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Thursday 11 December

3 updates

08:00Risk & operations

US Travel AdvisoriesGuinea-Bissau / Quinara / Oio / Bafata / Biombo / Tombali

U.S. State Department Issues Guinea-Bissau Travel Advisory: Level 3 Reconsider Travel

The U.S. Department of State has issued a travel advisory for Guinea-Bissau, maintaining Level 3: Reconsider Travel due to unrest, inadequate health infrastructure, and landmines. There is no U.S. embassy or consulate in Guinea-Bissau, and the U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services; consular services are provided by the U.S. embassy in Dakar, Senegal. The country has experienced decades of political instability, including political unrest in November 2025. Health infrastructure is inadequate, and landmines and unexploded ordnance exist throughout the country, with the greatest risk in Bafata, Oio, Biombo, Quinara, and Tombali.

Impact and considerations: The absence of a U.S. diplomatic presence in Guinea-Bissau, limited emergency services, and landmine and health risks may significantly affect personnel security and emergency evacuation planning for companies operating there.

08:00Risk & operations

US Travel AdvisoriesGuinea-Bissau / Quinara / Oio / Bafata / Biombo / Tombali

U.S. State Department Updates Guinea-Bissau Travel Advisory: Adjusts Risk Indicators

The U.S. Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Guinea-Bissau, maintaining Level 3: Reconsider Travel, but removing the 'Crime' indicator and adding the 'Other' indicator. The advisory summary was updated. Risks include unrest, inadequate health infrastructure, and landmines. There is no U.S. embassy or consulate in Guinea-Bissau; consular services are provided by the U.S. embassy in Dakar, Senegal. The country has experienced decades of political instability, including political unrest in November 2025. Landmines and unexploded ordnance exist throughout the country, with the greatest risk in Bafata, Oio, Biombo, Quinara, and Tombali.

Impact and considerations: Risk indicators for Guinea-Bissau have been adjusted, but the overall risk level remains unchanged; companies should still monitor the impact of unrest, landmines, and health risks on personnel safety.

08:00Risk & operations

US Travel AdvisoriesLiberia / Monrovia

U.S. State Department Updates Liberia Travel Advisory: Adds Health Risk Indicator

The U.S. Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Liberia, maintaining Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution, but adding a 'health' risk indicator. The advisory summary was updated. Risks include crime, unrest, and health. Violent crime such as armed robbery is common in urban areas, crowded markets, and public beaches, and local police lack resources to respond effectively. Demonstrations occur regularly and may result in violence or tear gas. Liberia's health infrastructure is inadequate, with limited medical services. U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling outside the capital or between counties after dark, except for travel to and from Roberts International…

Impact and considerations: The addition of a health risk indicator for Liberia reflects inadequate local medical conditions, which may affect health protection and travel management for company personnel in the country.

Tuesday 9 December

1 updates

08:00Risk & operations

US Travel AdvisoriesSeychelles / La Digue / Praslin / Mauritius / Mahé

U.S. Updates Seychelles Travel Advisory

The U.S. Department of State updated its Seychelles travel advisory, keeping the overall Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions' but adding Praslin, La Digue and the outer islands as Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' due to health risks. These smaller islands lack medical infrastructure to treat common traumas or illnesses, and patients must travel to Mahé by boat or plane for care. The United States has no consular presence in Seychelles; emergency help is handled by the embassy in Port Louis, Mauritius.

Impact and considerations: For business and leisure travellers heading to Seychelles' outer islands, medical evacuation capability and insurance coverage become key risk factors; the absence of a U.S. consular presence also means a longer path to emergency assistance.

Monday 8 December

3 updates

08:00Risk & operations

US Travel AdvisoriesMauritius

U.S. Raises Mauritius Travel Advisory to Level 2

The U.S. Department of State raised the Mauritius travel advisory to Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' and added a 'crime' risk indicator. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, including pickpocketing, purse snatchings and petty thefts, occurring in crowded outdoor shopping areas, beaches and other tourist spots, as well as near ATMs. Other serious crimes include break-ins, violent crimes (serious assaults, murder, rape) and verbal harassment and other crimes towards women travelling alone.

Impact and considerations: The advisory upgrade signals a change in Mauritius' safety assessment, and corporate travel policies and insurance arrangements may need review; the new crime indicator means travellers should be more vigilant in tourist areas and around ATMs.

08:00Risk & operations

US Travel AdvisoriesUganda / Karamoja

U.S. Keeps Uganda at Level 4 'Do Not Travel'

The U.S. Department of State updated its Uganda travel advisory, keeping it at Level 4 'Do Not Travel' with no change to risk indicators. It notes violent crime is a real danger, including armed robbery, home invasion and sexual assault, more common in larger cities, the Karamoja region and along western and northern borders. Terrorist groups have targeted religious venues, schools, government buildings, police stations, transportation hubs and areas visited by tourists, including national parks. Protests can occur with little warning, and national elections are set for January 15, 2026. The 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act criminalizes consensual same-sex relations, applies to visitors and resi…

Impact and considerations: A Level 4 advisory means U.S. citizens should avoid travel to Uganda, and corporate travel policies typically restrict or prohibit such trips accordingly; election-period protests, terrorist targets and the Anti-Homosexuality Act all pose material safety and compliance risks.

08:00Risk & operations

US Travel AdvisoriesMauritius

U.S. Issues Mauritius Level 2 Travel Advisory

The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' travel advisory for Mauritius due to crime. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, including pickpocketing, purse snatchings and petty thefts, occurring in crowded outdoor shopping areas, beaches and other tourist spots, as well as near ATMs. Other serious crimes include break-ins, violent crimes (serious assaults, murder, rape) and verbal harassment and other crimes towards women travelling alone.

Impact and considerations: Mauritius is an Indian Ocean business and leisure destination; the Level 2 advisory signals travellers should be more vigilant in tourist areas and around ATMs, and companies arranging travel should factor crime risk into destination assessments.

Friday 5 December

3 updates

08:00Risk & operations

US Travel AdvisoriesIran / Tehran

U.S. Updates Iran Advisory: Routine Consular Services Suspended

The U.S. Department of State updated its Iran travel advisory, keeping it at Level 4 'Do Not Travel' with no change to risk indicators. As of October 15, 2025, routine consular services are no longer available for U.S. citizens in Iran, including full-validity passport applications, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad and fee-based notarial services. The Swiss Protecting Power will continue to provide emergency services when security conditions permit, including emergency passport applications, Consular Reports of Death Abroad, emergency financial assistance, assistance to detained U.S. nationals, and welfare and whereabouts checks. The State Department has determined U.S. nationals face serio…

Impact and considerations: The suspension of routine consular services further weakens official support channels for U.S. citizens in Iran, and corporate travel policies should list Iran as a prohibited or strictly restricted destination; wrongful detention risk is especially direct for business travellers.

08:00Risk & operations

US Travel AdvisoriesMadagascar

U.S. Issues Madagascar Level 2 Travel Advisory

The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' travel advisory for Madagascar due to crime, unrest and health, with some areas at increased risk. Violent crime such as armed robbery and assault occurs throughout the country, particularly after dark, in remote areas and along major national roads in the south and west. Petty crime is common, especially in tourist locations. Strikes and protest activity related to political and economic conditions occur regularly, particularly near elections. Medical infrastructure is very limited in populated areas and extremely limited in rural areas, and serious medical emergencies require medical evacuation.

Impact and considerations: Madagascar's medical evacuation needs and election-period unrest risks materially affect travel arrangements; companies should assess medical contingency capability and security plans for trips to remote areas.

08:00Risk & operations

US Travel AdvisoriesIran / Tehran

U.S. Keeps Iran at Level 4 'Do Not Travel'

The U.S. Department of State kept Iran at Level 4 'Do Not Travel' due to risks of terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, arbitrary arrest of U.S. citizens and wrongful detention. There is no U.S. embassy in Iran, and the Swiss Embassy's Foreign Interests Section in Tehran is temporarily closed due to the security situation. U.S. nationals face serious risk of wrongful detention, including dual nationals, students, journalists, business travellers, academics and people with U.S. military or government experience. Iranian law allows punishment for 'collaboration with a hostile state', and prior travel to Israel by an Iranian citizen can result in a two-to-five-year prison sentence.

Impact and considerations: The Level 4 advisory and lack of consular services mean U.S. citizens in Iran have almost no official assistance channel, and companies should avoid arranging travel to Iran; arbitrary arrest and wrongful detention risks are especially direct for business travellers.

Thursday 4 December

1 updates

Monday 1 December

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Tuesday 25 November

1 updates

Thursday 13 November

1 updates

Monday 10 November

1 updates

Friday 31 October

3 updates

08:00Risk & operations

US Travel AdvisoriesNiamey / Niger / Tillabéri / Diffa / Agadez

U.S. State Department Raises Niger Travel Advisory to Level 4

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…

Impact and considerations: The advisory's rise to Level 4, accompanied by an authorized family departure, directly affects corporate travel safety policies, evacuation planning and business continuity for operations in Niger.

08:00Risk & operations

US Travel AdvisoriesTanzania / Mtwara

U.S. State Department Issues Level 3 Travel Advisory for Tanzania

The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Tanzania, advising travellers to reconsider travel due to unrest, crime, terrorism and targeting of gay and lesbian individuals. Some areas have increased risk. On unrest, demonstrations often occur over political or economic issues and may also take place on holidays or during large events; they can be unpredictable, and the Tanzanian government increases security presence around protests, including stationary checkpoints and roadblocks, and limits or does not authorize large gatherings. On crime, violent crime is common, including assault, sexual assault, robberies, mugging and carjacking, and local police have limited reso…

Impact and considerations: The change in advisory level and risk indicators directly affects corporate travel risk assessment and trip approvals, involving personnel safety and compliance considerations.

08:00Risk & operations

US Travel AdvisoriesTanzania / Mtwara

U.S. State Department Raises Tanzania Travel Advisory to Level 3

The U.S. Department of State raised its travel advisory for Tanzania from Level 2 to Level 3 and added an 'unrest' risk indicator, advising travellers to reconsider travel due to unrest, crime, terrorism and targeting of gay and lesbian individuals. Some areas have increased risk. On unrest, demonstrations often occur over political or economic issues and may also take place on holidays or during large events; they can be unpredictable, and the Tanzanian government increases security presence around protests, including stationary checkpoints and roadblocks, and limits or does not authorize large gatherings. On crime, violent crime is common, including assault, sexual assault, robberies, mug…

Impact and considerations: The advisory's upgrade and the new unrest indicator directly affect corporate travel risk assessment and trip approvals, involving personnel safety and compliance considerations.

Thursday 23 October

1 updates

Monday 20 October

1 updates

Tuesday 14 October

3 updates

08:00Risk & operations

US Travel AdvisoriesEl Oro Province / Esmeraldas Province / Guayas Province / Los Rios Province / Ecuador / Guayaquil

U.S. State Department Issues Ecuador Travel Advisory: Level 2 Exercise Increased Caution

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.

Impact and considerations: The advisory adds a terrorism risk indicator and specifies Level 4 and Level 3 areas, directly impacting travel safety policies for companies with operations or employee deployments in Ecuador.

08:00Risk & operations

US Travel AdvisoriesBucharest / Romania

U.S. State Department Issues Romania Travel Advisory: Level 1 Exercise Normal Precautions

The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Romania, maintaining Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions with no changes to risk indicators. The advisory summary was updated, noting that Romania has moderate seismic activity and a history of strong earthquakes, with Bucharest facing the highest risk. Recommendations include enrolling in STEP, reviewing the Country Security Report and CDC travel health information, and purchasing travel insurance.

Impact and considerations: Romania remains at Level 1 Exercise Normal Precautions, but the seismic risk note alerts business travelers to emergency preparedness in Bucharest and other areas.

08:00Risk & operations

US Travel AdvisoriesSri Lanka

U.S. State Department Issues Sri Lanka Travel Advisory: Level 2 Exercise Increased Caution

The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Sri Lanka: Exercise Increased Caution due to civil unrest, terrorism, and landmines. Protests can happen at any time, and police have used water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters. Terrorist attacks may target tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets, government buildings, hotels, and other public areas. Approximately 23 square kilometers of Sri Lanka have landmines left from its civil war, mostly in northern and eastern areas.

Impact and considerations: The advisory highlights risks of civil unrest, terrorism, and landmines in Sri Lanka, requiring business travelers to monitor the security situation and take appropriate precautions.

Thursday 9 October

2 updates

08:00Risk & operations

US Travel AdvisoriesSri Lanka / United States

U.S. State Department updates Sri Lanka advisory: Level 2, exercise increased caution

The U.S. State Department updated its Sri Lanka travel advisory. The advisory level was unchanged at Level 2, 'Exercise Increased Caution', but an 'Other' risk indicator was added and the summary was updated. The guidance cites unrest, terrorism and landmines: protests over the economic and political situation can happen at any time, police have used water cannons and tear gas, and protests could turn violent; terrorist attacks have occurred with little or no warning and may target tourist locations, transport hubs, markets, government buildings, hotels, places of worship, airports and other public areas; and approximately 23 square kilometres of Sri Lanka contain landmines left from its ci…

Impact and considerations: Sri Lanka remains at Level 2 but with an added risk indicator and updated summary, signalling overlapping risks from unrest, terrorism and landmines that bear on travel safety assessments, itinerary planning and travel restrictions in northern and eastern areas.

08:00Risk & operations

US Travel AdvisoriesBulgaria / United States

U.S. State Department updates Bulgaria advisory: Level 1, exercise normal precautions

The U.S. Department of State updated its Bulgaria travel advisory. The advisory level and risk indicators were unchanged, remaining at Level 1, 'Exercise Normal Precautions'; only the advisory summary was updated. The guidance includes enrolling in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate, reviewing the Country Security Report for Bulgaria, using the International Travel Checklist, checking the CDC website for the latest travel health information for Bulgaria, and a strong recommendation to buy insurance before travelling and to check with the provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance and trip cance…

Impact and considerations: Bulgaria remains at Level 1 with unchanged risk indicators, meaning the U.S. official travel safety assessment is stable and corporate travel policies need not change risk tiers because of this update; the summary update nonetheless highlights enrollment and insurance information worth noting.

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