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[...]
The Kyrgyz Republic Travel Advisory
Reissued after periodic review with edits to the area of higher risks in the border region with Tajikistan. Exercise normal precautions in the Kyrgyz Republic. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider Travel to: The border region with Tajikistan due to the potential for violent border clashes. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to the Kyrgyz Republic. If you decide to travel to the Kyrgyz Republic: Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans. Keep travel documents up to date and easily accessible. Have evacuation plans[...]
Botswana Travel Advisory
Updated to include information on crime. Exercise increased caution in Botswana due to crime. Country Summary: Crimes of opportunity, primarily the theft of money and personal property, are common in Botswana. Potentially violent crimes, such as home invasions, break-ins, “smash and grabs” from vehicles stopped at intersections and from locked cars in shopping mall parking lots, cell phone thefts, and muggings are routinely reported to police. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Botswana. If you decide to travel to Botswana: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it[...]
The Bahamas Travel Advisory
Updated with additional water safety information. Exercise increased caution in The Bahamas due to crime. Country Summary: The majority of crime occurs on New Providence (Nassau) and Grand Bahama (Freeport) islands. In Nassau, practice increased vigilance in the “Over the Hill” area (south of Shirley Street) where gang-on-gang violence has resulted in a high homicide rate primarily affecting the local population. Violent crime, such as burglaries, armed robberies, and sexual assaults, occur in both tourist and non-tourist areas. Be vigilant when staying at short-term vacation rental properties where private security companies do not have a presence. Activities involving commercial recreational watercraft, including water tours, are not consistently regulated. Watercraft may be poorly maintained, and some[...]
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[...]
Reissued after periodic review with edits to the area of higher risks in the border[...]
Updated to include information on crime. Exercise increased caution in Botswana due to crime. Country[...]
Updated with additional water safety information. Exercise increased caution in The Bahamas due to crime. Country[...]