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Dominican Republic Travel Advisory

By |June 18th, 2024|Categories: Advisory|Tags: , , |

Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise increased caution in the Dominican Republic due to crime. Country Summary: Violent crime, including armed robbery, homicide, and sexual assault, is a concern throughout the Dominican Republic. The development of a professional tourist police corps, institution of a 911 system in many parts of the country, and a concentration of resources in resort areas means these tend to be better policed than urban areas like Santo Domingo. The wide availability of weapons, the use and trade of illicit drugs, and a weak criminal justice system contribute to the high level of criminality[...]

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Bolivia Travel Advisory

By |June 6th, 2024|Categories: Advisory|Tags: , |

Reissued after annual review. Exercise increased caution in Bolivia due to civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: Chapare region due to crime. Country Summary: Demonstrations, strikes, and roadblocks can occur at any time in Bolivia. Demonstrations can result in violence. Roadblocks and strikes may cut off traffic and restrict the flow of goods and services around the country. Domestic and international flights may be delayed or unexpectedly cancelled. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Bolivia. If you decide to travel to Bolivia: Chapare Region: Do Not Travel Due[...]

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Antarctica Travel Advisory

By |May 29th, 2024|Categories: Advisory|Tags: , , |

Reissued with updates to information. Exercise increased caution in Antarctica due to environmental hazards posed by extreme and unpredictable weather and limited emergency services. There are no U.S. government consular services available to U.S. citizens in the Antarctic Region. The closest U.S Embassies/Consulates are in Argentina, Australia, Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa. U.S. government resources in the Antarctic Region are committed to the U.S. Antarctic Program, per longstanding U.S. policy. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Antarctica. If you travel to Antarctica: Source link

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Comoros Travel Advisory

By |May 28th, 2024|Categories: Advisory|Tags: , , |

Updated to reflect information on election-related civil unrest.  Exercise increase caution in Comoros due to crime and civil unrest.  Protests occur spontaneously in Comoros and are typically motivated by political factors.   Most protests occur in Moroni, and some have turned violent.  Protesters have also engaged in the destruction of property.   The U.S. Government requires its personnel to obtain prior approval for travel to Comoros, and special permission is also required for U.S. officials to travel by boat or air between any of the country’s three islands.  The U.S. embassy in Antananarivo, Madagascar has no ability to provide emergency[...]

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Benin Travel Advisory

By |May 24th, 2024|Categories: Advisory|Tags: , , |

Reissued to update information on Crime, Terrorism, and Kidnapping. Risks due to Maritime Crime (Other) is removed. Exercise increased caution in Benin due to crime, kidnapping, and  terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to the below areas of Benin due to crime, terrorism, and kidnapping: The city of Kandi and all areas north and east extending to Benin’s borders with Burkina Faso, Niger, and Nigeria. The city of Tanguieta and all areas north and west extending to Benin’s borders with Burkina Faso and Togo. The Pendjari and W National Parks The Pendjari,[...]

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Philippines Travel Advisory

By |May 16th, 2024|Categories: Advisory|Tags: , , |

Updated to reflect changes in the country summary and information on the Sulu Archipelago, Marawi City. Exercise increased caution to the Philippines due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to: The Sulu Archipelago, including the southern Sulu Sea, due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping. Marawi City in Mindanao due to terrorism and civil unrest. Reconsider Travel to: Other areas of Mindanao due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping. Country Summary: Terrorists and armed groups have carried out kidnappings, bombings, and other attacks targeting public areas like tourist sites, markets, and local government facilities[...]

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  • June 18th, 2024 Off Comments off on Dominican Republic Travel Advisory

    Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise increased caution in the Dominican Republic due to[...]

  • June 6th, 2024 Off Comments off on Bolivia Travel Advisory

    Reissued after annual review. Exercise increased caution in Bolivia due to civil unrest. Some areas have[...]

  • May 29th, 2024 Off Comments off on Antarctica Travel Advisory

    Reissued with updates to information. Exercise increased caution in Antarctica due to environmental hazards posed[...]

  • May 28th, 2024 Off Comments off on Comoros Travel Advisory

    Updated to reflect information on election-related civil unrest.  Exercise increase caution in Comoros due to[...]

  • May 24th, 2024 Off Comments off on Benin Travel Advisory

    Reissued to update information on Crime, Terrorism, and Kidnapping. Risks due to Maritime Crime (Other)[...]

  • May 16th, 2024 Off Comments off on Philippines Travel Advisory

    Updated to reflect changes in the country summary and information on the Sulu Archipelago, Marawi[...]

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