Reconsider travel to Honduras due to crime. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: Gracias a Dios Department, most eastern department, due to crime. Country Summary: Violent crime, such as homicide, armed robbery, and kidnapping, remains common. Violent gang activity, such as […]

Exercise increased caution in Mexico due to terrorism, crime, and kidnapping. Advisory summary Many violent crimes take place in Mexico. They include homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery. There is a risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Mexico. […]

Updated due to changes to the Travel Advisory level, U.S. government restrictions on personnel, and information on armed conflict in North and South Kivu. Reconsider travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to crime, and civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk due to armed […]

Reissued to reflect current security conditions. Exercise increased caution in the United Arab Emirates due to the threat of terrorism and missile or drone attacks. Country Summary: Residents and visitors generally find a safe and secure environment in the UAE. However, elevated regional tensions […]

Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise increased caution in Antarctica due to environmental hazards posed by extreme and unpredictable weather and limited emergency services. There are no U.S. government consular services available to U.S. citizens in the Antarctic Region. The […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]