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U.S. State Department Updates Côte d'Ivoire Travel Advisory Summary, Maintains Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

🇺🇸 United StatesTravel Advisories1 recorded versionLast change 15 Aug 2026
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Current rules

The U.S. State Department maintains a 'Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution' travel advisory for Côte d'Ivoire due to crime, terrorism, unrest, health, and piracy in nearby waters. The advisory includes a 'Do Not Travel' (Level 4) warning for the northern border region due to risks of crime and terrorism. U.S. government employees face restrictions on driving outside major cities at night and require two-car convoys for official travel outside of coastal and major north/south highways. U.S. citizens are advised to take the same precautions.

Overview

The U.S. State Department has updated its travel advisory summary for Côte d'Ivoire, maintaining the overall 'Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution' status. This update, issued by the U.S. government, reinforces warnings regarding crime, terrorism, unrest, health risks, and piracy in nearby waters, specifically advising against travel to the northern border region.

Who is affected by the latest change

  • United States citizens travelling to Côte d’Ivoire
  • United States citizens living in Côte d’Ivoire
  • Travellers visiting the northern border region
  • United States citizens travelling by sea in the Gulf of Guinea near Côte d’Ivoire

What changed in the latest version

Before

Côte d'Ivoire's travel warning level and risk factors were previously at 'Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution'. Specific warnings were in place about crime, terrorism, unrest, health issues, and piracy. People were told not to travel to the northern border area.

After

The U.S. State Department continues its 'Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution' travel warning for Côte d'Ivoire. This is due to crime, terrorism, unrest, health issues, and piracy in nearby waters. The warning includes a 'Do Not Travel' (Level 4) notice for the northern border area. This is because of risks from crime and terrorism. U.S. government employees cannot drive outside major cities at night. They must use two-car convoys for official travel outside of coastal roads and major north/south highways. U.S. citizens should take the same precautions.

This updated warning shows there are still specific risks in Côte d'Ivoire. These include crime and terrorism in the northern border area. That area has a 'Level 4: Do Not Travel' warning. It tells U.S. citizens they still need to be very careful and know which areas to avoid. The warning also explains travel rules for U.S. government employees. For example, they cannot drive outside major cities at night. They need two-car convoys for official travel away from certain highways. This is a strong suggestion for all U.S. citizens.

Explained simply

The U.S. government is telling people to be extra careful if they go to Côte d'Ivoire. They're saying it's risky because of things like crime, potential terror attacks, and protests. They especially warn not to go to the northern part of the country. Basically, if you go, be super alert and prepared for trouble.

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Version history

  1. v33Effective 18 Feb 2026PublishedMedium impact
    U.S. State Department Updates Côte d'Ivoire Travel Advisory Summary, Maintains Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

    The United States (U.S.) State Department has updated its Travel Advisory for Côte d'Ivoire. It still advises a 'Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution' warning. This is because of crime, terrorism, unrest, health issues, and piracy in nearby waters. The summary of the advisory changed, but the overall warning level and risk factors did not. It includes a 'Do Not Travel' warning for the northern border area. This is due to risks from crime and terrorism. U.S. government employees have travel rules they must follow. U.S. citizens should take similar steps to be careful.

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