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.
The UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Congo, particularly within 50km of the Republic of Congo-Central African Republic border in Likouala Region. Latest update adds information about Ebola screening on arrival. Travel insurance may be invalidated if traveling against FCDO advice.
The U.S. Department of State lowered the travel advisory for Cyprus to Level 1, recommending normal precautions. However, the Turkish Cypriot-administered area remains Level 2, advising increased caution. Armed conflict has caused flight disruptions and a drone strike. Travelers should be aware of entry and exit regulations.
The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 1 travel advisory for Cyprus, recommending normal precautions. Some areas have increased risk, including the UN buffer zone where entry is restricted to designated crossings, and armed conflict has caused flight disruptions and a drone strike.
The UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Côte d'Ivoire, including within 40km of borders with Burkina Faso and Mali, northern Zanzan and Savanes provinces, Comoé National Park, and within 20km of the border with Liberia, due to risk of terrorist attacks and kidnaps.
The US Department of State issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Mexico, advising increased caution due to terrorism, crime, and kidnapping. Violent crimes include homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery. US government employees are restricted from traveling between cities after dark, must use regulated taxis or app-based services, and should avoid traveling alone. US citizens are strongly advised to follow these restrictions.
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for the Central African Republic, advising against all travel to the whole country except the capital Bangui, including areas like Bimbo, Begoua, and Coline. It advises against all but essential travel to Bangui and its international airport. Additionally, an Ebola outbreak declared in DRC may affect health risks.
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Angola, advising against all but essential travel to Cabinda Province (except Cabinda city) and within 1km of the DRC border in Lunda Norte Province. Reasons include separatist attacks and kidnap risk, as well as insecurity and banditry in border areas.
The U.S. Department of State updated the travel advisory for Anguilla, maintaining Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Anguilla is generally safe but regularly experiences hurricanes. Travelers are advised to enroll in STEP, purchase travel insurance, and be aware of weather and natural disasters.
The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 1 travel advisory for the British Virgin Islands, advising normal precautions. The destination is generally safe but experiences hurricanes regularly. Travelers are encouraged to enroll in STEP, purchase travel insurance, and review local laws and weather risks.
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Burundi, advising against all travel to parts of Bujumbura Province, parts of Butanyerera Province, and the Burundi-DRC border due to security risks. Travelers should monitor local developments and note that insurance may be invalidated.
The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Timor-Leste, maintaining Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Risks include unrest and crime, with police sometimes using force, stone-throwing incidents, and prevalent sexual violence. Travelers are advised to keep a low profile and avoid demonstrations.
The U.S. State Department lowered New Caledonia's advisory to Level 2, removing the 'Unrest' indicator, but still advises increased caution due to crime. Police and military presence remains elevated after 2024 unrest, and demonstrations may disrupt transportation. Crime risk is higher outside Noumea at night.
The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for the Cayman Islands, maintaining Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). The islands are generally safe, but medical services may be limited, and carrying firearms or ammunition is illegal. Travelers are advised to enroll in STEP and purchase travel insurance.
The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Andorra, maintaining Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). Andorra is generally safe, but travelers are advised to enroll in STEP, avoid demonstrations, and purchase travel insurance.
The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for the Marshall Islands, maintaining Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). The islands are generally safe, but travelers are advised to enroll in STEP, purchase travel insurance, and check health information.
The U.S. State Department issued a Level 4 advisory for Somalia, advising against all travel due to crime, kidnapping, terrorism, health, landmines, and other risks. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services, and aviation safety is restricted.
The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Somalia, maintaining Level 4 (Do Not Travel). Risks include crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, health, landmines, systematic mistreatment of women and LGBTQ+ individuals, piracy, abuse in rehabilitation centers, and passport confiscation. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 1 travel advisory for Antigua and Barbuda, recommending normal precautions. The country is generally safe, but hurricanes are common. Travelers are advised to review weather and natural disaster information and enroll in STEP for emergency alerts.
The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Dominica, maintaining Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). Dominica is generally safe but regularly experiences hurricanes. Travelers are advised to enroll in STEP, purchase travel insurance, and check weather and natural disaster information.
The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Chile, maintaining Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) and adding a health risk indicator. Risks include crime and civil unrest, with street crime common and violent crime rising. The CDC issued a Level 1 health notice for Andes virus, but risk to most travelers is extremely low.
The UK FCDO has updated travel advice for Costa Rica, covering customs rules, gang-related violence, fines for unauthorized entry into restricted conservation areas, and earthquakes and recent volcanic activity. Travelers are advised to review safety and security information.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 1 travel advisory for Croatia, recommending normal precautions. The country is generally safe, but travelers should guard against petty crime and follow standard safety advice.
The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Sweden, maintaining Level 2 due to terrorism. Terrorists may target public areas; travelers should stay vigilant and have contingency plans.
The U.S. Department of State issued a travel advisory for Sweden, recommending increased caution due to terrorism. Terrorists may attack without warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets, government facilities, hotels, religious sites, and other public areas.
The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 4 advisory for South Sudan due to unrest, crime, kidnapping, landmines, and health risks. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services, and medical facilities are extremely limited.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 1 travel advisory for Slovenia, indicating it is generally safe. Travelers are advised to take precautions against petty crime, exercise caution at night, and follow local guidance when hiking in the Julian Alps.
The U.S. Department of State updated the travel advisory for Sudan, maintaining Level 4. Do not travel due to armed conflict, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, and health risks. The U.S. Embassy in Khartoum has suspended operations, and consular services are unavailable.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 1 advisory for Slovenia, recommending normal precautions. The country is generally safe, but be aware of petty crime and exercise caution when hiking in the Julian Alps.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 4 travel advisory for Sudan due to armed conflict, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, and health risks. The U.S. Embassy in Khartoum has suspended operations, and consular services are unavailable.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Cameroon due to crime, terrorism, unrest, health, kidnapping, and IED risks. Some areas have increased risk, including the Southwest, Northwest, and Far North regions, and within 20 km of borders with CAR, Chad, and Nigeria.
The U.S. Department of State updated the travel advisory for Cameroon, maintaining Level 2. Some areas have increased risk, including the Southwest, Northwest, and Far North regions, and within 20 km of borders with CAR, Chad, and Nigeria, which are Level 4: Do Not Travel.
The U.S. Department of State updated the travel advisory for Nicaragua, maintaining Level 3. Due to crime, health, wrongful detention, and arbitrary enforcement of local laws. U.S. citizens face risk of wrongful detention, and local laws may be arbitrarily enforced.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Malawi due to crime and unrest. Violent crime such as theft, burglary, armed robbery, and assault is common. Demonstrations may occur more often due to political issues and elections.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Nicaragua due to crime, health, wrongful detention, and arbitrary enforcement of local laws. U.S. government employees have travel restrictions, including driving after dark and public transportation. U.S. citizens face risk of wrongful detention.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 1 travel advisory for Brunei, indicating it is generally safe. Basic emergency medical care is available, but response times may be limited in rural areas.