Nicaragua Travel Advisory
Reissued with updates to information on arbitrary enforcement of laws. Reconsider travel to Nicaragua due to arbitrary enforcement of laws, the risk of wrongful detention, and limited healthcare availability. Exercise increased caution in Nicaragua due to crime. Country Summary: Throughout Nicaragua, government and law enforcement officials continue to target individuals and organizations seen as opponents of President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo. U.S. citizens, including dual Nicaraguan-U.S. citizens, have been subject to revocation of Nicaraguan citizenship, reentry bans, expulsion, and other actions. The government and its affiliated groups have been reported to: Arbitrarily prevent individuals from entering[...]
Niger Travel Advisory
Last updated on January 8, 2023, to remove the Ordered Departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and eligible family members, and lower the overall risk level from Level 4 to Level 3. Reconsider travel to Niger due to risk of crime, civil unrest, terrorism, and kidnapping. Violent crimes, such as armed robbery, are common. Demonstrations, while generally peaceful, may become violent at any time and lead to civil unrest. Terrorist groups continue plotting kidnappings and possible attacks in Niger. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting foreign and local government facilities and areas frequented by Westerners.[...]
Colombia Travel Advisory
Reissued with updates to the country summary. Reconsider travel due to crime and terrorism. Exercise increased caution due to civil unrest and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to: Arauca, Cauca (excluding Popayán), and Norte de Santander departments due to crime and terrorism. The Colombia-Venezuela border region due to crime, kidnapping, and risk of detention when crossing into Venezuela from Colombia. Country Summary: Violent crime, such as homicide, assault, and armed robbery, is widespread. Organized criminal activities, such as extortion, robbery, and kidnapping, are common in some areas. Terrorist groups and criminal organizations continue operating and carrying out attacks in[...]
Uganda Travel Advisory
Uganda Level 3 – Reconsider Travel C T O Reissued with updates to terrorism information. Reconsider travel to Uganda due to crime, terrorism, and anti-LGBTQI+ legislation. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Country summary: There remains a threat of terrorist attacks in Uganda and throughout the region. Numerous terrorist attacks have occurred in Uganda, to include religious venues, schools, and areas frequented by tourists, resulting in the deaths of Ugandans as well as foreign visitors. U.S. citizens should remain alert and avoid large public gatherings. In October 2023, ISIS-Central Africa claimed responsibility for killing two international tourists and a[...]
Guinea Travel Advisory
Reissued with updates to civil unrest information and to add risk indicators for fuel shortages impacting local infrastructure, crime, and health. Reconsider travel to Guinea due to fuel shortages impacting local infrastructure, civil unrest, and health and exercise increased caution in Guinea due to crime. A catastrophic explosion at Guinea’s primary fuel depot on December 18 has led to widespread fuel shortages and rising costs of basic goods and services. Rising transportation costs have decreased access to basic commodities and health services and contributed to a heightened risk of crime. Due to injuries related to the fuel depot[...]
Nigeria Travel Advisory
Updated with return to full operational status, removal of obsolete COVID-19 page links, and updates to Do Not Travel Areas. Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and armed gangs. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to: Borno, Yobe, Kogi, and northern Adamawa states due to terrorism and kidnapping Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, and Zamfara states due to kidnapping Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo, and Rivers states (with the exception of Port Harcourt) due to crime, kidnapping, and armed gangs. Country Summary: Violent crime – such as armed robbery, assault, carjacking, kidnapping, hostage taking, roadside banditry, and rape[...]
Reissued with updates to information on arbitrary enforcement of laws. Reconsider travel to Nicaragua due[...]
Last updated on January 8, 2023, to remove the Ordered Departure of non-emergency U.S. government[...]
Reissued with updates to the country summary. Reconsider travel due to crime and terrorism. Exercise increased caution due[...]
Uganda Level 3 – Reconsider Travel C T O Reissued with updates to terrorism information.[...]
Reissued with updates to civil unrest information and to add risk indicators for fuel shortages[...]
Updated with return to full operational status, removal of obsolete COVID-19 page links, and updates[...]
