Current U.S. State Department Travel Advisories
As a first step in planning any trip abroad, check the Travel Advisories for your intended destination. Note that conditions can change rapidly in a country at any time. To receive updated Travel Advisories and Alerts, choose the method that works best for you at travel.state.gov/stayingconnected. For more details and FAQs about our safety and security information, please see travel.state.gov/travelsafely.
- Mainland China, Hong Kong & Macau - See Summaries - Level 3: Reconsider Travelon September 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
Reissued statement: There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution in mainland China and Hong Kong Exercise increased caution in mainland China due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, the use of exit bans […]
- Macau - Level 3: Reconsider Travelon September 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution in mainland China and Hong Kong Exercise increased caution in mainland China due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, the use of exit bans without a fair and […]
- Mainland China, Hong Kong & Macau - See Summaries - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon September 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
Reissued Statement: There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution in mainland China and Hong Kong Exercise increased caution in mainland China due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, the use of exit bans […]
- China - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon September 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
Exercise increased cautionin mainland China due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, the use of exit bans without a fair and transparent process under the law, and the risk of unjust arrest or detention. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise […]
- Nepal - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon September 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
Exercise increased cautionin Nepal due to natural disasters. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Nepal regularly experiences earthquakes, floods, and landslides. Earthquakes can happen suddenly with little warning, including in the Kathmandu Valley. During the monsoon […]
- São Tomé and Príncipe - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon September 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
Exercise increased cautionin Sao Tome and Principe due to health risks. U.S. government employee travel restrictions As of August 12, 2026, U.S. government employees working for the U.S. Mission to Angola and Sao Tome and Principe no longer need special permission to travel to Sao Tome and […]
- Bhutan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson September 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
Exercise normal precautionin Bhutan. Bhutan is generally a safe destination for travelers. Medical services for routine and emergency procedures are limited, specifically in rural areas. Read the Health section of the Travel Guidance on this page for more information. Bhutan regularly […]
- Tajikistan - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon September 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
Exercise increased cautionin Tajikistan due to the risk of terrorism, unexploded landmines, and limited ability to assist U.S.-Tajik dual nationals. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.. Terrorism There are terrorist organizations in the region. There is risk […]
- Peru - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon September 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
Exercise increased cautionin Peru due to risk of crime, unrest, kidnapping, and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. U.S. government employees working in Peru need special authorization to travel to the Colombia-Peru border area in the Loreto Region due […]
- Morocco - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon September 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
Exercise increased cautionin Morocco due to risk of terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Terrorism There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Morocco. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on […]
- United Arab Emirates - Level 3: Reconsider Travelon August 29, 2026 at 12:00 am
There were no changes to the Travel Advisory Level or the risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect that family members may travel to the UAE. Reconsider Travel to the United Arab Emirates due to terrorism and armed conflict. Advisory Summary U.S. government employees working in […]
- Iraq - Level 4: Do Not Travelon August 29, 2026 at 12:00 am
There were no changes to the Travel Advisory Level. The “Crime” risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations. Do not travel to Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, crime, health risks, and the U.S. government’s limited […]
- Ukraine - Level 4: Do Not Travelon August 28, 2026 at 12:00 am
There was no change to the advisory level. Armed conflict risks were updated under “unrest” indicator. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary Do not travel to Ukraine for any reason due to the Russia-Ukraine war. U.S. embassy operations The Embassy is open and operating in Kyiv; […]
- Qatar - Level 3: Reconsider Travelon August 28, 2026 at 12:00 am
There were no changes to the Travel Advisory Level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect that family members may travel to Qatar. Reconsider travel to Qatar due to risk of armed conflict. Advisory summary U.S. government employee travel restrictions As of August 28, 2026, […]
- Kuwait - Level 3: Reconsider Travelon August 28, 2026 at 12:00 am
There were no changes to the Travel Advisory Level or the risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes that family members 18 years of age or older may travel to Kuwait. Reconsider Travel to Kuwait due to the threat of armed conflict, landmines, and crime. Advisory summary The […]
- Serbia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon August 27, 2026 at 12:00 am
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Serbia due to crime. Advisory summary Crime can occur anywhere in Serbia. Police may take longer to respond than they do in the United States. Crime Violence associated with […]
- Ethiopia - Level 3: Reconsider Travelon August 27, 2026 at 12:00 am
There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Areas of increased risk were modified to reflect current travel restrictions for U.S. embassy personnel. Advisory summary was updated. Reconsider travel to Ethiopia due to unrest, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, […]
- Bosnia and Herzegovina - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon August 27, 2026 at 12:00 am
Exercise increased caution in Bosnia and Herzegovina due to risk of crime, landmines, and terrorism. Advisory summary Recent unrest has been politically related. While it has not impacted tourists or members of the international community, there is a risk that bystanders can be affected. Review […]
- Montenegro - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson August 27, 2026 at 12:00 am
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Montenegro. Advisory summary Montenegro is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our Travel Guidance for Montenegro to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. If […]
- Bahrain - Level 3: Reconsider Travelon August 27, 2026 at 12:00 am
Reconsider travelto Bahrain due to terrorism and armed conflict. U.S. government employee travel restrictions Due to safety risks, U.S. government employees need special authorization to travel to Bahrain. Only family members 18 years of age or older may join U.S. government employees who […]