Georgia

Official Statements

• UK FCDO Travel Advice, November 12: “Warning FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Georgia. Updated information about the political situation ('Safety and security' page). Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).”

  Areas where FCDO advises against travel

  South Ossetia and Abkhazia

• UK FCDO Travel Advice, November 12: “For security reasons, FCDO advises against all travel to the Russian occupied regions of:”

  • South Ossetia
  • Abkhazia

• UK FCDO Travel Advice, November 12: “FCDO also advises against all but essential travel to areas immediately next to the administrative boundary lines with South Ossetia and Abkhazia. FCDO cannot provide face-to-face support to British nationals travelling in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, as UK government employees are restricted from travelling there. Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.”

  Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East

• UK FCDO Travel Advice, November 12: “Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East. Before you travel:”

  • check travel advice for any countries or territories you are transiting through
  • check for the latest updates from your airline or tour operator
  • review your travel insurance policy for coverage
  • monitor local and international media for the latest information and sign up for travel advice email alerts

• UK FCDO Travel Advice, November 12: “If you have been impacted by travel disruption and need to review your visa contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia.”