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Bosnia and Herzegovina - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
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Philippines - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in the Philippines due to crime , terrorism , unrest , and kidnapping . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise increased caution due to terrorism and unrest associated with ongoing insurgent activities in certain rural...
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Brazil - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Brazil due to crime and kidnapping . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Crime Violent crime occurs in urban areas, day and night. Crimes include murder, armed robbery, and carjacking. Gang activity and organized crime ar...
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Oman - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Reconsider travel to Oman due to risk of armed conflict and terrorism . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. As of August 30, 2026, family members may join U.S. government employees who work in Oman. Armed Conflict Following the onset of hostilities be...
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United Arab Emirates - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
There were no changes to the Travel Advisory Level or the risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect that family members may travel to the UAE. Reconsider Travel to the United Arab Emirates due to terrorism and armed conflict. Advisory Summary U.S. government employ...
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Jordan - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Reconsider travel to Jordan due to terrorism and armed conflict . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. As of August 29, 2026, family members may join U.S. government employees who work in Jordan. Armed Conflict Following the onset of hostilities betwee...
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Passports: Expanding Online Passport Renewal Overseas
The Department proposes to amend 22 CFR 51.21 by consolidating requirements for persons applying by mail and online in the United States and overseas. This proposed change includes expanding online passport application availability to qualified applicants located in foreign count...
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Qatar - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
There were no changes to the Travel Advisory Level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect that family members may travel to Qatar. Reconsider travel to Qatar due to risk of armed conflict. Advisory summary U.S. government employee travel restrictions As of Au...
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Kuwait - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
There were no changes to the Travel Advisory Level or the risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes that family members 18 years of age or older may travel to Kuwait. Reconsider Travel to Kuwait due to the threat of armed conflict, landmines, and crime . Ad...
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Ukraine - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Do not travel to Ukraine for any reason due to the Russia-Ukraine war . U.S. embassy operations The Embassy is open and operating in Kyiv; however, Embassy personnel are subject to movement, curfew, and activity restrictions, which may cause delays in provision of consular assist...
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Montenegro - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Montenegro . Advisory summary Montenegro is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our Travel Guidance for Montenegro to learn how to prepare f...
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Serbia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Serbia due to crime . Advisory summary Crime can occur anywhere in Serbia. Police may take longer to respond than they do in the United States. Crime Violen...
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Bahrain - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Reconsider travel to Bahrain due to terrorism and armed conflict . U.S. government employee travel restrictions Due to safety risks, U.S. government employees need special authorization to travel to Bahrain. Only family members 18 years of age or older may join U.S. government em...
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Albania - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in 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 surrou...
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Israel - Level 3: Reconsider Travel - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Reissued Statement There were no changes to the Travel Advisory Level. The health risk indicator was added for Gaza. Advisory summary was updated to reflect that family members may travel to Israel. Reconsider Travel to Israel due to terrorism and unrest . Some areas have increas...
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West Bank - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Reconsider Travel to West Bank due to terrorism and unrest . Advisory summary 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 emplo...