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| 1 | BhutanReissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Bhutan. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Bhutan. If you decide to travel to Bhutan:
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| 2 | Marshall IslandsLast Update: Reissued to remove COVID-19 restrictions. 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:
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| 3 | PeruLast Update: Reissued with updates to crime information. Exercise increased caution due to crime, civil unrest, and the possibility of kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to:
Country Summary: Crime, including petty theft, carjackings, muggings, assaults, and other violent crime, is common in Peru and can occur during daylight hours despite the presence of many witnesses. Kidnapping is rare, but does occur. The risk of crime increases at night. Organized criminal groups have been known to use roadblocks to rob victims in areas outside of the capital city of Lima. Demonstrations occur regularly throughout the country. Public demonstrations can take place for a variety of political and economic issues. Demonstrations can cause the shutdown of local roads, trains, and major highways, often without prior notice or estimated reopening timelines. Road closures may significantly reduce access to public transportation and airports and may disrupt travel both within and between cities. U.S. travelers participating in Ayahuasca and Kambo ceremonies should be aware that numerous persons, including U.S. citizens, have reported that while under the influence of these substances, they have witnessed or been victims of sexual assault, rape, theft, serious health problems and injuries, and even death. Currently, U.S. government personnel cannot travel freely throughout Peru for security reasons. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Peru. If you decide to travel to Peru:
Colombian-Peruvian border area in the Loreto Region – Level 4: Do Not Travel Drug trafficking and other criminal activity, combined with poor infrastructure, limits the capability and effectiveness of Peruvian law enforcement in this area. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens as U.S. government personnel are restricted from traveling within 20 kilometers of the border with Colombia in the Loreto region, except on the Amazon River itself, without permission. This includes travel on the Putumayo River, which forms most of the Peru-Colombia border. U.S. government personnel must receive advance permission for any travel to the Peruvian-Colombian border. Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM) includes areas within the Departments of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junin – Level 4: Do Not Travel Remnants of the Shining Path terrorist group are active in the VRAEM. The group may attack with little or no warning, targeting Peruvian government installations and personnel. Drug trafficking and other criminal activity, combined with poor infrastructure, limit the capability and effectiveness of Peruvian law enforcement in this area. U.S. government personnel are restricted from traveling in the VRAEM except for certain areas during daylight hours. U.S. government personnel must receive advance permission for any travel to the VRAEM. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens due to these travel restrictions. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas. |  |
| 4 | KosovoLast Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise increased caution due to terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider Travel To:
Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in the Balkans region, including Kosovo. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Kosovo. If you decide to travel to Kosovo:
North Mitrovica, Leposavic, Zubin Potok, and Zvecan – Level 3: Reconsider Travel Tensions within and between communities in the north of Kosovo remain a source of potential unrest in North Mitrovica, Leposavic, Zubin Potok, and Zvecan. Although recent unrest has been politically-related and does not involve tourists or members of the international community, bystanders can be affected. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the north of Kosovo as U.S. government employee travel to North Mitrovica, Leposavic, Zubin Potok, and Zvecan is restricted. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas | |
| 5 | EswatiniLast Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise increased caution in Eswatini due to crime and civil unrest. Country Summary: Crime is common in Eswatini and sporadic armed robberies and carjackings do occur. Local police may lack the resources to deal effectively with criminal incidents. Demonstrations and protests occur sporadically in Eswatini. U.S. citizens are reminded to avoid all gatherings, even peaceful ones, that could turn violent with little or no warning. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Eswatini. If you decide to travel to Eswatini:
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| 6 | French PolynesiaLast Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in French Polynesia. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to French Polynesia. If you decide to travel to French Polynesia:
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| 7 | GeorgiaLast Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Georgia. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel To:
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Georgia. If you decide to travel to Georgia:
South Ossetia and Abkhazia – Do Not Travel Russian troops and border guards occupy both South Ossetia and Abkhazia. The precise locations of administrative boundary lines are difficult to identify. Entering the occupied territories will likely result in your arrest, imprisonment, and/or a fine. Violent attacks and criminal incidents occur in the region. Landmines pose a danger to travelers near the boundary lines of both territories. The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens traveling in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, as U.S. government employees are restricted from traveling there. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
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| 8 | IcelandLast Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Iceland. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Iceland. If you decide to travel to Iceland:
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| 9 | HaitiLast Update: Updated to reflect the Ordered Departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and eligible family members for Embassy Port-au-Prince. Do not travel to Haiti due to kidnapping, crime, civil unrest, and poor health care infrastructure. On July 27, 2023, the Department of State ordered the departure of family members of U.S. government employees and non-emergency U.S. government employees. U.S. citizens in Haiti should depart Haiti as soon as possible by commercial or other privately available transportation options, in light of the current security situation and infrastructure challenges. U.S. citizens wishing to depart Port-au-Prince should monitor local news and only do so when considered safe. Country Summary: Kidnapping is widespread, and victims regularly include U.S. citizens. Kidnappers may use sophisticated planning or take advantage of unplanned opportunities, and even convoys have been attacked. Kidnapping cases often involve ransom negotiations and U.S. citizen victims have been physically harmed during kidnappings. Victim’s families have paid thousands of dollars to rescue their family members. Violent crime, often involving the use of firearms, such as armed robbery, carjackings, and kidnappings for ransom that include U.S. citizens are common. Mob killings against presumed criminals have been on the rise since late April. Travelers are sometimes followed and violently attacked and robbed shortly after leaving the Port-au-Prince international airport. Robbers and carjackers also attack private vehicles stuck in heavy traffic congestion and often target lone drivers, particularly women. As a result, the U.S. Embassy requires its personnel to use official transportation to and from the airport. Protests, demonstrations, tire burning, and roadblocks are frequent, unpredictable, and can turn violent. The U.S. government is extremely limited in its ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Haiti – assistance on site is available only from local authorities (Haitian National Police and ambulance services). Local police generally lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents. Shortages of gasoline, electricity, medicine, and medical supplies continue throughout much of Haiti. Public and private medical clinics and hospitals often lack qualified medical staff and even basic medical equipment and resources. U.S. government personnel are limited only to the confined area around the Embassy and are prohibited from walking in Port-au-Prince. U.S. government personnel in Haiti are prohibited from:
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Haiti. The Haitian Ministry of Health and Population (MSPP) has confirmed an outbreak of cholera in the country. If you decide to travel to Haiti:
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| 10 | KyrgyzstanReissued after periodic review with edits to the area of higher risks in the border region with Tajikistan. Exercise normal precautions in the Kyrgyz Republic. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider Travel to:
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to the Kyrgyz Republic. If you decide to travel to the Kyrgyz Republic:
Border Region with Tajikistan – Level 3: Reconsider Travel Reconsider travel to areas within approximately 30 kilometers of the border with Tajikistan due to intermittent cross-border tensions and violent clashes. Armed violence may occur with little or no warning. Travelers are at heightened risk of injury or death when visiting or transiting that region. | |
| 11 | See State SummariesReissued after periodic review with general security updates, and the removal of obsolete COVID-19 page links. Country Summary: Violent crime – such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery – is widespread and common in Mexico. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in many areas of Mexico, as travel by U.S. government employees to certain areas is prohibited or restricted. In many states, local emergency services are limited outside the state capital or major cities. U.S. citizens are advised to adhere to restrictions on U.S. government employee travel. State-specific restrictions are included in the individual state advisories below. U.S. government employees may not travel between cities after dark, may not hail taxis on the street, and must rely on dispatched vehicles, including app-based services like Uber, and regulated taxi stands. U.S. government employees should avoid traveling alone, especially in remote areas. U.S. government employees may not drive from the U.S.-Mexico border to or from the interior parts of Mexico, except daytime travel within Baja California and between Nogales and Hermosillo on Mexican Federal Highway 15D, and between Nuevo Laredo and Monterrey on Highway 85D. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Mexico. Do Not Travel To:
Reconsider Travel To:
Exercise Increased Caution When Traveling To:
Exercise Normal Precautions When Traveling To: Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas. If you decide to travel to Mexico:
Aguascalientes state – Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution due to crime. Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state. There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Aguascalientes state. Baja California state – Reconsider Travel Reconsider travel due to crime and kidnapping. Transnational criminal organizations compete in the border area to establish narco-trafficking and human smuggling routes. Violent crime and gang activity are common. Travelers should remain on main highways and avoid remote locations. Of particular concern is the high number of homicides in the non-tourist areas of Tijuana. Most homicides appeared to be targeted; however, criminal organization assassinations and territorial disputes can result in bystanders being injured or killed. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping. U.S. government employees must adhere to the noted restrictions:
There are no other travel restrictions for U.S. government employees in Baja California state. These include high-traffic tourism areas of border and coastal communities, such as Tijuana, Ensenada, and Rosarito. Baja California Sur state – Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution due to crime. Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state. There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Baja California Sur state. Campeche state – Exercise Normal Precautions Exercise normal precautions. There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Campeche state. Chiapas state – Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution due to crime. Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state. There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Chiapas state. Chihuahua state – Reconsider Travel Reconsider travel due to crime and kidnapping. Violent crime and gang activity are common. Most homicides are targeted assassinations against members of criminal organizations. Battles for territory between criminal groups have resulted in violent crime in areas frequented by U.S. citizens and U.S. government employees, including restaurants and malls during daylight hours. Bystanders have been injured or killed in shooting incidents. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping. U.S. government employee travel is limited to the following areas with the noted restrictions:
U.S. government employees may only travel from Ciudad Juarez to the city of Chihuahua during daylight hours via Federal Highway 45, with stops permitted only at the Guardia Nacional División Caminos station, the Umbral del Milenio overlook area, the border inspection station at KM 35, and the shops and restaurants on Federal Highway 45 in the city of Ahumada.
U.S. government employees may not travel to other areas of Chihuahua, including Copper Canyon. Coahuila state – Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution due to crime. Violent crime and gang activity occur in parts of Coahuila state. U.S. government employees must adhere to the following travel restrictions:
There are no other restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Coahuila state. Colima state – Do Not Travel Do not travel due to crime and kidnapping. Violent crime and gang activity are widespread. Most homicides are targeted assassinations against members of criminal organizations. Shooting incidents between criminal groups have injured or killed bystanders. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping. Travel for U.S. government employees is limited to the following areas with noted restrictions:
U.S. government employees may not travel to other areas of Colima state. Durango state – Reconsider Travel Reconsider travel due to crime. Violent crime and gang activity are common in parts of Durango state. U.S. government employees must adhere to the following travel restrictions:
There are no other restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Durango state. Guanajuato state – Reconsider Travel Reconsider travel due to crime and kidnapping. Gang violence, often associated with the theft of petroleum and natural gas from the state oil company and other suppliers, occurs in Guanajuato, primarily in the south and central areas of the state. Of particular concern is the high number of murders in the southern region of the state associated with cartel-related violence. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping. U.S. government employees must adhere to the following travel restrictions:
There are no other restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Guanajuato state, which includes tourist areas in: San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato City, and surrounding areas. Guerrero state – Do Not Travel Do not travel due to crime. Crime and violence are widespread. Armed groups operate independently of the government in many areas of Guerrero. Members of these groups frequently maintain roadblocks and may use violence towards travelers. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping in previous years. Travel for U.S. government employees is limited to the following area with the noted restrictions:
U.S. government employees may not travel to other areas of the state of Guerrero, including to tourist areas in Acapulco, Zihuatanejo, and Ixtapa. Hidalgo state – Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution due to crime. Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state. There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Hidalgo state. Jalisco state – Reconsider Travel Reconsider travel due to crime and kidnapping. Violent crime and gang activity are common in parts of Jalisco state. In Guadalajara, territorial battles between criminal groups take place in tourist areas. Shooting incidents between criminal groups have injured or killed innocent bystanders. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping. U.S. government employees must adhere to the following travel restrictions:
There are no other restrictions on travel for U.S government employees in Jalisco state which includes tourist areas in: Guadalajara Metropolitan Area, Puerto Vallarta (including neighboring Riviera Nayarit), Chapala, and Ajijic. Mexico City (Ciudad de Mexico) – Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution due to crime. Both violent and non-violent crime occur throughout Mexico City. Use additional caution, particularly at night, outside of the frequented tourist areas where police and security patrol more routinely. Petty crime occurs frequently in both tourist and non-tourist areas. There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Mexico City. Mexico State (Estado de Mexico) – Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution due to crime. Both violent and non-violent crime occur throughout Mexico State. Use additional caution in areas outside of the frequented tourist areas, although petty crime occurs frequently in tourist areas as well. There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Mexico State. Michoacan state – Do Not Travel Do not travel due to crime and kidnapping. Crime and violence are widespread in Michoacan state. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping. Travel for U.S. government employees is limited to the following areas with the noted restrictions:
U.S. government employees may not travel to other areas of the state of Michoacan, including the portions of the Monarch Butterfly Reserve located in Michoacan. Morelos state – Reconsider Travel Reconsider travel due to crime. Violent crime and gang activity are common in parts of Morelos state. There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Morelos state. Nayarit state – Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution due to crime. Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout Nayarit state. There are no restrictions on travel for U.S government employees in Nayarit state. Nuevo Leon state – Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution due to crime and kidnapping. Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping. There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Nuevo Leon state. Oaxaca state – Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution due to crime. Criminal activity and violence occur throughout the state. U.S. travelers are reminded that U.S. government employees must adhere to the following travel restrictions:
There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees to other parts of Oaxaca state, which include tourist areas in: Oaxaca City, Monte Alban, Puerto Escondido, and Huatulco. Puebla state – Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution due to crime and kidnapping. Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping. There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Puebla state. Queretaro state – Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution due to crime. Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state. There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Queretaro state. Quintana Roo state – Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution due to crime. Criminal activity and violence may occur in any location, at any time, including in popular tourist destinations. Travelers should maintain a high level of situational awareness, avoid areas where illicit activities occur, and promptly depart from potentially dangerous situations. While not directed at tourists, shootings between rival gangs have injured innocent bystanders. Additionally, U.S. citizens have been the victims of both non-violent and violent crimes in tourist and non-tourist areas. There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Quintana Roo state. However, personnel are advised to exercise increased situational awareness after dark in downtown areas of Cancun, Tulum, and Playa del Carmen, and to remain in well-lit pedestrian streets and tourist zones. San Luis Potosi state – Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution due to crime and kidnapping. Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping. There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in San Luis Potosi state. Sinaloa state – Do Not Travel Do not travel due to crime and kidnapping. Violent crime is widespread. Criminal organizations are based in and operating in Sinaloa. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping. Travel for U.S. government employees is limited to the following areas with the noted restrictions:
U.S. government employees may not travel to other areas of Sinaloa state. Sonora state – Reconsider Travel Reconsider travel due to crime and kidnapping. Sonora is a key location used by the international drug trade and human trafficking networks. Violent crime is widespread. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping. Travelers should maintain a heightened level of awareness of their surroundings in all their travels in Sonora. Security incidents may occur in any area of Sonora. U.S. government employees must adhere to the following travel restrictions:
U.S. government employees may travel to other parts of Sonora state in compliance with the above restrictions, including tourist areas in: Hermosillo, Bahia de Kino, and Puerto Penasco. Tabasco state – Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution due to crime. Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state. There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Tabasco state. Tamaulipas state – Do Not Travel Do not travel due to crime and kidnapping. Organized crime activity – including gun battles, murder, armed robbery, carjacking, kidnapping, forced disappearances, extortion, and sexual assault – is common along the northern border and in Ciudad Victoria. Criminal groups target public and private passenger buses, as well as private automobiles traveling through Tamaulipas, often taking passengers and demanding ransom payments. Heavily armed members of criminal groups often patrol areas of the state and operate with impunity particularly along the border region from Reynosa to Nuevo Laredo. In these areas, local law enforcement has limited capacity to respond to incidents of crime. Law enforcement capacity is greater in the tri-city area of Tampico, Ciudad Madero, and Altamira, which has a lower rate of violent criminal activity compared to the rest of the state. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping. Travel for U.S. government employees is limited to the following areas with the noted restrictions:
U.S. government employees may not travel to other parts of Tamaulipas state. Tlaxcala state – Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution due to crime. Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state. There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Tlaxcala state. Veracruz state – Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution due to crime. Violent crime and gang activity occur with increasing frequency in Veracruz, particularly in the center and south near Cordoba and Coatzacoalcos. While most gang-related violence is targeted, violence perpetrated by criminal organizations can affect bystanders. Impromptu roadblocks requiring payment to pass are common. There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Veracruz state. Yucatan state – Exercise Normal Precautions Exercise normal precautions. There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Yucatan state, which include tourist areas in: Chichen Itza, Merida, Uxmal, and Valladolid. Zacatecas state – Do Not Travel Do not travel due to crime and kidnapping. Violent crime, extortion, and gang activity are widespread in Zacatecas state. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping. Travel for U.S. government employees is limited to the following areas with the noted restrictions:
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| 12 | Kingdom of DenmarkReissued 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, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to the Kingdom of Denmark which includes the Faroe Islands and Greenland. If you decide to travel to the Kingdom of Denmark:
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| 13 | TaiwanReissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Taiwan. Read the Taiwan International Travel Information page for additional information on travel to Taiwan. If you decide to travel to Taiwan:
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| 14 | BangladeshReissued after periodic review with updates to crime, terrorism, kidnapping, and a short-term event. Exercise increased caution in Bangladesh due to crime, terrorism and the upcoming general election. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider travel to:
Country Summary: Travelers should be aware of petty crimes such as pickpocketing in crowded areas. Crimes such as muggings, burglaries, assaults, and illegal drug trafficking constitute the majority of criminal activity in Bangladesh’s major cities, but there are no indications foreigners are being targeted because of their nationality. These crimes tend to be situational, based on time and location. Terrorist attacks can happen with little or no warning, with terrorists targeting public areas such as tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, restaurants, places of worship, school campuses, and government facilities. The next general election is anticipated to occur before January 2024, and political party rallies and other election-related activities have already commenced. Political rallies and demonstrations may be held with increasing frequency or intensity as the general election draws nearer. Travelers to Bangladesh should practice vigilance and remember that demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. Because of security concerns U.S. government employees in Bangladesh are subject to some movement and travel restrictions. The U.S. government may have limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Bangladesh due to these travel restrictions, a lack of infrastructure, and limited host government emergency response resources. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Bangladesh. If you decide to travel to Bangladesh:
Chittagong Hill Tracts Region - Level 3: Reconsider Travel Reconsider travel to the Khagrachari, Rangamati, and Bandarban Hill Tracts districts (collectively known as the Chittagong Hill Tracts) due to occasional communal violence, crime, terrorism, kidnapping, and other security risks. Kidnappings have occurred in the region, including those motivated by domestic or familial disputes, and those targeting religious minorities. Separatist organizations and political violence also pose additional threats to visitors to the region, and there have been recent instances of IED explosions and active shooting. Prior approval from the Government of Bangladesh’s Ministry of Home Affairs Office of Public Safety is required if you plan to travel to these areas. Please visit our website for information on Travel to High-Risk Areas. | |
| 15 | Sri LankaReissued after periodic review with updates to protest information. Exercise increased caution in Sri Lanka due to civil unrest, and terrorism. Country Summary: Protests over the economic and political situation in Sri Lanka could erupt at any time. In some instances, police have used water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters. U.S. citizens are reminded to avoid all gatherings, even peaceful ones, that could turn violent with little or no warning. Terrorist attacks have occurred in Sri Lanka, with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls, government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, hospitals, and other public areas. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in remote areas. Read the country information page. If you decide to travel to Sri Lanka:
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| 16 | SabaReissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Saba. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Saba. If you decide to travel to Saba:
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| 17 | Sint EustatiusReissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Sint Eustatius. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Sint Eustatius. If you decide to travel to Sint Eustatius:
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| 18 | MadagascarReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed, and updates to crime information in the Tsaratanana, Tsiroanomandidy, Maintirano, and Betroka areas. Exercise increased caution in Madagascar due to crime and civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider travel to the following areas due to violent crime and banditry:
Country Summary: Most criminal activity is non-violent petty theft, pickpocketing, and other crimes of opportunity predominately in urban areas and in crowded markets. Violent crime, such as armed robbery and assault, occurs throughout Madagascar, particularly after dark, in remote areas, and along major national roads in the south and western areas of the country. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Madagascar. If you decide to travel to Madagascar:
Mid-Sized Urban Areas – Level 3: Reconsider Travel Violent crime, such as armed carjacking, banditry, mugging, home invasion, and kidnapping can occur at any time. Local police often lack the resources and training to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents in these areas:
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| 19 | SyriaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Do not travel to Syria due to terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, armed conflict, and risk of unjust detention. Country Summary: The U.S. Embassy in Damascus suspended its operations in February 2012. The Czech Republic serves as the protecting power for the United States in Syria. The U.S. government is unable to provide any emergency services to U.S. citizens in Syria. Syria has experienced active armed conflict since 2011. No part of Syria is safe from violence. Kidnappings by armed groups, unjust arrests and/or detentions, the use of chemical warfare, shelling, and aerial bombardment of civilian centers pose significant risk of death or serious injury. The destruction of infrastructure, housing, medical facilities, schools, and power and water utilities has also increased hardships inside the country. The U.S. government particularly warns private U.S. citizens against traveling to Syria to engage in armed conflict. U.S. citizens who undertake such activity face extreme personal risks, including kidnapping by armed groups, unjust arrests, injury, or death. The U.S. government does not support this activity. Our ability to provide consular assistance to individuals who are injured or kidnapped, or to the families of individuals who die in the conflict, is extremely limited. Protests and demonstrations are quelled by government forces through aggressive tactics and protestors, activists, and political dissenters are routinely detained without access to legal representation or communications with friends and family. Terrorist groups are active in Syria. Parts of Syria have experienced recent increases in incidents of bombings, IEDs, and assassinations. Fighting on behalf of or providing other forms of support to designated terrorist organizations, including ISIS and al-Qaeda affiliates, can constitute the provision of material support for terrorism, which is a crime under U.S. law that can result in penalties including prison time and large fines. There is an ongoing risk of kidnapping and detentions of U.S. citizens and Westerners throughout the country. U.S. citizens remain a target. U.S. citizens are also targets of abduction and/or unjust detention by the Syrian government and while in detention do not have access to due process or medical attention. Government detention centers are known to be unsanitary facilities where widespread cruel, inhumane, or degrading treatment of detainees has been documented, as well as torture and extrajudicial killings. Minors, persons with physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, and elderly have frequently been victims of unjust detention. The Syrian government has also been implicated in the enforced or involuntary disappearance of more than 100,000 citizens, including medical and humanitarian workers, journalists, human rights activists, political opposition, and additionally those suspected of affiliation with these groups and their family members. Note: Only the Syrian government can issue a valid entry visa to Syria. Failure to obtain a legitimate entry visa directly from the Syrian government could result in detention. Due to risks to civil aviation operating within or in the vicinity of Syria, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR), which says that heightened military activity associated with the Syrian conflict may result in the risk of GPS interference, communications jamming, and errant long-range surface to air missiles straying into adjacent airspace within 200 nautical miles of the Damascus Flight Information Region. These activities may inadvertently pose hazards to civil aviation transiting the region. It also has the potential to spill over into the adjacent airspace managed by neighboring states and eastern portions of the Mediterranean Sea. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Syria. If you decide to travel to Syria:
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| 20 | LiechtensteinReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Liechtenstein. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Liechtenstein. If you decide to travel to Liechtenstein:
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| 21 | LuxembourgReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions when traveling to Luxembourg. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Luxembourg. If you decide to travel to Luxembourg:
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| 22 | VietnamReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Vietnam. If you decide to travel to Vietnam:
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| 23 | PolandReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Poland. If you decide to travel to Poland:
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| 24 | MoldovaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution while traveling to Moldova due to unresolved conflict between the breakaway region of Transnistria and the central government. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider Travel To: The Transnistria breakaway region due to the unresolved conflict with the central government and the armed conflict in neighboring Ukraine. Country Summary: Approximately 100,000 refugees are residing in Moldova as a result of Russia’s war in Ukraine, but there has been no military spillover into Moldova from the conflict. As of December 2023, the Moldovan government has ended its State of Emergency. The Chisinau airport is operating normally although there are no flights available to or from Belarus, Russia or Ukraine. Read the Moldova country information page for additional information on travel. If you decide to travel to Moldova:
Transnistria – Level 3: Reconsider Travel Transnistria is a breakaway region that is not under the control of the Moldovan government in Chisinau. Visitors are required to present identification to cross the administrative boundary of the Transnistria region; those without a Moldovan government-issued identification document may be requested to present a passport. Visitors may also be required to present identification and/or a passport at additional checkpoints manned by uniformed peacekeepers along roads leading into and out of the region. Ukraine has closed its border crossing points into the Transnistrian region. Taking photographs of military facilities and security forces is prohibited and may result in trouble with authorities.
The U.S. government’s ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens traveling in Transnistria maybe be limited or delayed since Transnistria’s de facto authorities control access to the region. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas. | |
| 25 | LatviaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Latvia. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Latvia. If you decide to travel to Latvia:
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| 26 | NorwayReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Norway. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Norway. If you decide to travel to Norway:
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| 27 | PortugalReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Portugal. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Portugal. If you decide to travel to Portugal:
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| 28 | LesothoReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Lesotho. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Lesotho. If you decide to travel to Lesotho:
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| 29 | LithuaniaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Lithuania. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Lithuania. If you decide to travel to Lithuania:
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| 30 | SenegalReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Senegal. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise Increased Caution in:
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Senegal. If you decide to travel to Senegal:
Casamance Region – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Landmines from prior conflicts remain a concern in the region. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the Casamance region. U.S. government employees are required to coordinate all travel to the area with security officials and any travel off the main routes generally requires additional security measures (e.g. driving in a caravan of multiple vehicles, consulting local security officials, or carrying personal travel locaters). U.S. government employees are also prohibited from travelling after dark anywhere in the Casamance region. | |
| 31 | BelarusReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Do not travel to Belarus due to the Belarusian authorities’ continued facilitation of Russia’s war against Ukraine, the buildup of Russian military forces in Belarus, the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, the potential of civil unrest, the risk of detention, and the Embassy’s limited ability to assist U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Belarus. U.S. citizens in Belarus should depart immediately. On February 28, 2022, the Department of State ordered the departure of U.S. government employees and the suspension of operations of the U.S. Embassy in Minsk. All consular services, routine and emergency, are suspended until further notice. U.S. citizens in Belarus who require consular services should try to leave the country as soon as possible and contact a U.S. embassy or consulate in another country. Due to Belarusian authorities’ continued facilitation of Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine and given the heightened volatility and unpredictable nature of the regional security environment, do not travel to Belarus. Potential harassment targeted specifically at foreigners is also possible. Exercise increased awareness and vigilance regarding political and military tensions in the region. U.S. citizens are advised to avoid public demonstrations. Authorities have used force to disperse demonstrators, including those peacefully demonstrating. Bystanders, including foreign nationals, may face the possibility of arrest or detention. U.S. citizens should regularly reevaluate possible departure plans in the event of an emergency. Border crossings with neighboring states are sometimes closed with little notice. Additional closures of crossing points along Belarus’ borders with Lithuania, Poland, Latvia, and Ukraine are possible. Country Summary: Belarusian authorities have detained tens of thousands of individuals, including U.S. citizens, for alleged affiliations with opposition parties and alleged participation in political demonstrations. U.S. citizens in the vicinity of demonstrations have been arrested. Some have been victims of harassment and/or mistreatment by Belarusian officials. Belarusian authorities have targeted individuals associated with independent and foreign media. On May 23, 2021, Belarusian authorities forced the landing of a commercial aircraft transiting Belarusian airspace in order to arrest an opposition journalist who was a passenger. Belarus enforces special restrictions on dual U.S.-Belarusian nationals and may refuse to acknowledge dual U.S.-Belarusian nationals’ U.S. citizenship, including denying or delaying U.S. consular assistance to detained dual nationals. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an Advisory Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) prohibiting all U.S. air carriers and commercial operators, U.S. airmen and airwomen, and U.S. registered aircraft from operating at all altitudes in the Minsk Flight Information Region (UMMV). For more information, U.S. citizens should consult the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Belarus. If you decide to travel to Belarus:
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| 32 | SomaliaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Do not travel to Somalia due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health issues, kidnapping, and piracy. Country Summary: Violent crime, such as kidnapping and murder, is common throughout Somalia, including Puntland and the Somaliland region. Illegal roadblocks are widespread. Some schools and other facilities acting as “cultural rehabilitation” centers are operating throughout Somalia with inadequate or nonexistent licensing and oversight. Reports of physical abuse and people being held against their will in these facilities are common. Terrorists continue to plot kidnappings, bombings, and other attacks in Somalia. They may conduct attacks with little or no warning, targeting airports and seaports, government buildings, hotels, restaurants, shopping areas, and other areas that attract large crowds and are frequented by Westerners, as well as government, military, and Western convoys. Methods of attack can include car bombs, suicide bombers, individual attackers, and mortar fire, among others. While some areas have experienced less severe terrorist activity, such as the Somaliland region, where there have been no major terrorist attacks since 2008, terrorist attacks involving the indiscriminate use of explosive devices and other weapons can take place anywhere in Somalia at any time without warning. The U.S. Embassy heavily restricts the movement of its employees in Mogadishu based on the critical threat environment. Civil unrest occurs throughout Somalia and can sometimes be violent. Medical facilities across Somalia have limited capacity and are often nonexistent in rural areas. Pirates are active in the waters off the Horn of Africa, especially in the international waters near Somalia. The U.S. government has extremely limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Somalia due to the lack of permanent consular presence in Somalia, including the Somaliland region. Due to risks to civil aviation operating within or in the vicinity of Somalia, the Federal Aviation Administration has issued a Special Federal Aviation Regulation. For more information, U.S. citizens should consult the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions, and Notices. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Somalia. If you decide to travel to Somalia:
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| 33 | HondurasReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Reconsider travel to Honduras due to crime and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to:
Country Summary: Violent crime, such as homicide, armed robbery, and kidnapping, is common. Violent gang activity, such as extortion, violent street crime, rape, and narcotics and human trafficking, is widespread. Local police and emergency services lack sufficient resources to respond effectively to serious crime. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Honduras. If you decide to travel to Honduras:
Gracias a Dios Department – Level 4: Do Not Travel Gracias a Dios is an isolated area with high levels of criminal activity and drug trafficking. Infrastructure is weak, government services are limited, and police and military presence is scarce.
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| 34 | Burkina FasoReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Do not travel to Burkina Faso due to terrorism, crime, and kidnapping. Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting attacks in Burkina Faso. Terrorists may conduct attacks anywhere with little or no warning. Targets could include hotels, restaurants, police stations, customs offices, areas at or near mining sites, places of worship, military posts, and schools. Kidnapping and hostage taking is a threat throughout the country. On May 10, 2019 a hostage rescue operation freed four international hostages that had been kidnapped in Burkina Faso and in neighboring Benin. The Government of Burkina Faso has maintained a state of emergency in the entire East and Sahel regions, the provinces of Kossi and Sourou in the Boucle de Mouhoun region, the province of Kenedougou in the Hauts Bassins region, the province of Loroum in the North region, and the province of Koulpelogo in the Center-East region. The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens throughout most of the country, as U.S. government personnel are restricted from travelling to regions outside the capital due to security concerns. The U.S. Embassy prohibits U.S. government personnel from personal travel to the Karpala, Balkiui and Rayongo (also known as Dayongo) neighborhoods of Ouagadougou’s Arrondissement 11 due to the potential for security operations. Family members under the age of 21 cannot accompany U.S. government employees who work in Burkina Faso. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Burkina Faso. If you decide to travel to Burkina Faso:
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| 35 | LibyaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Do not travel to Libya due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and armed conflict. Country Summary: Crime levels in Libya remain high, including the threat of kidnapping for ransom. Westerners and U.S. citizens have been targets of these crimes. Terrorist groups continue plotting attacks in Libya. Violent extremist activity in Libya remains high, and extremist groups have made threats against U.S. government officials and citizens. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, hotels, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and government facilities. Outbreaks of violence between competing armed groups can occur with little warning and have the potential to impact U.S. citizens. The capital, Tripoli, and other cities, such as Surman, Al-Jufra, Misrata, Ajdabiya, Benghazi, Sabha, and Dernah, have witnessed fighting among armed groups, as well as terrorist attacks. Hotels and airports frequented by Westerners have been the targets of these attacks. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. Militia or armed groups sometimes detain travelers for arbitrary reasons, do not grant detainees access to a lawyer or a legal process, and do not allow detainees to inform others of their status. U.S. citizens should carry proof of citizenship and valid immigration status at all times, but having these documents does not guarantee fair treatment. Some international and national airports are closed, and flights out of operational airports are sporadic and may be cancelled without warning. The U.S. government is very concerned about the targeting of commercial transportation in Libya and prohibits U.S. commercial aviation operations within Libyan airspace. The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency or routine assistance to U.S. citizens in Libya, as the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli suspended its operations in July 2014. Due to risks to civil aviation operating within or in the vicinity of Libya, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). For more information U.S. citizens should consult the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Libya. If you decide to travel to Libya:
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| 36 | MaliReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Do not travel to Mali due to crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. Country Summary: Violent crime, such as kidnapping and armed robbery, is common in Mali. Violent crime is a particular concern during local holidays and seasonal events in Bamako, its suburbs, and Mali’s southern regions. Roadblocks and random police checkpoints are commonplace throughout the country, especially at night. Terrorist and armed groups continue plotting kidnappings and attacks in Mali. They may attack with little or no warning, targeting night clubs, hotels, restaurants, places of worship, international diplomatic missions, and other locations frequented by foreigners. Attacks may target Malian government offices and infrastructure, in addition to locations frequented by Westerners. The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens throughout much of Mali as U.S. government employee travel outside Bamako is restricted due to security concerns. Due to risks to civil aviation operating within or in the vicinity of Mali, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM). For more information U.S. citizens should consult the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Mali. If you decide to travel to Mali:
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| 37 | North KoreaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Do not travel to North Korea due to the continuing serious risk of arrest and long-term detention of U.S. nationals. Exercise increased caution to North Korea due to the critical threat of wrongful detention.
The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in North Korea as it does not have diplomatic or consular relations with North Korea. Sweden serves as the protecting power for the United States in North Korea, providing limited emergency services. The North Korean government routinely delays or denies Swedish officials access to detained U.S. citizens. Due to risks to civil aviation operating within or in the vicinity of North Korea, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). For more information U.S. citizens should consult the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to North Korea. If you receive a special validation to travel to North Korea:
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| 38 | South SudanReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Do not travel to South Sudan due to crime, kidnapping, and armed conflict. Country Summary: Violent crime, such as carjackings, shootings, ambushes, assaults, robberies, and kidnappings is common throughout South Sudan, including Juba. Foreign nationals have been the victims of rape, sexual assault, armed robberies, and other violent crimes. Armed conflict is ongoing and includes fighting between various political and ethnic groups. Weapons are readily available to the population. In addition, cattle raids occur throughout the country and often lead to violence. Reporting in South Sudan without the proper documentation from the South Sudanese Media Authority is considered illegal, and any journalistic work there is very dangerous. Journalists regularly report being harassed in South Sudan, and many have been killed while covering the conflict. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in South Sudan. U.S. government personnel in South Sudan are under a strict curfew. They must use armored vehicles for nearly all movements, and official travel outside Juba is limited. Due to the critical crime threat in Juba, walking is also restricted; when allowed, it is limited to a small area in the immediate vicinity of the Embassy and during daylight hours only. Family members cannot accompany U.S. government employees who work in South Sudan. Due to risks to civil aviation operating within or in the vicinity of South Sudan, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). For more information U.S. citizens should consult the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions, and Notices. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to South Sudan. If you decide to travel to South Sudan:
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| 39 | Central African RepublicReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Do not travel to the Central African Republic (CAR) due to Embassy Bangui’s limited capacity to provide support to U.S. citizens, crime, civil unrest, and kidnapping. Country Summary: Although there have been no specific incidents of violence or threats targeting U.S. citizens, civil unrest, demonstrations, and election-related violence (including renewed outbreaks of armed conflict) may occur throughout the country, including the capital of Bangui. Violent crime, such as armed robbery, aggravated battery, and homicide, is common. Armed groups control large areas of the country and they regularly kidnap, injure, and/or kill civilians. In the event of unrest, airport, land border, and road closures may occur with little or no notice. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the Central African Republic; U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel outside the Embassy compound. Family members cannot accompany U.S. government employees who work in the Central African Republic. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to CAR. If you decide to travel to Central African Republic (CAR):
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| 40 | VenezuelaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Do not travel to Venezuela due to crime, civil unrest, kidnapping, and the arbitrary enforcement of local laws. Reconsider travel due to wrongful detentions, terrorism, and poor health infrastructure. Country Summary: On March 11, 2019, the U.S. Department of State announced the withdrawal of diplomatic personnel from U.S. Embassy Caracas. All consular services, routine and emergency, remain suspended until further notice. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Venezuela. U.S. citizens in Venezuela who require consular services should try to leave the country as soon as safely possible and contact a U.S. embassy or consulate in another country. Violent crimes, such as homicide, armed robbery, kidnapping, and carjacking, are common. Political rallies and demonstrations occur, often with little notice. Demonstrations typically elicit a strong police and security force response that includes the use of tear gas, pepper spray, and rubber bullets against participants and occasionally devolve into looting and vandalism. Reports from the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission document human rights abuses attributed to the Maduro regime, including torture, extrajudicial killings, forced disappearances, and detentions without due process and/or fair trial guarantees or as a pretext for an illegitimate purpose. Shortages of gasoline, food, electricity, water, medicine, and medical supplies continue throughout much of Venezuela. The CDC issued a Level 3 ‘Avoid Nonessential Travel’ notice on September 30, 2021, due to inadequate healthcare and the breakdown of the medical infrastructure in Venezuela. The Department has determined that there is a risk of wrongful detention of U.S. nationals by the Maduro regime. Regime-aligned security forces have detained U.S. citizens for long periods. The Maduro regime does not notify the U.S. government of the detention of U.S. citizens and the U.S. government is not granted routine access to those U.S. citizens. Colombian terrorist groups, such as the National Liberation Army (ELN), Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia – People’s Army (FARC-EP), and Segunda Marquetalia, operate in Venezuela’s border areas with Colombia, Brazil, and Guyana. Due to risks to civil aviation operating within or in the vicinity of Venezuela, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) prohibiting all flight operations in the territory and airspace of Venezuela at altitudes below 26,000 feet. For more information, U.S. citizens should consult the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices. Emergency medical evacuation flights between the United States and Venezuela may not be possible. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Venezuela. If you decide to travel to Venezuela:
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| 41 | ItalyReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution due to terrorism. Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Italy. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Italy. If you decide to travel to Italy:
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| 42 | OmanReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution due to terrorism and armed conflict. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to:
Country Summary: Due to risks to civil aviation operating within the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman region, including Oman, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an advisory Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). For more information U.S. citizens should consult the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Oman. If you decide to travel to Oman:
Yemen Border Area Terrorist attacks and violence continue in Yemen. Crossing the border into Yemen can be dangerous, and U.S. citizens who attempt to cross the Oman-Yemen border, from either Oman or Yemen, may be detained by Omani authorities. Visit our website for High-Risk Travelers. | |
| 43 | AlbaniaReissued 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 drug networks and organized crime countrywide. Travelers should remain aware of their surroundings and the extent of police and emergency services in their area. Read the country information page for additional information to Albania. If you decide to travel to Albania:
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| 44 | BahrainReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in Bahrain due to terrorism. Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Bahrain. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Bahrain. If you decide to travel to Bahrain:
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| 45 | BelgiumReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in Belgium due to terrorism. Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Belgium. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting, music, and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Belgium. If you decide to travel to Belgium:
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| 46 | BeninReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in Benin due to crime, kidnapping, terrorism, and maritime crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to: The northern regions of Benin, including:
Violent crime, such as armed robbery and assault, is common in Benin. There is a risk of maritime crime, including violent attacks and kidnapping at sea, in the Gulf of Guinea. Terrorists continue plotting attacks in Benin. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, and could target shop, markets, hotels, places of worship, restaurants, bars, schools, government installations, transportation hubs, and other places where crowds gather. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Benin. If you decide to travel to Benin:
Northern Benin – Level 4: Do Not Travel Extremist groups have carried out attacks in areas of southern Burkina Faso, southern Niger and northern Benin (including near Park Pendjari, Park W, and adjacent hunting zones). Attacks may occur with little or no warning. Western tourists have been kidnapped in Park Pendjari, in northern Benin. Extremist groups have also operated in the vicinity of Kandi and Tanguieta and in the northeastern border region between Benin and Nigeria, specifically in the border region north of Nikki. Attacks may occur with little or no warning. Foreign nationals and residents are at risk of kidnapping in this region. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Benin’s northern border areas. U.S. government employees are prohibited from personal travel and must obtain special authorization for official travel to the regions described above. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas. | |
| 47 | Bosnia and HerzegovinaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in Bosnia and Herzegovina due to terrorism and land mines. Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas. Minefields and land mines are present throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina. While suspected hazardous areas are normally clearly marked, several people are killed or injured each year. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina. If you decide to travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina:
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| 48 | CameroonReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in Cameroon due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to:
Country Summary: Violent crime, such as armed robbery and carjacking, is common throughout Cameroon. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in North, Far North, Northwest, Southwest, and Parts of Adamawa and East Regions of Cameroon due to current official travel restrictions. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Cameroon. If you decide to travel to Cameroon:
North, Far North, Northwest and Southwest Regions, and parts of East and Adamawa Regions – Level 4: Do Not Travel Violent crime, including kidnapping by terrorists and/or kidnapping for ransom, armed robbery, assault, and carjacking are serious concerns in Cameroon, especially in all these regions. In the Adamawa Region north of the capital, Ngaoundere, and East Regions, there is a heightened criminal threat within 20 kilometers of the border with the Central African Republic. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas. Far North Region– Level 4: Do Not Travel In the Far North Region, terrorists may attack with no warning, targeting local facilities and places frequented by Westerners. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas. Northwest and Southwest Regions – Level 4: Do Not Travel In Northwest and Southwest Regions, armed clashes between separatists and government forces, and other acts of violence, including violent criminality, kidnapping for ransom, sexual assault, arson, roadside ambushes and robberies, use of improvised explosive devices, illegitimate detentions, and murder have occurred. Security force operations, imposed curfews and movement restrictions, and attacks by armed militants regularly take place throughout these regions, including in major cities. Ongoing violence has led to a breakdown in order and a significant decline in public services, including medical resources in large areas of both regions. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas. | |
| 49 | DjiboutiReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in Djibouti due to terrorism and crime. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls, government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, hospitals, and other public areas. Read the country information page. If you decide to travel to Djibouti:
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| 50 | Equatorial GuineaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in Equatorial Guinea due to an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the mainland area of the country. The Government of Equatorial Guinea declared an outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) on February 13, 2023. The CDC has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for MVD in Equatorial Guinea. The U.S. Embassy in Malabo has temporarily restricted U.S. government employee travel to the mainland region due to an outbreak of MVD. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Equatorial Guinea Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Equatorial Guinea. If you decide to travel to Equatorial Guinea:
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| 51 | EritreaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in Eritrea due to travel restrictions, limited consular assistance, landmines, and wrongful detentions. Country Summary: The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Eritrea, as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel outside of Asmara. U.S. citizens visiting or residing in Eritrea, including dual U.S.-Eritrean nationals, have been arrested and detained without charge or on false charges. The Department has determined that the risk of wrongful detention of U.S. nationals by the Eritrean government exists. Eritrean law enforcement officials routinely block access by U.S. government officials to U.S. citizens in detention. The U.S. Embassy therefore may not receive notification of your arrest or be allowed access to you if you are detained or arrested. There are landmines in many remote areas in Eritrea, particularly in Nakfa, AdiKeih, Arezza, the 25 mile-wide region (40 km) between the Setit and Mereb Rivers, and in areas north and west of Keren, areas near Massawa, Ghinda, Agordat, Barentu, Dekemhare, and south of Tessenae. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Eritrea. If you decide to travel to Eritrea:
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| 52 | FranceReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in France due to terrorism and civil unrest. Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in France. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas. Incidents such as pickpocketing and phone snatchings occur frequently and can happen anywhere, especially in crowded areas such as airports, train stations, subway and train cars, and near tourist attractions. Peaceful demonstrations and strikes in Paris and other cities throughout France occur regularly and can disrupt transportation. On rare occasions, demonstrations have included violence and property damage and police have responded with water cannons and tear gas. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to France. If you decide to travel to France:
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| 53 | GermanyReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in Germany due to terrorism. Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Germany. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Germany. If you decide to travel to Germany:
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| 54 | IndonesiaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in Indonesia due to terrorism and natural disasters. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not travel to:
Terrorists continue plotting possible attacks in Indonesia. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting police stations, places of worship, hotels, bars, nightclubs, markets/shopping malls, and restaurants. Natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis or volcanic eruptions may result in disruptions to transportation, infrastructure, sanitation, and the availability of health services. Demonstrations occur frequently and have the potential to become violent. Avoid demonstrations and crowds. Indonesia’s revised criminal code, which takes effect January 2026, includes penalties for defamation, blasphemy, cohabitation, and sex outside of marriage. It is unclear how Indonesian authorities will implement the revised criminal code. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Indonesia. If you decide to travel to Indonesia:
Central Papua and Highland Papua– Level 4: Do Not Travel In Central Papua and Highland Papua, violent demonstrations and conflict could result in injury or death to U.S. citizens. Avoid demonstrations and crowds. Armed separatists may kidnap foreign nationals. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Central Papua and Highland Papua as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization before traveling to those areas. | |
| 55 | KenyaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in Kenya due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to: Areas of Turkana County, due to crime. Reconsider Travel to: Certain areas of Laikipia County, due to criminal incursions and security operations, reconsider travel through Nyahururu, Laikipia West, and Laikipia North Sub-counties. Country Summary: Violent crime, such as armed carjacking, mugging, home invasion, and kidnapping, can occur at any time. Local police often lack the capability to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents and terrorist attacks. Emergency medical and fire service is also limited. Be especially careful when traveling after dark anywhere in Kenya due to crime. Terrorist attacks have occurred with little or no warning, targeting Kenyan and foreign government facilities, tourist locations, transportation hubs, hotels, resorts, markets/shopping malls, and places of worship. Terrorist acts have included armed assaults, suicide operations, bomb/grenade attacks, and kidnappings. Demonstrations may occur, blocking key intersections and resulting in widespread traffic jams. Strikes and other protest activity related to political and economic conditions occur regularly, particularly in periods near elections. Violence associated with demonstrations, ranging from rock throwing to police using deadly force, occurs around the country; it is mostly notable in western Kenya and Nairobi. Due to risks to civil aviation operating in the vicinity of the Kenyan-Somali border, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM). For more information, U.S. citizens should consult Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions, and Notice. Some schools and other facilities acting as cultural rehabilitation centers are operating in Kenya with inadequate or nonexistent licensing and oversight. Reports of minors and young adults being held in these facilities against their will and physically abused are common. Read the country information page for additional information about travel to Kenya. If you decide to travel to Kenya:
Specified Areas - Level 4: Do Not Travel Kenya-Somalia Border Counties:
Coastal Areas:
Turkana County:
Specified Areas - Level 3: Reconsider Travel Nairobi neighborhoods of Eastleigh and Kibera:
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Consider carefully whether to use the Likoni ferry in Mombasa due to safety concerns. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas. | |
| 56 | LiberiaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in Liberia due to crime and civil unrest. Country summary: Violent crime, such as armed robbery, is common, particularly in urban areas and on public beaches. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious crimes. Demonstrations occur regularly and have on occasion resulted in violence or use of tear gas by authorities. If traveling in Liberia, make all efforts to complete your travel during daylight hours due to increased safety hazards at night. U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling outside the capital or between counties after dark (with the exception of travel to and from Roberts International Airport). Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Liberia. If you decide to travel to Liberia:
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| 57 | MozambiqueReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in Mozambique due to health issues, crime and terrorism. Some areas have greater risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel To:
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Country Summary: Violent crime, such as mugging, is common. Terrorist groups in northern Mozambique continue to be active. Public areas may be attacked with little or no warning. Mozambique’s health infrastructure is limited: there are only three doctors per 100,000 people, frontline health providers are often poorly trained, and medicine shortages are common. More than 1.2 million people in Mozambique have HIV/AIDS, representing a sizable population with compromised immune systems. In the event of a public health emergency, access to an ICU and ventilator support is highly unlikely. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Mozambique. If you decide to travel to Mozambique:
Certain districts in Cabo Delgado Province – Level 4: Do Not Travel Terrorists continue to conduct and plot attacks on government forces, villages, and key supply routes in the districts of Ancuabe, Chuire, Ibo, Macomia, Meluco, Metuge, Mocimboa da Praia, Mueda, Muidumbe, Nangade, Palma, and Quissanga in the northern province of Cabo Delgado. Pemba, Capital of Cabo Delgado Province – Level 3: Reconsider Travel Terrorist attacks in multiple districts in Cabo Delgado Province present the possibility that the provincial capital of Pemba is vulnerable to attack due to the proximity of violent extremist forces and their increasing sophistication. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas. | |
| 58 | PanamaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in Panama due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to:
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Panama. If you decide to travel to Panama:
Parts of the "Mosquito Gulf" – Level 4: Do Not Travel The “Mosquito Gulf” is an extremely remote and inaccessible area along part of the north (Caribbean) coast. Do not travel within 10 miles of the coastline, from Boca de Rio, Chiriqui to Cocle del Norte. Drug trafficking and other illicit activities occur in this area. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in this region as U.S. government personnel must obtain prior approval before traveling there and face additional restrictions before such travel is approved. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas. Parts of the Darién Region – Level 4: Do Not Travel Do not travel to the following areas of the Darien:
Criminal elements and drug and human trafficking networks operate in these areas. Police presence and emergency response are extremely limited. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in these regions as U.S. government personnel must obtain prior approval before traveling there and face additional restrictions before such travel is approved. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas. | |
| 59 | SerbiaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in Serbia due to crime. Country Summary: Violence associated with organized crime and high-profile sporting events in Serbia is common. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Serbia. If you decide to travel to Serbia:
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| 60 | Sierra LeoneReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in Sierra Leone due to crime and civil unrest. Country Summary: Violent crimes, such as robbery and assault, occur frequently in Sierra Leone, especially in Freetown. Local police often lack the resources to deal effectively with serious criminal incidents. Demonstrations and protests occur in Sierra Leone and on occasion have resulted in violence. If traveling outside the Freetown peninsula, make all efforts to complete your travel during daylight hours due to increased safety hazards at night. The U.S. Embassy is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens outside of Freetown at night as U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling outside the capital after dark. Read the country information page for additional information about travel to Sierra Leone. If you decide to travel to Sierra Leone:
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| 61 | SpainReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. 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 hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas. Demonstrations are common. They may take place in response to political or economic issues, on politically significant holidays, and during international events. Read the country information page for additional information on travel in Spain. If you decide to travel to Spain:
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| 62 | TanzaniaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in Tanzania due to crime, terrorism, and targeting of LGBTI persons. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider Travel To:
Country Summary: Violent crime, such as assault, sexual assault, robberies, mugging, and carjacking, is common. Local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to serious crime. Terrorist groups could attack in Tanzania with little or no warning, targeting embassies, police stations, mosques, and other places frequented by Westerners. Please see the additional information below regarding the increased threat of terrorism in Mtwara Region. Members of the LGBTI community have been arrested, targeted, harassed, and/or charged with unrelated offenses. Individuals detained under suspicion of same-sex sexual conduct could be subject to forced anal examinations. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Tanzania. If you decide to travel to Tanzania:
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| 63 | The GambiaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in The Gambia due to crime and inadequate health infrastructure. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire travel advisory. Exercise increased caution due to other factors in
Country Summary: Theft and home burglaries occur frequently in The Gambia, especially in the broader Banjul area. U.S. government personnel live in housing with heightened security measures. The Gambia’s health infrastructure is inadequate; services, hygiene, and quality control do not meet U.S. standards of care. Pharmacies are not well regulated; locally available medications may be unsafe. The Gambia’s Southern Border with Senegal: Some landmines from the Casamance conflict remain in the border region. There have been occasional border skirmishes in this region. If travelling near or across the border stay on main roads and do not travel at night. Read the country information page for additional information about travel to The Gambia. If you decide to travel to The Gambia:
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| 64 | NetherlandsReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in the Netherlands due to terrorism. Country Summary: Terrorists continue plotting possible attacks in the Netherlands. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to the Netherlands. If you decide to travel to the Netherlands:
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| 65 | Republic of the CongoReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. 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 ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens outside Brazzaville. U.S. government employees must use two vehicles to travel to the Pool region. They are also restricted to beaches adjacent to their hotels in Pointe Noire due to crime. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to the Republic of Congo. If you decide to travel to the Republic of the Congo:
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| 66 | Turks and Caicos IslandsReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in the Turks and Caicos Islands due to crime. Country Summary: The vast majority of crime occurs in Providenciales. Local medical care and criminal investigative capabilities are limited. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands. If you decide to travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands:
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| 67 | United Arab EmiratesReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in the United Arab Emirates due to the threat of missile or drone attacks and terrorism. Country Summary: The possibility of attacks affecting U.S. citizens and interests in the Gulf and Arabian Peninsula remains an ongoing, serious concern. Militant groups operating in Yemen have stated an intent to attack neighboring countries, including the UAE, using missiles and drones. Missile and drone attacks in early 2022 targeted populated areas and civilian infrastructure. Due to risks to civil aviation operating within the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman region, including the United Arab Emirates, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an advisory Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM). For more information U.S. citizens should consult the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices. While residents and visitors generally find a safe and secure environment in the UAE, the country continues to face the threat of terrorism. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls, and local government facilities. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to the United Arab Emirates. If you decide to travel to the United Arab Emirates:
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| 68 | United KingdomReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in the United Kingdom due to terrorism. Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in the United Kingdom. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas. There is also a risk of isolated violence by dissident groups in Northern Ireland, focused primarily on police and military targets. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to the United Kingdom. If you decide to travel to the United Kingdom:
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| 69 | Timor-LesteReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in Timor-Leste due to crime and civil unrest. Country Summary: Timor-Leste has seen isolated instances of police responding to protests with force and the use of tear gas. Stone throwing attacks on vehicles can occur during gang conflicts and periods of unrest. Gender-based violence is high in Timor-Leste, and sexual harassment is fairly common. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Timor-Leste. If you decide to travel to Timor-Leste:
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| 70 | TunisiaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in Tunisia due to terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to:
Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Tunisia. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, museums, resorts, hotels, festivals, nightclubs, restaurants, religious sites, markets/shopping malls, government facilities and security forces. A country-wide state of emergency, which grants security forces more authority to maintain civil order and enables the government to focus on combating terrorism, is in effect. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in some areas of Tunisia. U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel outside greater Tunis. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Tunisia. If you decide to travel to Tunisia:
Border with Libya – Level 4: Do Not Travel Developments in Libya continue to affect the security situation along the Tunisian-Libyan border in areas such as Ras Jedir and Dehiba along with the cities of Ben Guerdan and Medenine. The border with Libya is frequently closed to all traffic with short notice for extended periods. The Department of State advises U.S. citizens not to travel to Libya. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas. Western Mountains and Chaambi Mountain National Park – Level 4: Do Not Travel Terrorist groups continue to operate in mountains of Western Tunisia. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas. The Desert South of Remada – Level 4: Do Not Travel The desert south of Remada is designated as a military zone by the Government of Tunisia. Special authorization is required for travelers wishing to enter the military zone. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas. Jendouba El Kef and Kasserine near the Algerian Border – Level 4: Do Not Travel Terrorist groups continue to operate in these areas. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas. Sidi Bou Zid in Central Tunisia – Level 4: Do Not Travel Terrorist groups continue to operate in this area. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas. | |
| 71 | UruguayReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in Uruguay due to crime. Country Summary: Crime is most prevalent in the Montevideo, Canelones and Rivera departments. Violent crimes, such as homicides, armed robberies, car jackings, and thefts occur throughout the country and in urban areas frequented by U.S. government personnel, day and night. Criminals commonly travel in pairs on motorcycles to approach unsuspecting victims with a weapon and demand personal belongings. Armed criminals also target grocery stores, restaurants, financial centers, and small businesses, in which innocent bystanders are often victimized. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Uruguay. If you decide to travel to Uruguay:
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| 72 | LaosReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution to Laos due to civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider travel to:
Exercise increased caution in:
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Laos. If you decide to travel to Laos:
Xaisomboun Province – Level 3: Reconsider Travel There is a continued threat of violence in Xaisomboun Province. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Xiasomboun Province as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel there. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas. Areas on the Border with Burma – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Bandits, drug traffickers, and other people pursuing illegal activities operate in these areas, as do armed groups opposed to the Burmese government. Areas of Savannakhet, Xieng Khouang, Saravane, Khammouane, Sekong, Champassak, Houaphan, Attapeu, Luang Prabang, and Vientiane provinces, as well as along Route 7 – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution There are large numbers of unexploded bombs in these areas left over from the Indochina War. | |
| 73 | Solomon IslandsReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution traveling to Solomon Islands due to low COVID-19 vaccination rates. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Solomon Islands. CDC-compliant testing for COVID-19 is either not available or the results are not reliably available within one calendar day of testing. The COVID-19 vaccination rate within Solomon Islands is comparatively much lower than other countries in the region. If you decide to travel to Solomon Islands:
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| 74 | TurkeyReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution when traveling to Turkey due to terrorism and arbitrary detentions. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel To:
Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Turkey. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas. Security forces have detained tens of thousands of individuals, including U.S. citizens, for alleged affiliations with terrorist organizations based on scant or secret evidence and grounds that appear to be politically motivated. U.S. citizens have also been subject to travel bans that prevent them from departing Turkey. Participation in demonstrations not explicitly approved by the Government of Turkey, as well as criticism of the government (including on social media), can result in arrest. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Turkey. If you decide to travel to Turkey:
Sirnak Province, Hakkari Province, and Any Area within six miles (ten kilometers) of the Syrian Border – Level 4: Do Not Travel Do not travel to Sirnak province, Hakkari province, or any area within six miles (10 kilometers) of the Turkey/Syria border due to the continued threat of attacks by terrorist groups, armed conflict, and civil unrest. Terrorist attacks, including suicide bombings, ambushes, car bomb detonations, and improvised explosive devices, as well as shootings, and illegal roadblocks leading to violence have occurred in these areas. U.S. government employees are subject to travel restrictions in the entire provinces of Sirnak and Hakkari, and any areas within 10 km of the Syrian border. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas. | |
| 75 | AustriaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Austria. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Austria. If you decide to travel to Austria:
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| 76 | BulgariaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Bulgaria. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Bulgaria. If you decide to travel to Bulgaria:
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| 77 | Cabo VerdeReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Cabo Verde. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise Increased Caution in:
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Cabo Verde. If you decide to travel to Cabo Verde:
Praia – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Violent crime, such as burglary, armed robbery, and assault, occurs in Praia. | |
| 78 | CambodiaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Cambodia. Some areas have increased risks. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise increased precautions in:
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Cambodia. If you decide to travel to Cambodia:
· Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
Phnom Penh – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Street crime, particularly phone and bag snatchings, occurs frequently in areas where foreigners gather; resistance can result in injury. Be aware of your surroundings at all times and to be extra vigilant when displaying items like jewelry, bags and cell phones in public. Violent crime, such as sexual assault and homicide, is common, sometimes against foreigners. Do not physically resist any robbery attempt. Use caution when walking or driving at night. Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Pursat, Siem Reap, Pailin, and Kampong Thom provinces – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Land mines and unexploded ordnance are found in very remote areas throughout Cambodia, and especially in Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Pursat, Siem Reap, Pailin, and Kampong Thom provinces. Do not touch unknown metal objects; instead notify the Cambodia Mine Action Center at 012-800-473/023-995-437. Use a local guide when walking in forested areas or dry rice paddies in these areas. | |
| 79 | ComorosReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Comoros. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Comoros. If you decide to travel to Comoros:.
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| 80 | CroatiaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Croatia. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Croatia. If you decide to travel to Croatia:
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| 81 | CyprusReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. 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 forces strictly enforce this restriction. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Cyprus. If you decide to travel to Cyprus:
UN Buffer Zone: Since 1974, the southern part of Cyprus has been under the control of the government of the Republic of Cyprus. The northern part of Cyprus, administered by Turkish Cypriots, proclaimed itself the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” (“TRNC”) in 1983. The United States does not recognize the “TRNC,” nor does any country other than Turkey. A buffer zone patrolled by the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, separates the two sides. For U.S. citizen travelers:
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| 82 | EstoniaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Estonia. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Estonia. If you decide to travel to Estonia:
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| 83 | FinlandReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Finland. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Finland. If you decide to travel to Finland:
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| 84 | French GuianaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. 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:
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| 85 | GreeceReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Greece. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Greece. If you decide to travel to Greece:
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| 86 | GrenadaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Grenada. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Grenada. If you decide to travel to Grenada:
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| 87 | HungaryReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Hungary. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Hungary. If you decide to travel to Hungary:
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| 88 | IrelandReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Ireland. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Ireland. If you decide to travel to Ireland:
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| 89 | MalaysiaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Malaysia. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise Increased Caution in:
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Malaysia. If you decide to travel to Malaysia:
Eastern Area of Sabah State – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution There is a threat of kidnappings-for-ransom from both terrorist and criminal groups. These groups may attack with little to no warning, targeting coastal resorts, island resorts, and boats ferrying tourists to resort islands. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in eastern Sabah as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel to parts of eastern Sabah. | |
| 90 | MauritiusReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Mauritius. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Mauritius. If you decide to travel to Mauritius:
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| 91 | MongoliaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Mongolia. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Mongolia. If you travel to Mongolia, you should:
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| 92 | MontenegroReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Montenegro. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Montenegro. If you decide to travel to Montenegro:
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| 93 | MontserratReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Montserrat. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Montserrat. If you decide to travel to Montserrat:
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| 94 | NauruReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Nauru. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Nauru If you decide to travel to Nauru:
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| 95 | New CaledoniaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in New Caledonia. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to New Caledonia. If you decide to travel to New Caledonia:
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| 96 | North MacedoniaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in North Macedonia. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to North Macedonia. If you decide to travel to North Macedonia:
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| 97 | PalauReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Palau. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Palau. If you decide to travel to Palau:
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| 98 | ParaguayReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Paraguay. Some areas have increased crime risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise increased caution in:
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Paraguay. If you decide to travel to Paraguay:
Departments of Amambay, Alto Paraná, Canindeyu, San Pedro, and Concepcion – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Transnational criminal elements are active and engage in illicit trafficking of arms, narcotics, and goods in these departments, which are located along Paraguay’s northeastern border with Brazil. Police presence is limited. U.S. government personnel must provide advance notice when traveling to these areas. | |
| 99 | QatarReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Qatar. Due to risks to civil aviation operating within the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman region, including Qatar, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an advisory Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). For more information U.S. citizens should consult the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Qatar. If you decide to travel to Qatar:
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| 100 | RwandaReissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Rwanda. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise Increased Caution in:
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Rwanda. If you decide to travel to Rwanda:
Rwanda-Burundi Border—Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Rwanda-Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Border – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution | |