The US State Department maintains a Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory for Syria due to terrorism, armed conflict, kidnapping, crime, and other risks. The US Embassy suspended operations in 2012; Czechia serves as protecting power, offering only emergency services. US citizens cannot receive routine consular services in Syria.
JTB Group has announced a total of 17 million yen in support for victims of the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake, including a 10 million yen donation to the official relief fund. The company is also preparing a points donation program for its travel members and considering mechanisms to channel customer contributions to the affected areas.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has updated its travel advice for Morocco, covering passports, dating apps, outdoor activities and adventure tourism, e-scooters and bikes, quad biking, hot air balloons, beaches and wildfires, rabies, food hygiene and allergies, carrying money in/out, and illegal drugs and prison sentences. Travelers are advised to be aware of related safety and health risks.
The U.S. State Department issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Spain, advising increased caution due to terrorism and unrest. Terrorists may target tourist locations, transportation centers, hotels, and other public places. Demonstrations are common. Travelers should reconsider travel to Ceuta due to unrest.
Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) launched a campaign on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, focusing on the risk of online grooming of children and adolescents. The campaign is displayed at airports and other transit points, and highlights the entry into force of the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents. UN data shows one in three trafficking victims worldwide in 2024 was a child; a 2025 UNICEF survey found 52% of cases began through online contact.
The US State Department issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Bangladesh, advising increased caution due to unrest, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. Protests can occur without notice; avoid all gatherings. Do not travel to the Chittagong Hill Tracts, areas near the Burma border, and refugee camps near Cox's Bazar due to kidnapping risk. US government employees must consult embassy security before travel outside Dhaka.
High-level representatives from Ukraine, Romania, Moldova, and the European Commission met to discuss security threats to commercial navigation in the Black Sea and the Danube, following intensified attacks on civilian ships by Russian forces. The Quad reaffirmed commitment to supporting Ukraine's access to world markets through enhanced cooperation along the Danube corridor and stands ready to implement alternative routes. Solidarity Lanes have helped Ukraine export around 226 million tonnes of goods and import around 108 million tonnes of essential merchandise.
The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Mongolia, maintaining Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Travelers are advised to enroll in STEP, review the Country Security Report and CDC health information, and consider purchasing travel insurance.
The U.S. State Department has updated its travel advisory for Kenya, maintaining Level 2 but adding an 'other' risk indicator. Nairobi neighborhoods of Eastleigh and Kibera, and counties of Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Lamu, Tana River, and coastal areas north of Malindi are listed as 'Do Not Travel' due to kidnapping and terrorism. West Pokot and western Turkana counties are also 'Do Not Travel' due to crime.
The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 2 advisory for Laos due to crime, unrest, and unexploded ordnance. Reconsider travel to Xaisomboun Province due to civil unrest. Crime risk exists in areas bordering Burma and several provinces, and unexploded ordnance is present in parts of the country.
The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 2 advisory for Kenya due to risks of crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, health, and traffic safety. Violent crimes include armed carjacking, mugging, home invasion, sexual assault, and kidnapping for ransom. Terrorists may target government buildings, tourist locations, transportation hubs, hotels, and more. Demonstrations and strikes can turn violent, disrupting traffic. Medical services are limited, and traffic accidents are common.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Uruguay, urging increased caution due to crime. Crime is most prevalent in the departments of Montevideo, Canelones, Maldonado, and Rivera. Violent crimes include homicide, armed robbery, carjacking, and theft. Criminals often operate in pairs on motorcycles, approaching victims with weapons to demand belongings. Armed criminals also target grocery stores, restaurants, financial centers, and small businesses.
The U.S. Department of State rates The Bahamas as Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' due to crime. Violent crime, including armed robberies, burglaries, and sexual assaults, can occur anywhere, with most crime in Nassau and Freeport on New Providence and Grand Bahama islands. Jet ski and boating operations are poorly regulated, with injuries, deaths, and reports of sexual assault; U.S. government employees are barred from using or renting jet skis and personal watercraft from independent operators on New Providence and Paradise Islands. Operating a fishing boat or charter in Bahamian waters without a Port Department license is prohibited, and police have detained American boaters, with pe…
The U.S. State Department has updated its Level 2 advisory for Uruguay due to crime. Crime is most common in Montevideo, Canelones, Maldonado, and Rivera, including homicide, armed robbery, carjacking, and theft. Travelers are advised to be aware of surroundings, avoid ATMs at night or in remote areas, not display wealth, and have security plans.
The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 2 advisory for Laos due to crime, unrest, and unexploded ordnance. Reconsider travel to Xaisomboun Province due to civil unrest. Areas bordering Burma and several provinces have crime risks, and unexploded ordnance is present in parts of the country. Avoid Special Economic Zones, especially Bokeo and Boten, due to scam centers and organized crime.
The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 2 advisory for The Bahamas due to crime. Violent crime includes armed robberies, burglaries, and sexual assaults, primarily in Nassau and Freeport. Water activities are poorly regulated, with reports of sexual assaults by jet ski operators; U.S. government employees are prohibited from using jet skis from independent operators. Firearms and ammunition are illegal, and offenders may face detention. Hurricane season requires weather awareness.
The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Belgium, maintaining Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) and adding crime and unrest risk indicators. It notes petty crime in tourist areas, terrorism risk, and potential disruptions from demonstrations. Travelers are advised to avoid crowds and monitor media.
The U.S. Department of State issued a travel advisory for Belgium, recommending increased caution due to crime, terrorism, and unrest. Petty crime is common in tourist areas, there is a risk of terrorist violence, and large-scale demonstrations may disrupt transportation and essential services.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its Turkey travel advice on 21 September 2026, with the latest change covering information for LGBT+ travellers. The FCDO continues to advise against all travel to parts of Turkey: within 10km of the Syria border due to fighting and a heightened risk of terrorism. Those in Syria should follow FCDO advice for Syria, and the FCDO cannot facilitate entry for British nationals into Turkey from Syria. In areas where travel is advised against, in-person consular support is severely limited, though 24-hour consular assistance remains available by phone or online. The FCDO also notes the Middle East situation remains unpredictable, wi…
The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Iraq, warning of safety risks in certain areas and regional tensions due to Iranian strikes. Travelers are advised to prepare for flight cancellations and airspace closures, and to monitor local media.
The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Oman due to regional tensions from Iranian strikes. Travelers are advised to prepare for flight cancellations and airspace closures, and to monitor local media.
The UK FCDO has updated travel advice for Israel due to regional tensions and risk of Iranian attacks, advising against all travel to Gaza, areas near Gaza, parts of the West Bank, northern Israel, and the occupied Golan Heights. British nationals are advised to prepare for flight cancellations, airspace closures, and follow local authorities' instructions.
The UK FCDO has updated travel advice for Palestine due to regional tensions and risk of Iranian attacks, advising against all travel to Gaza, areas near Gaza, and parts of the West Bank. British nationals are advised to prepare for flight cancellations, airspace closures, and follow local authorities' instructions.
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has issued a warning advising passengers to pack lithium battery devices correctly to avoid flight delays and cancellations. With over 550,000 people expected to travel on July 24, incorrectly packed power banks and vapes pose fire risks, potentially causing diversions or evacuations.
The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Libya, advising against all travel to most of Libya except for the cities of Tripoli, Benghazi, Al-Bayda, Derna, and surrounding areas, where it advises against all but essential travel. UK government support is limited in Libya.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has reviewed and updated its Cuba travel advice throughout, covering protests, power outages and fuel and water shortages, travel disruption, international card transactions, travel insurance, visa requirements, travelling to the USA from Cuba, taking money into Cuba, crime, money, taxis, emergency medical numbers and healthcare, across the Warnings and insurance, Entry requirements, Safety and security and Health pages.
UK FCDO updated travel advice for the Philippines, warning against all travel to western and central Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago due to terrorism and clashes. It advises against all but essential travel to the rest of Mindanao, except Camiguin, Dinagat, and Siargao islands. It also notes typhoon season (June-November) and travel disruption risks from Middle East escalation.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its travel advice for Zimbabwe, with the latest update on 15 July 2026, adding information about direct flights between London and Harare. The advice emphasizes that no travel can be guaranteed safe and reminds travelers to read all advice and consider purchasing appropriate travel insurance to cover itinerary, planned activities, and emergency expenses. FCDO provides travel risk advice to help travelers make informed decisions.
The US Department of State issued a Level 4 travel advisory (Do Not Travel) for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to health, crime, unrest, terrorism, and kidnapping. Due to the Ebola outbreak, the Department of Homeland Security implemented new restrictions preventing US citizens and nationals who have been in the DRC within 21 days from boarding commercial flights to the US. All US citizens and nationals who have been in the DRC must remain outside for 21 days before boarding flights to the US. The US government has limited ability to provide consular services.
The U.S. Department of State rates the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as Level 4 'Do Not Travel' due to health, crime, unrest, terrorism, and kidnapping. Because of the Ebola outbreak, the Department of Homeland Security has imposed new restrictions under Title 49 of the U.S. Code barring U.S. citizens and nationals who have been in the DRC within a 21-day period from boarding commercial flights to the United States; such persons must remain outside the DRC for 21 days before boarding. On May 17, the WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide in-person emergency consular…
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Mali, advising against all travel due to unpredictable security conditions. Terrorist group JNIM has implemented blockades on key routes in southern and western Mali, including Bamako, targeting fuel trucks and enforcing checkpoints. High threat of kidnapping and crime.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its Ecuador travel advice, advising against all but essential travel to several coastal provinces and areas within 20km of the Ecuador-Colombia border, while airside transit at Guayaquil Airport is unaffected. Ecuador's government declared a 60-day state of emergency from 15 September across eight provinces, increasing police and military presence, with a midnight-to-5am curfew in El Oro, Guayas, Los Rios and Manabi from 17 to 30 September.
The U.S. State Department issued a Level 2 advisory for Eswatini (Exercise Increased Caution) due to crime and civil unrest. Crime is common, with sporadic armed robberies and carjackings. Demonstrations and protests occur sporadically and may turn violent. Avoid all public gatherings.
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 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.