Updated due to changes to the Travel Advisory level, U.S. government restrictions on personnel, and information on armed conflict in North and South Kivu. Reconsider travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to crime, and civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk due to armed […]

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Do not travelto Niger for any reason due to crime, unrest, terrorism, health, and kidnapping.  On January 30, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency government employees and their family members to leave Niger due to safety risks.  The U.S. government cannot offer routine or […]

There was no change to the advisory level. The “Other” risk indicator due to potential for armed conflict was removed. The “Unrest” indicator due to potential for armed conflict was added. The “Crime” risk indicator at Level 2 was added. The “Kidnapping” indicator was added to […]

There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary Uzbekistan is generally a safe destination for U.S. travelers. Review our travel guidance for Uzbekistan to prepare for a safe trip. If you decide to travel to Uzbekistan: Enroll in the […]

There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Reconsider travel to Bangladesh due to kidnapping, unrest, crime, and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Advisory summary Unrest Unrest and violence have […]

The advisory level was decreased to Level 2. There were no changes to the risk indicators. The advisory summary was updated. Exercise Increased Caution due to crime, health, and natural disaster risks. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Advisory Summary U.S. […]

There was no change to the advisory level. The “Other” risk indicator was removed, and the “Unrest” risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in The Gambia due to crime, unrest, and inadequate health infrastructure.  Advisory summary Crime Petty […]

Do not travelto Central African Republic due to risk of unrest, crime, kidnapping, landmines, health, and terrorism. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the Central African Republic. U.S. government employees working in the Central […]

There was no change to the advisory level. The “health” risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increase caution in Comoros due to crime, unrest and health. Advisory summary There is no full-time official U.S. presence in Comoros. Consular services for U.S. citizens in […]

This Travel Advisory reflects updates in U.S. Embassy Bamako’s posture as of January 9, 2026.  On October 30, 2025, the Department of State ordered non-emergency employees and family members to leave Mali due to safety risks.  As of January 9, 2026, the Department of State has normalized […]

Exercise normal precautionin Czechia. Czechia is generally a safe destination for travelers. Travelers should remain vigilant against petty crime, such as pickpocketing and other minor theft, especially in tourist areas and on public transportation. Follow local laws and guidance from Czech […]

There was no change to the advisory level. The “unrest” risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise Increased Caution in Benin due to unrest, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to areas of Benin […]

The advisory level was increased to 2. The “crime” risk indicator was added. Areas of increased risk were removed. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise Increased Caution in Grenada due to risk of crime. Advisory summary Violent crime can occur anywhere in Grenada. American citizens in Grenada […]

Do not travelto Russia for any reason due to terrorism, unrest, wrongful detention and other risks. U.S. citizens in Russia should leave immediately The U.S. government has limited ability to help U.S. citizens in Russia, especially outside of Moscow. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has reduced its […]

Do not travelto Belarus for any reason due to unrest and other risks. The U.S. government has extremely limited ability to help detained U.S. citizens. You may not receive consular access. You could also face arbitrary detention with no contact with the outside world. Ordered departure On […]

The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for Yemen on December 19, 2025. There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Do not travel to Yemen due to risk of terrorism, unrest, crime, health risks, kidnapping, and landmines. Advisory […]

The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for Jordan on December 18. There was no change to the advisory level. The “other” risk indicator was removed. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Jordan due to terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the […]

Exercise normal precautionin Cabo Verde due to crime. Cabo Verde is generally a safe destination for travelers. Some areas have increased risk.

There was no change to the advisory level.  The “health” risk indictor was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Liberia due to crime, unrest, and health. Advisory summary Crime Violent crime, such as armed robbery are common in urban areas, crowded markets, and […]