US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States21 May 2026
Somalia - Level 4: Do Not Travel
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There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Do Not Travel to Somalia due to risk of crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, health, landmines, systematic mistreatment of women, and systematic mistreatment of gay and lesbian individuals, piracy, abuse of residents in rehabilitation centers, and confiscation of passports by family members. Advisory Summary Do not travel to Somalia for any reason. The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services to Americans in Somalia due to the safety risks. U.S. government employees working in
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