When the summer holidays begin, travel surges as families jet off to destinations worldwide. However, one of the UK’s major airports has issued an essential reminder for passengers before they set off, and this advice applies regardless of their destination.
Whether you’re planning an adventurous getaway or simply looking forward to relaxing by the pool, it’s crucial to check out the foreign travel advice on GOV.UK. Heathrow Airport has sent out a reminder urging all passengers to check the requirements for their destination.
The notice, posted on X, said, “Good morning from Heathrow Airport! The weekend is just ahead. We advise passengers to check the requirements of the country they are going to here: https://gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.”
GOV.UK provides advice and warnings about travelling abroad, including essential information like entry requirements, safety and security, health risks, and legal differences. The website offers a search tool that anyone can use to find a specific country or territory, and you can sign up for email updates to stay informed about any changes before your trip.
The advice has recently been updated for several popular destinations, including Spain and Greece, reports the Mirror. In early June, the advice for Brits travelling to Spain was updated to include updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. Meanwhile, the advice for Brits travelling to Greece was updated earlier this month.
The most recent advice now includes information about wildfires in Greece and updated information under emergency alerts and preparedness. The notice states: “There is a high risk of wildfires during the summer season from April to October. For advice, visit the wildfires section on the Safety and security page.”
The website also has guidance on important topics such as hand luggage restrictions at UK airports, your rights at the airport, taking cash in and out of the UK, driving abroad, and help and services you can access around the world.
The Foreign Office’s foreign travel checklist, created to help British people prepare for travel and stay safe while they’re abroad, advises Brits to research their destination. It states: “Get up-to-date advice and warnings about travel abroad, including entry requirements, safety and security, health risks and legal differences by checking foreign travel advice for the country you’re visiting.”
The checklist also says you should get insured before you go, check your travel documents, consider your health, check the healthcare advice for all the countries you’re visiting, and prepare for the unexpected.
The guidance says: “Have a backup plan for accessing key information such as your accommodation details, flight details, passport details, contact numbers, and insurance policy (for example, in case you lose your phone). Share it with friends or family or store online using a secure data storage platform.”
You can also stay up to date before and during travel by following FCDO Travel Advice on social media and signing up for email alerts on GOV.UK.
