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Equatorial Guinea Travel Advisory

By |April 4th, 2024|Categories: Advisory|Tags: , , |

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[...]

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Moldova Travel Advisory

By |March 14th, 2024|Categories: Advisory|Tags: , , |

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[...]

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Botswana Travel Advisory

By |February 26th, 2024|Categories: Advisory|Tags: , , |

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[...]

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South Africa Travel Advisory

By |February 5th, 2024|Categories: Advisory|Tags: , |

Updated to reflect safety consideration when using GPS navigation.  Exercise increased caution in South Africa due to crime and civil unrest.  Country Summary:  Violent crime, such as armed robbery, rape, carjacking, mugging, and "smash-and-grab" attacks on vehicles, is common. There is a higher risk of violent crime in the central business districts of major cities after dark. Using GPS navigation can lead to unsafe routes. GPS navigation may suggest shortcuts through townships as the quickest preferred route but can lead to increased risks of crime. There have been incidents in which tourists traveling in Cape Town while using GPS navigation apps have been[...]

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The Bahamas Travel Advisory

By |January 26th, 2024|Categories: Advisory|Tags: , , |

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[...]

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Cuba Travel Advisory

By |January 5th, 2024|Categories: Advisory|Tags: , , |

Reissued with updates to crime information. Exercise increased caution in Cuba due to crime. Country Summary: Petty crime is a threat for tourists in Cuba. Also, violent crime, including armed robbery and homicide, sometimes occurs in Cuba. Travel outside of the Havana area for U.S. Embassy employees requires a special notification process which may affect the Embassy’s ability to provide emergency assistance to U.S. citizens in Cuba. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Cuba. If you decide to travel to Cuba: Be aware of your surroundings. Do not physically resist any robbery attempt. Do not display signs[...]

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