Philippines Travel Advisory: Level 2 - Exercise Increased Caution
The U.S. Department of State issued a travel advisory for the Philippines, recommending increased caution due to crime, terrorism, unrest, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk, including the Sulu Archipelago and Marawi City, which are advised against travel. Certain parts of Mindanao are under reconsider travel.
Impact and considerations
Alerts business travelers to security risks in the Philippines, especially in high-risk areas.
Key points
- Risks of crime, terrorism, unrest, and kidnapping in the Philippines.
- Do not travel to Sulu Archipelago and Marawi City.
- Reconsider travel to certain parts of Mindanao.
- Violent crime is common; protests may turn violent.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- U.S. Department of State
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 1 Sept 2026, 08:00
- Page published
- 8 Sept 2026, 19:34
- Last updated
- 1 Sept 2026, 08:00
- Original links
- US Travel Advisories：Philippines - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 1 Sept 2026, 08:00