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.
- Turkmenistan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson August 21, 2026 at 12:00 am
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Turkmenistan. Advisory summary Turkmenistan is generally a safe destination for travelers. Medical services for routine and emergency procedures are limited. Review the […]
- Austria - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson August 21, 2026 at 12:00 am
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary Austria is generally a safe destination for travelers. Read our Travel Guidance for additional information on travel to Austria. If you decide to travel to Austria: Enroll in the Smart […]
- Mozambique - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon August 21, 2026 at 12:00 am
Exercise increased cautionto Mozambique due to terrorism, crime, health, and unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Terrorism Terrorist groups in northern Mozambique are active. Attackers may strike public areas and tourist destinations with little or no warning, […]
- Saba - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson August 20, 2026 at 12:00 am
There was no change to the advisory level. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Saba. Advisory summary Saba is generally safe destinations for travelers. Petty crime is most likely to occur in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Most crimes against […]
- Martinique - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson August 20, 2026 at 12:00 am
Exercise normal precautionin Martinique. Martinique is generally a safe destination for travelers. Martinique regularly experiences hurricanes. Review our information on Weather and Natural Disasters in Martinique. Review our Travel Guidance for Martinique to learn how to prepare for a safe […]
- Bonaire - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson August 20, 2026 at 12:00 am
There was no change to the advisory level. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Bonaire. Advisory summary Bonaire is generally a safe destination for travelers. Petty crime is most likely to occur in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Most crimes […]
- Sint Eustatius - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson August 20, 2026 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Sint Eustatius. There was no change to the advisory level. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary Sint Eustatius is generally safe destinations for travelers. Petty crime is most likely to occur in popular […]
- Curaçao - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson August 20, 2026 at 12:00 am
There was no change to the advisory level. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Curaçao. Advisory summary Curaçao is generally a safe destination for travelers. Petty crime is most likely to occur in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Most crimes […]
- Guadeloupe - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson August 20, 2026 at 12:00 am
Exercise normal precautionin Guadeloupe. Guadeloupe is generally a safe destination for travelers. Guadeloupe regularly experiences hurricanes. Review our information on Weather and Natural Disasters in Guadeloupe. Review our Travel Guidance for Guadeloupe to learn how to prepare for a […]
- Panama - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon August 19, 2026 at 12:00 am
There was no change to the advisory level. The unrest indicator was removed. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Panama due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire travel advisory. Do not travel to the Mosquito Gulf due to crime. Do not travel to parts […]
- Panama - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon August 19, 2026 at 12:00 am
Exercise increased cautionin Panama due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire travel advisory. U.S. government employees working in Panama need special authorization to travel to the Mosquito Gulf and the Darién Region due to safety risks. The U.S. government has limited […]
- Mauritania - Level 3: Reconsider Travelon August 18, 2026 at 12:00 am
There was no change to the advisory level. The "health” risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Reconsider travel to Mauritania due to terrorism, crime, and limited health infrastructure. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to areas […]
- Kazakhstan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson August 18, 2026 at 12:00 am
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Kazakhstan is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our Travel Guidance for Kazakhstan to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. Kazakhstan regularly experiences flooding. Review our […]
- Mongolia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson July 29, 2026 at 12:00 am
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Mongolia. Advisory summary Mongolia is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our travel guidance for Mongolia to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. If you […]
- The Bahamas - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon July 28, 2026 at 12:00 am
There are no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in The Bahamas due to crime. Advisory summary Crime Violent crime, including armed robberies, burglaries, and sexual assaults, can occur anywhere in The Bahamas. Most crime […]
- Kenya - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon July 28, 2026 at 12:00 am
Exercise increased cautionin Kenya due to risk of crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, health, and traffic safety. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Crime Violent crime can occur at any time. Violent crimes include armed carjacking, mugging, home invasion, sexual […]
- Laos - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon July 28, 2026 at 12:00 am
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary updated. Exercise increased caution in Laos due to crime, unrest, and unexploded ordnances. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Increased Risk Areas: Reconsider Travel to […]
- Uruguay - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon July 28, 2026 at 12:00 am
Exercise increased cautionin Uruguay due to crime. Exercise increased caution in Uruguay due to crime. Crime is most common in these departments: Montevideo Canelones Maldonado Rivera Violent crime occurs across the country. Crimes include homicide, armed robbery, carjacking and theft. […]
- Belgium - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon July 23, 2026 at 12:00 am
Exercise increased cautionin Belgium due to crime, terrorism, and unrest. Crime Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, like purse snatching and pickpocketing. Terrorism […]
- Democratic Republic of the Congo - Level 4: Do Not Travelon July 15, 2026 at 12:00 am
Do not travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to health, crime, unrest, terrorism, and kidnapping. Due to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, the Department of Homeland Security has implemented new restrictions under Title 49 of the U.S. Code which prevent U.S. citizens and nationals […]