There was no change to the advisory level. The “Other” risk indicator due to potential for armed conflict was removed. The “Unrest” indicator due to potential for armed conflict was added. The “Crime” risk indicator at Level 2 was added. The “Kidnapping” indicator was added to […]

There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary Uzbekistan is generally a safe destination for U.S. travelers. Review our travel guidance for Uzbekistan to prepare for a safe trip. If you decide to travel to Uzbekistan: Enroll in the […]

There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Reconsider travel to Bangladesh due to kidnapping, unrest, crime, and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Advisory summary Unrest Unrest and violence have […]

The advisory level was decreased to Level 2. There were no changes to the risk indicators. The advisory summary was updated. Exercise Increased Caution due to crime, health, and natural disaster risks. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Advisory Summary U.S. […]

There was no change to the advisory level. The “Other” risk indicator was removed, and the “Unrest” risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in The Gambia due to crime, unrest, and inadequate health infrastructure.  Advisory summary Crime Petty […]

There was no change to the advisory level. The “health” risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increase caution in Comoros due to crime, unrest and health. Advisory summary There is no full-time official U.S. presence in Comoros. Consular services for U.S. citizens in […]

This Travel Advisory reflects updates in U.S. Embassy Bamako’s posture as of January 9, 2026.  On October 30, 2025, the Department of State ordered non-emergency employees and family members to leave Mali due to safety risks.  As of January 9, 2026, the Department of State has normalized […]

There was no change to the advisory level. The “unrest” risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise Increased Caution in Benin due to unrest, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to areas of Benin […]

The advisory level was increased to 2. The “crime” risk indicator was added. Areas of increased risk were removed. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise Increased Caution in Grenada due to risk of crime. Advisory summary Violent crime can occur anywhere in Grenada. American citizens in Grenada […]

There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary 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 […]

There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary Do not travel to Belarus due to:   The risk of harassment by Belarusian security officials. The arbitrary enforcement of local laws. The potential for civil unrest. Danger associated […]

The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for Yemen on December 19, 2025. There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Do not travel to Yemen due to risk of terrorism, unrest, crime, health risks, kidnapping, and landmines. Advisory […]

The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for Jordan on December 18. There was no change to the advisory level. The “other” risk indicator was removed. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Jordan due to terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the […]

There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Cabo Verde. Advisory Summary Cabo Verde is generally a safe destination for travelers. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Level 2 - Exercise […]

There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Do not travel to Syria for any reason due to the risk of terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, hostage taking, crime, and armed conflict. Advisory Summary Do not travel to Syria for any reason. The U.S. […]

There was no change to the advisory level.  The “health” risk indictor was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Liberia due to crime, unrest, and health. Advisory summary Crime Violent crime, such as armed robbery are common in urban areas, crowded markets, and […]

There were no changes to the advisory level. The “Crime” indicator was removed. The “Other” indicator was added. The advisory summary was updated. Reconsider travel to Guinea-Bissau due to unrest, inadequate health infrastructure, and landmines. Advisory Summary There is no U.S. embassy or […]

There was no change to the advisory level. An area of increased risk was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise Normal Precautions in Seychelles. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Advisory summary Seychelles is generally a safe destination for travelers. Read […]

There was no change to the advisory level or indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory Summary Crime Violent crime is a real danger in Uganda. This includes armed robbery, home invasion, and sexual assault. Crime can happen anytime. It is more common in larger cities, the Karamoja region, […]

The advisory level was increased to 2. The “crime” indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution to Mauritius due to crime. Advisory summary Crime Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity. This includes pickpocketing, purse snatchings, and petty […]