Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Do not travel to Haiti due to kidnapping, crime, and civil unrest. U.S. citizens should carefully consider the risks of traveling to, and remaining in, Haiti in light of the current security situation and infrastructure challenges. Country Summary: Kidnapping is widespread and victims regularly include U.S. citizens. Kidnappers may use sophisticated planning or…
Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Reconsider travel to Guyana due to crime. Country Summary: Violent crime, including murder and armed robbery, is common, especially at night. Local police often lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Guyana. If you decide to travel…
Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise increased caution in Sierra Leone due to crime and civil unrest. Country Summary: Violent crimes, such as robbery and assault, occur frequently in Sierra Leone, especially in Freetown. Local police often lack the resources to deal effectively with serious criminal incidents. Demonstrations and protests occur in Sierra Leone and on…
Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Rwanda. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise Increased Caution in: The Rwanda-Burundi border due to armed conflict. The Rwanda-Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) border due to armed conflict. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Rwanda. If…
Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Sao Tome and Principe. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Sao Tome and Principe. If you decide to travel to Sao Tome and Principe: Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel, and read See the Embassy COVID-19 page for country-specific…
Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Reconsider travel to Niger due to crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. Country Summary: Violent crime, such as armed robbery, is common. 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. Terrorists operate…
Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise increased caution in Bangladesh due to crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. Country Summary: In Bangladesh the crime rate impacting foreigners is generally low. However, travelers should be aware of petty crimes such as pickpocketing in crowded areas. Crimes such as muggings, burglaries, assaults, and illegal drug trafficking constitute the majority of criminal activity in…
Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise increased caution in Bahrain due to terrorism. Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Bahrain. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Bahrain. If you decide to travel…
Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Reconsider travel to Jamaica due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to: The below-listed areas of Clarendon Parish due to crime. The below-listed areas of Hanover Parish due to crime. The below-listed areas of Kingston and St. Andrew Parish due to crime. The below-listed areas of Montego…
Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Seychelles. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Seychelles. If you decide to travel to Seychelles: Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel, and read the Embassy COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)…
