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Exercise caution — most governments advise vigilance.

5 governments of 10 advise increased caution. 5 governments rate this destination all-clear.

Government advisories

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

United States
United States
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
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…
Canada
Canada
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
United Kingdom - Exercise a high degree of caution Exercise a high degree of caution in the United Kingdom due to the threat of terrorism.
Ireland
Ireland
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal precautions in United Kingdom.
New Zealand
New Zealand
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
There are more significant safety or security concerns than you would usually find in New Zealand. There have been terrorist attacks in the UK, causing deaths and injuries. You can expect to see an…
Netherlands
Netherlands
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
No special safety risks in United Kingdom.
France
France
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal security precautions in United Kingdom.
Germany
Germany
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in United Kingdom.
Poland
Poland
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal security precautions in United Kingdom.
Taiwan
Taiwan
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal precautions in United Kingdom.
South Korea
South Korea
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise caution in United Kingdom.
Japan
Japan
No advisory published
No rating

Entry requirements

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

United StatesUnited States passporteTA required
CanadaCanada passporteTA required
IrelandIreland passportVisa-free
New ZealandNew Zealand passporteTA required
NetherlandsNetherlands passporteTA required
FranceFrance passporteTA required
GermanyGermany passporteTA required
PolandPoland passporteTA required
TaiwanTaiwan passporteTA required
South KoreaSouth Korea passporteTA required
JapanJapan passporteTA required

Where the governments disagree on United Kingdom

Opinion on United Kingdom is divided, though not dramatically: ratings run from level 1 to level 2. Five of the ten take the stricter view, and the remaining five see no cause for it. A one-level split of this kind usually reflects differing thresholds between governments rather than a dispute about the facts.

Currency varies between sources. New Zealand's is the oldest assessment of United Kingdom on file, last revised in December 2024, while the rest have been reviewed more recently.

The warnings for United Kingdom are not uniform across the country. One distinct area is singled out by at least one government. Among them: Northern Ireland. At least one government advises against non-essential travel to a specific area while taking a softer line on the country overall.

Your own government's rating is the one your insurer and embassy will act on, so read that source first — the one level of daylight between the strictest and most relaxed assessments here is context, not a substitute for it.

Derived from 10 government assessments for United Kingdom, most recently reviewed in October 2026.

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