U.S. State Department: Armenia Travel Advisory Level 2, Do Not Travel to Azerbaijan Border

The U.S. Department of State reissued its Armenia travel advisory after periodic review, keeping it at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) due to areas of potential armed conflict. The border region with Azerbaijan is Level 4 (Do Not Travel). U.S. Embassy employees and their families cannot travel for non-essential reasons to Gegharkunik region east of Vardenis, Syunik region east of Goris, and Syunik region south of Kapan; travel through Yeraskh village in Ararat region is allowed but stopping is not. The advisory mentions enrolling in STEP, reviewing the Country Security Report, preparing an emergency plan, and strongly recommends buying insurance.