Paraguay
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August 19, 2026
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Exercise normal precautionin Paraguay due to crime. Paraguay is generally a safe destination for travelers. Some areas have increased crime risk. U.S. government employees working in Paraguay need special authorization to travel to some areas. U.S. government employees are prohibited from using municipal buses in Paraguay because of risk of robbery and assault. Review the Travel Guidances for Paraguay for additional information on travel. Exercise Increased Caution in Departments of Alto Paraná, Amambay, Canindeyú, Concepcion, and San Pedro due to crime.
Panama
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August 19, 2026
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Exercise increased cautionin Panama due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire travel advisory. U.S. government employees working in Panama need special authorization to travel to the Mosquito Gulf and the Darién Region due to safety risks. The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services to U.S. citizens in these areas. Crime Crime occurs in Panama, including theft and residential break-ins. Crimes of opportunity such as pickpocketing and purse snatching can happen in tourist areas. The U.S. embassy receives occasional reports of residential break-ins, especially during the holiday season. Unrest Large-scale demonstrations related to the local political situation may occur with little notice. Demonstrations may disrupt transportation and other essential services. Do not travel to: The Mosquito Gulf due to crime. Parts of the Darién Region due to crime.
Martinique
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August 20, 2026
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Exercise normal precautionin Martinique. Martinique is generally a safe destination for travelers. Martinique regularly experiences hurricanes. Review our information on Weather and Natural Disasters in Martinique. Review our Travel Guidance for Martinique to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.
Aruba
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August 20, 2026
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Exercise normal precautionin Aruba Aruba is generally a safe destination for travelers. Petty crime is most likely to occur in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, such as theft of unsecured property or vehicle break-ins. Crime rates are low. However, armed robberies occur at businesses storing large amounts of cash or involved in drug or gang activity. It is illegal to bring guns, ammunition, and even spent shells or casings into Aruba without prior written authorization. You may face arrest and detention for long periods of time. Review our Travel Guidance for Aruba to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.
Saba and Sint Eustatius
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August 20, 2026
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Exercise normal precautionin Saba and Sint Eustatius. Saba and Sint Eustatius are generally safe destinations for travelers. Petty crime is most likely to occur in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, such as theft of unsecured property or vehicle break-ins. Beware of overcharges and scams in tourist areas. Some sellers may be aggressive. Most sites have tourist police available to help in uncomfortable situations. Crime rates are low. However, armed robberies occur at businesses storing large amounts of cash or involved in drug or gang activity. It is illegal to bring guns, ammunition, and even spent shells or casings into Saba and Sint Eustatius. You may face arrest and detention for long periods of time. Medical services for routine and emergency procedures are limited. Read the Health section of the Travel Guidance for more information. Review our Travel Guidance for Saba and Sint Eustatius to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.
Bonaire
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August 20, 2026
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Exercise normal precautionin Bonaire. Bonaire is generally a safe destination for travelers. Petty crime is most likely to occur in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, such as theft of unsecured property or vehicle break-ins. Beware of overcharges and scams in tourist areas. Some sellers may be aggressive. Most sites have tourist police available to help in uncomfortable situations. Crime rates are low. However, armed robberies occur at businesses storing large amounts of cash or involved in drug or gang activity. It is illegal to bring guns, ammunition, and even spent shells or casings into Bonaire. You may face arrest and detention for long periods of time. Review our Travel Guidance for Bonaire to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.
Saint Barthelemy
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August 20, 2026
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Exercise normal precautionin Saint Barthélemy. Saint Barthélemy is generally a safe destination for travelers. Saint Barthélemy regularly experiences hurricanes. Review our information on Weather and Natural Disasters in Saint Barthélemy. Review our Travel Guidance for Saint Barthélemy to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.
Guadeloupe
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August 20, 2026
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Exercise normal precautionin Guadeloupe. Guadeloupe is generally a safe destination for travelers. Guadeloupe regularly experiences hurricanes. Review our information on Weather and Natural Disasters in Guadeloupe. Review our Travel Guidance for Guadeloupe to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.
Austria
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August 21, 2026
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Exercise normal precautionin Austria. Austria is generally a safe destination for travelers. Read our Travel Guidance for additional information on travel to Austria.
Mozambique
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August 21, 2026
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Exercise increased cautionto Mozambique due to terrorism, crime, health, and unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Terrorism Terrorist groups in northern Mozambique are active. Attackers may strike public areas and tourist destinations with little or no warning, sometimes taking hostages. Terrorists have targeted upscale lodges in remote areas where international big-game hunters stay. Security and police forces may be slow to respond. There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Mozambique. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. Crime Violent crime, such as mugging, is common. Petty crime is common in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Health Mozambique’s health infrastructure is weak. Medicine availability is variable and often in short supply. Local medical facilities may lack basic resources and supplies. Some health facilities may ask for cash payment up front. Medical services for routine and emergency procedures are limited. Read the Health section of the Travel Guidance for more information. Unrest Unplanned protests are possible throughout the country. They can quickly become violent. Protests may temporarily block major roads, including toll booths and border crossings. Do Not Travel to the following areas due to terrorism: Cabo Delgado Province Niassa Special Reserve inside Niassa Province Certain districts in the north of Nampula Province
Turkmenistan
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August 21, 2026
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Exercise normal precautionin Turkmenistan. Turkmenistan is generally a safe destination for travelers. Medical services for routine and emergency procedures are limited. Review the Health section of the Travel Guidance on this page for more information. Turkmenistan is located in a seismically active zone. Review our information on Weather and Natural Distasters. Review our Travel Guidance for Turkmenistan to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.
Sint Maarten
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August 24, 2026
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Exercise normal precautionin Sint Maarten Sint Maarten is generally a safe destination for travelers. Petty crime is most likely to occur in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, such as theft of unsecured property or vehicle break-ins. Beware of overcharges and scams in tourist areas. You may encounter aggressive vendors. Most sites have tourist police available to help in uncomfortable situations. Crime rates are low. However, armed robberies occur at businesses storing large amounts of cash or involved in drug or gang activities. It is illegal to bring guns, ammunition, and even spent shells or casings into Sint Maarten. You may face arrest and detention for long periods of time. Review our Travel Guidance for Sint Maarten to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.
Kosovo
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August 25, 2026
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Exercise increased cautionin Kosovo due to unrest and terrorism. Unrest Demonstrations related to the local political situation may occur with little notice. They may disrupt transportation and other essential services. Terrorism There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in the Balkans region, including Kosovo. Visit the U.S. Department of State's Kosovo country reports on terrorism to learn more. Reconsider travel to North Kosovo area due to risk of unrest.
Honduras
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August 25, 2026
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Reconsider travelto Honduras due to crime and terrorism. Some areas have an increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. U.S. government travel restrictions U.S. government employees working in Honduras are not allowed to travel to Gracias a Dios department due to safety risks. U.S. government employees working in Honduras are not allowed to visit adult clubs nor casinos. Extortion, overcharging, criminal surveillance, and other potential criminal activity can take place in these locations. U.S. government employees working in Honduras are not permitted to travel between cities after dark. After dark travel between Palmerola International Airport (XPL)/Soto Cano Airbase and Tegucigalpa is authorized. There is an increased risk of vehicle accidents and carjackings after dark on major highways. U.S. government employees working in Honduras are not permitted to drive through or to high crime zones unless previously approved by the Regional Security Office. Designated high crime zones in Honduras include but are not limited to: Distrito Central (Francisco Morazan): Colonia Villa Nueva, Nueva Suyapa, Flor de Campo, Los Pinos, Los Laureles, El Carrizal, Villa Cristina, La Travesia, Pueblo Nuevo, Barrio Concepción, Villa Fanca, La Laguna, San Ignacio, and Torocagua. Cortes: Lomas del Carmen, Barrio Medina, Brisas del Merendon, Col. La Pradera, Col. Rivera Hernandez, Brisas del Sauce, La Planeta, Cerrito Lindo, Col. 6 de Mayo, Cofradia, Col. Central, Col. Hector Sabillon Cruz, Barrio El Centro, Barrio Barandilla, Chamelecon, Choloma. Department of Colon Crime Violent crime is common. Common crimes include murder, armed robbery, and kidnappings. Violent gang activity is widespread in designated high-crime zones. Crimes may also include violent street crime, rape, extortion, human trafficking, and drug-related crime. Robberies perpetuated by motorcyclists on pedestrians are common. Local authorities may lack the resources to respond effectively to serious crimes. In December 2022, the Government of Honduras declared a “State of Exception” in response to high levels of extortion and other crimes. The declaration remains in effect and has been modified to include more cities. It allows the police to suspend constitutional rights in 226 of the country’s 298 municipalities. Terrorism Given the high level of gang activity, including gangs identified as foreign terrorist organizations, there is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Honduras. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. Unrest Large-scale demonstrations related to local political situations may occur with little notice. Demonstrations may become violent and result in death and injuries. Demonstrations may disrupt transportation and other essential services, often without warning, including: Roads and highways Airports and other domestic transportation Retail goods and services Do not travel to: Gracias a Dios Department due to crime.
Algeria
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August 25, 2026
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Exercise increased caution in Algeria due to terrorism and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Terrorism remains a possible threat in Algeria. Terrorist attacks have historically targeted Algerian security forces. Attacks are possible in both rural and urban areas despite a heavy and active police presence. Kidnapping for ransom events in Algeria’s deep south have targeted foreigners in recent years. The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services to U.S. citizens outside Algiers province. This is due to the size of the country, as well as the Algerian government’s travel restrictions on U.S. government employees. Terrorism There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Algeria. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. Review our information on Terrorism and Travel to High-Risk Areas. Kidnapping and hostage taking Foreigners may be targeted for kidnapping or hostage taking by criminals and terrorists in Algeria. This is most likely to occur in the southern desert regions near the borders with Mali, Niger, or Libya and areas near migration networks. Do Not Travel to: Areas near the eastern, and southern borders, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Illiz, In Guezzsam, In Salah, Tamanrasset, the mountainous areas of the Wilaya of Tebessa, and Tindouf due to terrorism and kidnapping. Remote areas in the Sahara Desert without the support of an organized tour group due to terrorism and kidnapping.
Albania
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August 26, 2026
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Exercise increased cautionin Albania due to crime. Law enforcement’s ability to protect or help you is limited in some areas, especially in remote regions. There has been violent crime related to illicit drug networks and organized crime countrywide. Remain aware of your surroundings and identify available police and emergency services in the area. Large-scale demonstrations related to the local political situation may occur with little notice. Demonstrations may disrupt transportation and other essential services.
Guyana
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August 26, 2026
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Reconsider travelto Guyana due to crime. Violent crime is common, especially at night. Crimes include murder and armed robbery. Local police often lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents. Stabroek Market is off limits to U.S. Government employees at all times due to crime. Bourda Market is off limits to U.S. Government employees during evening hours due to crime. Avoid National Park and Seawall after dark due to vehicle break-ins, poor lighting, and high pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Exercise caution in Agricola, Albouystown, and Tiger Bay due to high crime levels. Review the Travel Guidance in Guyana for additional information.
The West Bank
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August 26, 2026
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Reconsider travelto the West Bank due to terrorism and unrest. U.S. government employee travel restrictions U.S. government employees working in Israel must obtain special authorization for official travel to the West Bank due to safety risks. U.S. government employees working in Israel and their family members are currently restricted from all personal travel to the West Bank, except: Travel on Routes 1, 90 (to the Allenby Bridge crossing), and 443 at any time. Travel to Jericho and Bethlehem, including Beit Jala and Beit Sahour from dawn to midnight. Checkpoint 300 near Rachel’s Tomb is the only permitted and accessible route into Bethlehem for U.S. government employees and their family members. This is due to continued closures of checkpoints throughout the West Bank. Due to increased security threats, additional movement restrictions may be imposed on U.S. government employees working in Israel, with little to no notice. Terrorism During the last year, there has been an increase in terrorist attacks in the West Bank. There is a risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in West Bank. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. Unrest During the last year, there has been an increase in violence and Israeli military operations in the West Bank. Some incidents have resulted in injury or the death of U.S. citizens. During periods of unrest, the Israeli government may restrict access to and within the West Bank. Some areas may be placed under curfew.
Gaza
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August 26, 2026
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Do not travel to Gaza due to terrorism, unrest, and limited health infrastructure. Restrictions on U.S. Government Personnel Movement U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling to Gaza for any reason due to safety risks. The U.S. government is unable to provide routine or emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in Gaza. Terrorism Terrorist groups, lone-actor terrorists, and other violent extremists continue plotting possible attacks in Gaza. Terrorists and violent extremists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls, and local government facilities. The security environment is complex and can change quickly. There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Gaza. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. Unrest The security environment within Gaza and on its borders is extremely dangerous and volatile. If you are a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) that needs our assistance, and you have not already provided your information to the Department of State, please email U.S. Embassy Jerusalem at JerusalemACS@state.gov. Health Emergency and intensive care facilities are limited in Gaza. Hospitals and clinics lack basic resources.
Montenegro
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August 27, 2026
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Exercise normal precautionin Montenegro. Montenegro is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our Travel Guidance for Montenegro to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.
