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

🇪🇸 SpainTravel Advisories1 recorded versionLast change 1 Aug 2026
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Current rules

-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.

Overview

The U.S. State Department has issued a 'Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution' travel advisory for Spain, citing terrorism threats and the potential for civil unrest. Terrorist groups continue to plot attacks targeting various public locations, and demonstrations are common. Travel to Ceuta is specifically advised against due to unrest.

Who is affected by the latest change

  • U.S. citizens planning to travel to Spain
  • U.S. citizens currently in Spain
  • Travellers planning to visit Ceuta
  • Travellers attending large sporting, cultural or political events
  • Travellers visiting tourist locations, transport hubs or other places identified as potential terrorism targets

What changed in the latest version

Before

Spain used to be under the U.S. State Department's old travel advice system. People travelling were told to take normal international travel precautions and follow the information in the old advice for Spain.

After

Spain is now classed as Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution. Terrorism is named as a risk. Public disorder is named as a risk. Ceuta is Level 3 — Reconsider Travel because of public disorder. The advice tells people to stay away from protests and crowds, check local news, and follow what local authorities say.

This advice affects U.S. citizens planning to travel to Spain. It tells them to be more careful and aware of possible security risks from terrorism and public disorder. It also advises against travelling to Ceuta, which might change travel plans for that specific area.

Explained simply

Hey, if you're thinking of going to Spain, the U.S. government is saying 'be extra careful.' There's a chance of terror attacks, so watch out in busy spots like airports or malls. Also, people often protest there, and you should probably avoid a place called Ceuta right now because it's a bit chaotic.

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Version history

  1. v1Effective 1 Aug 2026PublishedMedium impact
    U.S. State Department Issues 'Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution' Advisory for Spain

    The U.S. State Department has changed its travel advice for Spain to 'Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution'. This is because of ongoing worries about terrorism and possible public disorder. People travelling should think again about going to Ceuta, specifically because of public disorder there.

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