🇬🇧 Is United Kingdom safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of United Kingdom: 142 diplomatic missions from 127 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to United Kingdom
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- From 2 April 2025, Spanish citizens without UK visa or legal residence need an ETA for tourism, business or visits under 6 months
- ETA also required for landside transit (re-checking luggage or crossing border control); only airside transit at Heathrow T4 and Manchester is exempt
- From 25 February 2026, boarding is denied without a previously approved ETA — submitting the application is not enough
- Apply via gov.uk/app using the same passport you will travel with; beware of third-party platforms charging high fees, some fraudulent
Emergency numbers in United Kingdom
Embassies and consulates in United Kingdom
142 diplomatic missions from 127 countries, across 8 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 4 | Edinburgh, London, Manchester |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 3 | Edinburgh, London, Manchester |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 3 | London, Manchester |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | 2 | London, |
| 🇨🇿 Czechia | 2 | London |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 2 | Edinburgh, London |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 2 | Edinburgh, Manchester |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 2 | London |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | 2 | Edinburgh, London |
| 🇹🇷 Türkiye | 2 | Edinburgh, London |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 2 | Edinburgh, London |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | London |
…and 115 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in United Kingdom is English. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in English, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is United Kingdom safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for United Kingdom is 1.73/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in United Kingdom?
The general emergency number in United Kingdom is 999. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in United Kingdom?
Telcomia tracks 142 diplomatic missions from 127 countries in United Kingdom, across 8 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.