Travel Alerts & Warnings

▣ The following travel alerts and warnings have been issued to alert travelers of potential risks in certain countries and regions.

• Sat, 14 Jun 2025 13:47:25 +0000: The Occupied Palestinian Territories - Travel Advice Summary
  

  Update on risks of regional escalation following military strikes between Israel and Iran ('Warnings and insurance' page)

• Sat, 14 Jun 2025 13:46:07 +0000: Jordan - Travel Advice Summary
  

  Update on regional risks and airspace closure ('Warnings and insurance' page).

• Sat, 14 Jun 2025 13:38:19 +0000: Israel - Travel Advice Summary
  

  Update on the Risks of regional escalation following military strikes with Iran ('Warnings and insurance ' page)

• Sat, 14 Jun 2025 13:33:04 +0000: Iran - Travel Advice Summary
  

  Update on political situation in Iran ('Warnings and insurance' page)

• Sat, 14 Jun 2025 09:48:56 +0000: Egypt - Travel Advice Summary
  

  Due to ongoing developments in connection with the Global March on Gaza, travellers will want to review existing advice in the section on Safety and Security. We advise against all travel towards North Sinai

▣ The following travel alerts and warnings have been issued to alert travelers of potential risks in certain countries and regions.

• Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000: Dominican Republic - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution - travel.state.gov: Travel Advisories
  

  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 wealth and be wary of meeting individuals from online in secluded locations.

  If you decide to travel to the Dominican Republic, note that violent crime is a concern throughout the country affecting all residents regardless of nationality, including:

  • Robbery
  • Homicide
  • Sexual assault

  Resources available to tourists:

  • 911 emergency response system
  • Professional tourist police force (POLITUR)
  • Private security personnel in resorts

  Safety tips:

  • Pay attention to your surroundings.
  • Do not carry or wear valuable items that will attract attention.
  • Be vigilant about where your phone is and avoid using it openly on the street.
  • If robbed, hand over your personal belongings without resisting.
  • Travel with a partner or group if possible.
  • Do not leave food or drinks unattended.

  Criminals are rarely caught and prosecuted.

  U.S. citizens should always exercise caution when traveling abroad. Use these general tips to stay safe:

  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
  • Review the Country Security Report for the Dominican Republic.
  • Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
  • Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel. 

  Follow the Department of State on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.

• Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000: Iraq - Level 4: Do Not Travel - travel.state.gov: Travel Advisories
  

  Updated to reflect the ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel.

  On June 11, the Department of State ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel due to heightened regional tensions.

  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 for any reason.

  Country Summary: U.S. citizens in Iraq face high risks, including violence and kidnapping. Terrorist and insurgent groups regularly attack Iraqi security forces and civilians. Anti-U.S. militias threaten U.S. citizens and international companies. Attacks using improvised explosive devices, indirect fire, and unmanned aerial vehicles occur in many areas, including major cities. The Department of State requires U.S. government personnel in Iraq to live and work under strict security due to serious threats.

  There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Iraq. Visit the U.S. Department of State’s country reports on terrorism to learn more.

  Demonstrations, protests, and strikes occur frequently throughout the country. These events can develop quickly without prior notice, often interrupting traffic, transportation, and other services, and sometimes turn violent.

  Do not travel near armed groups or Iraq’s northern borders due to:

  • Continued threat of attacks by terrorist groups
  • Armed conflict
  • Aerial bombardment
  • Civil unrest

  U.S. citizens should not travel through Iraq to engage in armed conflict in Syria, where they would face extreme personal risks (kidnapping, injury, or death) and legal risks (arrest, fines, and expulsion). The Kurdistan Regional Government in Iraq has stated it will impose prison sentences of up to ten years on individuals who illegally cross the Iraq-Syria border. Fighting on behalf of or providing other forms of support to designated terrorist organizations can constitute the provision of material support to a foreign terrorist organization, which is a crime under U.S. law that can result in penalties including prison time and large fines. Read the Syria Travel Advisory for more information.

  Because of security concerns, U.S. government personnel in Baghdad are prohibited from using Baghdad International Airport.

  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) and a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) due to risks to civil aviation operating within or in the vicinity of Iraq.  For more information, U.S. citizens should consult the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions, and Notices.

  Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Iraq.

  If you decide to travel to Iraq:

  • Establish a personal security plan in coordination with your employer or host organization or consider consulting with a professional security organization.
  • Draft a will and designate appropriate insurance beneficiaries and/or power of attorney.
  • Leave DNA samples with your medical provider in case it is necessary for your family to access them for identification purposes.
  • Have departure plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance.
  • Discuss a plan with loved ones regarding care/custody of children, pets, property, belongings, non-liquid assets (collections, artwork, etc.), funeral wishes, etc.
  • Share important documents, login information, and points of contact with loved ones so that they can manage your affairs if you are unable to return to the United States as planned.
  • Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts from the U.S. Embassy and make it easier to contact you in an emergency.
  • Review the Country Security Report for Iraq.
  • Visit the CDC website for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel and return to the United States.
  • Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
  • We highly recommend that you buy insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage
• Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000: Canada - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions - travel.state.gov: Travel Advisories
  

  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 traveling abroad. Use these general tips to stay safe:

  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive messages and Alerts from the U.S. Embassy and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
  • Review the Country Security Report for Canada.
  • Prepare a plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
  • Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel and return to the United States.
  • We highly recommend that you buy insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage.
• Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000: Thailand - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions - travel.state.gov: Travel Advisories
  

  Updated to reflect lower travel advisory level for some provinces in Thailand.  

  Exercise normal precautions in Thailand. Some areas have increased risk.  Read the entire Travel Advisory.

  Exercise Increased Caution to:

  • Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat, and Songkhla provinces due to civil unrest associated with ongoing insurgent activities.

  Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Thailand.

  If you decide to travel to Thailand:

  • Have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance.
  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.   
  • Review the Country Security Report for Thailand.
  • Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
  • Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
  • We highly recommend that you buy insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage.

  Yala, Pattani, and Narathiwat Provinces – Level 2:  Exercise Increased Caution

  Periodic violence between Thai security services and armed insurgents has been known to occur in Thailand’s three southernmost provinces of Yala, Pattani, and Narathiwat.  Seventeen districts in these provinces remain under a declared state of emergency due to ongoing violent conflict.  There is a collateral risk of violence for U.S. citizens in Thailand’s southernmost provinces due to low intensity conflict.

  The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in these provinces as U.S government employees must obtain special authorization to travel to these provinces.

• Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000: Poland - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions - travel.state.gov: Travel Advisories
  

  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 U.S. Embassy and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
  • Review the Country Security Report for Poland.
  • Prepare a plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
  • Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel and return to the United States.
  • We highly recommend that you buy insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage.

Alphabetical Travel Advisories For All Countries

Column 1 is UK travel advisories, middle column is guide books and travel resources aff.links and column 3 is Canadian government travel advisories.
Updated travel advice countries or territories sourced: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice and https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories

Updated travel advice

Your homeland government maintains a listing of travel and safety alerts with information and advice on developing situations that may affect the safety and well-being of travelers and vacationers. We use RSS feeds to attempt to maintain regularly updated information on the security, entry and exit requirements, health conditions, local laws and culture, natural disasters and climate, and how to find help when you are in a specific nation.

No matter where in the world you intend to travel, make sure you check your destination country’s travel advice and advisories page twice: once when you are planning your trip, and again shortly before you leave. If the region or the country you will be visiting becomes subject to a travel advisory, your travel health insurance or your trip cancellation insurance may be affected. You are solely responsible for your travel decisions.