The US State Department issued a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory for Libya due to crime, terrorism, health, unrest, kidnapping, and landmines. There is no US embassy, limiting emergency support. Risks include armed clashes, kidnappings, terrorist attacks, landmines, and disrupted flights.
The US State Department advises increased caution in Brazil due to crime and kidnapping. Violent crime is common, including murder, armed robbery, and carjacking. Drugging assaults occur, especially in Rio. US government employees need special authorization for border areas and informal settlements, and are advised against municipal buses.
The US State Department issued a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory for Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, crime, health risks, and limited US emergency support. Anti-US militias threaten citizens and companies, targeting hotels, universities, and airports. Medical facilities are limited, and landmines are widespread.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory for Iraq, citing terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, crime, health risks and the U.S. government's limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens there. The advisory says the Iraqi government cannot guarantee the safety of U.S. citizens against sudden outbreaks of violence and armed conflict. U.S. government personnel in Iraq must follow strict security protocols, and travel to Iraq requires special authorization.
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. 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 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 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. 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. State Department lowered Venezuela's travel advisory to Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) due to crime, kidnapping, terrorism, and poor health infrastructure. Some areas remain Level 4 (Do Not Travel), including the Colombia border region, Amazonas, Apure, and others. The U.S. embassy is partially resuming operations, but routine consular services remain suspended.
The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 2 "Exercise Increased Caution" travel advisory for Benin due to unrest, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. Areas bordering Burkina Faso, Niger, and the Nigerian states of Kebbi, Niger, and Kwara are Level 4 "Do Not Travel." U.S. government employees may not travel to Alibori, Atacora, and areas around Parakou without Ambassador approval. Safety risks prevent emergency consular services in the identified border areas.
The U.S. Department of State updated its Benin travel advisory, keeping the Level 2 "Exercise Increased Caution" rating unchanged while adding an "unrest" risk indicator and updating the advisory summary. Reasons remain unrest, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. Areas bordering Burkina Faso, Niger, and the Nigerian states of Kebbi, Niger, and Kwara are Level 4 "Do Not Travel." Military activity and civil unrest may lead to road and land border closures and impact operations at Cotonou International Airport.
The U.S. Department of State renewed its travel advisory for Yemen on December 19, 2025, maintaining Level 4: Do Not Travel, with no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators and only the advisory summary updated. The advisory cites terrorism, unrest, crime, health risks, kidnapping and landmines as the main threats, and states that U.S. citizens should not travel to Yemen for any reason. The U.S. Embassy in Sana'a suspended operations in February 2015, and the U.S. government is unable to provide emergency or routine consular services.
The U.S. Department of State issued a travel advisory for Yemen, maintaining the highest Level 4: Do Not Travel. The advisory cites terrorism, unrest, crime, health risks, kidnapping and landmines as the main threats, and states that U.S. citizens should not travel to Yemen for any reason. The U.S. Embassy in Sana'a suspended operations in February 2015, and the U.S. government is unable to provide emergency or routine consular services to U.S. citizens in Yemen.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for Benin, now advising against all but essential travel to the remaining areas of the Alibori and Atacora departments. The FCDO continues to advise against all travel to other parts of Benin, including Parc du W National Park, Pendjari National Park, and areas within 5km of the Burkina Faso border. The advice notes that travel insurance may be invalidated if travel goes against FCDO guidance.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a travel advisory for Syria, maintaining Level 4: Do Not Travel due to risks of terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, hostage taking, crime, and armed conflict. The U.S. suspended embassy operations in Syria in 2012, with the Czech Republic serving as protecting power. The U.S. government cannot offer emergency or routine consular services. Syria has experienced active armed conflict since 2011, with no part of the country safe from violence. Terrorism, kidnapping, unexploded ordnance, and aerial bombardment pose significant risks. The FAA has issued a NOTAM and SFAR, and the U.S. Coast Guard determined Syrian ports lack effective anti-terrorism measur…
The U.S. Department of State maintained its Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory for South Sudan, adding 'health' and 'unrest' risk indicators and updating the summary. The advisory cites risks of unrest, crime, kidnapping, landmines and health threats, and notes the U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency consular services. Government personnel operate under a strict curfew, use armored vehicles and face limited official travel outside Juba.
The U.S. Department of State maintained its Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory for the Central African Republic, adding a 'Health' risk indicator and updating the summary. The advisory cites risks of unrest, crime, kidnapping, landmines, health and terrorism. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services, and government employees must get special authorization to travel outside Bangui, use armored vehicles in Bangui, are subject to a curfew, and cannot bring family members.
The U.S. Department of State raised its travel advisory for Niger from Level 3 to Level 4, advising against travel for any reason due to crime, unrest, terrorism, health and kidnapping. On October 30, 2025, the Department authorized the departure of all family members of U.S. government employees in Niger due to safety risks. The U.S. government cannot offer routine or emergency services to U.S. citizens outside Niamey due to safety risks. A state of emergency and movement restrictions are in place in many regions, and Nigerien authorities require military escorts for any foreigners, including U.S. government personnel, travelling outside Niamey. Terrorists continue to plot attacks and use…
The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Ecuador, maintaining Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution and adding a terrorism risk indicator. The advisory cites crime, terrorism, unrest, and kidnapping. Some areas are Level 4: Do Not Travel, including Guayaquil south of Portete de Tarqui Avenue, the cities of Huaquillas and Arenillas in El Oro province, Quevedo and other cities in Los Rios province, the canton of Duran in Guayas province, and Esmeraldas City and areas north. Several other areas are Level 3: Reconsider Travel.
The U.S. Department of State issued a Mexico travel advisory at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to terrorism, crime and kidnapping. The advisory notes violent crimes including homicide, kidnapping, carjacking and robbery occur in many parts of Mexico, there is a risk of terrorist violence, and the U.S. government has limited ability to help in many areas. Several states are at Level 4: Do Not Travel, including Colima, Guerrero, Michoacan, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas and Zacatecas; others are at Level 3: Reconsider Travel, including Baja California, Chiapas, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Morelos and Sonora. The advisory also lists restrictions for U.S. government employees, such…
The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory for Libya due to crime, terrorism, unexploded landmines, civil unrest, kidnapping and armed conflict. Terrorist attacks may occur with little or no warning, targeting public spaces such as tourist locations, hotels and transportation hubs. Kidnapping is widespread, with victims including U.S. citizens. Unexploded landmines and ammunition are a hazard throughout Libya. Fighting among armed groups has occurred in Tripoli and other cities. The U.S. prohibits U.S. commercial aviation operations in Libyan airspace.
The U.S. Department of State keeps South Africa at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) due to crime, terrorism, unrest, and kidnapping. Violent crime is common, including robbery, rape, carjacking, and mugging, as well as "smash-and-grab" attacks on vehicles; it is more common in downtown areas of big cities, especially after dark. Kidnapping is a threat, with kidnappers targeting U.S. citizens and other foreign travelers to steal money; captors often force victims to withdraw cash or give online account passwords before release, and in rare cases demand ransom from families. There is a risk of terrorist violence. Demonstrations, protests, and strikes occur frequently and can start suddenl…
The U.S. Department of State updated its South Africa travel advisory, keeping it at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping. The update reflects information on driving at night and adds the terrorism risk indicator. Violent crime is common, including robbery, rape, carjacking, and mugging, as well as "smash-and-grab" attacks on vehicles; it is more common in downtown areas of big cities, especially after dark. Kidnapping is a threat, with kidnappers targeting U.S. citizens and other foreign travelers to steal money; captors often force victims to withdraw cash or give online account passwords before release, and in rare cases demand ransom…
The U.S. Department of State reissued its Peru travel advisory after a periodic review, keeping the country at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) due to crime, civil unrest, and kidnapping risk. The Colombia-Peru border area in the Loreto Region and the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM, including Vilcabamba) are Level 4 (Do Not Travel), as are some areas within Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín. The city of Cusco and nearby tourist sites such as the Sacred Valley, the Inca Trail, and Machu Picchu are not in the affected area.
The U.S. Department of State reissued its Philippines travel advisory after a periodic review with minor edits, keeping the country at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping. The Sulu Archipelago (including the southern Sulu Sea) and Marawi City in Mindanao are Level 4 (Do Not Travel); other areas of Mindanao (except Davao City, Davao del Norte Province, Siargao Island, and the Dinagat Islands) are Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Terrorists and armed groups have carried out kidnappings and bombings targeting tourist sites, markets, and local government facilities; protests can turn violent and cause traffic jams and road closures.
The U.S. Department of State reissued its Papua New Guinea travel advisory after periodic review, keeping it at Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' due to crime, civil unrest and piracy, with increased caution urged over kidnapping, unexploded ordnance, inconsistent healthcare and natural disasters. Central Bougainville, particularly near the Panguna mine, and the Highlands region other than Mt. Hagen and Goroka are Level 4 'Do Not Travel.' The advisory notes violent crime including sexual assault, carjackings, home invasions and armed robberies is common; tribal or communal tensions can trigger violence without warning; police presence is limited outside Port Moresby; U.S. government employees nee…
The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Niger due to rising terrorist and criminal kidnappings. There is an ongoing risk of terrorist attacks, including in Niamey. Gunfire was reported near the Presidential Palace and airport on Aug 29, causing potential disruptions. UK government support is severely limited.