Travel Advice
Before you travel
If you are travelling abroad, it is important to check health advice for your destination before you go.
This may include recommended vaccinations, malaria advice, food and water precautions, insect bite prevention, COVID-19 guidance and country-specific safety information.
Check travel health advice by country
Use TravelHealthPro to search for your destination and check country-specific travel health information, including recommended vaccinations, malaria advice, disease prevention and country risks.
Check TravelHealthPro country adviceTravel vaccinations and health assessment
Some people may need travel vaccinations, malaria advice or a travel health risk assessment before travelling.
Your needs will depend on your destination, how long you are staying, what you will be doing and your general health.
Please plan ahead
Arrange travel health advice as early as possible before you travel. Some vaccines need time to work, and some courses may require more than one dose.
If you are travelling soon, it is still worth getting advice.
Read NHS travel health and vaccination adviceFood, water and illness prevention
Vaccines and malaria tablets do not protect against every travel health risk. You should also take steps to reduce your risk of illness while travelling.
Food and water precautions Insect and tick bite avoidanceForeign travel advice and entry requirements
Health advice is only one part of preparing for travel. You should also check official foreign travel advice for every country you will visit or travel through.
This includes entry requirements, safety and security, local laws and travel warnings.
Check GOV.UK foreign travel adviceCOVID-19 and travel
COVID-19 travel rules can vary by country and may change. Before travelling, check the entry requirements for your destination and any countries you will travel through.
Some countries, airlines or travel providers may have their own health or documentation requirements. Always check before travelling.
Check destination entry requirementsHelpful travel health links
Why should I check travel health advice?
Travel health risks vary between countries and can depend on your personal health, the length of your trip, where you are staying and what activities you will be doing.
Do I need travel vaccinations?
You may need vaccinations depending on where you are travelling. Use TravelHealthPro to check your destination and speak to a travel health professional if you think you need vaccines, malaria advice or further support.
What if I feel unwell after travelling?
Seek medical advice if you become unwell after returning from abroad. Always tell the health professional where you have travelled, especially if you have been to a country where malaria is a risk.
Should I check safety and entry requirements too?
Yes. Travel health advice does not replace official foreign travel advice. Check GOV.UK for entry requirements, safety and security, local laws, health risks and travel warnings before you go.