Britons issued UAE travel warning as holidaymakers encouraged to learn how to deal with a 'crisis' overseas

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued advice to Britons travelling to the UAE in the wake of an attack by Iran on Israel.

The FCDO said: "On April 13, 2024, Iran carried out military action against Israel."

Britons were advised to "monitor this travel advice and other media as the situation is changing fast".

The FCDO said: "Follow and contact FCDO travel on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also get email notifications when this travel advice is updated."

Britons were encouraged to "read the FCDO's advice on how to deal with a crisis overseas", available on the Government website, including large-scale terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and political unrest.

Information has been provided on how the FCDO defines a crisis, who and how the FCDO can help, what you can do during a crisis and how to prepare for a potential crisis. The FCDO also offered guidance on how they can support Britons after a crisis back in the UK.

Britons who have been affected by a crisis abroad can reach the FCDO at (+44) (0)207 008 5000.

The FCDO did add: "The help the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) can provide in a crisis may be limited, particularly in a country where we already advise against travel.

"We have a duty of care to our staff and we will not send them into a situation where we judge that their safety could be seriously at risk."

FCDO's advice for Britons before they travel

• Make sure you have appropriate travel insurance
• Find out if your holiday is financially protected, and what your rights are if your tour operator or travel company goes into administration before or during your holiday
• Read FCDO travel advice for the country you are visiting to understand the risks and if there are any travel warnings
• Sign up for FCDO Travel Advice email alerts, and follow Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) travel advice on Twitter and Facebook, and information from the nearest British embassy, high commission or consulate

This comes as British tourists were given a fresh travel warning for Egypt and Morocco.

Britons visiting these tourist hotspots were given the same advice as those visiting the UAE.

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