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U.S. State Department Issues 'Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution' Advisory for Spain

-Spain is now classified as Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution. -Terrorism is identified as a risk. -Unrest is identified as a risk. -Ceuta is Level 3 — Reconsider Travel because of unrest. -The advisory recommends avoiding demonstrations and crowds, monitoring local media and following instructions from local authorities.

🇪🇸 Spain1 versionUpdated 1 Aug 2026

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SpainTravel AdvisoriesEffective 1 Aug 2026

U.S. State Department Issues 'Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution' Advisory for Spain

What changed

The United States (U.S.) State Department changed its travel advice for Spain. The new advice is 'Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution'. This is because of ongoing worries about terrorism and possible public unrest. Travellers should think again about going to Ceuta because of unrest there.

Published 1 Aug 2026Effective 1 Aug 2026U.S. State Department — Travel advisories

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