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The U.S. Department of State now advises U.S. citizens to 'Exercise increased caution' when travelling to Belgium, classifying it as a Level 2 travel advisory. This change is due to continued concerns regarding crime, terrorism, and unrest. The advisory details include common petty crime, risk of terrorist violence, and potential disruptions from demonstrations.

The U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens to 'Exercise increased caution' in the United Kingdom due to terrorism. It notes a risk of terrorist violence, including attacks and other activity. It also warns of a risk of isolated violence by dissident groups in Northern Ireland, primarily targeting police and military. Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations, and most crimes against foreigners are opportunistic, such as purse or mobile phone snatching and pickpocketing.

There is no new travel-advisory level or risk indicator. The 4 September update expands the explanation of existing risks, including: arbitrary enforcement of local laws; exit bans that may be imposed without a transparent legal process; risk of unjust arrest or detention; broad national security, counterespionage and data-security laws; restrictions affecting U.S. diplomatic personnel and emergency consular assistance; additional risks for some U.S. citizens of Chinese heritage or origin; risks connected to certain business disputes, U.S. government affiliations and government-funded programmes. For Macau SAR, the advisory retains Level 3 because of limited U.S. ability to provide emergency consular services and concerns about arbitrary enforcement of local laws. Hong Kong SAR remains at Level 2 because of concerns about arbitrary enforcement of local laws.

The U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens to 'Exercise normal precautions' when travelling to Bhutan. Bhutan is identified as a generally safe destination. However, the advisory highlights limited medical services for routine and emergency procedures, especially in rural areas. It also notes that Bhutan regularly experiences flooding, landslides, and wildfires, and is vulnerable to earthquakes. U.S. citizens are advised to read the Health section of the Travel Guidance for more information on medical services and to review information on Weather and Natural Disasters in Bhutan, as well as the general Travel Guidance for Bhutan, to prepare for a safe trip.

The U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens to 'Exercise increased caution' in Morocco due to the risk of terrorism. Specific areas may have increased risk. The advisory highlights the risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity, in Morocco. It directs users to the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism for more information.

The U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory for Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, designating them all as 'Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution'.

The U.S. State Department advises U.S. citizens to 'Exercise Increased Caution' in Peru due to risk of crime, unrest, kidnapping, and terrorism. 'Do Not Travel' warnings apply to the Colombia-Peru border area in the Loreto Region due to crime; the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM), including Vilcabamba, due to crime and threats of terrorism; and Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín, due to crime and threats of terrorism. U.S. government employees require special authorisation to travel to the Colombia-Peru border area in the Loreto Region, the VRAEM, and the VRAEM’s boundary cities due to safety risks. U.S. government employees are prohibited from nighttime driving, except within cities, between Lima and Huacho, and Lima and Paracas. They may travel at night with commercial bus companies along the Pan-American Highway, to Huaraz, and on the Lima-Arequipa-Cusco corridor. The advisory also includes warnings against consuming Ayahuasca or Kambo due to serious illness, death, sexual assault, injury, or robbery while under the influence, and advises against using coca products due to their controlled substance status and potential interactions with medications.

The 4 September update expands or refreshes the advisory's explanation of existing security risks, including: terrorism, particularly in areas near the Afghan border; unexploded landmines and cluster munitions; limited U.S. ability to assist U.S.-Tajik dual nationals; potential additional scrutiny of U.S. citizens of Tajik descent; possible armed conflict and political instability in GBAO; restrictions affecting travel to certain sensitive areas. The State Department continues to designate the Afghan border and GBAO as areas where travellers should reconsider travel, rather than simply exercise increased caution. GBAO also requires special permission from Tajik authorities for non-Tajik citizens.

The U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens to 'Exercise normal precaution' in Lithuania, describing it as generally a safe destination for travellers.

The U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens to 'Exercise increased caution' when travelling to Serbia due to crime, maintaining a 'Level 2' advisory. The advisory specifies that crime can occur anywhere, police response times may be slower than in the United States, and violence associated with organised crime and high-profile sporting events is common. Petty crime, such as purse snatching and pickpocketing, is also common, particularly in popular tourist areas.

The U.S. State Department advises U.S. citizens to 'Exercise Increased Caution' in the Philippines due to crime, terrorism, unrest, and kidnapping. This includes increased caution due to terrorism and unrest from ongoing insurgent activities in certain rural and remote regions of Leyte, Mindoro, Negros, and Samar. 'Do Not Travel' advisories are in place for the Sulu Archipelago (including the southern Sulu Sea) due to crime, terrorism, unrest, and kidnapping, and for Marawi City in Mindanao due to terrorism and unrest. 'Reconsider Travel' is advised for certain other areas of Mindanao due to crime, terrorism, unrest, and kidnapping.

The U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens not to travel to Libya for any reason due to crime, terrorism, health concerns, unrest, kidnapping, and landmines. The U.S. government cannot offer emergency services to U.S. citizens in Libya due to safety risks, and there is currently no U.S. Embassy in Libya. Consular services for U.S. citizens in Libya are to be sought from the U.S. Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia. Additionally, the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard has imposed conditions of entry on vessels arriving in U.S. ports after visiting Libyan ports, due to inadequate anti-terrorism measures in Libyan ports. The U.S. government also prohibits U.S. commercial aviation operations within Libyan airspace.

The U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens to 'Exercise Increased Caution' in Brazil due to crime and kidnapping. Specific risks include violent crime (murder, armed robbery, carjacking, gang activity, organised crime) occurring in urban areas day and night, with assaults (including drugging) common, especially in Rio de Janeiro. Kidnapping for ransom, including 'express kidnapping' (forcing victims to withdraw cash or transfer funds), is an ongoing threat. U.S. government employees require special authorisation to travel within 160 km of Brazil’s land borders (except Foz do Iguacu and Pantanal), to informal housing developments, and to specific Administrative Regions of Brasilia (Ceilandia, Santa Maria, Sao Sebastiao, Paranoa) between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. They are also advised not to use municipal buses due to risks of robbery and assault. U.S. citizens are advised 'Do Not Travel' to international land borders, informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados), and Brasilia's Satellite cities due to crime and kidnapping.

Thailand Downgraded to Level 1 Thailand is now classified as: Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions. The State Department describes Thailand as generally a safe destination for travellers. This represents a decrease from the previous Level 2 classification. Unrest Risk Indicator Remains The Unrest (U) risk indicator remains attached to Thailand's advisory. The downgrade therefore does not mean that the U.S. government considers the risk of unrest eliminated. Instead, the overall national classification has been reduced while specific locations continue to carry increased-risk warnings. Thai-Cambodian Border Travelers are advised to exercise increased caution near the Thai-Cambodian border because of the risk of armed conflict. The State Department notes that Thai authorities may establish security exclusion zones with little notice to protect the public from possible unexploded ordnance or assessed risks of military conflict. Travellers are advised to follow instructions from Thai military and security personnel. The U.S. government's ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens near the border is also described as limited because of the safety risks. Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat Travelers are also advised to exercise increased caution in Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat provinces because of the risk of unrest. The State Department reports sporadic violence between Thai security forces and insurgents in these three southern provinces. Various districts remain subject to Thailand's Emergency Decree, which gives Thai security services additional powers to address security concerns. The U.S. government also has limited ability to provide emergency services to Americans in these provinces, and U.S. government employees require special authorisation to travel there.

The U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens to 'Exercise Increased Caution' when travelling to Moldova due to the risk of unexploded ordnance (UXO). They also advise U.S. citizens to 'Reconsider Travel' to Transnistria due to the risk of armed conflict. The advisory highlights ongoing security threats from Russia's war against Ukraine, common petty crime, and the presence of UXO and landmines from World War II and the 1992 Transnistrian conflict in central Moldova.

The U.S. State Department maintains its 'Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution' travel advisory for Indonesia due to risk of natural disasters, unrest, and terrorism. Specific 'Do Not Travel' warnings are issued for the provinces of Central Papua (also known as Papua Tengah) and Highland Papua (Papua Pegunungan) due to civil unrest, with armed separatist groups having kidnapped foreign nationals in isolated incidents. U.S. government employees require special authorisation to travel to these areas, and the U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services there.

The U.S. State Department maintains a Level 3: Reconsider Travel advisory for Saudi Arabia due to risk of Iranian drone and missile targeting of American interests, armed conflict, terrorism, exit bans, and local laws regarding social media activity. As of 30 August 2026, family members are permitted to join U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia. U.S. government employees are still prohibited from travelling within 20 miles of the Yemen border and from travelling to Qatif for non-essential purposes; special authorisation is required for any travel to Qatif.

The U.S. State Department advises U.S. citizens to 'Exercise Increased Caution' when travelling to Ghana due to crime, poor health infrastructure, violence against women, and violence against lesbian and gay travellers. The 'health' risk indicator has been added, while the 'unrest' indicator has been removed from the area of increased risk. Specific 'Reconsider Travel' advisories are in place for the northern border in the Upper East Region, the Northeast Region, the Upper West Region, and areas west of the N12 highway in the Savannah Region due to crime. These regions are noted for violent crimes, limited police presence, and the inability of travellers to easily receive help from local police. Terrorist groups are also active near the Burkina Faso border. The advisory details specific crime types, health infrastructure limitations, and legal and societal issues affecting violence against women and LGBTQ+ individuals.

The U.S. State Department advises U.S. citizens to 'Do Not Travel' to Ukraine due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The advisory summary was updated on 28 August, to reflect this, and armed conflict risks were specifically updated under the 'unrest' indicator. The State Department now explicitly reiterates that the Russia-Ukraine war continues and that Russian missile and drone attacks can occur even in non-frontline regions. Embassy operations in Kyiv are subject to movement, curfew, and activity restrictions, which may delay consular assistance outside Kyiv. U.S. government employees require special authorisation to travel outside Kyiv, and family members are not authorised to join them in Ukraine. Dual U.S.-Ukrainian citizens may face exit restrictions and possible mobilisation under martial law.

The U.S. Department of State updated the advisory summary while maintaining Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. The updated information states that the British Virgin Islands is generally a safe destination but regularly experiences hurricanes. Travellers are advised to review information concerning weather and natural disasters and to prepare accordingly. There was therefore no escalation or relaxation of the travel warning.

The U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens to 'Exercise increased caution' when travelling to Albania due to crime. This 'Level 2' advisory highlights that law enforcement's ability to protect or assist in some areas, particularly remote regions, is limited. It notes violent crime related to illicit drug networks and organised crime across the country. Additionally, it warns of potential large-scale demonstrations with little notice, which could disrupt transport and essential services.

The U.S. State Department maintains a Level 3: Reconsider Travel advisory for Ethiopia. However, the areas of increased risk have been modified to reflect current travel restrictions for U.S. embassy personnel. The advisory now explicitly details specific regions and border areas where U.S. government employees require special authorisation to travel, and for which U.S. citizens are advised 'Do Not Travel' due to armed conflict, unrest, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, and ethnically motivated violence.

The U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens to 'Exercise Normal Precautions' when travelling to Montenegro. Montenegro is generally considered a safe destination for travellers, but reviewing the Travel Guidance for Montenegro to prepare for a safe trip is recommended. Travellers should enrol in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), review the Country Security Report, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for travel health information, use the International Travel Checklist, and consider buying travel insurance covering evacuation, medical, and trip cancellation.

The U.S. State Department advises U.S. citizens to 'Exercise Increased Caution' when travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina due to risks of crime, landmines, and terrorism. Specifically, Sarajevo has a high rate of property-related crime, including robberies, residential and vehicle break-ins, and theft, with petty crime common in tourist areas. Landmines and unexploded ordnance are present throughout the country, with deaths from explosions recorded as recently as August 2025. There is also a risk of terrorist violence in the Balkans region, including Bosnia and Herzegovina. Recent politically-related unrest has occurred, though it has not directly impacted tourists or the international community, there is a risk that bystanders could be affected.

The U.S. State Department advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel to Guyana due to crime. Violent crime, including murder and armed robbery, is common, particularly at night. Local police resources are often insufficient to effectively respond to serious criminal incidents. Specific locations are off-limits for U.S. Government employees: Stabroek Market at all times, and Bourda Market during evening hours. Additionally, National Park and Seawall should be avoided after dark due to vehicle break-ins, poor lighting, and high traffic. Caution is advised in Agricola, Albouystown, and Tiger Bay due to high crime levels.

The U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens to exercise normal precautions when travelling to Barbados. There is no new U.S. travel ban or immigration restriction associated with this update.

The State Department now has a dedicated Saint Barthélemy Travel Advisory that states: Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions. The advisory says Saint Barthélemy is generally a safe destination, but warns that the territory regularly experiences hurricanes. Travellers are also advised to take ordinary safety precautions, including securing valuables, being cautious at night and remaining aware of their surroundings. The advisory also highlights: hurricanes and tropical storms; heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding; slope failures; earthquakes; road-safety considerations; scams; and general personal-security precautions. The State Department recommends that travellers consider travel insurance, enrol in STEP (Smart Traveler Enrollment Program) and review relevant health and emergency information before travelling.

The U.S. State Department maintains a Level 3: Reconsider Travel advisory for Israel due to terrorism and unrest. A 'Health' risk indicator has been added for Gaza. The advisory now permits family members to join U.S. government employees working in Israel. Specific Level 4: Do Not Travel restrictions remain in effect for areas north of Route 85 to Route 90 (south) to Route 87, within 11.3 kilometres/7 miles of the Gaza Strip, and within 2.4 kilometres/1.5 miles of the Israel-Egypt border (excluding the Taba/Menachem Begin crossing) due to armed conflict. U.S. government employees are restricted from these Level 4 areas, with any official travel requiring approval from the U.S. embassy's security office.

Specific restrictions apply to U.S. government employees working in Israel, requiring special authorisation for official travel to the West Bank and restricting personal travel to certain routes and cities (Jericho and Bethlehem from dawn to midnight). Checkpoint 300 is the only permitted route to Bethlehem for these employees and their family members. Additional movement restrictions may be imposed with little to no notice due to increased security threats.

The U.S. Department of State continues to advise U.S. citizens to 'Exercise Normal Precautions' when travelling to Liechtenstein. However, the specific details or any updated guidance within this Level 1 advisory are not available from the provided source.

The U.S. State Department continues to advise 'Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions' for travel to Austria. The updated summary clarifies that Austria is generally a safe destination and includes recommendations for enrolling in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), reviewing country security reports, checking the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for health information, using an International Travel Checklist, and purchasing travel insurance.

The U.S. State Department advises U.S. citizens to exercise normal precautions when travelling to Sint Maarten. While generally a safe destination, petty crime is common in tourist areas. Travellers should be aware of their surroundings and potential opportunistic crimes such as theft of unsecured property or vehicle break-ins. Overcharges and scams, along with aggressive vendors, may be encountered in tourist areas. Armed robberies occur at businesses involved in drug or gang activities, or those storing large amounts of cash. Bringing guns, ammunition, or even spent shells or casings into Sint Maarten without prior written authorisation is illegal and can lead to arrest and lengthy detention. Tourist police are available at most sites for assistance.

The U.S. State Department advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel to Honduras due to crime and terrorism, designating it a Level 3 advisory. Specific restrictions apply to U.S. government employees in Honduras, prohibiting travel to Gracias a Dios department, visits to adult clubs and casinos, inter-city travel after dark (with an exception for Palmerola International Airport/Soto Cano Airbase to Tegucigalpa), and driving through or to designated high-crime zones without Regional Security Office approval. High-crime zones include specific areas in Distrito Central (Francisco Morazan) and Cortes departments, as well as the entire department of Colon. The advisory highlights common violent crimes, widespread gang activity (including foreign terrorist organisations), and the Government of Honduras's 'State of Exception' which suspends constitutional rights in 226 municipalities.

The U.S. Department of State continues to classify Finland at: Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions. There is therefore no escalation in the country's overall U.S. travel-risk classification.

The U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens to 'Exercise Increased Caution' when travelling to Kosovo due to the risk of unrest and terrorism. Specifically, a 'Reconsider Travel' advisory (Level 3) is issued for the North Kosovo area, including North Mitrovica, Leposavic, Zubin Potok, and Zvecan, due to the risk of unrest and potential for violent civil unrest arising from ethnic tensions. Demonstrations may occur with little notice and disrupt transportation. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in North Kosovo, and U.S. government employee travel to these areas is restricted.

The U.S. State Department advises U.S. citizens to 'Exercise Increased Caution' when travelling to Algeria due to terrorism and kidnapping. Specific 'Do Not Travel' warnings are issued for areas near the eastern and southern borders, including Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Illizi, In Guezzam, In Salah, Tamanrasset, the mountainous areas of the Wilaya of Tebessa, and Tindouf. Additionally, U.S. citizens are advised not to travel to remote areas in the Sahara Desert without the support of an organised tour group, or to cross Algeria's borders with Mali, Niger, or Libya, due to terrorism and kidnapping. Petty crime is common in tourist locations. The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services outside Algiers province due to the country's size and Algerian government travel restrictions on U.S. government employees.

The U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens to 'Exercise normal precautions' in Martinique. The advisory specifies that Martinique is generally safe but regularly experiences hurricanes, recommending review of information on weather and natural disasters, and general travel guidance. Furthermore, the updated advisory includes detailed information on entry and exit requirements (including visa, vaccinations, passport validity, and currency limits), tips from the U.S. embassy (such as prohibitions on firearms and dengue fever risks), help for U.S. citizens, safety and security (emergency numbers, crime, scams, technology use, tourism, lodging, and adventure travel safety), and local laws and customs (criminal penalties, arrest notification, counterfeit goods, faith-based travellers).

The U.S. State Department advises U.S. citizens not to travel to Chad due to the risk of crime, terrorism, unrest, inadequate health infrastructure, kidnapping, and landmines. The U.S. government has extremely limited ability to provide emergency services to its citizens outside of N’Djamena. U.S. government employees in Chad require special authorisation for travel outside the capital and face in-city restrictions, including limits on night driving areas and mandatory armoured vehicle use.

The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 3: Reconsider Travel advisory for Trinidad and Tobago due to crime, health, and terrorism. The Government of Trinidad and Tobago (GOTT) declared a new nationwide State of Emergency (SOE) on 2 March 2026, granting the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service and Defence Force powers to arrest on suspicion, search properties, and suspend bail for suspected criminals. There are no current curfews or restrictions on public gatherings, but these may change with little notice. U.S. government employees in Trinidad and Tobago are restricted from travelling to specific areas in Port of Spain, including Laventille, the southern end of Charlotte Street (between Oxford Street and Park Street), Piccadilly Street, Besson Street, Beetham, Sea Lots, Cocorite, the interior of Queens’ Park Savannah at any time, and Port of Spain Beaches, Downtown Port of Spain, Fort George, and Queen’s Park Savannah at night. There is also a risk of terrorist violence and limited healthcare in rural areas of both Trinidad and Tobago.

U.S. citizens are advised to exercise normal precautions when travelling to Bermuda. Bermuda is generally a safe destination for travellers. Travellers should review the travel guidance for Bermuda to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.

The U.S. State Department advises U.S. citizens to exercise normal precautions when travelling to Luxembourg. Luxembourg is generally a safe destination, but petty crime can occur, especially in popular tourist locations. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, such as purse snatching and pickpocketing.

The U.S. State Department advises U.S. citizens to 'Exercise Increased Caution' in Panama due to crime. Specific 'Do Not Travel' warnings are issued for the Mosquito Gulf and parts of the Darién Region due to crime. The advisory notes that crime occurs in Panama, including theft and residential break-ins, with crimes of opportunity like pickpocketing and purse snatching happening in tourist areas. Occasional residential break-ins are reported, especially during the holiday season. The advisory also includes a new 'Unrest' risk indicator, noting that large-scale demonstrations related to the local political situation may occur with little notice and could disrupt transportation and essential services. U.S. government employees require special authorisation to travel to the Mosquito Gulf and the Darién Region, and the U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services in these areas.

The U.S. State Department advises U.S. citizens to 'Exercise Increased Caution' when travelling to Ecuador due to risks of crime, terrorism, unrest, and kidnapping. Specific 'Do Not Travel' warnings are in place for certain districts in Guayaquil (Nueva Prosperina, Pascuales, and areas south of Portete de Tarqui Avenue), Huaquillas and Arenillas in El Oro province, Quevedo, Quinsaloma, and Pueblo Viejo in Los Rios province, Duran in Guayas province, Esmeraldas City and all areas north of it in Esmeraldas province, and the area north of Esmeraldas City to the Colombian border and east to Carchi province. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services in these 'Do Not Travel' areas. A 'Reconsider Travel' advisory applies to areas in Guayaquil north of Portete de Tarqui Avenue, El Oro province outside Huaquillas and Arenillas, Los Rios province outside Quevedo, Quinsaloma, and Pueblo Viejo, all areas south of Esmeraldas City in Esmeraldas province, and the Sucumbios, Manabi, Santa Elena, and Santo Domingo provinces. U.S. government employees are prohibited from travelling to the 'Do Not Travel' areas due to safety risks.

U.S. citizens are advised to exercise normal precautions when travelling to Aruba. Aruba is generally a safe destination, but petty crime is most likely to occur in popular tourist locations. Crimes against foreigners are primarily crimes of opportunity, such as theft of unsecured property or vehicle break-ins. The crime rate is low, however, armed robberies occur at businesses involved in drug or gang activity or storing large amounts of cash. It is illegal to bring guns, ammunition, and even spent shells or casings into Aruba without prior written authorisation, which can lead to arrest and long periods of detention. Travellers should review the Travel Guidance for Aruba for a safe trip.

The U.S. State Department advises U.S. citizens to 'Exercise Normal Precautions' when travelling to Saint Kitts and Nevis. This indicates that Saint Kitts and Nevis is generally considered a safe destination for travellers. Travellers should review information on 'Weather and Natural Disasters' and 'Travel Guidance' for Saint Kitts and Nevis, particularly considering the country regularly experiences hurricanes.

The U.S. State Department maintains its Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions' travel advisory for Kazakhstan. There are no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. The advisory summary has been updated to specifically highlight that Kazakhstan is generally a safe destination and regularly experiences flooding. It advises travellers to review information on "Weather and Natural Disasters in Kazakhstan" and "Travel Guidance for Kazakhstan" to prepare for a safe trip. Travellers are also advised to enrol in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), review the Country Security Report for Kazakhstan, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for Travel Health Information, use the International Travel Checklist, and purchase travel insurance covering evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation.

The U.S. State Department advises U.S. citizens to 'Exercise Normal Precautions' when travelling to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The destination is generally considered safe. However, travellers should review information on 'Weather and Natural Disasters in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' due to regular hurricane activity, and consult the 'Travel Guidance for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' to prepare for a safe trip.

The U.S. State Department advises U.S. nationals to 'Reconsider Travel' to Nicaragua due to the risk of crime, health issues, wrongful detention, and arbitrary enforcement of local laws. Specific travel restrictions apply to U.S. government employees, including limitations on driving after dark, prohibition from using public transport, and bans from visiting certain locations like Managua's Mercado Oriental, national baseball stadium, casinos, and strip clubs. Additionally, non-personal service contractors travelling to Nicaragua on official U.S. government business must use a service passport from 15 April 2026. The advisory highlights serious risks of wrongful detention for U.S. nationals, arbitrary application of local laws, and restrictions on dual nationality and property rights.