Yemen
Warnings and insurance
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).听
FCDO advises against all travel to Yemen听
FCDO advises against all travel to the whole of the Yemen due to the unpredictable security conditions.
If you鈥檙e in Yemen, you should leave immediately.听听
See Safety and security for more information.听
Regional risks
Following hostilities in the region, a ceasefire between Israel and Iran began on 24 June.听
You should:听
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stay up to date with events in the region听
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check for any transport disruption that may still be occurring听
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monitor local and international media for the latest information听
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follow the instructions of local authorities
UK government support听
Support for British people is severely limited in Yemen. British Embassy services in Sana鈥檃 are suspended, and all diplomatic and consular staff have been withdrawn.听
The UK government cannot help British nationals leaving Yemen. There are no evacuation procedures in place.听
FCDO cannot offer advice on the safety of travelling to any potential departure point. The UK government鈥檚 ability to help with onward travel is severely limited and you鈥檒l be expected to cover the cost of visas, accommodation, insurance and onward travel yourself.听
If you choose to remain in Yemen, you should minimise movement around the country and within cities and towns, monitor developments in the local security situation and follow other precautions in this travel advice.听
If you鈥檙e a British national in Yemen and need help from the UK government, you can call FCDO on 020 7008 5000 (24 hours).听
Travel insurance听
If you choose to travel against FCDO advice, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.听
About FCDO travel advice听
FCDO provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.听
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