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Syria Travel Advisory

By |July 10th, 2024|Categories: Advisory|Tags: , , |

Updated to reflect the risk of wrongful detention Do not travel to Syria due to the risk of terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping or hostage taking, and armed conflict. Exercise increased caution due to the risk of wrongful detention. Country Summary: The U.S. Embassy in Damascus suspended its operations in February 2012. Czechia serves as the protecting power for the United States in Syria. The U.S. government is unable to provide any routine or emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in Syria. Syria has experienced active armed conflict since 2011. No part of Syria is safe from violence. Hostage taking by[...]

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Yemen Travel Advisory

By |July 10th, 2024|Categories: Advisory|Tags: , , |

Updated to reflect additional information on terrorism and security. Do not travel to Yemen due to terrorism, civil unrest, crime, health risks, kidnapping, armed conflict, and landmines. Country Summary: The U.S. Embassy in Sana’a suspended its operations in February 2015. The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Yemen. The Department of State has designated Ansarallah, commonly referred to as the Houthis, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group. Other terrorist groups, including Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and Islamic State affiliates, continue to plot and conduct attacks in Yemen – most notably[...]

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Russia Travel Advisory

By |June 27th, 2024|Categories: Advisory|Tags: , , |

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Do not travel to Russia due to the consequences of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces. U.S. citizens may face harassment or detention by Russian security officials, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, limited flights into and out of Russia, and the possibility of terrorism. The U.S. Embassy has limited ability to assist U.S. citizens in Russia. The Department has determined that there is a continued risk of wrongful detention of U.S. nationals by Russian authorities. U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Russia should leave immediately. The U.S. government[...]

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Burma (Myanmar) Travel Advisory

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

Updated Country Summary, to include information about implementation of a conscription law, and changes to the “If you decide to travel to Burma” section. Do not travel to Burma due to civil unrest, armed conflict, and arbitrary enforcement of local laws. Reconsider travel to Burma due to limited and/or inadequate healthcare and emergency medical resources, and areas with land mines and unexploded ordnances. Exercise increased caution due to wrongful detentions. COUNTRY SUMMARY: The Burma military regime detained and deposed elected government officials in a February 2021 coup d'état. Protests and demonstrations against military rule continue, often on significant dates. The military has[...]

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Venezuela Travel Advisory

By |May 13th, 2024|Categories: Advisory|Tags: , , |

Reissued after routine periodic review with minor edits pursuant to Department of State standard processes. Do not travel to Venezuela due to crime, civil unrest, kidnapping, and the arbitrary enforcement of local laws. Reconsider travel due to wrongful detentions, terrorism, and poor health infrastructure. Country Summary:  In March 2019, the U.S. Department of State withdrew all diplomatic personnel from U.S. Embassy Caracas and suspended operations. All consular services, routine and emergency, remain suspended until further notice. The U.S. government has no ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Venezuela. U.S. citizens in Venezuela who require consular assistance should try to leave the country as soon as safely[...]

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Iraq Travel Advisory

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

Updated to reflect the termination of Ordered Departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and eligible family members. Do not travel to Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, civil unrest, and Mission Iraq’s limited capacity to provide support to U.S. citizens. On April 1, 2024, the Department terminated the Ordered Departure status for U.S. Embassy Baghdad and U.S. Consulate General Erbil. However, the Travel Advisory level for Iraq remains at Level 4, advising that U.S. citizens not travel to Iraq. Country Summary: U.S. citizens in Iraq face high risks to their safety and security, including the potential for violence[...]

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  • Syria Travel Advisory

    Syria Travel Advisory

    July 10th, 2024 Off Comments off on Syria Travel Advisory

    Updated to reflect the risk of wrongful detention Do not travel to Syria due to[...]

  • Yemen Travel Advisory

    Yemen Travel Advisory

    July 10th, 2024 Off Comments off on Yemen Travel Advisory

    Updated to reflect additional information on terrorism and security. Do not travel to Yemen due[...]

  • Russia Travel Advisory

    Russia Travel Advisory

    June 27th, 2024 Off Comments off on Russia Travel Advisory

    Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Do not travel to Russia due to the[...]

  • Burma (Myanmar) Travel Advisory

    June 6th, 2024 Off Comments off on Burma (Myanmar) Travel Advisory

    Updated Country Summary, to include information about implementation of a conscription law, and changes to[...]

  • Venezuela Travel Advisory

    May 13th, 2024 Off Comments off on Venezuela Travel Advisory

    Reissued after routine periodic review with minor edits pursuant to Department of State standard processes.[...]

  • Iraq Travel Advisory

    April 24th, 2024 Off Comments off on Iraq Travel Advisory

    Updated to reflect the termination of Ordered Departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and eligible[...]

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