COVID-19 international travel advisories | USAGov (2024)

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Ultimately, travel to Europe can be as safe as you make it. If you know what to look for, where to avoid, what to do in certain situations, pay attention to the news, and have a plan in place for untoward events, you can insulate yourself from the vast majority of travel risks.

The Travel Advisories for the following countries are Level 4 - Do Not Travel: ⛔Afghanistan ⛔Belarus ⛔Burkina Faso ⛔Burma ⛔Central African Republic ⛔Haiti ⛔Iran ⛔Iraq ⛔Libya ⛔Mali ⛔North Korea ⛔Russia ⛔Somalia ⛔South Sudan ⛔Sudan ⛔Syria ⛔Ukraine ⛔Venezuela ⛔Yemen Read the full Advisories at travel.state.gov/ ...

United States Travel Advisory System Overview

The level numbers advise the following: Level 1 - Exercise Normal Precautions, Level 2 - Exercise Increased Caution, Level 3 – Reconsider Travel, Level 4 - Do Not Travel. Countries assigned a Travel Advisory level of 2 or more will also be assigned a risk indicator.

Level 3 - Reconsider Travel: Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The Department of State provides additional advice for travelers in these areas in the Travel Advisory. Conditions in any country may change at any time.

Americans are not allowed to travel to North Korea. The U.S. government restricts all travel to North Korea for American citizens.

Travel in areas where there is poverty or civil unrest may put you at risk for violence. So may using alcohol or drugs, and traveling in unfamiliar places at night. The CDC advises travelers not to travel alone. Also, vary your routine, limit travel at night, and don't wear expensive clothing or jewelry.

Iceland in first place, followed by Denmark and Ireland. 4 interesting facts about Iceland and safety: The Land of Fire and Ice has featured at the top of the list since it was first issued in 2008. Iceland is one of the twenty or so countries with no military army.

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Italy - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Exercise increased caution due to terrorism. Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Italy.

As determined by the Global Peace Index, Iceland ranked as the safest country in Europe. Iceland, Denmark, and Ireland ranked as the three safest countries in the world.

To enter Russia for any purpose, a U.S. citizen must possess a valid U.S. passport and a bona fide visa issued by a Russian Embassy or Consulate. It is impossible to obtain an entry visa upon arrival, so travelers must apply for their visas well in advance.

Avoid all travel to Russia due to the impacts of the armed conflict with Ukraine and the risk of terrorism. The armed conflict in Ukraine has led to armed incursions and shelling in areas close to the Russian-Ukrainian border. Drone strikes, explosions, and fires have occurred further into Russia's interior.

Summary: Reconsider travel to Mainland China due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, including in relation to exit bans, and the risk of wrongful detentions. Exercise increased caution when traveling to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws.

The most recent Countries of Particular Concern designations were made by the Secretary of State on December 29, 2023: Burma, People's Republic of China, Cuba, Eritrea, Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.

Afghanistan ranks 1st highest-risk among 166 countries. Excerpt from Countries at Risk for Mass Killing 2023–24: Afghanistan has ranked among the ten highest-risk countries in our assessment for multiple years. Several groups in Afghanistan face a high risk of targeted violence.

There's an increased risk of data and identity theft in high cyber risk locations such as China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. You'll need to plan for additional measures if you're working in a high-risk location, and assume all data is compromised.