UK (FCDO) travel advisory — Yemen
Ongoing alert in Yemen — started June 18, 2026 at 1:06 PM. This page updates as the situation evolves.
What's happening
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to Yemen at the national level due to extreme security risks. This advisory reflects ongoing regional tensions, including threats from armed groups in the area.
If you are currently in Yemen, you face significant safety risks throughout the country. The situation is classified as extreme severity, meaning potential threats to personal security are serious and widespread. You should consider your immediate safety and explore options to depart if you are able to do so safely.
Follow all instructions from local authorities and your embassy or consulate. Contact your government's diplomatic mission for guidance specific to your location and circumstances. Monitor official travel advisories regularly for updates on the situation.
This alert is based on advisories from the UK FCDO, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Canadian Government, German authorities, and US State Department.
Written with the help of AI from Mira Safe's sourced data on August 24, 2026 · does not replace local guidance How this analysis is produced →
How it evolved
Alert raisedCritical
June 28, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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