The U.S. State Department issued a Level 2 advisory for Eswatini (Exercise Increased Caution) due to crime and unrest. Crime is common, with sporadic armed robberies and carjackings. Demonstrations and protests may occur and turn violent; avoid all public gatherings.
The U.S. State Department issued a Level 2 advisory for Saint Lucia (Exercise Increased Caution) due to crime. Violent crime can occur anywhere, including resorts. Tourists have been victims of armed robbery, assault, burglary, and rape. Police response is slower, and petty crime is common.
The U.S. State Department raised the travel advisory for Saint Lucia to Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) and added a crime indicator. Violent crime can occur anywhere, including resorts, with tourists victimized by armed robbery and assault. Police response is slower, and petty crime is common.
The U.S. State Department issued a Level 1 advisory for Argentina (Exercise Normal Precautions). Argentina is generally safe, but petty crime occurs, especially in tourist areas and Buenos Aires. Rosario has criminal and drug trafficking activity. CDC issued a health notice for Andes virus, but risk is extremely low.
The U.S. State Department maintains a Level 4 advisory for Haiti (Do Not Travel) due to crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, and limited healthcare. Haiti has been under a national state of emergency since March 2024. U.S. commercial flights to Port-au-Prince are suspended. Government employees face travel restrictions, and emergency services are extremely limited.
The UK FCDO updated its India travel advice, maintaining warnings against all travel to areas within 10km of the India-Pakistan border, most of Jammu and Kashmir, and Manipur. The Wagah-Attari border crossing remains closed. Middle East escalation is causing flight disruptions. Entry requirements now include e-OCI and a mandatory health self-declaration form.
The US State Department issued a Level 4 travel advisory for Niger due to crime, unrest, terrorism, health, and kidnapping risks. A state of emergency and movement restrictions are in place; foreigners require military escorts outside Niamey. The US government cannot provide consular services outside Niamey.
The US State Department maintains a Level 1 travel advisory for Malta, indicating general safety, but warns of riptide risks at beaches that have caused drowning deaths. Travelers are advised to follow lifeguard instructions and enroll in STEP for emergency updates.
The US State Department maintains a Level 1 travel advisory for French Guiana, indicating general safety, but notes there is no US consular representation; services are provided by the US Embassy in Paramaribo, Suriname. Travelers are advised to enroll in STEP.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) reviewed its travel advice for Aruba on 7 July 2026, confirming no significant updates. The advice still emphasizes that no travel can be guaranteed safe and reminds travelers to obtain appropriate travel insurance covering itinerary and emergencies.
The U.S. Department of State advises normal precautions in Thailand. Thailand is generally safe, but increased caution is advised near the Thai-Cambodian border due to armed conflict risk, and in Yala, Pattani, and Narathiwat provinces due to unrest.
The U.S. State Department issued a Level 1 advisory for the Federated States of Micronesia, recommending normal precautions. The country is generally safe; travelers should enroll in STEP and purchase travel insurance.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 1 travel advisory for Samoa, recommending normal precautions. The country is generally safe, but travelers are advised to enroll in STEP, review local laws and conditions, and purchase travel insurance.
The US State Department updated its travel advisory for Indonesia, maintaining Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' due to natural disasters, unrest, and terrorism. Central Papua and Highland Papua are at Level 4 'Do Not Travel' due to civil unrest. It advises avoiding demonstrations and crowds, and being aware of natural disasters and terrorism threats.
The U.S. lowered Thailand's advisory to Level 1, but added the Thai-Cambodian border and three southern provinces as Level 2 areas due to armed conflict and unrest risks. Travelers should follow local security directives.
The US State Department updated its travel advisory for Ghana, maintaining Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution', adding a health risk indicator, and removing the unrest indicator from some areas. It advises increased caution due to crime, poor health infrastructure, and warns of high crime risk in northern border areas, recommending reconsideration of travel.
The U.S. Department of State advises normal precautions in Norway. Norway is generally safe, but travelers should be aware of landslide and avalanche risks, especially in steep mountains, which can be triggered by heavy rain or snow. Petty theft is a concern in busy tourist areas.
The U.S. Department of State advises normal precautions in Norway. Norway is generally safe, but travelers should be aware of landslide and avalanche risks, especially in steep mountains, which can be triggered by heavy rain or snow. Petty theft is a concern in busy tourist areas.
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Ghana, removing flooding information but still advising against all but essential travel to Bawku Municipality.
UK FCDO updated travel advice for Western Sahara, warning against all travel to areas within 40km north and west of the Berm, including Es Semara, and territory south and east of the Berm. The area is disputed with risk of cross-border rocket fire. Travel insurance may be invalidated if traveling against advice.
The U.S. State Department issued a Level 3 advisory for Venezuela, recommending reconsideration of travel due to crime, kidnapping, terrorism, poor health infrastructure, and natural disasters. A June 24, 2026 earthquake caused extensive damage; embassy provides emergency services only. Some areas have increased risk, including border regions and several states.
The U.S. State Department issued a Level 1 advisory for El Salvador, recommending normal precautions. Gang activity has decreased dramatically since 2022, reducing violent crime. However, exceptions exist: U.S. government employees are prohibited from night travel between cities and using public buses. The State of Exception remains in effect, allowing arrests without warrants.
The U.S. State Department updated the El Salvador travel advisory, maintaining Level 1. Gang activity has decreased, but the State of Exception remains, allowing warrantless arrests. U.S. government employees are prohibited from night intercity travel and public buses. Travelers are advised to stay alert, avoid night travel, and follow local laws.
The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Vietnam, maintaining Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). Vietnam is generally safe, but petty crime is common in tourist areas. Landmines and unexploded ordnance exist, with highest risk at construction sites; risk is low in urban and populated areas. Travelers are advised not to pick up or approach unknown metal objects.
The U.S. State Department issued a Level 1 advisory for Vietnam, recommending normal precautions. Vietnam is generally safe, but petty crime is common in tourist areas. Landmines and unexploded ordnance exist, mainly at construction sites; risk is low in urban areas. Advises not to pick up or approach unknown metal objects.
The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Jamaica due to crime and health risks. Violent crime is widespread, with one of the highest homicide rates in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. government employees are restricted from using public buses or driving at night, and travel to certain areas requires authorization. Medical care is limited, and private hospitals require upfront payment. Travelers are advised to avoid night travel and purchase travel insurance.
The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Jamaica, maintaining Level 2 and removing the 'natural disaster' indicator. Increased caution is advised due to crime and health risks. Violent crime is widespread with high homicide rates. Reconsider travel to specific parishes such as St. Ann's Parish (Steer Town) and others. Medical care is limited; travel insurance is recommended.
The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Peru, maintaining advice against all but essential travel to areas within 20km south of the Peru-Colombia border (Loreto region) and the VRAEM region. The update removed information about Colombia's temporary border closures. Travel insurance may be invalidated if traveling against FCDO advice.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Botswana, urging increased caution due to crime. Petty crime and crimes of opportunity, such as theft, home invasions, break-ins, muggings, and smash-and-grab incidents, are common. Travelers are advised to enroll in STEP, stay aware of surroundings, avoid walking or driving at night, and purchase travel insurance.
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The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Belize, removing information about the State of Emergency, which has now ended. The advice still emphasizes that no travel is guaranteed safe, and reminds travelers to research destinations and obtain appropriate travel insurance covering itinerary, planned activities, and emergencies.
The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Nigeria, advising travelers to reconsider travel due to crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, and inconsistent healthcare. Some areas have increased risk, with several states listed as 'Do Not Travel.' The advisory highlights widespread violent crime, frequent kidnappings for ransom, unreliable healthcare, and recommends travelers obtain travel insurance including medical evacuation.
The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Nigeria, maintaining Level 3 'Reconsider Travel.' The advisory cites risks of crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, and inconsistent healthcare. Several states are listed as 'Do Not Travel,' including Borno, Yobe, etc. Travelers are advised to remain vigilant, obtain travel insurance including medical evacuation, and have contingency plans.
The US State Department updated its Turkey travel advisory, maintaining Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) with no changes to advisory level or risk indicators, but removed an area of increased risk. The advisory cites risks of terrorism, armed conflict, and arbitrary detentions, and specifically lists the border region with Syria and Iraq as Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
The US State Department maintains a Level 2 travel advisory for Turkey due to terrorism, armed conflict, and arbitrary detentions. Some areas have increased risk, with the border region with Syria and Iraq at Level 4 (Do Not Travel). Travelers are advised to exercise caution in crowded public spaces and be aware of terrorism risks.
The U.S. State Department updated the travel advisory for Mali, maintaining Level 4 (Do Not Travel) but reflecting changes to U.S. Embassy operations. The advisory cites crime, terrorism, kidnapping, unrest, and health risks. U.S. government employees are restricted to Bamako, and the embassy has enhanced security. U.S. citizens should have evacuation plans and consider professional security advice.
The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 4 advisory (Do Not Travel) for Mali due to crime, terrorism, kidnapping, unrest, and health risks. Violent crime is common, including kidnapping, armed robbery, and carjacking. Terrorists may target locations frequented by foreigners. Armed conflict is widespread. U.S. government employees are restricted to Bamako, and the embassy has enhanced security. U.S. citizens should have evacuation plans not relying on government assistance.
The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Somalia, including Somaliland, except for the regions of Awdal, Maroodijeh, and Sahil, where it advises against all but essential travel. This is due to the threat from terrorist groups and continuing violence. Recently, fighting between al-Shabaab and the Somali Government has increased near Mogadishu. FCDO support is severely limited in Somalia; British nationals should have personal emergency plans not relying on the UK government.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Rwanda, recommending travelers reconsider travel due to crime, unrest, and health risks. Some areas have increased risk. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency consular services in Rwanda due to the health situation. The CDC has issued a Travel Health Notice for Ebola in the DRC, and the WHO declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Petty crime like pickpocketing is a risk in urban areas, and more serious incidents such as burglary or targeted theft can occur. Armed groups and violence in neighboring countries may spill over into Rwanda; avoid travel within 10 kilomete…
The U.S. State Department issued a Level 4 advisory (Do Not Travel) for Uganda due to crime, health, terrorism, and unrest. The Ebola outbreak limits the U.S. government's ability to provide emergency consular services. Uganda has temporarily closed border crossings with the DRC, and persons entering from DRC must self-quarantine for 21 days. Crime includes armed robbery, home invasion, and sexual assault. Terrorist groups have targeted religious venues, schools, government buildings, and transportation hubs.