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.
- Ukraine - Level 4: Do Not Travelon November 14, 2024 at 12:00 am
Reissued with updates after periodic review. Do not travel to Ukraine due to Russia’s war against Ukraine. The Department of State continues to advise U.S. citizens to not travel to frontline regions of Ukraine and areas along Ukraine’s border with Belarus due to presence of Russian and […]
- Slovakia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson November 14, 2024 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Slovakia. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Slovakia. If you decide to travel to Slovakia: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make […]
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson November 12, 2024 at 12:00 am
Updated to reflect Hurricane Beryl's July 2024 impact on Canouan, Mayreau, Palm Island, and Union Island. Exercise normal precautions in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The islands of Canouan, Mayreau, Palm Island, and Union Island are in varying stages of recovery from Hurricane Beryl. Read the […]
- Grenada - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson November 12, 2024 at 12:00 am
Updated to reflect Hurricane Beryl's July 2024 impact on Carriacou and Petite Martinque. Exercise normal precautions in Grenada. The islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinque are in varying stages of recovery from Hurricane Beryl. Read the country information page for additional information on […]
- Bermuda - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson November 12, 2024 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Bermuda. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Bermuda. If you decide to travel to Bermuda: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it […]
- El Salvador - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon November 8, 2024 at 12:00 am
Updated to reflect a shift to Level 2 due to changes in crime. Exercise increased caution in El Salvador due to crime. Country Summary: While crime remains a concern in El Salvador, there has been a significant reduction in gang-related activity and associated crime in the last two years. This […]
- Togo - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon November 7, 2024 at 12:00 am
Updated to reflect Travel Advisory Level Change from 1 to a 2 due to Terrorism, Crime, Civil Unrest, and Kidnapping. Exercise Increased Caution in Togo. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Country Summary: Criminals and terrorist groups are active in Togo, particularly […]
- South Africa - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon November 7, 2024 at 12:00 am
Updated to reflect information on kidnappings. Exercise increased caution in South Africa due to crime, civil unrest, and kidnapping. Country Summary: Violent crime is common and includes armed robbery, rape, carjacking, and mugging. There are also "smash-and-grab" attacks on […]
- Madagascar - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon November 5, 2024 at 12:00 am
Updated to reflect information on reconsider travel to select areas. Exercise increased caution in Madagascar due to crime and civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider travel to the following areas due to violent crime and banditry: The area in and […]
- Cuba - Level 3: Reconsider Travelon November 5, 2024 at 12:00 am
On November 5, 2024, the Department allowed for the voluntary departure of non-emergency U.S. direct hire employees and their eligible family members due to the potential impact of Tropical Storm Rafael. Reconsider travel to Cuba due to the potential impact of Tropical Storm Rafael. Exercise […]
- Oman - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon November 4, 2024 at 12:00 am
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 […]
- Greenland - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon October 29, 2024 at 12:00 am
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 […]
- Tunisia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon October 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
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: […]
- Uganda - Level 3: Reconsider Travelon October 21, 2024 at 12:00 am
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 […]
- Senegal - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson October 21, 2024 at 12:00 am
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 […]
- The Gambia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon October 16, 2024 at 12:00 am
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 […]
- Turkey - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon October 16, 2024 at 12:00 am
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 […]
- Egypt - Level 3: Reconsider Travelon October 15, 2024 at 12:00 am
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 […]
- Rwanda - Level 3: Reconsider Travelon October 7, 2024 at 12:00 am
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 […]
- Canada - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson October 4, 2024 at 12:00 am
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 […]