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.
- United Kingdom - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon May 8, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise increased caution in the United Kingdom due to terrorism. Country Summary: There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in the United Kingdom. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on […]
- Philippines - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon May 8, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise increased caution in the Philippines due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to: The Sulu Archipelago, including the southern Sulu Sea, due […]
- Russia - Level 4: Do Not Travelon May 8, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review. Do not travel to Russia due to: Danger associated with the continuing war between Russia and Ukraine. The risk of harassment or wrongful detention by Russian security officials. The arbitrary enforcement of local laws. The possibility of terrorism. U.S. citizens in […]
- Uruguay - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon May 7, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with changes. Exercise increased caution in Uruguay due to crime. Country Summary: Crime is most common in these departments: Montevideo Canelones Maldonado Rivera Violent crimes, such as homicides, armed robberies, car jackings, and thefts occur throughout the […]
- Trinidad and Tobago - Level 3: Reconsider Travelon May 7, 2025 at 12:00 am
Updated to reflect the end of the State of Emergency on April 13, 2025. Reconsider travel to Trinidad and Tobago due to serious risks from crime. There are also heightened risks of terrorism and kidnapping. Country Summary: Violent crime is common in Trinidad and Tobago. It includes: Murder […]
- Cuba - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon May 7, 2025 at 12:00 am
Updated to reflect information on power grid failures and Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) licenses for travel. Exercise increased caution in Cuba due to crime and unreliable electrical power. Country Summary: Petty crime is a risk for travelers in Cuba. This […]
- Indonesia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon April 30, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise increased caution in Indonesia due to terrorism and natural disasters. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not travel to: The provinces of Central Papua (Papua Tengah) and Highland Papua (Papua Pegunungan) […]
- Paraguay - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson April 30, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Paraguay. Some areas have increased crime risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise increased caution due to crime in these departments: Alto Paraná Amambay Canindeyu Concepcion San Pedro Read the country […]
- Papua New Guinea - Level 3: Reconsider Travelon April 29, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Reconsider travel to Papua New Guinea due to crime, civil unrest, and piracy. Exercise increased caution due to kidnapping, unexploded ordnance, inconsistent availability of healthcare services, and potential for natural disasters. Some […]
- Solomon Islands - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon April 29, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with updated risk information. Exercise increased caution traveling to Solomon Islands due to risks to health, unexploded ordinance, crime and civil unrest. Mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue fever are widespread. Medical facilities and clinics […]
- Burundi - Level 3: Reconsider Travelon April 29, 2025 at 12:00 am
Updated to reflect the end of ordered departure of eligible family members and authorized departure for non-emergency employees and updates to U.S. government employee movement restrictions. Reconsider travel to Burundi due to political violence, crime, and health. Some areas have increased risk. […]
- North Korea - Level 4: Do Not Travelon April 29, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Do not travel to North Korea due to the continuing serious risk of arrest, long-term detention, and the threat of wrongful detention of U.S. nationals. Do not travel to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea for any reason. U.S. passports […]
- Czechia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson April 28, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in the Czechia. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to the Czechia. If you decide to travel to the Czechia: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts […]
- Uganda - Level 3: Reconsider Travelon April 23, 2025 at 12:00 am
Updated with information on upcoming national elections and the “If you decide to travel” section. Reconsider travel to Uganda due to crime, terrorism, and laws targeting persons on the basis of sexual orientation. Exercise increased caution due to potential security risks and the […]
- Kyrgyzstan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson April 21, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with edits to the area of higher risk in the border region with Tajikistan. Exercise normal precautions in the Kyrgyz Republic. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise increased caution in: The border region with Tajikistan. […]
- Morocco - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon April 21, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise increased caution in Morocco due to terrorism. Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Morocco. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning. They target tourist locations, transportation hubs, […]
- Bangladesh - Level 3: Reconsider Travelon April 18, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Reconsider travel to Bangladesh due to civil unrest, crime, and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Level 4: Do Not Travel The Khagrachari, Rangamati, and Bandarban Hill Tracts districts (collectively […]
- Colombia - Level 3: Reconsider Travelon April 17, 2025 at 12:00 am
Updated information on civil unrest and kidnapping. Reconsider travel to Colombia due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping. Some areas have an increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to: Arauca, Cauca (excluding Popayán), and Norte de Santander departments […]
- Burkina Faso - Level 4: Do Not Travelon April 16, 2025 at 12:00 am
Updated to reflect changes for travelers with dual nationality Do not travel to Burkina Faso for any reason due to terrorism, crime, and kidnapping. Country Summary: Terrorist organizations continue to plan and conduct terrorist activities throughout Burkina Faso. Terrorism Terrorists may attack […]
- Serbia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon April 11, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued with minor changes. Exercise increased caution in Serbia due to crime. Country Summary: Violence associated with organized crime and high-profile sporting events in Serbia is common. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Serbia. If you decide to […]