International Travel Alerts

Updated to include additional information in country summary and other minor edits. Exercise increased caution due to terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: The Yemen border area due to terrorism and armed conflict. Country Summary: Due to risks to civil aviation operating within the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman […]

Updated to reflect a new separate travel advisory from the Kingdom of Denmark. Exercise increased caution in Greenland due to environmental hazards posed by extreme weather conditions and limited emergency services. Country Summary: The U.S. government’s ability to provide consular services to U.S. citizens in Greenland is extremely limited. Greenland’s landscape includes vast stretches of territory remote from cities […]

Reissued to update information to high-risk areas, country summary, and the “If you decide to travel” section, and Level 4 “Do Not Travel” areas. Exercise increased caution in Tunisia due to terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: Within 16 km of the Algerian border due to […]

Updated to reflect information on public demonstrations. Reconsider travel to Uganda due to crime, terrorism, and anti-LGBTQI+ laws and environment. Exercise increased caution due to potential risks and the unpredictable nature of public demonstrations. Read the entire Travel Advisory. There remains a threat of terrorist attacks in Uganda. Terrorist attacks have occurred, targeting religious venues, […]

Updated to reflect new information on poliovirus and new recommendation in “If you decide to travel” section.   Exercise normal precautions in Senegal. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise Increased Caution in: The Casamance region due to crime and landmines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Level […]

Reissued after periodic reviews with minor edits. Exercise increased caution when traveling to Türkiye due to terrorism and arbitrary detentions. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel To: Sirnak province, Hakkari province, and any area within six miles (10 kilometers) of the Syrian border due to terrorism. Country Summary: Terrorist groups […]

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise increased caution in The Gambia due to crime and inadequate health infrastructure. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire travel advisory. Exercise increased caution due to other factors in The southern border area adjacent to Senegal’s Casamance region due to the potential presence of landmines and sporadic […]

Updated information related to the Sinai Peninsula and country summary. Reconsider travel to Egypt due to terrorism. Exercise increased caution in Egypt due to the Embassy’s limited ability to assist dual national U.S.-Egyptian citizens who are arrested or detained.  Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: The Northern and Middle […]

Updated to reflect overall travel advisory level changes from Level 2 to 3. Reconsider travel in Rwanda due to an outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease. Read the entire Travel Advisory for additional information on travel to Rwanda. Exercise Increased Caution in: The Rwanda-Burundi border due to armed violence. Reconsider Travel to: The Rwanda-Democratic Republic of the Congo […]

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Canada. Read the Country Information page for additional information on travel to Canada. If you decide to travel to Canada:  Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department […]

Reissued after periodic review with minor updates. Exercise increased caution in the Republic of the Congo due to crime. Country Summary: While not common, violent crime, such as armed robbery and assault, remains a concern throughout the Republic of the Congo. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens outside […]

Reissued with updates to remove information on elections. Exercise increased caution in Sri Lanka due to civil unrest and terrorism. Country Summary: Protests over the economic and political situation in Sri Lanka can erupt at any time.  In some instances, police have used water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters. U.S. citizens are reminded to avoid […]

Updated to reflect the ordered departure of non-mission-employed eligible family members (EFMs) and authorized departure for mission-employed EFMs and non-essential U.S. direct hire (USDH) employees. On September 28 the Department of State ordered the departure of non-mission-employed EFMs and authorized departure for mission-employed EFMs and non-essential USDH employees due to the volatile and unpredictable security […]

Reissued after periodic review with no changes. Exercise normal precautions in Uzbekistan.  Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Uzbekistan. If you decide to travel to Uzbekistan:  Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.  Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/formally known […]

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise increased caution in Algeria due to terrorism and kidnapping. Do not travel to: Areas near the eastern and southern borders due to terrorism and kidnapping. Areas in the Sahara Desert due to terrorism and kidnapping. Country Summary: Terrorists continue plotting possible attacks in Algeria. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning and […]

Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Sao Tome and Principe. Read the Country Information Page for additional information on travel to Sao Tome and Principe. If you decide to travel to Sao Tome and Principe: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an […]

Reissued September 24, 2024, to emphasize the danger to U.S. citizens living in or traveling to Venezuela. Do not travel to Venezuela due to the high risk of wrongful detentions, terrorism, kidnapping, the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, crime, civil unrest, poor health infrastructure. Country Summary:  In March 2019, the U.S. Department of State withdrew all diplomatic personnel from U.S. Embassy Caracas […]

Updated to reflect information on areas of civil unrest. Exercise increased caution in Panama due to crime and potential for civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire travel advisory. Do not travel to: Parts of the Mosquito Gulf due to crime. Parts of the Darién Region due to crime. Read the country information page for additional […]

Updated to reflect new health information. Exercise increased caution in Sierra Leone due to crime, civil unrest, and limited circulation of poliovirus. Country Summary: Violent crimes, such as robbery and assault, occur frequently in Sierra Leone, especially in Freetown.  Local police often lack the resources to deal effectively with serious criminal incidents. Demonstrations and protests occur […]

Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Cabo Verde. Some areas have increased risk.  Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise Increased Caution in: Praia due to crime. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Cabo Verde. If you decide to travel to Cabo Verde: Do not physically resist any robbery attempt. […]

Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for SpainRecent Updates: Natural disasters and climate – updated information on flooding and landslidesAdvisory Text: Exercise a high degree of cautionWeb address :

Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for CubaRecent Updates: Editorial changeAdvisory Text: Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)Web address :

Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for PhilippinesRecent Updates: Risk levels – removed the advisory to avoid non-essential travel to the Batanes province due to Typhoon Kong-Rey (Leon); Natural disasters and climate – removed information on Typhoon Kong-Rey (Leon)Advisory Text: Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)Web address :

Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for PeruRecent Updates: Health – travel health notice for Oropouche virus disease updatedAdvisory Text: Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)Web address :

Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for ColombiaRecent Updates: Health – travel health notice for Oropouche virus disease updatedAdvisory Text: Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)Web address :

Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for BrazilRecent Updates: Health – Travel health notice for Oropouche virus disease updatedAdvisory Text: Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)Web address :

Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for BoliviaRecent Updates: Health – travel health notice for Oropouche virus disease updatedAdvisory Text: Exercise a high degree of cautionWeb address :

Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for Dominican RepublicRecent Updates: Health – travel health notice for Oropouche virus disease updatedAdvisory Text: Exercise a high degree of cautionWeb address :

Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for BulgariaRecent Updates: Editorial changeAdvisory Text: Exercise normal security precautionsWeb address :

Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for DenmarkRecent Updates: Entry and exit requirements – added information on temporary entry under CETAAdvisory Text: Exercise a high degree of cautionWeb address :

Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for KenyaRecent Updates: Safety and security – removed information on an increased terrorist threatAdvisory Text: Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)Web address :

Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for FranceRecent Updates: Entry and exit requirements – border controlsAdvisory Text: Exercise a high degree of cautionWeb address :

Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for Cayman IslandsRecent Updates: Risk level – avoid non essential travel to the Cayman Islands due to Tropical Storm Eighteen; Natural disasters and climate – added information on Tropical Storm EighteenAdvisory Text: Avoid non-essential travelWeb address :