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South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel

https://travel.state.gov | main_feed | Mar 16, 2026

Updated to reflect changes to security information. Do not travel to South Sudan due to crime , kidnapping , and armed conflict . Country Summary: Armed conflict is ongoing and includes fighting between various political and ethnic groups. Weapons are readily available to the population. In...

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Belarus - Level 4: Do Not Travel

https://travel.state.gov | main_feed | Aug 28, 2025

Do not travel to Belarus due to: The risk of harassment by Belarusian security officials. The arbitrary enforcement of local laws. The potential for civil unrest. Danger associated with its continued support of Russia’s war against Ukraine. Ordered Departure On February 28, 2022, the Department of...

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Antarctica - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

https://travel.state.gov | main_feed | Jul 28, 2025

Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise increased caution in Antarctica due to environmental hazards posed by extreme and unpredictable weather and limited emergency services. There are no U.S. government consular services available to U.S. citizens in the Antarctic Region. The...

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Thailand - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

https://travel.state.gov | main_feed | Jul 25, 2025

The advisory level was increased to Level 2. An area of increased risk was added. The advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Thailand due to risk of unrest . Some areas have increased risk.  Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to : Areas along the Cambodian and Thai...

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Cambodia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

https://travel.state.gov | main_feed | Jul 25, 2025

The advisory level was increased to 2. The “unrest” risk indicator was added. An area of increased risk was added. The advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Cambodia due to crime and landmines . Some areas have increased risks. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel...

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Syria - Level 4: Do Not Travel

https://travel.state.gov | main_feed | Jul 23, 2025

Updated to reflect recent developments in Syria. Do not travel to Syria due to the risk of terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, hostage taking, and armed conflict . Country Summary: The U.S. government suspended operations of the U.S. Embassy in 2012. Czechia serves as the protecting power for the...

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Iraq - Level 4: Do Not Travel

https://travel.state.gov | main_feed | Jul 17, 2025

Updated to reflect the lifting of ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel. Do not travel to Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, civil unrest, and the U.S. government’s limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iraq. Do not travel to Iraq...

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Libya - Level 4: Do Not Travel

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

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Do not travel to Libya for any reason due to crime , terrorism , unexploded landmines , civil unrest , kidnapping , and armed conflict . Read entire Travel Advisory. Country Summary : Terrorism:  There is risk of terrorist violence, including...

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Rwanda - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

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

Updated to remove the Level 4: Do Not Travel area near the border with Burundi and to reflect changes to the Level 4: Do Not Travel areas near the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Exercise increased caution in Rwanda due to the potential for armed violence . Some areas have an...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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