Travel advice for United Kingdom
Strictest advice: Caution (US, CA)
- United Kingdom (FCDO): does not advise on its own country.
- United States (State Department)Caution
Extra caution.
Their wording: “Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution”
Exercise increased caution in the United Kingdom due to terrorism . There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in the United Kingdom. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. There is also risk of isolated violence by dissident groups in Northern Ireland. These groups mainly target police and military. Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, like purse or cellphone snatching and pickpocketing.
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- Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)Normal
Normal precautions.
Their wording: “No travel warning”
Vereinigtes Königreich: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise
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- Netherlands (Buitenlandse Zaken)Normal
Normal precautions.
Their wording: “Groen: geen bijzondere veiligheidsrisico's”
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- Canada (Global Affairs)Caution
Extra caution.
Their wording: “Exercise a high degree of caution”
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Closures and security news
ECTV puts each government's scale on four levels: normal precautions, extra caution, avoid non-essential travel, do not travel. Always read the full advice before you travel; this page does not replace it.