# GOV.UK API: Get travel advice > Returns current UK government (FCDO) travel warnings, entry requirements for British passport holders, safety, health and emergency information for a country. Summaries are shortened; follow the link for full details. Unofficial. Not affiliated with or endorsed by GOV.UK. - Page: https://fous.com/methods/gov.uk/get-travel-advice - Method: `gov.uk/get_travel_advice`, version 1 - Website: gov.uk - Returns: warning status, entry requirements, safety, terrorism, local laws, health, emergency numbers, update date, link - Effect: read (it gets data and changes nothing) - Sign-in: none needed - Cost: 1 credit per completed run (1¢ with pay as you go); failed runs are free - Verified: Nov 2, 2026 ## Inputs | Field | Type | Required | In the run below | Description | |---|---|---|---|---| | `country` | string | yes | `"Thailand"` | Destination country or common name, for example Thailand, USA or Turkey. | ## Output From a run on Oct 23, 2026, shortened. Its input: ```json { "country": "Thailand" } ``` Its output: ```json { "link": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand", "health": "Vaccine recommendations and health risks: At least 8 weeks before your trip: check the latest information on vaccinations and health risks in TravelHealthPro’s Thailand guide see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the NHS travel vaccinations page See what health risks you’ll face i…", "country": "Thailand", "terrorism": "Terrorism: There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times. UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice …", "date_updated": "2026-10-12", "warning_status": "FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country. Thailand-Malaysia border: FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the south, near the Thailand-Malaysia border: Pattani Province Yala Province Narathiwat Province The districts of Chana, Thepa, Na Thawi and Saba…", "emergency_numbers": "Emergency services in Thailand: Telephone: 191 (ambulance, fire, police) Ambulance: 1669 Fire: 199 Police: 191 Tourist police: 1155 The Tourist Police have developed a new application called Thailand Tourist Police to facilitate communication between tourists and our services online.", "entry_requirements": "Passport validity requirements: To enter Thailand, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive and have at least 1 blank page. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.…", "safety_and_security": "Political situation: The political situation can be unpredictable and has led to periods of civil and political unrest. Avoid protests, political gatherings, demonstrations and marches. Crime: Protecting yourself and your belongings To reduce your personal risk: carry your valuables and cash securel…", "latest_update_summary": "Updated information about visa requirements for travellers entering Thailand by land or air (‘Entry requirements’ page).", "local_laws_and_customs": "Laws and cultural differences: The British Embassy in Bangkok’s video talks about what to be aware of when living or travelling in Thailand: Facebook – visiting Thailand video X – visiting Thailand video Criticising the Thai monarchy Criticising the Thai monarchy (‘lèse-majesté’) is illegal. The law…" } ``` ## Run it From code, with a Fous API key in `FOUS_API_KEY`; the answer's `data` holds the output: ```bash curl https://api.fous.com/v1/runs \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $FOUS_API_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"method":"gov.uk/get_travel_advice","input":{"country":"Thailand"}}' ``` From an AI agent connected to the Fous MCP server: its `run` with the same method and input. To connect one, give it `set up https://fous.com/SKILL.md`. ## Ask your agent - Is it safe to travel to Thailand right now according to UK travel advice? - What passport validity do British citizens need to enter Turkey? - Are there any current FCDO warnings for travelling to Egypt? - What health precautions and emergency numbers should I know before visiting Mexico from the UK? - Check the latest entry requirements and local laws for Japan for a British passport holder. ## Input schema ```json { "type": "object", "required": [ "country" ], "properties": { "country": { "type": "string", "description": "Destination country or common name, for example Thailand, USA or Turkey." } } } ``` ## Output schema ```json { "type": "object", "required": [ "country", "warning_status", "latest_update_summary", "date_updated", "entry_requirements", "safety_and_security", "terrorism", "local_laws_and_customs", "health", "emergency_numbers", "link" ], "properties": { "link": { "type": "string" }, "health": { "type": [ "string", "null" ] }, "country": { "type": "string" }, "terrorism": { "type": [ "string", "null" ] }, "date_updated": { "type": [ "string", "null" ] }, "warning_status": { "type": "string" }, "emergency_numbers": { "type": [ "string", "null" ] }, "entry_requirements": { "type": [ "string", "null" ] }, "safety_and_security": { "type": [ "string", "null" ] }, "latest_update_summary": { "type": [ "string", "null" ] }, "local_laws_and_customs": { "type": [ "string", "null" ] } }, "additionalProperties": false } ``` ## See more - [GOV.UK API: Check a name against the UK Sanctions List](https://fous.com/methods/gov.uk/check-sanctions.md): Checks a name against the current UK Sanctions List and returns possible matches in the site's best-match order, with designation details. Results may include entries that only mention the name in their reasons, so check each entry before identifying anyone. - [GOV.UK API: List bank holidays](https://fous.com/methods/gov.uk/list-bank-holidays.md): Lists GOV.UK bank holidays for a UK region and year, including substitute days and notes, plus the next upcoming holiday. Years GOV.UK does not publish return an empty list and the published years. - [CDC API: Get travel vaccines for a destination](https://fous.com/methods/cdc.gov/get-travel-vaccines.md): Gets CDC traveler vaccines, medicines, the routine vaccine reminder and malaria guidance for a destination country. Recommendations can vary by itinerary and traveler, so read the linked country page for details. - [CDC API: List travel health notices](https://fous.com/methods/cdc.gov/list-travel-health-notices.md): Lists current CDC Travelers' Health notices, newest first, with destinations, levels, posted dates, travel advice and notice links. 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