International Travel Alerts

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Country Summary: Crime is still a concern in El Salvador, but gang-related activity has dropped significantly over the last 3 years. This includes drops in violent crimes and murders. U.S. government employees may travel throughout the country during daylight hours. Due to infrastructure and safety concerns, U.S. government […]

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

Updated to reflect the Ordered Departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and eligible family members and overall Travel Advisory Level from 3 to 4. Do not travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo due to Armed Conflict, Crime, Civil Unrest, Kidnapping, and Terrorism. Country Summary: Due to risks in the country, on January 28, 2025, the […]

Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Mongolia. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Mongolia. If you travel to Mongolia, you should: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust […]

Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Read the country information page for additional information on travel to the FSM. If you decide to travel to the FSM: Monitor available local news reports and be prepared to adjust your plans. The FSM has a limited media environment, […]

Updated to reflect the current security situation in Israel and the West Bank. Do Not Travel To: Gaza due to terrorism and armed conflict Northern Israel within 4 kilometers/2.4 miles of the Lebanese and Syrian borders due to Israel’s continued military presence and activity Reconsider Travel To: Israel due to terrorism and civil unrest West Bank due to terrorism and civil unrest Country Summary:  Terrorist […]

Exercise increased caution in Chile due to crime and civil unrest. Country Summary: Street crime (e.g., muggings, pick-pocketing, theft) is common in Chile. Rates of violent crime, such as assaults, homicide, carjackings, and residential break-ins, are increasing. Large-scale demonstrations periodically occur in Santiago and other cities in Chile. Demonstrations can take place with little or no notice, […]

Exercise normal precautions in French Guiana. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to French Guiana. If you decide to travel to French Guiana: 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/Twitter. […]

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to North Macedonia. If you decide to travel to North Macedonia:  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/Twitter. Review the Country Security Report for North Macedonia. Visit the CDC page for the […]

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits Exercise normal precautions in Cyprus. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Country Summary: Do not attempt to enter the United Nations buffer zone at any place other than a designated crossing point. Police and UN peacekeeping forces strictly enforce this restriction. Read the country information page for […]

Reissued after periodic review with updates to reflect the security environment, immigration information, and availability of medical care. Do not travel to Afghanistan due to civil unrest, crime, terrorism, risk of wrongful detention, kidnapping, and limited health facilities. Country Summary: The U.S. Embassy in Kabul suspended operations in 2021. The U.S. government is not able […]

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise increased caution in the United Arab Emirates due to the threat of terrorism and missile or drone attacks. Country Summary: Residents and visitors generally find a safe and secure environment in the UAE, but regional tensions have aggravated the risk of attacks on U.S. citizens and interests. Militant groups […]

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.     Exercise normal precautions in New Zealand. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to New Zealand. If you decide to travel to New Zealand: 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 with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in Albania due to crime. Country Summary: Law enforcement’s ability to protect and assist travelers is limited in some areas, especially in remote regions. There has been targeted violence associated with illicit drug networks and organized crime countrywide. Travelers should remain aware of their surroundings and the […]

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise increased caution in Belize due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Please read the entire Travel Advisory. Country Summary: Violent crime – such as sexual assault, home invasions, armed robberies, and murder – are common even during the day and in tourist areas. A significant portion of […]

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Reconsider travel to Guatemala due to crime. Some areas have higher risks. Please read the full Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: San Marcos Department (except the city of San Marcos) due to crime. Huehuetenango Department (except the city of Huehuetenango) due to crime. Zone 18 in Guatemala City and the city […]

Updated to reflect the lifting of ordered departure of non-mission-employed eligible family members (EFMs) and the lifting of authorized departure for mission-employed EFMs and non-essential U.S. direct hire (USDH) employees. Do Not Travel to Lebanon due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, unexploded landmines, and the risk of armed conflict. Some areas, especially near the […]

Reissued after periodic review to simplify language and update information related to political violence. Reconsider travel to Burundi due to political violence, crime, and health. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.  Do Not Travel to: The former Central Market located on Chaussee Prince Louis Rwagasore in Bujumbura due to the risk of […]

Updated with additional detail about multiple risks and addition of the health indicator. Do not travel to the Central African Republic (CAR) due to armed conflict, crime, civil unrest, and kidnapping, as well as Embassy Bangui’s limited capacity to provide support to U.S. citizens. Country Summary: Although there have been no specific incidents of violence or […]

Updated to include a risk indicator for health and updates to crime. Exercise increased caution in Namibia due to crime and health risks. Country Summary: Potentially violent crimes, such as home invasions, break-ins, muggings, and “smash and grabs” from vehicles stopped at intersections, parked near common tourist areas, or located in shopping mall parking lots are […]

Travel Report updated in the last 24hrs for Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)Recent Updates: Safety and security – updated information on the security situation in the DRCAdvisory Text: Avoid all travelWeb address :