Guinea – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise increased caution in Guinea due to civil unrest.  Country Summary:  Demonstrations occur frequently throughout the country and are often sporadic and unplanned, making it difficult to predict the size, route, level of violence, or congestion that may occur.   Any demonstration may turn violent, resulting in injuries and even fatalities.  Demonstrators…

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Liberia – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise increased caution in Liberia due to crime and civil unrest. Country summary:  Violent crime, such as armed robbery, is common, particularly in urban areas and on public beaches.  Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious crimes. Demonstrations occur regularly and have on occasion resulted in violence or…

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Costa Rica – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise increased caution in Costa Rica due to crime. Country Summary: While petty crime is the predominant threat for tourists in Costa Rica, violent crime, including armed robbery, homicide and sexual assault, occurs in Costa Rica. The Costa Rican government provides additional security resources in areas frequented by tourists. Read the country information page…

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Grenada – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Grenada.   Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Grenada. If you decide to travel to Grenada: Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel and read the Embassy COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information.   Enroll in the Smart Traveler…

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Dominican Republic – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise increased caution in the Dominican Republic due to crime. Country Summary:  Violent crime, including armed robbery, homicide and sexual assault is a concern throughout the Dominican Republic. The development of a professional tourist police corps, institution of a 911 system in many parts of the country, and a concentration of…

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French West Indies – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in the French West Indies, which includes the islands of Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Saint Martin, and Saint Barthélemy. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to the French West Indies. If you decide to travel to the French West Indies: Read the Department of State’s…

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Montenegro – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Montenegro. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Montenegro. If you decide to travel to Montenegro: Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the Embassy COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information.   Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to…

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Curaçao – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Curaçao. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Curaçao. If you decide to travel to Curacao: Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the Consulate COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information.  Enroll in the Smart Traveler…

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Chile – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise increased caution in Chile due to civil unrest. Country Summary: Large-scale demonstrations periodically occur in Santiago and other cities in Chile. Demonstrations can take place with little or no notice, and often result in disruptions to transportation, including service on public buses and the Santiago Metro. Read the country information…

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Colombia – Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. 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 (except Popayán), and Norte de Santander departments due to crime and terrorism.   Country Summary: Violent crime, such as homicide, assault, and…

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