China Travel Advisory
Reconsider travel due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, including in relation to exit bans, and the risk of wrongful detentions. Summary: The People’s Republic of China (PRC) government arbitrarily enforces local laws, including issuing exit bans on U.S. citizens and citizens of other countries, without fair and transparent process under the law. The Department of State has determined the risk of wrongful detention of U.S. nationals by the PRC government exists in the PRC. U.S. citizens traveling or residing in the PRC may be detained without access to U.S. consular services or information about their alleged crime. U.S.[...]
Armenia Travel Advisory
Updated to reflect changes in the Do Not Travel section. Exercise increased caution in Armenia due to areas of armed conflict. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel To: The border region with Azerbaijan. U.S. Embassy Employees and their families remain prohibited from any non-essential travel to the following areas: Gegharkunik region east of Vardenis. Syunik region east of Goris; Syunik region south of Kapan; Travel through Yeraskh village in Ararat region is allowed, stopping is not. Country Summary:U.S. citizens should exercise increased caution in Armenia. Further military activity could occur in[...]
Cote d’Ivoire Travel Advisory
Updated to reflect safety and security information on the Northern Border Region, and additional points for mariners who decide to travel to Côte d’Ivoire. Exercise increased caution due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and piracy. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel To: Northern border region due to terrorism. Country Summary: Crime continues to be a major public security concern in Côte d’Ivoire. Violent crime, such as carjacking, robbery, and home invasion, is common in some areas. Local police often lack resources to respond to serious crimes. Violent extremist activity occurs in Burkina Faso and[...]
Equatorial Guinea Travel Advisory
Exercise increased caution in Equatorial Guinea due to crime and health. Country Summary: While not common, crime - such as robbery - remains a concern throughout Equatorial Guinea. Local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to more serious crimes. Police and military checkpoints are common throughout the country and can restrict freedom of movement. The borders may close without notice. It is recommended to always travel with your passport and valid visa. Medical services in Equatorial Guinea fall well below U.S. standards and there are no adequate trauma services in the country. Ambulance services are not present[...]
Rwanda Travel Advisory
Reissued with updates to add area of Level 3. Exercise normal precautions in Rwanda. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise Increased Caution in: The Rwanda-Burundi border due to armed violence. Reconsider Travel to: The Rwanda-Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) border due to armed violence. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Rwanda. If you decide to travel to Rwanda: Rwanda-Burundi Border—Level 2: Exercise Increased CautionThe Nyungwe Forest National Park abuts the border with Burundi. Borders may not be clearly marked. It is required to obtain permits from the Rwanda Development Board prior to[...]
Moldova Travel Advisory
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution while traveling to Moldova due to unresolved conflict between the breakaway region of Transnistria and the central government. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider Travel To: The Transnistria breakaway region due to the unresolved conflict with the central government and the armed conflict in neighboring Ukraine. Country Summary: Approximately 100,000 refugees are residing in Moldova as a result of Russia’s war in Ukraine, but there has been no military spillover into Moldova from the conflict. As of December 2023, the Moldovan government has ended its State of Emergency. The[...]
Reconsider travel due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, including in relation to exit[...]
Updated to reflect changes in the Do Not Travel section. Exercise increased caution in Armenia[...]
Updated to reflect safety and security information on the Northern Border Region, and additional points[...]
Exercise increased caution in Equatorial Guinea due to crime and health. Country Summary: While not[...]
Reissued with updates to add area of Level 3. Exercise normal precautions in Rwanda. Some[...]
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution while traveling to Moldova due[...]