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.
- Norway - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson February 3, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits Exercise normal precautions in Norway. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Norway. If you decide to travel to Norway: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive travel alerts and make […]
- Democratic Republic of the Congo - Level 4: Do Not Travelon January 29, 2025 at 12:00 am
Updated to reflect the Ordered Departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and eligible family members and overall Travel Advisory Level from 3 to 4. Do not travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo due to Armed Conflict, Crime, Civil Unrest, Kidnapping, and Terrorism. Country Summary: […]
- Mongolia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson January 22, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Mongolia. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Mongolia. If you travel to Mongolia, you should: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make […]
- Federated States of Micronesia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson January 22, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Read the country information page for additional information on travel to the FSM. If you decide to travel to the FSM: Monitor available local news reports and be prepared to […]
- See Individual Summaries -on January 17, 2025 at 12:00 am
Updated to reflect the current security situation in Israel and the West Bank. Do Not Travel To: Gaza due to terrorism and armed conflict Northern Israel within 4 kilometers/2.4 miles of the Lebanese and Syrian borders due to Israel’s continued military presence and activity Reconsider […]
- Chile - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon January 16, 2025 at 12:00 am
Exercise increased caution in Chile due to crime and civil unrest. Country Summary: Street crime (e.g., muggings, pick-pocketing, theft) is common in Chile. Rates of violent crime, such as assaults, homicide, carjackings, and residential break-ins, are increasing. Large-scale demonstrations […]
- French Guiana - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson January 16, 2025 at 12:00 am
Exercise normal precautions in French Guiana. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to French Guiana. If you decide to travel to French Guiana: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an […]
- North Macedonia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson January 14, 2025 at 12:00 am
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to North Macedonia. If you decide to travel to North Macedonia: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State […]
- Cyprus - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson January 13, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits Exercise normal precautions in Cyprus. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Country Summary: Do not attempt to enter the United Nations buffer zone at any place other than a designated crossing point. Police and UN […]
- Afghanistan - Level 4: Do Not Travelon January 13, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with updates to reflect the security environment, immigration information, and availability of medical care. Do not travel to Afghanistan due to civil unrest, crime, terrorism, risk of wrongful detention, kidnapping, and limited health facilities. Country Summary: The […]
- United Arab Emirates - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon January 6, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. 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, but regional tensions have […]
- New Zealand - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautionson January 3, 2025 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in New Zealand. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to New Zealand. If you decide to travel to New Zealand: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive […]
- Albania - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon December 31, 2024 at 12:00 am
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in Albania due to crime. Country Summary: Law enforcement’s ability to protect and assist travelers is limited in some areas, especially in remote regions. There has been targeted violence associated with illicit […]
- Guatemala - Level 3: Reconsider Travelon December 30, 2024 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Reconsider travel to Guatemala due to crime. Some areas have higher risks. Please read the full Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: San Marcos Department (except the city of San Marcos) due to crime. Huehuetenango Department (except the city of […]
- Belize - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon December 30, 2024 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise increased caution in Belize due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Please read the entire Travel Advisory. Country Summary: Violent crime – such as sexual assault, home invasions, armed robberies, and murder – are common even […]
- Lebanon - Level 4: Do Not Travelon December 27, 2024 at 12:00 am
Updated to reflect the lifting of ordered departure of non-mission-employed eligible family members (EFMs) and the lifting of authorized departure for mission-employed EFMs and non-essential U.S. direct hire (USDH) employees. Do Not Travel to Lebanon due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, […]
- Burundi - Level 3: Reconsider Travelon December 26, 2024 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review to simplify language and update information related to political violence. Reconsider travel to Burundi due to political violence, crime, and health. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to: The former Central Market […]
- Central African Republic - Level 4: Do Not Travelon December 26, 2024 at 12:00 am
Updated with additional detail about multiple risks and addition of the health indicator. Do not travel to the Central African Republic (CAR) due to armed conflict, crime, civil unrest, and kidnapping, as well as Embassy Bangui’s limited capacity to provide support to U.S. citizens. Country […]
- Namibia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon December 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
Updated to include a risk indicator for health and updates to crime. Exercise increased caution in Namibia due to crime and health risks. Country Summary: Potentially violent crimes, such as home invasions, break-ins, muggings, and “smash and grabs” from vehicles stopped at intersections, […]
- Spain - Level 2: Exercise Increased Cautionon December 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise increased caution in Spain due to terrorism and civil unrest. Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Spain. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation […]