U.S. State Department Issues Syria Travel Advisory: Level 4 Do Not Travel
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…
Impact and considerations
The security situation in Syria is extremely dangerous, with U.S. diplomatic operations suspended; personnel safety and emergency evacuation for companies in the country face extreme risks, requiring strict avoidance of travel.
Key points
- Syria remains at 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.
- The FAA has issued a NOTAM and SFAR, and the U.S. Coast Guard determined Syrian ports lack effective anti-terrorism measures.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- U.S. Department of State
- Other sources
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- First source publication
- 11 Dec 2025, 08:00
- Page published
- 11 Sept 2026, 00:13
- Last updated
- 11 Dec 2025, 08:00
- Original links
- US Travel Advisories：Syria - Level 4: Do Not Travel (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 11 Dec 2025, 08:00