Azerbaijan Travel Advisory
Reissued after periodic review with general security updates. Exercise increased caution in Azerbaijan due to terrorism concerns and areas of armed conflict. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: The border region with Armenia. The Nagorno-Karabakh region and surrounding territories due to recent hostilities. Country Summary: Terrorist groups that continue to plot attacks pose a risk in Azerbaijan. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas. Until[...]
Brazil Travel Advisory
Reissued with updates to Country Summary. Exercise increased caution in Brazil due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: Any areas within 150 km/100 miles of Brazil’s land borders with Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and Paraguay due to crime. (Note: This does not apply to the Foz do Iguacu National Park or Pantanal National Park.) Informal housing developments (commonly referred to in Brazil as favelas, vilas, comunidades, and/or conglomerados) at any time of day due to crime (see additional information below). Brasilia’s administrative regions (commonly known as “satellite cities”)[...]
Malawi Travel Advisory
Reissued with updates to civil unrest information. Exercise increased caution in Malawi due to crime and civil unrest. Country Summary: Violent Crime such as theft, burglary, armed robbery, assault, and carjacking is common. The capabilities of the Malawi Police Service are growing but its resources and abilities to deter and investigate crimes, assist victims, and apprehend criminals are limited. Demonstrations may occur and increase in frequency around political issues and events such as elections. Teargas is frequently deployed at demonstrations and roads may be blocked. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Malawi. If[...]
Gabon Travel Advisory
Updated travel advisory level due to civil unrest. Exercise increased caution in Gabon due to civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire travel advisory. Exercise Increased Caution in: Libreville and Port Gentil due to crime, which can include robbery, vehicle break-ins, and residential burglaries. There is an increased military presence throughout Libreville and other areas of Gabon. Demonstrations may occur with little or no warning. A nighttime curfew is in effect and U.S. citizens should confirm and follow instructions of local authorities. Read the country information page for additional information about travel to Gabon. If you[...]
Sri Lanka Travel Advisory
Reissued after periodic review with updates to protest information. Exercise increased caution in Sri Lanka due to civil unrest, and terrorism. Country Summary: Protests over the economic and political situation in Sri Lanka could erupt at any time. In some instances, police have used water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters. U.S. citizens are reminded to avoid all gatherings, even peaceful ones, that could turn violent with little or no warning. Terrorist attacks have occurred in Sri Lanka, with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls, government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of[...]
The Gambia Travel Advisory
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in The Gambia due to crime and inadequate health infrastructure. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire travel advisory. Exercise increased caution due to other factors in The southern border area adjacent to Senegal’s Casamance region due to the potential presence of landmines and sporadic border skirmishes. Country Summary: Theft and home burglaries occur frequently in The Gambia, especially in the broader Banjul area. U.S. government personnel live in housing with heightened security measures. The Gambia’s health infrastructure is inadequate; services, hygiene, and quality control do not meet[...]
Reissued after periodic review with general security updates. Exercise increased caution in Azerbaijan due to terrorism[...]
Reissued with updates to Country Summary. Exercise increased caution in Brazil due to crime. Some areas[...]
Reissued with updates to civil unrest information. Exercise increased caution in Malawi due to crime[...]
Updated travel advisory level due to civil unrest. Exercise increased caution in Gabon due to[...]
Reissued after periodic review with updates to protest information. Exercise increased caution in Sri Lanka[...]
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in The Gambia due to[...]
