Announcements tracker
What travel authorities announced
279 announcements from official sources, each one linking straight to the document that issued it. We record what was announced and who announced it. We do not rewrite it.
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States9 Sept 2026
Curaçao - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precaution in Curaçao. Curaçao is generally a safe destination for travelers. Petty crime is most likely to occur in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Most crimes against…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States8 Sept 2026
Suriname - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Suriname is generally a safe destination for travelers Review our Travel Guidance for Suriname to learn how to prepare for a…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States4 Sept 2026
Macau - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution in mainland China and Hong Kong Exercise increased caution in mainland China due to the…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States4 Sept 2026
Mainland China, Hong Kong & Macau - See Summaries - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Reissued statement: There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution in mainland China and Hong Kong Exercise increased caution in…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States4 Sept 2026
Mainland China, Hong Kong & Macau - See Summaries - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Reissued Statement: There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution in mainland China and Hong Kong Exercise increased caution in…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States4 Sept 2026
Hong Kong - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution when traveling to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) due to the a rbitrary enforcement of local laws. Exercise increased caution due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws .…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States29 Aug 2026
Iraq - Level 4: Do Not Travel
There were no changes to the Travel Advisory Level. The “Crime” risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations. Do not travel to Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping,…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States29 Aug 2026
United Arab Emirates - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
There were no changes to the Travel Advisory Level or the risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect that family members may travel to the UAE. Reconsider Travel to the United Arab Emirates due to…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States29 Aug 2026
Iraq - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Do not travel to Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, crime, health risks , and the U.S. government’s limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iraq . Do not travel to Iraq for any…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States29 Aug 2026
United Arab Emirates - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Reconsider travel to the United Arab Emirates due to terrorism and armed conflict . U.S. government employees working in the UAE need special authorization to travel to military bases and critical energy infrastructure…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States28 Aug 2026
Qatar - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
There were no changes to the Travel Advisory Level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect that family members may travel to Qatar. Reconsider travel to Qatar due to risk of armed conflict. Advisory…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States28 Aug 2026
Ukraine - Level 4: Do Not Travel
There was no change to the advisory level. Armed conflict risks were updated under “unrest” indicator. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary Do not travel to Ukraine for any reason due to the Russia-Ukraine…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States28 Aug 2026
Kuwait - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
There were no changes to the Travel Advisory Level or the risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes that family members 18 years of age or older may travel to Kuwait. Reconsider Travel to Kuwait…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States27 Aug 2026
Montenegro - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Montenegro . Advisory summary Montenegro is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States27 Aug 2026
Bosnia and Herzegovina - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Bosnia and Herzegovina due to risk of crime, landmines, and terrorism. Advisory summary Recent unrest has been politically related. While it has not impacted tourists or members of the…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States27 Aug 2026
Serbia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Serbia due to crime . Advisory summary Crime can occur anywhere in Serbia. Police may take…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States27 Aug 2026
Ethiopia - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Areas of increased risk were modified to reflect current travel restrictions for U.S. embassy personnel. Advisory summary was updated. Reconsider travel to…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States27 Aug 2026
Serbia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Serbia due to crime . Crime can occur anywhere in Serbia. Police may take longer to respond than they do in the United States. Crime Violence associated with organized crime and…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States27 Aug 2026
Ethiopia - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Reconsider travel to Ethiopia due to unrest, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, communications disruptions, and exit bans. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Unrest The security…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States26 Aug 2026
Israel - Level 3: Reconsider Travel - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Reissued Statement There were no changes to the Travel Advisory Level. The health risk indicator was added for Gaza. Advisory summary was updated to reflect that family members may travel to Israel. Reconsider Travel to…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States26 Aug 2026
Albania - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary Law enforcement’s ability to protect or help you is limited in some areas, especially in remote regions. There…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States26 Aug 2026
West Bank - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Reconsider Travel to West Bank due to terrorism and unrest . Advisory summary U.S. government employee travel restrictions U.S. government employees working in Israel must obtain special authorization for official…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States26 Aug 2026
Gaza - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Do Not Travel to Gaza due to terrorism, unrest, and limited health infrastructure . Advisory Summary: Restrictions on U.S. Government Personnel Movement U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling to Gaza…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States25 Aug 2026
Algeria - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Algeria due to terrorism and kidnapping . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States25 Aug 2026
Kosovo - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Kosovo due to risk of unrest and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider travel to North Kosovo area due to risk of unrest. Advisory summary…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States25 Aug 2026
Algeria - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Algeria due to terrorism and kidnapping . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Terrorism remains a possible threat in Algeria. Terrorist attacks have…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States21 Aug 2026
Austria - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary Austria is generally a safe destination for travelers. Read our Travel Guidance for additional information…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States21 Aug 2026
Turkmenistan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Turkmenistan. Advisory summary Turkmenistan is generally a safe destination for travelers.…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States21 Aug 2026
Turkmenistan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precaution in Turkmenistan . Turkmenistan is generally a safe destination for travelers. Medical services for routine and emergency procedures are limited. Review the Health section of the Travel…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States20 Aug 2026
Curaçao - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
There was no change to the advisory level. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Curaçao. Advisory summary Curaçao is generally a safe destination for travelers. Petty crime is most likely to…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States20 Aug 2026
Sint Eustatius - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Sint Eustatius. There was no change to the advisory level. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary Sint Eustatius is generally safe…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States20 Aug 2026
Bonaire - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
There was no change to the advisory level. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Bonaire. Advisory summary Bonaire is generally a safe destination for travelers. Petty crime is most likely to…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States20 Aug 2026
Saba - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
There was no change to the advisory level. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Saba. Advisory summary Saba is generally safe destinations for travelers. Petty crime is most likely to occur in…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States20 Aug 2026
Guadeloupe - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precaution in Guadeloupe. Guadeloupe is generally a safe destination for travelers. Guadeloupe regularly experiences hurricanes. Review our information on Weather and Natural Disasters in Guadeloupe.…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States20 Aug 2026
Saint Barthelemy - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precaution in Saint Barthélemy. Saint Barthélemy is generally a safe destination for travelers. Saint Barthélemy regularly experiences hurricanes. Review our information on Weather and Natural Disasters…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States20 Aug 2026
Bonaire - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precaution in Bonaire . Bonaire is generally a safe destination for travelers. Petty crime is most likely to occur in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Most crimes against…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States20 Aug 2026
Saba and Sint Eustatius - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precaution in Saba and Sint Eustatius . Saba and Sint Eustatius are generally safe destinations for travelers. Petty crime is most likely to occur in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States19 Aug 2026
Paraguay - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise Increased Caution in Departments of Alto Paraná, Amambay, Canindeyú, Concepcion, and San Pedro due to crime.…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States19 Aug 2026
Panama - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
There was no change to the advisory level. The unrest indicator was removed. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Panama due to crime . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire travel…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States19 Aug 2026
Panama - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Panama due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire travel advisory. U.S. government employees working in Panama need special authorization to travel to the Mosquito Gulf…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States19 Aug 2026
Paraguay - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precaution in Paraguay due to crime. Paraguay is generally a safe destination for travelers. Some areas have increased crime risk. U.S. government employees working in Paraguay need special authorization…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States18 Aug 2026
Kazakhstan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Kazakhstan is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our Travel Guidance for Kazakhstan to learn how to prepare…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States18 Aug 2026
Mauritania - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
There was no change to the advisory level. The "health” risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Reconsider travel to Mauritania due to terrorism, crime, and limited health infrastructure . Some areas…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States18 Aug 2026
Mauritania - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Reconsider travel to Mauritania due to terrorism, crime, and limited health infrastructure . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. U.S. government employee travel restrictions The U.S.…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States29 Jul 2026
Mongolia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Mongolia . Advisory summary Mongolia is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States28 Jul 2026
Uruguay - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Uruguay due to crime . Advisory summary Crime is most common in these departments: Montevideo…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States28 Jul 2026
The Bahamas - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
There are no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in The Bahamas due to crime . Advisory summary Crime Violent crime, including armed robberies,…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States28 Jul 2026
Kenya - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
There was no change to the advisory level. The “other” risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Increased Risk Areas: Do Not Travel to the Nairobi neighborhoods of Eastleigh and Kibera due to risk of…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States28 Jul 2026
Laos - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary updated. Exercise increased caution in Laos due to crime, unrest, and unexploded ordnances . Some areas have increased risk. Read the…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States28 Jul 2026
Kenya - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Kenya due to risk of crime , kidnapping , terrorism , unrest , health , and traffic safety . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Crime Violent crime can occur…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States28 Jul 2026
Uruguay - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Uruguay due to crime . Exercise increased caution in Uruguay due to crime . Crime is most common in these departments: Montevideo Canelones Maldonado Rivera Violent crime occurs across the…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States28 Jul 2026
The Bahamas - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in The Bahamas due to crime . Crime Violent crime, including armed robberies, burglaries, and sexual assaults, can occur anywhere in The Bahamas. Most crime occurs in Nassau and Freeport on…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States23 Jul 2026
Belgium - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
There was no change to the advisory level. The "crime” and “unrest” risk indicators were added. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary Exercise increased caution in Belgium due to crime , terrorism , and unrest…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States23 Jul 2026
Belgium - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Belgium due to crime , terrorism , and unrest . Crime Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Most crimes against foreigners are…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States15 Jul 2026
Democratic Republic of the Congo - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Do not travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to health , crime , unrest , terrorism, and kidnapping. Due to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, the Department of Homeland Security has implemented new…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States15 Jul 2026
Democratic Republic of the Congo - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Do not travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to health , crime , unrest , terrorism , and kidnapping Due to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, the Department of Homeland Security has implemented new…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States10 Jul 2026
Saint Lucia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
The advisory level was increased to 2. The “Crime” indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise Increased Caution in Saint Lucia due to risk of crime. Advisory summary Violent crime can occur anywhere in…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States10 Jul 2026
Haiti - Level 4: Do Not Travel
There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations. Do Not Travel to Haiti due to the risk of crime , kidnapping , terrorism , unrest…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States10 Jul 2026
Eswatini - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Eswatini due to crime and civil unrest . Advisory Summary Crime Crime is common in Eswatini.…
- US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States10 Jul 2026
Argentina - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precaution in Argentina. Argentina is generally a safe destination for travelers. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a Level 1 Travelers’ Health Notice for Andes virus (Hantavirus) in…