GOV.UK

Travel advice, bank holidays and sanctions matches

GOV.UK provides summarized current travel advice with linked details, published regional holidays (none for unpublished years), and possible matches on the current UK Sanctions List.

Check sanctions

Check a name against the current UK Sanctions List and return possible matches in the site’s best-match order, with designation details. Results may also include entries that mention the name in their reasons; check each entry before identifying a person or organisation. Returns up to max_results matches.

Your information

Name

Name to check, for example Oleg Deripaska.

TypeOptional

Kind of entry to check, for example person.

Max ResultsOptional

Maximum number of possible matches to return, for example 20.

1 credit per completed run

The same inputs also work from your code or an AI assistant. See For developers.

Example results

75 possible matches (showing first 2)

About the GOV.UK tool

GOV.UK travel advice methods return country-specific travel warnings, entry rules, and safety information; provide a destination country.

GOV.UK bank holiday methods return holidays for a UK region and year; region and year can be selected.

GOV.UK sanctions methods return possible name matches and designation details; provide a name to check.

Built from gov.uk, www.gov.uk and search-uk-sanctions-list.service.gov.uk. Last checked Sep 30, 2026.

Actions

Check sanctions

1 credit

Uses search-uk-sanctions-list.service.gov.uk.

What you provide

Field	Type	Required	Description
Name`name`	Text	Required	Name to check, for example Oleg Deripaska.Example: Oleg Deripaska
Type`type`	Text	Optional	Kind of entry to check, for example person.Example: Person
Max Results`max_results`	Number	Optional	Maximum number of possible matches to return, for example 20.Example: 2

What you get

Field	Type	Description
Matches`matches`	List
Name`matches[].name`	Text	Example: EZUBOV Pavel
Type`matches[].type`	Text	Person, Organisation or Ship.Example: Person
Aliases`matches[].aliases`	List
Position`matches[].position`	Text	Example: Associate of Oleg Deripaska
Entry Link`matches[].entry_link`	Text	Example: https://search-uk-sanctions-list.service.gov.uk/designations/RUS1333/Individual
Nationality`matches[].nationality`	Text	Example: Cyprus, Russia, Israel
Date of Birth`matches[].date_of_birth`	Date	Example: 1975-08-12
Date Designated`matches[].date_designated`	Date	Example: 2022-04-13
Sanctions Regime`matches[].sanctions_regime`	Text	Example: Russia
Sanctions Imposed`matches[].sanctions_imposed`	List
Reasons for Designation`matches[].reasons_for_designation`	Text	Example: ROSNEFT MARINE (UK) LIMITED is an involved person under the Russia (Sanctions)…
Uk Sanctions List Reference`matches[].uk_sanctions_list_reference`	Text	Example: RUS1333
Summary`summary`	Text	Example: 75 possible matches (showing first 2)
Match Found`match_found`	Yes or no	Whether the search found any possible matches.Example: Yes

Example result

For Name: Oleg Deripaska, Type: Person, Max Results: 2

JSON

{
  "matches": [
    {
      "name": "EZUBOV Pavel",
      "type": "Person",
      "aliases": [
        "EZOUBOV Pavel Alexeevich"
      ],
      "position": "Associate of Oleg Deripaska",
      "entry_link": "https://search-uk-sanctions-list.service.gov.uk/designations/RUS1333/Individual",
      "nationality": "Cyprus, Russia, Israel",
      "date_of_birth": "1975-08-12",
      "date_designated": "2022-04-13",
      "sanctions_regime": "Russia",
      "sanctions_imposed": [
        "Asset freeze",
        "Director Disqualification Sanction",
        "Travel Ban"
      ],
      "reasons_for_designation": "The Secretary of State considers that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that Pavel EZUBOV is an involved person on the basis of the following grounds: (1) Pavel EZUBOV is associated with Alexey …",
      "uk_sanctions_list_reference": "RUS1333"
    },
    {
      "name": "DERIPASKA Oleg Vladimirovich",
      "type": "Person",
      "aliases": [
        "DERIPASKA Oleg"
      ],
      "position": "Shareholder at EN+ GROUP",
      "entry_link": "https://search-uk-sanctions-list.service.gov.uk/designations/RUS0269/Individual",
      "nationality": "Russia",
      "date_of_birth": "1968-01-02",
      "date_designated": "2022-03-10",
      "sanctions_regime": "Russia",
      "sanctions_imposed": [
        "Asset freeze",
        "Director Disqualification Sanction",
        "Transport sanctions: see \"Other information\""
      ],
      "reasons_for_designation": "Oleg Vladimirovich DERIPASKA (hereafter DERIPASKA) is an involved person under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis of the following grounds: (1) DERIPASKA is associated with…",
      "uk_sanctions_list_reference": "RUS0269"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "75 possible matches (showing first 2)",
  "match_found": true
}

Get travel advice

1 credit

Get current UK government travel warnings, entry rules for British passport holders, safety, health and emergency information for a country. Summaries are shortened; read the linked advice for full details.

Uses www.gov.uk.

What you provide

Field	Type	Required	Description
Country`country`	Text	Required	Destination country or common name, for example Thailand, USA or Turkey.Example: Thailand

What you get

Field	Type	Description
Link`link`	Text	Example: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand
Health`health`	Text
Country`country`	Text	Example: Thailand
Terrorism`terrorism`	Text
Date Updated`date_updated`	Text	Example: 2026-09-28
Warning Status`warning_status`	Text	Example: FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country…
Emergency Numbers`emergency_numbers`	Text	Example: Emergency services in Thailand: Telephone: 191 (ambulance, fire, police)…
Entry Requirements`entry_requirements`	Text
Safety and Security`safety_and_security`	Text
Latest Update Summary`latest_update_summary`	Text	Example: Information on Severe Flooding ('Warnings and Insurance’ page)
Local Laws and Customs`local_laws_and_customs`	Text

Example result

For Country: Thailand

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…",
  "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. Sta…",
  "date_updated": "2026-09-28",
  "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:…",
  "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 …",
  "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 …",
  "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: Protect…",
  "latest_update_summary": "Information on Severe Flooding ('Warnings and Insurance’ 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 vi…"
}

List bank holidays

1 credit

List bank holidays for a UK region and year, including substitute days, notes, and the next upcoming holiday. Years not published by GOV.UK return an empty list with available years.

Uses www.gov.uk.

What you provide

Field	Type	Required	Description
Year`year`	Number	Optional	Calendar year, for example 2027. Defaults to the current year.Example: 2027
Region`region`	Text	Optional	UK region, for example scotland. Defaults to england_and_wales.Example: Scotland

What you get

Field	Type	Description
Link`link`	Text	GOV.UK bank holiday page for the selected region.Example: https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays#scotland
Note`note`	Text	Available published years when the requested year is unavailable.Example: Bank holidays for 2035 are not published for northern ireland. Available…
Year`year`	Number	Year requested.Example: 2027
Region`region`	Text	Region requested.Example: Scotland
Holidays`holidays`	List	Bank holidays for the year in date order.
Date`holidays[].date`	Date	Holiday date.Example: 2027-01-01
Link`holidays[].link`	Text	GOV.UK page for this holiday’s region.Example: https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays#scotland
Note`holidays[].note`	Text	Any note shown by GOV.UK, or null.Example: Substitute day
Day of Week`holidays[].day_of_week`	Text	Day of the week.Example: Friday
Holiday Name`holidays[].holiday_name`	Text	Name of the bank holiday.Example: New Year’s Day
Substitute Day`holidays[].substitute_day`	Text	Whether this is a substitute day.Example: no
Next Upcoming Bank Holiday`next_upcoming_bank_holiday`	Value	Next bank holiday on or after today, regardless of the selected year, if published.

Example result

For Year: 2027, Region: Scotland

JSON

{
  "link": "https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays#scotland",
  "note": null,
  "year": 2027,
  "region": "scotland",
  "holidays": [
    {
      "date": "2027-01-01",
      "link": "https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays#scotland",
      "note": null,
      "day_of_week": "Friday",
      "holiday_name": "New Year’s Day",
      "substitute_day": "no"
    },
    {
      "date": "2027-01-04",
      "link": "https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays#scotland",
      "note": "Substitute day",
      "day_of_week": "Monday",
      "holiday_name": "2nd January",
      "substitute_day": "yes"
    },
    {
      "date": "2027-03-26",
      "link": "https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays#scotland",
      "note": null,
      "day_of_week": "Friday",
      "holiday_name": "Good Friday",
      "substitute_day": "no"
    }
  ],
  "next_upcoming_bank_holiday": {
    "date": "2026-11-30",
    "link": "https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays#scotland",
    "note": null,
    "day_of_week": "Monday",
    "holiday_name": "St Andrew’s Day",
    "substitute_day": "no"
  }
}

For developers

Call it from your code with one request. Change the values in input to run it on new data. To get an API key, open Developers at the bottom of Studio, turn on Developer mode and go to API keys.

cURL

curl 'https://api.fous.com/v1/query' \
  --fail-with-body --silent --show-error --max-time 180 \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data-raw '{
  "api": "@gov-uk",
  "visibility": "public",
  "operation": "check_sanctions",
  "version": 1,
  "input": {
    "name": "Oleg Deripaska",
    "type": "person",
    "max_results": 2
  },
  "response": {
    "format": "json"
  }
}'

What you can do with it

Prepare travel guidance for customers visiting a destination.
Plan staffing around regional bank holidays.
Review possible sanctions matches during name screening.
Check entry rules before booking international travel.
Track upcoming bank holidays for a UK region.

Questions about GOV.UK

Can I run it with my own inputs?

Yes. Change the inputs in Studio and press Run, or send new inputs from your code, or ask a connected AI assistant.

Can I call this GOV.UK tool as an API?

Yes. Send a POST request to /v1/query with your Fous API key and the inputs, and get JSON back.

How much does it cost?

Each completed run costs 1 credit. Failed runs without a completed receipt are free; completed work can remain charged if delivery is interrupted. With pay as you go, a credit costs 1¢. Monthly plans cost less per credit.

Do I need a GOV.UK account?

No. You only need a Fous account.

How current is the data?

Fous gets the data from gov.uk when you run it. Some results are reused for up to 24 hours, and results that use your account or key are never reused. It was last verified on Sep 30, 2026.