travel.state.gov: Travel Advisories As a first step in planning any trip abroad, check the Travel Advisories for your intended destination.

  • Sao Tome and Principe - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
    on March 14, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Sao Tome and Principe. Read the country information […]

  • China - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
    on March 10, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information. Reconsider travel to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), including the Special […]

  • Ethiopia - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
    on March 9, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Last Update: Reissued with updates to security information. Reconsider travel to Ethiopia due to conflict, civil unrest, crime, […]

  • Netherlands - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
    on March 9, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise increased caution in the Netherlands due to terrorism. Country […]

  • The Gambia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
    on March 6, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Reissued with updates to crime and health information. Exercise increased caution in The Gambia due to crime and inadequate health […]

  • El Salvador - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
    on March 6, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with updates to the crime risk indicator. Reconsider travel to El Salvador due to crime. […]

  • See Individual Summaries - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
    on March 6, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Summary: Terrorist groups, lone-wolf terrorists and other violent extremists continue plotting possible attacks in Israel and the West Bank […]

  • Guatemala - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
    on March 1, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes. Reconsider travel to Guatemala due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. […]

  • Honduras - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
    on March 1, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with updates to the kidnapping indicator Reconsider travel to Honduras due to crime and […]

  • Burma (Myanmar) - Level 4: Do Not Travel
    on February 27, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Reissued after periodic review with updates to wrongful detention and health information. Do not travel to Burma due to civil unrest and […]

  • United Arab Emirates - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
    on February 23, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Updated to include reduction of the Travel Advisory Level and inclusion of the terrorism risk indicator. Exercise increased caution in the […]

  • Togo - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
    on February 21, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Last Update: Updated to reflect revisions to embassy personnel travel restrictions and reconsider travel areas. Exercise normal precautions […]

  • Sweden - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
    on February 13, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Reissued after review with updates to the Terrorism risk indicator and the “If you decide to travel” section. Exercise increased […]

  • Burundi - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
    on February 13, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Reissued after periodic review with updates to areas of increased risk. Reconsider travel to Burundi due to crime, health, and political […]

  • Russia - Level 4: Do Not Travel
    on February 13, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Click Here for Important Information for U.S. Citizens Seeking to Depart Russia. Last Update: Reissued with updates to health and other […]

  • Pakistan - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
    on February 8, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Last Update:  Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Reconsider travel to Pakistan due to terrorism. Some areas have increased […]

  • Lebanon - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
    on February 1, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Reissued after periodic review. Reconsider travel to Lebanon due to crime, terrorism, armed conflict, civil unrest, […]

  • Bolivia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
    on January 26, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with updates to information about the Chapare and Yungas regions. Exercise increased caution in […]

  • Iran - Level 4: Do Not Travel
    on January 26, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information Do not travel to Iran due to the risk of kidnapping and the arbitrary arrest […]

  • Nigeria - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
    on January 20, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Last Updated: Reissued with updates to staffing and do not travel areas Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime, terrorism, civil […]

Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health Travel notices are designed to inform travelers and clinicians about current health issues related to specific destinations. These issues may arise from disease outbreaks, special events or gatherings, natural disasters, or other conditions that may affect travelers’ health.

  • Watch - Marburg in Equatorial Guinea
    on March 23, 2023 at 4:00 am

    On February 13, 2023, Equatorial Guinea declared an outbreak of Marburg virus disease. Confirmed cases have been reported in the Centro […]

  • Alert - Global Polio
    on March 22, 2023 at 4:00 am

    Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio […]

  • Watch - Marburg in Tanzania
    on March 21, 2023 at 4:00 am

    On March 21, 2023, Tanzania declared an outbreak of Marburg virus disease. Confirmed cases have been reported in the Kagera Region.

  • Watch - Measles in Africa
    on March 2, 2023 at 5:00 am

    Some countries in Africa are reporting increased numbers of cases (outbreaks) of measles. All travelers to Africa, including infants and […]

  • Watch - Lassa Fever in Nigeria
    on March 1, 2023 at 5:00 am

    There is an outbreak of Lassa fever in several states in Nigeria.

  • Watch - Dengue in the Americas
    on March 1, 2023 at 5:00 am

    Dengue is a risk in many parts of Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Some countries are reporting increased numbers of […]

  • Watch - Nipah Virus in Bangladesh
    on February 24, 2023 at 5:00 am

    There is an outbreak of Nipah virus disease in several districts in Bangladesh. This outbreak is related to the consumption of date palm […]