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.
- Thailand - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon July 25, 2025 at 12:00 am
The advisory level was increased to Level 2. An area of increased risk was added. The advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Thailand due to risk of unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to: Areas along the Cambodian and Thai […]
- Cambodia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon July 25, 2025 at 12:00 am
The advisory level was increased to 2. The “unrest” risk indicator was added. An area of increased risk was added. The advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Cambodia due to crime and landmines. Some areas have increased risks. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not […]
- Syria - Level 4: Do Not Travelon July 23, 2025 at 12:00 am
Updated to reflect recent developments in Syria. Do not travel to Syria due to the risk of terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, hostage taking, and armed conflict. Country Summary: The U.S. government suspended operations of the U.S. Embassy in 2012. Czechia serves as the protecting power for […]
- Iraq - Level 4: Do Not Travelon July 17, 2025 at 12:00 am
Updated to reflect the lifting of ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel. Do not travel to Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, civil unrest, and the U.S. government’s limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iraq. Do not travel to Iraq […]
- Rwanda - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon July 16, 2025 at 12:00 am
Updated to remove the Level 4: Do Not Travel area near the border with Burundi and to reflect changes to the Level 4: Do Not Travel areas near the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Exercise increased caution in Rwanda due to the potential for armed violence. Some areas have an […]
- Libya - Level 4: Do Not Travelon July 16, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Do not travel to Libya for any reason due to crime, terrorism, unexploded landmines, civil unrest, kidnapping, and armed conflict. Read entire Travel Advisory. Country Summary: Terrorism: There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist […]
- Egypt - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon July 15, 2025 at 12:00 am
Updated to reflect a change in Travel Advisory level. Exercise increased caution in Egypt due to terrorism, crime, and health. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: The Northern and Middle Sinai Peninsula due to terrorism. The Western Desert due […]
- Mauritania - Level 3: Reconsider Travelon July 15, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Reconsider travel to Mauritania due to terrorism and crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel To: Areas marked off-limits by the Mauritanian military. These areas are unsafe due to security risks and […]
- Nigeria - Level 3: Reconsider Travelon July 15, 2025 at 12:00 am
Updated to reflect inconsistent availability of health care services. Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, armed gangs, and inconsistent availability of health care services. Some places in Nigeria have an increased risk. Overall, all locations carry […]
- Haiti - Level 4: Do Not Travelon July 15, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued after addition of terrorism indicator. Do not travel to Haiti due to kidnapping, crime, terrorist activity, civil unrest, and limited health care. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Country Summary: In July 2023, the Department of State ordered nonemergency U.S. government employees and […]
- See Individual Summaries -on July 13, 2025 at 12:00 am
Updated to reflect the termination of authorized departure status for family members of U.S. government personnel and some non-emergency personnel. In response to security incidents and without advance notice, the U.S. Embassy may further restrict or prohibit U.S. government employees and their […]
- Lebanon - Level 4: Do Not Travelon July 3, 2025 at 12:00 am
Updated to reflect the lifting of ordered departure of family members and non-emergency U.S. government personnel. 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 borders, have […]
- Marshall Islands - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson June 16, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in the Marshall Islands. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Marshall Islands. If you decide to travel to Marshall Islands: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program […]
- Mozambique - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon June 16, 2025 at 12:00 am
Updated to reflect change in overall travel advisory level from 3 to 2 due to decrease of election related protests, and addition of Niassa Special Reserve to Do Not Travel section. Exercise increased caution when traveling to Mozambique due to health issues, crime, civil unrest, and terrorism. […]
- India - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon June 16, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with updates to entry/exit requirements. Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Country Summary: Violent crime and terrorism occur in India. Rape is one of the fastest growing crimes in India. Violent crimes, […]
- Dominican Republic - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon June 12, 2025 at 12:00 am
Updated after periodic review with minor edits. Last updated June 18, 2024. Exercise increased caution in the Dominican Republic due to crime. Advisory Summary: Violent crime is a concern in the Dominican Republic despite more police presence in areas often visited by tourists. Do not display […]
- Canada - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson June 11, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Canada. Advisory summary: Canada is generally a safe destination for travelers. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Canada. U.S. citizens should always exercise caution when […]
- Poland - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson June 5, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Poland. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Poland. If you decide to travel to […]
- Qatar - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson June 3, 2025 at 12:00 am
Updated after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Qatar. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) for the region, including Qatar. This is due to risks to civil aviation from […]
- Australia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson May 30, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Australia. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Australia. If you decide to travel to Australia: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts and make it […]