Ecuador Travel Advisory
Updated with information about land border travel restrictions. Exercise increased caution in Ecuador due to civil unrest, crime, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: Guayaquil, south of Portete de Tarqui Avenue, due to crime. The cities of Huaquillas and Arenillas in the province of El Oro, due to crime. The cities of Quevedo, Quinsaloma, and Pueblo Viejo in the province of Los Rios, due to crime. The canton of Duran, in the province of Guayas, due to crime. Esmeraldas city and all areas north of Esmeraldas city in Esmeraldas province, due to crime. Reconsider travel to: Guayaquil north of[...]
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.[...]
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.[...]
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[...]
Updated with information about land border travel restrictions. Exercise increased caution in Ecuador due to civil[...]
Reconsider travel due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, including in relation to exit[...]
Reconsider travel due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, including in relation to exit[...]
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[...]