keep up to date with this travel advice. See Terrorism

If you require consular assistance in Istanbul, you should call our 24-hour helpline on +90 212 334 64 00 and select the option for “consular services for British nationals,” or send an enquiry via the web contact form.

Last thing they need is an attack.in a beach resort, then it's Tunisia all over again.

 

[Aviador]

Foreign Office Travel Advice Update​

Increased seismic activity​

The Greek Ministry of Civil Protection has issued advice for Santorini (Thira), Anafi, Ios and Amorgos, following increased seismic activity in the area. People are advised not to attend large indoors gatherings and to avoid old or abandoned buildings. The Greek Ministry advises people to avoid the ports of Amoudi, Armeni, Korfos and Old Port (Paleos Limenas) in the area of Fira and to choose safe routes when travelling, particularly in areas where the landslide risk is high. In case of a strong tremor, people should immediately depart coastal areas.

If you are in the affected areas, you should follow the advice of the local authorities.

For further guidance on how to prepare for earthquakes, please visit the Greek Ministry of Civil Protection

 

[Aviador]

The Greek government has declared a state of emergency in Santorini due to continued volcanic seismic unrest near the island.
#SantoriniVolcano #Swarm