U.S. State Department Issues 'Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution' Advisory for Spain
What changed
The U.S. State Department has put Spain on 'Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution' for travel. This is due to threats of terrorism and the chance of public disorder. Terrorist groups still plan attacks on different public places. Public protests happen often. The advice is to think again about travelling to Ceuta because of public disorder.
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U.S. State Department Issues 'Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution' Advisory for SpainRelated changes
SpainBorder SecurityEffectiveEffective 8 Oct 2026 Spain Extends Temporary Border Controls at Internal Air and Sea Borders with Italy
What changed
The Spanish Ministry of the Interior has issued Order INT/1033/2026, which started on 8 October 2026. This order extends the temporary return of border controls at Spain's internal air and sea borders for people travelling from Italy. This measure, which continues earlier extensions, covers passenger flights and maritime links until 22 October 2026. It suggests that the Spanish authorities believe there are still serious threats to public order and internal security, meaning checks are still needed at borders that would normally be open under the Schengen Agreement.
Published 6 Oct 2026Effective 8 Oct 2026Boletín Oficial del Estado
United StatesTravel AdvisoriesAnnouncementEffective 9 Sept 2026 U.S. State Department Issues Level 2 Travel Advisory for United Kingdom: Exercise Increased Caution Due to Terrorism Risk, and Updates Entry Requirements for U.S. Citizens
What changed
The U.S. Department of State reissued its Travel Advisory for the United Kingdom on 9 September 2026. It kept the status at 'Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution'. This updated advice continues to warn U.S. citizens about the danger of terrorism and how common petty crime is across the country. It specifically mentions possible terrorist attacks and violence from dissident groups in Northern Ireland.
Published 9 Sept 2026Effective 9 Sept 2026U.S. State Department — Travel advisories
SpainBorder SecurityEffectiveEffective 8 Sept 2026 Spain Extends Temporary Border Controls for Arrivals from Italy
What changed
The Spanish Ministry of the Interior has issued Order INT/932/2026, of 4 September, extending temporary border controls at internal air and sea borders for passenger flights and maritime links originating from the Italian Republic. This measure, initially established by Order INT/846/2026, of 7 August, will now apply from 00:00 hours on 8 September 2026 until 24:00 hours on 22 September 2026. The extension is based on the continued existence of urgent reasons and serious threats to public order and internal security, as permitted by Articles 25 and 26 of the Schengen Borders Code.
Published 4 Sept 2026Effective 8 Sept 2026Boletín Oficial del Estado
United StatesTravel AdvisoriesPublishedEffective 4 Sept 2026 U.S. State Department Updates Travel Advisory for China and Macau SAR: Retains Level 2 for Mainland China and Hong Kong, Level 3 for Macau SAR, with Expanded Details on Risks
What changed
The U.S. State Department has issued updated travel advice for Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR), which is effective straight away. The advice continues to recommend 'Level 3: Reconsider Travel'. While the travel level itself hasn't changed, the detailed explanation of particular risks and limits on consular services has been removed from the main summary page of the advice.
Published 4 Sept 2026Effective 4 Sept 2026U.S. State Department — Travel advisories
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