Live index · updated · 130 countries tracked
As of 2 September 2026, the combined official baseline and countrysignal live read place 18 countries at avoid, 2 at country-level caution, and 42 under regional advisories only. The remaining tracked countries show no new major live signal and no higher official baseline. This index updates as conditions change.
countrysignal combines an official baseline with a separate live territorial signal. The lists below distinguish country-level warnings from official advice that applies only to specific regions.
| Country | Why |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to this country. |
| Belarus | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to this country. |
| Burkina Faso | The Sahel insurgency has spread across much of the country, with armed groups controlling rural areas. |
| DR Congo | Conflict in the east, driven by the M23 group and other armed factions, has intensified since 2022. |
| Haiti | Armed gangs control most of the capital and key roads; the state has largely lost its monopoly on force since 2018. |
| Iran | Iran has been in open conflict with Israel and the US since early 2026; a fragile ceasefire was broken by renewed US strikes in June. |
| Israel | Israel has been exchanging fire with Iran since early 2026, with missiles reaching populated areas. |
| Mali | A jihadist insurgency across the Sahel, alongside militia and army operations, has destabilised the north and centre since 2012. |
| Myanmar | A civil war has raged since the 2021 military coup, with the junta fighting resistance forces and ethnic armies across much of the country. |
| Niger | A Sahel insurgency and instability following a 2023 coup affect security across the country. |
| Palestine | The war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas has continued since October 2023, with heavy fighting and a blockade. |
| Russia | Russia is the aggressor in the war it launched against Ukraine in 2022; fighting is mainly on Ukrainian soil, with occasional cross-border drone and missile strikes. |
| Somalia | The government, backed by African Union forces, has fought the al-Shabaab insurgency for over a decade. |
| South Sudan | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to this country. |
| Sudan | A civil war between the national army and the paramilitary RSF has split the country since 2023; most of the west, including Darfur, is now under RSF control. |
| Syria | Following the fall of the Assad government in late 2024, the country is in a fragile, contested transition. |
| Ukraine | Russia's full-scale invasion has continued since February 2022, with an active front line across the east and south and long-range strikes nationwide. |
| Yemen | A long war involving the Houthi movement continues, with recurrent strikes and a divided country. |
| Country | Why |
|---|---|
| Cuba | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to this country. |
| North Korea | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to this country. |
These countries are not rated caution country-wide by the live layer. Official guidance applies to specific areas, so the exact itinerary matters.
| Country | Scope |
|---|---|
| Algeria | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Angola | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Armenia | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Azerbaijan | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Bangladesh | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Bolivia | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Brazil | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Cambodia | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Cameroon | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Chad | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Colombia | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Djibouti | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Ecuador | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Egypt | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Eritrea | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Ethiopia | After the Tigray war, an insurgency in the Amhara region (the Fano militia) and other tensions persist. |
| Georgia | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Ghana | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Guatemala | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| India | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Indonesia | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Iraq | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Jordan | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Kenya | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Lebanon | Hezbollah and Israel reached a truce in 2024 after intense fighting, but sporadic strikes continue, mainly in the south. |
| Libya | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Malaysia | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Mexico | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Moldova | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Mozambique | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Nigeria | The north faces a long-running jihadist insurgency (Boko Haram / ISWAP) and widespread armed banditry. |
| Pakistan | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Papua New Guinea | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Peru | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Philippines | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Rwanda | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Saudi Arabia | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Tanzania | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Thailand | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Tunisia | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Turkey | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
| Venezuela | The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to parts of this country. |
Every other tracked country currently shows no new major live signal and no higher official baseline. That is not a guarantee of safety. Check the detailed official advice before traveling.