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Foreign travel advice United Arab Emirates
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 3 May 2024 Updated: 3 May 2024 Latest update: Advice on what to do in the event of excessive rain and flooding ('Safety and Security' page). The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions.
Foreign travel advice Poland
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 3 May 2024 Updated: 3 May 2024 Latest update: New information on travel to Ukraine from Poland (See ‘Ukraine-Poland Border’ on the ‘Warnings and insurance’ page, and ‘Ukraine border’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).
Foreign travel advice Denmark
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 3 May 2024 Updated: 3 May 2024 Latest update: Information on travelling to Eurovision in Malmö via Copenhagen (‘Safety and security’ page).
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Prove your English language abilities with a secure English language test (SELT)
For visa or citizenship applications, you may need to prove your knowledge of English by passing a secure English language test (SELT).
Foreign travel advice France
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 30 January 2024 Updated: 29 January 2024 Latest update: Additional information on industrial action and demonstrations (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
France National threat level
Following a fatal attack in Arras, northern Franceon 13 October 2023, France has raised its national threat level to the highest level (‘Emergency Attack Level’). This threat level is described as ‘maximum vigilance and protection in the event of an imminent threat of a terrorist act or in the immediate aftermath of an attack’. Evacuations of crowded places may take place, including:
- airports
- public transport stations and stops
- tourist sites
- major sports venues
- schools
- places of worship
- large commercial centres
Stay alert, be prepared for heightened security checks and follow the advice of local authorities.
Demonstrations in France related to the situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
There have been some demonstrations in France related to the situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. French authorities have increased security around Jewish community sites. Stay aware of your surroundings and follow the advice of local authorities.
Industrial action and demonstrations
Since mid-January, protests by farmers have taken place across France. Action has included blocking major roads and delaying traffic, including on the edges of large cities. Monitor the media, avoid protests, expect delays on some major roads and follow the advice of the authorities.