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.
- Spain - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon August 1, 2026 at 12:00 am
Exercise increased cautionin Spain due to terrorism and unrest. Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Spain. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning and target: Tourist locations Transportation centers like airports and train stations Markets and shopping malls Local […]
- 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 […]
- 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 […]
- 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 […]
- Uruguay - 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 was updated. Exercise increased caution in Uruguay due to crime. Advisory summary Crime is most common in these departments: Montevideo Canelones Maldonado Rivera Violent crime occurs across the country. Crimes […]
- 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. […]
- 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 […]
- 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 […]
- Haiti - Level 4: Do Not Travelon July 10, 2026 at 12:00 am
There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations. Do Not Travel to Haiti due to the risk of crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, and limited health care. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Advisory summary […]
- Saint Lucia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon July 10, 2026 at 12:00 am
The advisory level was increased to 2. The “Crime” indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise Increased Caution in Saint Lucia due to risk of crime. Advisory summary Violent crime can occur anywhere in Saint Lucia. U.S. citizens and other foreigners in Saint Lucia have been […]
- Saint Lucia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon July 10, 2026 at 12:00 am
Exercise increased caution in Saint Lucia due to risk of crime. Violent crime can occur anywhere in Saint Lucia. U.S. citizens and other foreigners in Saint Lucia have been victims of armed robbery, assault, burglary, and rape. In some cases, U.S. citizens have been killed. Crime Guests at […]
- Argentina - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson July 10, 2026 at 12:00 am
Exercise normal precautionin Argentina. Argentina is generally a safe destination for travelers. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a Level 1 Travelers’ Health Notice for Andes virus (Hantavirus) in the region. The risk for most travelers is extremely low. Review the CDC’s […]
- Eswatini - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon July 10, 2026 at 12:00 am
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Eswatini due to crime and civil unrest. Advisory Summary Crime Crime is common in Eswatini. Sporadic armed robberies and carjackings occur. Local police may lack the resources […]
- Malta - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson July 9, 2026 at 12:00 am
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary Malta is generally a safe destination for travelers. Riptides have caused drowning deaths among tourists. U.S. citizens should use caution when at local beaches and follow lifeguards’ […]
- Niger - Level 4: Do Not Travelon July 9, 2026 at 12:00 am
Do not travelto Niger for any reason due to crime, unrest, terrorism, health, and kidnapping. Due to safety risks, only essential U.S. government employees are permitted to travel to Niger. Non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members of U.S. government employees are not assigned […]
- Malta - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson July 9, 2026 at 12:00 am
Exercise normal precautionin Malta. Malta is generally a safe destination for travelers. Riptides have caused drowning deaths among tourists. U.S. citizens should use caution when at local beaches and follow lifeguards’ instructions. Review our Travel Guidance for Malta to learn how to […]
- French Guiana - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson July 8, 2026 at 12:00 am
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. The Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary French Guiana is generally a safe destination for travelers. There is no official U.S. consular representation in French Guiana. Consular services are provided by the U.S. Embassy in […]
- Samoa - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson July 7, 2026 at 12:00 am
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Samoa. Samoa is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our Travel Guidance for Samoa to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. If you decide to travel to Samoa: […]
- Thailand - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson July 7, 2026 at 12:00 am
The advisory level was decreased to 1. There were no changes to the risk indicators. An area of increased risk was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Thailand. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise Increased Caution near the […]