U.S. State Dept: French West Indies Level 1 Normal Precautions
The U.S. Department of State reissued its French West Indies travel advisory on Aug 22, 2024 after a periodic review with minor edits, keeping it at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). The advisory covers Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy. The Department recommends enrolling in STEP, reviewing the Country Security Report for the French Caribbean, preparing a contingency plan, and consulting CDC travel health information.
Impact and considerations
A Level 1 rating means the risk posture is unchanged, so no itinerary changes are needed, but travel managers should still confirm STEP enrollment and emergency contact plans for staff.
Key points
- Advisory remains Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions, reissued after periodic review with minor edits.
- Applies to Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy.
- The Department recommends STEP enrollment to receive alerts and ease locating travelers in an emergency.
- Travelers are advised to review the Country Security Report for the French Caribbean and prepare a contingency plan.
- Travelers are advised to consult CDC travel health information.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- U.S. Department of State
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 22 Aug 2024, 08:00
- Page published
- 12 Sept 2026, 00:23
- Last updated
- 22 Aug 2024, 08:00
- Original links
- US Travel Advisories：French West Indies - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 22 Aug 2024, 08:00