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Egypt - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

DOS | main_feed | Jul 15, 2025

Updated to reflect a change in Travel Advisory level. Exercise increased caution in Egypt due to terrorism, crime, and health. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: The Northern and Middle Sinai Peninsula due to terrorism . The Western Desert due to risk...

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Haiti - Level 4: Do Not Travel

https://travel.state.gov | main_feed | Jul 15, 2025

Reissued after addition of terrorism indicator. Do not travel to Haiti due to kidnapping , crime , terrorist activity, civil unrest , and limited health care . Read the entire Travel Advisory. Country Summary: In July 2023, the Department of State ordered nonemergency U.S. government employees and...

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Mauritania - Level 3: Reconsider Travel

https://travel.state.gov | main_feed | Jul 15, 2025

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Reconsider travel to Mauritania due to terrorism and crime . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel To: Areas marked off-limits by the Mauritanian military. These areas are unsafe due to security risks and...

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Egypt - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

https://travel.state.gov | main_feed | Jul 15, 2025

Updated to reflect a change in Travel Advisory level. Exercise increased caution in Egypt due to terrorism, crime, and health. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: The Northern and Middle Sinai Peninsula due to terrorism . The Western Desert due to risk...

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Nigeria - Level 3: Reconsider Travel

https://travel.state.gov | main_feed | Jul 15, 2025

Updated to reflect inconsistent availability of health care services. Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime , terrorism , civil unrest , kidnapping , armed gangs, and inconsistent availability of health care services . Some places in Nigeria have an increased risk. Overall, all locations carry...

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https://travel.state.gov | main_feed | Jul 13, 2025

Updated to reflect the termination of authorized departure status for family members of U.S. government personnel and some non-emergency personnel. In response to security incidents and without advance notice, the U.S. Embassy may further restrict or prohibit U.S. government employees and their...

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Lebanon - Level 4: Do Not Travel

https://travel.state.gov | main_feed | Jul 03, 2025

Updated to reflect the lifting of ordered departure of family members and non-emergency U.S. government personnel. Do Not Travel to Lebanon due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, unexploded landmines, and the risk of armed conflict . Some areas, especially near the borders, have...

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Mozambique - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

DOS | main_feed | Jun 16, 2025

Updated to reflect change in overall travel advisory level from 3 to 2 due to decrease of election related protests, and addition of Niassa Special Reserve to Do Not Travel section. Exercise increased caution when traveling to Mozambique due to health issues , crime, civil unrest, and terrorism ....

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India - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

DOS | main_feed | Jun 16, 2025

Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism . Some areas have increased risk. Violent crime and terrorism occur in India. Rape is one of the fastest growing crimes in India. Violent crimes, including sexual assault, happen at tourist sites and other locations. Terrorists may...

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India - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

DOS | main_feed | Jun 16, 2025

Reissued after periodic review with updates to entry/exit requirements. Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism . Some areas have increased risk. Country Summary: Violent crime and terrorism occur in India. Rape is one of the fastest growing crimes in India. Violent crimes,...

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India - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

https://travel.state.gov | main_feed | Jun 16, 2025

Reissued after periodic review with updates to entry/exit requirements. Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism . Some areas have increased risk. Country Summary: Violent crime and terrorism occur in India. Rape is one of the fastest growing crimes in India. Violent crimes,...

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Mozambique - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

https://travel.state.gov | main_feed | Jun 16, 2025

Updated to reflect change in overall travel advisory level from 3 to 2 due to decrease of election related protests, and addition of Niassa Special Reserve to Do Not Travel section. Exercise increased caution when traveling to Mozambique due to health issues , crime, civil unrest, and terrorism ....

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Dominican Republic - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

DOS | main_feed | Jun 12, 2025

Exercise increased caution in Dominican Republic due to crime. Violent crime is a concern in the Dominican Republic despite more police presence in areas often visited by tourists. Do not display wealth and be wary of meeting individuals from online in secluded locations.

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Dominican Republic - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

DOS | main_feed | Jun 12, 2025

Updated after periodic review with minor edits.  Last updated June 18, 2024. Exercise increased caution in the Dominican Republic due to crime. Advisory Summary: Violent crime is a concern in the Dominican Republic despite more police presence in areas often visited by tourists. Do not display...

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Canada - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

DOS | main_feed | Jun 11, 2025

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Canada. Advisory summary: Canada is generally a safe destination for travelers. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Canada. U.S. citizens should always exercise caution when...

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Poland - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

DOS | main_feed | Jun 05, 2025

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Poland. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Poland. If you decide to travel to Poland: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive messages and Alerts from the...

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Poland - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

https://travel.state.gov | main_feed | Jun 05, 2025

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Poland. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Poland. If you decide to travel to Poland: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive messages and Alerts from the...

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Qatar - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

https://travel.state.gov | main_feed | Jun 03, 2025

Updated after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Qatar. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) for the region, including Qatar.  This is due to risks to civil aviation from...

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Australia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

DOS | main_feed | May 30, 2025

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Australia. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Australia. If you decide to travel to Australia: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) to receive alerts and make...

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Australia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

https://travel.state.gov | main_feed | May 30, 2025

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Australia. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Australia. If you decide to travel to Australia: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) to receive alerts and make...

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Brazil - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

DOS | main_feed | May 29, 2025

Updated to add risk indicator for kidnapping . Exercise increased caution in Brazil due to crime and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to these areas due to crime: Anywhere within 160 km/100 miles of Brazil’s land borders with Bolivia,...

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Brazil - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

https://travel.state.gov | main_feed | May 29, 2025

Updated to add risk indicator for kidnapping . Exercise increased caution in Brazil due to crime and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to these areas due to crime: Anywhere within 160 km/100 miles of Brazil’s land borders with Bolivia,...

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