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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.

  • Republic of the Congo - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
    on October 2, 2024 at 12:00 am

    Reissued after periodic review with minor updates. Exercise increased caution in the Republic of the Congo due to crime. Country Summary: While not common, violent crime, such as armed robbery and assault, remains a concern throughout the Republic of the Congo. The U.S. government has limited […]

  • Sri Lanka - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
    on October 2, 2024 at 12:00 am

    Reissued with updates to remove information on elections. Exercise increased caution in Sri Lanka due to civil unrest and terrorism. Country Summary: Protests over the economic and political situation in Sri Lanka can erupt at any time.  In some instances, police have used water cannons and tear […]

  • Rwanda - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
    on October 2, 2024 at 12:00 am

    Updated to reflect a shift in the overall country level and risk indicator. Exercise increased caution in Rwanda due to an outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease and the Rwanda-Burundi border due to armed violence. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider Travel to: […]

  • Lebanon - Level 4: Do Not Travel
    on September 28, 2024 at 12:00 am

    Updated to reflect the ordered departure of non-mission-employed eligible family members (EFMs) and authorized departure for mission-employed EFMs and non-essential U.S. direct hire (USDH) employees. On September 28 the Department of State ordered the departure of non-mission-employed EFMs and […]

  • Uzbekistan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
    on September 27, 2024 at 12:00 am

    Reissued after periodic review with no changes. Exercise normal precautions in Uzbekistan.  Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Uzbekistan. If you decide to travel to Uzbekistan:  Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts […]

  • Algeria - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
    on September 26, 2024 at 12:00 am

    Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise increased caution in Algeria due to terrorism and kidnapping. Do not travel to: Areas near the eastern and southern borders due to terrorism and kidnapping. Areas in the Sahara Desert due to terrorism and kidnapping. Country […]

  • Sao Tome and Principe - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
    on September 25, 2024 at 12:00 am

    Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Sao Tome and Principe. Read the Country Information Page for additional information on travel to Sao Tome and Principe. If you decide to travel to Sao Tome and Principe: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment […]

  • Venezuela - Level 4: Do Not Travel
    on September 24, 2024 at 12:00 am

    Reissued September 24, 2024, to emphasize the danger to U.S. citizens living in or traveling to Venezuela. Do not travel to Venezuela due to the high risk of wrongful detentions, terrorism, kidnapping, the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, crime, civil unrest, poor health infrastructure. […]

  • Panama - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
    on September 23, 2024 at 12:00 am

    Updated to reflect information on areas of civil unrest. Exercise increased caution in Panama due to crime and potential for civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire travel advisory. Do not travel to: Parts of the Mosquito Gulf due to crime. Parts of the Darién Region due […]

  • Cabo Verde - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
    on September 23, 2024 at 12:00 am

    Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Cabo Verde. Some areas have increased risk.  Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise Increased Caution in: Praia due to crime. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Cabo […]

  • Sierra Leone - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
    on September 23, 2024 at 12:00 am

    Updated to reflect new health information. Exercise increased caution in Sierra Leone due to crime, civil unrest, and limited circulation of poliovirus. Country Summary: Violent crimes, such as robbery and assault, occur frequently in Sierra Leone, especially in Freetown.  Local police often lack […]

  • Angola - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
    on September 23, 2024 at 12:00 am

    Updated information on health-related issues. Exercise increased caution in Angola due to crime and health. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Violent crime, such as armed robbery, assault, carjacking, and homicide, is common. Local police lack the resources to […]

  • Argentina - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
    on September 20, 2024 at 12:00 am

    Reissued with updates to crime information. Exercise normal precautions in Argentina. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise increased caution in: City of Rosario (Santa Fe province) due to crime. Read the country information page for additional information […]

  • Moldova - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
    on September 19, 2024 at 12:00 am

    Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise increased caution while traveling to Moldova. This is due to unresolved conflict between the breakaway region of Transnistria and the central government. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Country Summary:   There has been no military […]

  • Haiti - Level 4: Do Not Travel
    on September 18, 2024 at 12:00 am

    Updated to reflect additional information on crime. Do not travel to Haiti due to kidnapping, crime, civil unrest, and limited health care. Country Summary: Since March 2024, Haiti has been under a State of Emergency. Crimes involving firearms are common in Haiti. They include robbery, carjackings, […]

  • Lesotho - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
    on September 17, 2024 at 12:00 am

    Reissued after periodic review with changes to overall Travel Advisory level from level 1 to level 2 due to an increase in crime.       Exercise increased caution in Lesotho due to crime. Country Summary: Crime is common in Lesotho and sporadic armed robberies and carjackings occur. Local […]

  • Kingdom of Denmark - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
    on September 17, 2024 at 12:00 am

    Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise increased caution in the Kingdom of Denmark due to terrorism. Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in the Kingdom of Denmark. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, […]

  • Jordan - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
    on September 12, 2024 at 12:00 am

    Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise increased caution in Jordan due to terrorism. Some areas have increased risk.  Do not travel to: Within 3.5 km of the Jordan-Syria border and east of the town of Ruwayshid in the direction of the Iraq border due to terrorism and armed […]

  • Italy - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
    on September 12, 2024 at 12:00 am

    Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise increased caution due to terrorism. Country Summary: Terrorist attacks are possible in Italy. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning.  They may target tourist spots, transport hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government […]

  • Guyana - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
    on September 11, 2024 at 12:00 am

    Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Reconsider travel to Guyana due to crime. Country Summary: Violent crime, including murder and armed robbery, is common, especially at night. Local police often lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents. Read […]