Britons have been warned against all non-essential foreign travel during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Foreign Office has changed its travel ban which previously ran until April 16.
Now restrictions have now been extended "indefinitely" as the global outbreak continues.
The FCO said that travellers could face "severe disruption" and may be unable to return home if they leave the UK at this time.
In a post shared on social media on Saturday, the FCO wrote: "Travel update: The Foreign Office indefinitely advises against all non-essential global travel.
"We now advise against all non-essential global travel – indefinitely. The situation is changing rapidly. Travellers could face severe disruption and be unable to return to the UK."
This means that if you have a holiday booked in the next few months it is likely it will be cancelled.
But to add to the confusion, it has been reported that airlines are still selling holidays and flights departing not long after the original end date of the restrictions.
If you are due to go on holiday in the coming months, it is likely that your travel firm or airline will get in touch to discuss your options.
This may include rebooking your trip for a later date or offering offering vouchers and credit. However, you are entitled to request a refund.
The FCO has attempted to shed light on what is deemed as essential travel.
The website reads: "Sometimes we say that only essential travel is advised. Whether travel is essential or not is your own decision.
"You may have urgent family or business commitments to attend to. Circumstances differ from person to person. Only you can make an informed decision based on the risks."
Meanwhile, the FCO says it is 'ramping up' efforts to bring home thousands of British travellers stranded overseas due to coronavirus.
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