International Travel Alerts

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    • Kyrgyzstan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions March 8, 2024
      Reissued after periodic review with edits to the area of higher risks in the border region with Tajikistan. Exercise normal precautions in the Kyrgyz Republic. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider Travel to: The border region with Tajikistan due to the potential for violent border clashes. Read the country information page […]
    • Ecuador - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution March 8, 2024
      Updated with information about the current state of emergency and crime information in the province of Guayas. Exercise increased caution in Ecuador due to civil unrest, crime, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. U.S. embassy and consulate personnel are prohibited from traveling to some areas due to increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider travel […]
    • Botswana - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution February 26, 2024
      Updated to include information on crime. Exercise increased caution in Botswana due to crime. Country Summary: Crimes of opportunity, primarily the theft of money and personal property, are common in Botswana.  Potentially violent crimes, such as home invasions, break-ins, “smash and grabs” from vehicles stopped at intersections and from locked cars in shopping mall parking lots, […]
    • South Africa - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution February 5, 2024
      Updated to reflect safety consideration when using GPS navigation.  Exercise increased caution in South Africa due to crime and civil unrest.  Country Summary:  Violent crime, such as armed robbery, rape, carjacking, mugging, and "smash-and-grab" attacks on vehicles, is common. There is a higher risk of violent crime in the central business districts of major cities after dark. Using GPS […]
    • Lebanon - Level 3: Reconsider Travel January 29, 2024
      Updated to reflect lowering the overall Travel Advisory to Level 3, information about southern Lebanon, the border with Syria, and refugee settlements in Lebanon, information on crime and political violence, kidnapping, unexploded landmines, civil unrest, and the “If you decide to travel” section. Reconsider travel to Lebanon due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, unexploded landmines, […]
    • The Bahamas - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution January 26, 2024
      Updated with additional water safety information. Exercise increased caution in The Bahamas due to crime.  Country Summary: The majority of crime occurs on New Providence (Nassau) and Grand Bahama (Freeport) islands. In Nassau, practice increased vigilance in the “Over the Hill” area (south of Shirley Street) where gang-on-gang violence has resulted in a high homicide rate primarily affecting the local population. Violent […]
    • Saudi Arabia - Level 3: Reconsider Travel January 24, 2024
      Updated after periodic review to provide information on the risk of arrest due to social media use and the importation of prohibited items. Reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia due to the threat of missile and drone attacks.  Exercise increased caution in Saudi Arabia due to terrorism, the risk of arrest based on social media activity, and importation […]
    • Jamaica - Level 3: Reconsider Travel January 23, 2024
      Last Update: Reissued with updates to crime and health information Reconsider travel to Jamaica due to crime and medical services. U.S. government personnel under Chief of Mission (COM) security responsibility are prohibited from traveling to many areas due to increased risk. Please read the entire Travel Advisory.  Country Summary: Violent crimes, such as home invasions, armed robberies, sexual […]
    • Burma (Myanmar) - Level 4: Do Not Travel January 22, 2024
      Updated to include information on Civil Unrest, Armed Conflict, Wrongful Detention, Arbitrary Enforcement of Local Laws, Land Mines and Unexploded Ordnance, and the “If You Decide to Travel to Burma” section. Do not travel to Burma due to civil unrest, armed conflict, and arbitrary enforcement of local laws. Reconsider travel to Burma due to limited and/or inadequate […]
    • Turkmenistan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions January 22, 2024
      Updated to reflect new Travel Advisory level and “if you decide to travel” section. Exercise normal precautions in Turkmenistan. Please read the country information page for additional information on travel to Turkmenistan. If you decide to travel to Turkmenistan: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in […]
    • Papua New Guinea - Level 3: Reconsider Travel January 17, 2024
      Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Reconsider travel to Papua New Guinea due to crime, civil unrest, and piracy. Exercise increased caution due to kidnapping, unexploded ordnance, inconsistent availability of healthcare services, and potential for natural disasters. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: Central Bougainville, particularly […]
    • Iran - Level 4: Do Not Travel January 11, 2024
      Updated to add the Terrorism Risk Indicator and risk of surrogacy tourism. Do not travel to Iran due to the risk of terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping and the arbitrary arrest of U.S. citizens. Exercise increased caution due to wrongful detentions.   Country Summary: U.S. citizens should not travel to Iran for any reason. U.S. citizens […]
    • Nicaragua - Level 3: Reconsider Travel January 11, 2024
      Reissued with updates to information on arbitrary enforcement of laws. Reconsider travel to Nicaragua due to arbitrary enforcement of laws, the risk of wrongful detention, and limited healthcare availability. Exercise increased caution in Nicaragua due to crime. Country Summary: Throughout Nicaragua, government and law enforcement officials continue to target individuals and organizations seen as opponents of President Daniel […]
    • Niger - Level 3: Reconsider Travel January 8, 2024
      Last updated on January 8, 2023, to remove the Ordered Departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and eligible family members, and lower the overall risk level from Level 4 to Level 3. Reconsider travel to Niger due to risk of crime, civil unrest, terrorism, and kidnapping. Violent crimes, such as armed robbery, are common. Demonstrations, […]
    • Japan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions January 8, 2024
      Japan – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Japan. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Japan. If you decide to travel to Japan:  Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow […]
    • Cuba - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution January 5, 2024
      Reissued with updates to crime information. Exercise increased caution in Cuba due to crime. Country Summary: Petty crime is a threat for tourists in Cuba. Also, violent crime, including armed robbery and homicide, sometimes occurs in Cuba. Travel outside of the Havana area for U.S. Embassy employees requires a special notification process which may affect the Embassy’s […]
    • See Individual Summaries - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution January 3, 2024
      Updated to reflect the termination of authorized departure status for family members of U.S. government personnel and some non-emergency personnel. U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (LPRs), or immediate family members needing assistance to depart Gaza, please click here.   Summary: Terrorist groups, lone-actor terrorists and other violent extremists continue plotting possible attacks in Israel, the West […]
    • Colombia - Level 3: Reconsider Travel January 2, 2024
      Reissued with updates to the country summary. Reconsider travel due to crime and terrorism. Exercise increased caution due to civil unrest and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to: Arauca, Cauca (excluding Popayán), and Norte de Santander departments due to crime and terrorism. The Colombia-Venezuela border region due to crime, kidnapping, and risk of detention when crossing into […]
    • Uganda - Level 3: Reconsider Travel December 28, 2023
      Uganda Level 3 – Reconsider Travel C T O Reissued with updates to terrorism information. Reconsider travel to Uganda due to crime, terrorism, and anti-LGBTQI+ legislation. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Country summary: There remains a threat of terrorist attacks in Uganda and throughout the region. Numerous terrorist attacks have occurred in Uganda, to include […]
    • Guinea - Level 3: Reconsider Travel December 26, 2023
      Reissued with updates to civil unrest information and to add risk indicators for fuel shortages impacting local infrastructure, crime, and health. Reconsider travel to Guinea due to fuel shortages impacting local infrastructure, civil unrest, and health and exercise increased caution in Guinea due to crime. A catastrophic explosion at Guinea’s primary fuel depot on December […]
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    • Updated travel report for Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa) March 13, 2024
      Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)Recent Updates: Health - editorial updateAdvisory Text: Avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories)Web address :
    • Updated travel report for Eritrea March 13, 2024
      Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for EritreaRecent Updates: Health - editorial updateAdvisory Text: Avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories)Web address :
    • Updated travel report for Equatorial Guinea March 13, 2024
      Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for Equatorial GuineaRecent Updates: Health - editorial updateAdvisory Text: Exercise a high degree of cautionWeb address :
    • Updated travel report for El Salvador March 13, 2024
      Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for El SalvadorRecent Updates: Health - editorial updateAdvisory Text: Exercise a high degree of cautionWeb address :
    • Updated travel report for Egypt March 13, 2024
      Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for EgyptRecent Updates: Health - editorial updateAdvisory Text: Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)Web address :
    • Updated travel report for Ecuador March 13, 2024
      Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for EcuadorRecent Updates: Health - editorial updateAdvisory Text: Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)Web address :
    • Updated travel report for Dominican Republic March 13, 2024
      Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for Dominican RepublicRecent Updates: Health - editorial updateAdvisory Text: Exercise a high degree of cautionWeb address :
    • Updated travel report for Dominica March 13, 2024
      Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for DominicaRecent Updates: Health - editorial updateAdvisory Text: Exercise normal security precautionsWeb address :
    • Updated travel report for Djibouti March 13, 2024
      Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for DjiboutiRecent Updates: Health - editorial updateAdvisory Text: Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)Web address :
    • Updated travel report for Denmark March 13, 2024
      Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for DenmarkRecent Updates: Health - editorial updateAdvisory Text: Exercise a high degree of cautionWeb address :
    • Updated travel report for Czechia March 13, 2024
      Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for CzechiaRecent Updates: Health - editorial updateAdvisory Text: Exercise normal security precautionsWeb address :
    • Updated travel report for Cyprus March 13, 2024
      Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for CyprusRecent Updates: Health - editorial changeAdvisory Text: Exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories)Web address :
    • Updated travel report for Curaçao March 13, 2024
      Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for CuraçaoRecent Updates: Health - editorial changeAdvisory Text: Exercise normal security precautionsWeb address :
    • Updated travel report for Cuba March 13, 2024
      Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for CubaRecent Updates: Health - editorial changeAdvisory Text: Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)Web address :
    • Updated travel report for Croatia March 13, 2024
      Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for CroatiaRecent Updates: Health - editorial changeAdvisory Text: Exercise normal security precautionsWeb address :
    • Updated travel report for Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) March 13, 2024
      Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)Recent Updates: Health - editorial updateAdvisory Text: Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)Web address :
    • Updated travel report for Costa Rica March 13, 2024
      Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for Costa RicaRecent Updates: Health - editorial updateAdvisory Text: Exercise a high degree of cautionWeb address :
    • Updated travel report for Cook Islands March 13, 2024
      Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for Cook IslandsRecent Updates: Health - editorial updateAdvisory Text: Exercise normal security precautionsWeb address :
    • Updated travel report for Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) March 13, 2024
      Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for Republic of Congo (Brazzaville)Recent Updates: Health - editorial updateAdvisory Text: Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)Web address :
    • Updated travel report for Comoros March 13, 2024
      Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for ComorosRecent Updates: Health - editorial updateAdvisory Text: Exercise a high degree of cautionWeb address :