Portugal – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Portugal. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Portugal.   If you decide to travel to Portugal: 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)…

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Eswatini – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise increased caution in Eswatini due to crime and civil unrest. Country Summary:  Crime, including armed robbery and carjackings, are common in Eswatini.  Local police may lack the resources to deal effectively with criminal incidents. Eswatini experienced multiple disruptive protests and demonstrations in July 2021.  More protests are possible, and some…

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Ghana – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Last Update:  Reissued with updates on health information. Exercise increased caution in Ghana due to crime.  Some areas have increased risk.  Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise increased caution in: Parts of the Bono East, Bono, Savannah, Northern, North East, and Upper East regions due to civil unrest. Country summary:  Violent crimes, such as carjacking and street mugging, do…

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Gabon – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Gabon.  Some areas have increased risk.  Read the entire travel advisory. Exercise Increased Caution in: Libreville and Port Gentil due to crime. Read the country information page for additional information about travel to Gabon.  If you decide to travel to Gabon: Read the Department of State’s COVID-19…

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Ethiopia – Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Reconsider travel to Ethiopia due to armed conflict, civil unrest, communications disruptions, crime, and the potential for terrorism and kidnapping in border areas. Do Not Travel To: Tigray Region and border with Eritrea due to armed conflict, civil unrest, and crime. Amhara Region due to armed conflict and civil unrest. Afar…

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British Virgin Islands – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

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

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Russia – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Click Here for Important Information for U.S. Citizens Seeking to Depart Russia. Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Do not travel to Russia due to the unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces, the potential for harassment against U.S. citizens by Russian government security officials, the singling out of U.S. citizens in Russia by…

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Eritrea – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise increased caution in Eritrea due to travel restrictions, limited consular assistance, and landmines. Country Summary: The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Eritrea, as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel outside of Asmara. Eritrean law enforcement officials routinely block access…

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Romania – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Romania. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Romania.   If you decide to travel to Romania: 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 receive Alerts…

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