United Kingdom Travel Advisory 2026

Current U.S. State Department advisory

Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level. Advisory as of May 7, 2025.

Official source: travel.state.gov

US vs UK: how the advice compares

🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov

Level 2· Exercise Increased Caution

Level 2 of 4 · as of May 7, 2025

🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)

N/A — the UK FCDO does not publish travel advice for United Kingdom.

See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.

Advisory level timeline

May 7, 2025 — current
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for United Kingdom since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.

Is United Kingdom safe? What the official advisory says

in the United Kingdom due to terrorism .

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.

Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in the United Kingdom. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning and target:

Tourist locations
Transportation hubs (airports)
Markets and shopping malls
Local government facilities
Hotels, clubs, and restaurants
Places of worship
Parks
Major sporting and cultural events or concerts
Educational institutions
Other public areas

There is also risk of isolated violence by dissident groups in Northern Ireland, focused primarily on police and military targets.

Condensed from the official State Department advisory of May 7, 2025 — read the full advisory before you travel.

United Kingdom travel advisory FAQ

What is the current travel advisory level for United Kingdom?

As of May 7, 2025, the U.S. State Department rates United Kingdom at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.

What does Level 2 mean?

Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) — Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.

When did the United Kingdom travel advisory last change?

The current advisory was published on May 7, 2025. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.

Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for United Kingdom?

The UK FCDO does not publish a travel advice page for United Kingdom.