US has a ‘Do Not Travel’ warning for 21 countries - Here's a complete list

As summer vacation approaches, the US has issued a ‘Do Not Travel’ warning for as many as 21 countries. These include Russia, Ukraine, Iran, and even Iraq. The State Department has four levels of advisories, with ‘Do Not Travel’ the most serious. Some of the advisories have been issued for months, while others are fairly recent.

Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

This applies to safe tourist spots like Japan, Bermuda, and the Cayman Islands, urging travelers to stay vigilant despite no specific threats.

Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Travelers should be wary in countries like Saudi Arabia, China, and Spain, where risks include crime, civil unrest, or potential terrorism, but travel is still feasible with caution.

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Level 3: Reconsider Travel

This warning covers 23 countries, such as Chad, Niger, Egypt, Jamaica, and Colombia, where serious risks like crime, unrest, or terrorism make travel dangerous.

Level 4: Do Not Travel

The most severe advisory applies to 21 countries with extreme dangers, including active conflicts, targeted crimes against foreigners, or hostile governments. These are:

Afghanistan, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Burma, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela, and Yemen.

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The ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory also applies to some Mexican states: Colima, Guerrero, Michoacan, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas, and Zacatecas. These advisories are due to crime and kidnapping, as is Gaza, due to the ongoing conflict.

The US State Department also urged travelers to:

• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter.
• Review the Country Security Report for Canada.
• Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.