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[{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Liechtenstein - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/Liechtenstein-Travel-Advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"LS"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Liechtenstein.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Liechtenstein.html\" adhocenable=\"false\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Liechtenstein:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Review the <a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Switzerland/Detail\">Crime and Safety Reports</a> for Switzerland.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:&nbsp; Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/Liechtenstein-Travel-Advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:27:00.135Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"North Macedonia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/north-macedonia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"MK"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in North Macedonia.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Macedonia.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to North Macedonia:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/NorthMacedonia/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for North Macedonia.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler's Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with minor changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/north-macedonia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:17:25.924Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Nauru - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/nauru-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"NR"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Nauru.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Nauru.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Nauru:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/nauru-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:06:39.217Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Palau - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/palau-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"PS"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Palau.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Palau.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Palau:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><i>Last Updated: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/palau-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:21:19.216Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Burma (Myanmar) - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/burma-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"BM"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Burma due to areas of civil unrest and armed conflict. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Do not travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Buthidaung, Kyauktaw, Maungdaw, Minbya, Mrauk- U, Ponnagyun, and Rathedaung townships in Rakhine State due to&nbsp;<b>civil unrest and armed conflict.</b></li>\n<li>Paletwa township in Chin State due to&nbsp;<b>civil unrest and armed conflict</b></li>\n<li>Hpakan, Mansi, Momauk, Sumprabum, Tanai, and Waingmaw townships in Kachin State due to&nbsp;<b>civil unrest and armed conflict</b>.</li>\n<li>Hpapun township in Kayin State due to&nbsp;<b>civil unrest</b>.</li>\n<li>Konkyan, Kutkai, Kyaukme, Laukkaing, Matman, Mongmao, Muse, Namphan, Pangsang, and Pangwaun townships in Shan State due to&nbsp;<b>civil unrest and armed conflict</b>.&nbsp;</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Reconsider travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Matupi township in Chin State due to <b>civil unrest</b>.</li>\n<li>Bhamo and Mogaung townships in Kachin State due to&nbsp;<b>civil unrest</b>.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Hopang, Hseni, Hsipaw, Mongkaung, Namhsan, Namtu, and Nanhkan townships in Shan State due to&nbsp;<b>civil unrest</b>.</li>\n<li>Shadaw township in Kayah State due to&nbsp;<b>civil unrest.</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p>The following areas of Burma are subject&nbsp;<b>to civil unrest</b>&nbsp;and <b>armed conflict</b> due to fighting between the Burmese military and various ethnic armed groups and militia forces.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Northern Shan State</li>\n<li>Parts of Kachin, Rakhine, and Chin States</li>\n<li>The Naga Self-Administered Zone in northern Sagaing Region</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Conflict-affected areas, particularly Northern Shan State and parts of Kachin, Rakhine, and Chin States are subject to land mines and unexploded ordinance. Land mines and unexploded ordnance have injured foreign tourists in conflict affected areas and their locations are often not marked or otherwise identifiable.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Burma.html\">Burma (Myanmar) country information page</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b>If you decide to travel to Burma:</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Review&nbsp;<a href=\"http://tourism.gov.mm/en_US/information/permitted-area/\" adhocenable=\"false\">the list of restricted areas</a>&nbsp;published by The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism</li>\n<li>Make arrangements to stay in&nbsp;<a href=\"http://tourism.gov.mm/hotels-resorts/\" adhocenable=\"false\">a registered hotel or guesthouse</a>, criminal penalties apply for non-compliance.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/burma-travel-advisory.html#ExternalPopup\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\" adhocenable=\"false\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=25943\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Burma.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.&nbsp;</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Parts of Rakhine, Chin, Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Sagaing, and Shan States</b></p>\n<p>Some townships in the states listed above are subject to fighting between the Burmese military and armed insurgent groups. The level of risk varies significantly between townships and may change at any time:</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in these townships as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel to these locations.</p>\n<p>Review information on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued with updates to Level 3 and 4 areas.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/burma-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:15:06.828Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Worldwide Caution - Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/worldwide-caution.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"caution"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p>This latest update to the Department of State’s Worldwide Caution provides U.S. citizens with general information regarding terrorist activities, political violence and criminal activity that transpire abroad, as well as specific recommendations on how to prepare for possible contingencies, receive information on breaking security events and ensure that travelers can be contacted in an emergency. This version replaces the Worldwide Caution dated July 2, 2018.</p>\n<p>As terrorist attacks, political violence (including demonstrations), criminal activities and other security incidents often take place without any warning, U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance and practice good situational awareness when traveling abroad. When planning a trip and prior to departing the United States, U.S. citizens should consult country specific&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html\">Travel Advisories</a>&nbsp;and information pages on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en.html\">travel.state.gov</a>.</p>\n<p>Travelers are also urged to enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(STEP) to receive security messages and to make it easier to locate you in an emergency. The Department uses these security messages to convey information about terrorist threats, security incidents, planned demonstrations, natural disasters, etc. In an emergency, please contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or consulate or call the following numbers:&nbsp;<b>1 (888) 407-4747</b>&nbsp;(toll-free in the United States and Canada) or&nbsp;<b>1 (202) 501-4444</b>&nbsp;from other countries.</p>\n<p>U.S. government facilities worldwide actively monitor potential security threats and may temporarily close or periodically suspend public services to assess their security posture. In those instances, U.S. embassies and consulates will make every effort to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. U.S. citizens abroad are urged to monitor the local news and maintain contact with the nearest U.S. Embassy or consulate.</p>\n<p>Terrorist groups including ISIS, al-Qa'ida, their associates, and those inspired by such organizations, are intent on attacking U.S. citizens wherever they are. Extremists may use conventional or non-conventional weapons to target U.S. government and private interests. Terrorists are increasingly using less sophisticated methods, including edged weapons, pistols and vehicles, as weapons to effectively target crowds. Extremists increasingly aim to identify and attack &quot;soft&quot; targets, such as:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>high-profile public events (sporting contests, political rallies, demonstrations, holiday events, celebratory gatherings, etc.)</li>\n<li>hotels, clubs and restaurants</li>\n<li>places of worship</li>\n<li>schools</li>\n<li>parks</li>\n<li>shopping malls and markets</li>\n<li>tourism infrastructure and tourist sites</li>\n<li>public transportation systems</li>\n<li>airports</li>\n</ul>\n<p>In multiple regions, terrorists, guerrilla groups and criminals seek to kidnap U.S. citizens to finance their operations or for political purposes. The Department also remains concerned that terrorists could again seek to down aircraft using concealed explosives or hijack commercial flights.</p>\n<p>Private U.S. citizens should not travel to any country to participate in armed conflict. U.S. citizens are reminded that fighting on behalf of, or providing other forms of support to, designated terrorist organizations can constitute the provision of material support for terrorism, which is a serious crime that can result in penalties, including prison time and large fines.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>For further information:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>See the&nbsp;<a href=\"http://travel.state.gov/\">Department of State's travel website</a>&nbsp;for the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/worldwide-caution.html\">Worldwide Caution</a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html\">Travel Advisories</a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html\">country information</a>.</li>\n<li>Follow us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/travelgov/\">Instagram</a>.</li>\n<li>The Department of State's Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) provides several resources to enhance the safety and security of the U.S. private sector abroad. Additional information on OSAC can be found on&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.osac.gov/\">OSAC.gov</a>&nbsp;or by following OSAC on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/OSACState\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Mariners and U.S. citizens considering maritime travel should also review information at the websites of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://msi.nga.mil/NGAPortal/MSI.portal?_nfpb=true&amp;_pageLabel=msi_portal_page_61\">National Geospatial Agency</a>, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.marad.dot.gov/environment-and-safety/office-of-security/msci/\">Maritime Security Communications with Industry Portal</a>, and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://homeport.uscg.mil/\">U.S. Coast Guard</a>&nbsp;for information related to&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.uscg.mil/msib/\">maritime</a>&nbsp;and port security globally.</li>\n</ul>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/worldwide-caution.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2019-11-06T16:57:57.428Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Afghanistan - Level 4: Do Not Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/afghanistan-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"AF"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 4: Do Not Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p>Do not travel to Afghanistan due to&nbsp;<b>crime, terrorism,</b> <b>civil unrest, kidnapping, </b>and <b>armed conflict</b>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Travel to all areas of Afghanistan is unsafe because of critical levels of kidnappings, hostage taking, suicide bombings, widespread military combat operations, landmines, and terrorist and insurgent attacks, including attacks using vehicle-borne, magnetic, or other improvised explosive devices (IEDs), suicide vests, and grenades. &nbsp;</p>\n<p>Terrorist and insurgent groups continue planning and executing attacks in Afghanistan. These attacks occur with little or no warning, and have targeted official Afghan and U.S. government convoys and facilities, local government buildings, foreign embassies, military installations, commercial entities, non-governmental organization (NGO) offices, hospitals, residential compounds, tourist locations, transportation hubs, public gatherings, markets and shopping areas, places of worship, restaurants, hotels, universities, airports, schools, gymnasiums, and other locations frequented by U.S. citizens and other foreign nationals.</p>\n<p>The U.S. Embassy's ability to provide routine and emergency services to U.S. citizens in Afghanistan is severely limited, particularly outside of Kabul. Evacuation options from Afghanistan are extremely limited due to the lack of infrastructure, geographic constraints, and the volatile security situation.</p>\n<p>Family members cannot accompany U.S. government employees who work in Afghanistan. Unofficial travel to Afghanistan by U.S. government employees and their family members is restricted and requires prior approval from the Department of State. U.S. Embassy personnel are restricted from traveling to all locations in Kabul except the U.S. Embassy and other U.S. government facilities unless there is a compelling U.S. government interest in permitting such travel that outweighs the risk. Additional security measures are needed for any U.S. government employee travel and movement through Afghanistan.</p>\n<p>Due to risks to civil aviation operating within or in the vicinity of Afghanistan, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). For more information, U.S. citizens should consult the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/us_restrictions/\" adhocenable=\"false\">Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices</a>.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Afghanistan.html\">country information page</a><u>.</u></p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Afghanistan:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</li>\n<li>Draft a will and designate appropriate insurance beneficiaries and/or power of attorney.</li>\n<li>Discuss a plan with loved ones regarding care/custody of children, pets, property, belongings, non-liquid assets (collections, artwork, etc.), funeral wishes, etc.</li>\n<li>Share important documents, login information, and points of contact with loved ones so that they can manage your affairs, if you are unable to return as planned to the United States. Consider signing a power of attorney.</li>\n<li>Establish your own personal security plan in coordination with your employer or host organization, or consider consulting with a professional security organization. Carry a communication device and, where possible, ride in armored vehicles.</li>\n<li>Notify a trusted person of your travel itinerary and contact information. Avoid discussing your movement plans in public where you can be overheard or with persons who do not have the need to know.</li>\n<li>Obtain&nbsp;<a href=\"http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/health/insurance-providers.html\">medical evacuation insurance</a>&nbsp;with a company that operates in Afghanistan and obtain a list of clinics and hospitals that may be used as an evacuation point.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\" adhocenable=\"false\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\" adhocenable=\"false\">Twitter</a> and &nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/travelgov/\" adhocenable=\"false\">Instagram</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Afghanistan/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Afghanistan.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/afghanistan-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T15:58:36.097Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Albania - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/albania-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"AL"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Albania. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>The southern town of Lazarat&nbsp;due&nbsp;to&nbsp;<b>crime</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Albania.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Albania:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<u><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a></u>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<u><a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a></u>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Albania/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Albania.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Lazarat – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</b></p>\n<p>The security situation in Lazarat remains volatile due to crime and violence associated with marijuana cultivation. Local police have limited ability to protect and assist travelers.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Lazarat as U.S government employees are&nbsp;prohibited from traveling there.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:</i>&nbsp;<i>Reissued with updates to the Risk Indicators.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/albania-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:06:29.541Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Algeria - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/algeria-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"AG"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp; Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution when traveling in Algeria due to&nbsp;<b>terrorism</b>. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Do not travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Areas near the eastern and southern borders due to&nbsp;<b>terrorism and kidnapping</b>.</li>\n<li>Areas in the Sahara Desert due to&nbsp;<b>terrorism and kidnapping</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Algeria. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning and have recently targeted the Algerian security forces. Most attacks take place in rural areas, but attacks are possible in urban areas despite a heavy and active police presence.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens outside Algiers province due to Algerian government restrictions on travel by U.S. government employees.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Algeria.html\">country information page</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Algeria:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Inform local police when visiting locations outside of major cities.</li>\n<li>Travel by air if possible; remain on major highways if you must travel by road.</li>\n<li>Travel with reputable travel agents who know the area.</li>\n<li>Avoid staying overnight outside of the main cities and tourist locations.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Algeria.html#ExternalPopup\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Algeria.html#ExternalPopup\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Algeria/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Algeria.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Eastern and southern borders—Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>Avoid travel to rural areas within 50 km (31 miles) of the border with Tunisia and within 250 km (155 miles) of the borders with Libya, Niger, Mali, and Mauritania due to terrorist and criminal activities, including kidnapping.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">High-Risk Travelers</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Overland travel to the Sahara Desert—Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>Do not travel overland in the Sahara Desert due to terrorist and criminal activity, including kidnapping.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">High-Risk Travelers</a>.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:</i> <i>Reissued with updates to the Risk Indicators.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/algeria-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T16:31:53.900Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Andorra - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/andorra-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"AN"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\"></a>Exercise normal precautions in Andorra.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/andorra.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Andorra:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations.&nbsp;Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/andorra-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:28:13.532Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Angola - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/angola-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"AO"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Angola. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Urban areas due to <b>crime and kidnapping.</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/angola.html\">country information page.</a></p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Angola:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.</li>\n<li>Use caution when walking or driving at night.</li>\n<li>Keep a low profile.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program </a>(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook </a>and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Angola/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Angola.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler ’s Checklist </a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Urban areas</b></p>\n<p>Violent crime, such as armed robbery, assault, kidnapping, carjacking and homicide, is common. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:</i> <i>Reissued with updates to the Risk Indicators.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/angola-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:30:07.452Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Anguilla - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/anguilla-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"AV"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\"></a>Exercise normal precautions in Anguilla.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Anguilla.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Anguilla:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Anguilla/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Barbados, which covers Anguilla.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><i><b>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.</b></i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/anguilla-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:33:19.883Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Antarctica - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/antarctica-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"AY"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Antarctica due to <b>environmental hazards posed by extreme and unpredictable weather</b>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Antarctica as the U.S government does not have an embassy or consulate in Antarctica.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <u><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Antarctica.html\">country information page</a></u>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Antarctica:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Obtain comprehensive medical insurance that includes medical evacuation.</li>\n<li>Travel with a professional guide or organization.</li>\n<li>Contact the Department of State’s Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs for information at <a href=\"mailto:Antarctica@state.gov\">Antarctica@state.gov</a>.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/antarctica-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:01:40.707Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Antigua and Barbuda - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/antigua-and-barbuda-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"AC"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Antigua and Barbuda.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/AntiguaandBarbuda.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Antigua and Barbuda:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/AntiguaBarbuda/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Barbados, which covers Antigua and Barbuda.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Barbuda</b></p>\n<p>While Antigua received little damage during the 2017 hurricane season, Barbuda was seriously damaged. Infrastructure on Barbuda is still being rebuilt and there is power to fewer than half of the residences on the island. &nbsp;</p>\n<p><i><b>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with update to information about and Travel Advisory level for Barbuda.</b></i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/antigua-and-barbuda-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:08:53.450Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Botswana - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/botswana-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"BC"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\"></a>Exercise normal precautions in Botswana.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/botswana.html\" adhocenable=\"false\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Botswana:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Botswana/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Botswana.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/botswana-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:03:47.595Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Cabo Verde - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/cabo-verde-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"CV"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Cabo Verde.&nbsp; Some areas have increased risk.&nbsp; Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Exercise Increased Caution In:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Praia due to <b>crime</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/cabo-verde.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Cabo Verde:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.</li>\n<li>Use caution when walking or driving at night.</li>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Do not display signs of wealth, such as expensive watches or jewelry.</li>\n<li>Do not answer your door at your hotel/residence unless you know who it is.</li>\n<li>Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/CaboVerde/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Cabo Verde.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Praia – Level 2:&nbsp; Exercise Increased Caution</b></p>\n<p>Violent crime, such as burglary, armed robbery, and assault, occurs in Praia.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: &nbsp;Reissued after periodic review with updates to the Risk Indicators, the Travel Advisory areas of Level 2, and the “If you decide to travel” section.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/cabo-verde-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:19:03.144Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Comoros - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/comoros-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"CN"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Comoros.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/comoros.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Comoros:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued with updates to the Travel Advisory Level</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/comoros-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:37:06.145Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Djibouti - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/djibouti-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"DJ"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Djibouti.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/djibouti.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Djibouti:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Djibouti/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Djibouti.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/djibouti-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:56:55.950Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Equatorial Guinea - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/equatorial-guinea-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"EK"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Equatorial Guinea.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/equatorial-guinea.html\">Country Information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Equatorial Guinea:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <u><a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a></u> (<u><a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a></u>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <u><a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/EquatorialGuinea/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a></u> for Equatorial Guinea.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations.&nbsp; Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with minor grammatical edits.</i></b></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/equatorial-guinea-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:11:50.788Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Guinea - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/guinea-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"GV"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Guinea due to <b>civil unrest</b>.</p>\n<p><b>Country Summary: </b>Demonstrations occur frequently throughout the country and are often sporadic and unplanned, making it difficult to predict the size, route, or level of violence or congestion that may occur. Recent demonstrations throughout Middle Guinea, which includes Labe, Mamou, Pita, and Dalaba, have been particularly violent.</p>\n<p>Any demonstration may turn violent, resulting in injuries and even fatalities. Demonstrators may attack vehicles that attempt to pass through or around the protests, resulting in serious injuries and vehicular damage. Criminals are known to take advantage of the resulting traffic congestion to rob drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. Uniformed security forces may also extort drivers and passengers during these incidents.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/guinea.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Guinea:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations and crowds.<u></u></li>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.<u></u></li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.<u></u></li>\n<li>Keep travel documents up to date and easily accessible.</li>\n<li>Have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/ddc48152-c53f-42dd-9823-15f4aec0a78c\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Guinea.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with updates to the Risk Indicators and “If you decide to Travel” section.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/guinea-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:10:50.569Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Lesotho - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/lesotho-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"LT"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Lesotho.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/lesotho.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Lesotho:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Lesotho/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Lesotho.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/lesotho-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:21:58.371Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Namibia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/namibia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"WA"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Namibia.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/namibia.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Namibia:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Namibia/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Namibia.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/namibia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:04:44.559Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Eswatini - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/eswatini-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"WZ"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Eswatini.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Eswatini.html\" adhocenable=\"false\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Eswatini:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Eswatini/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Eswatini.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/eswatini-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:15:15.991Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Australia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/australia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"AS"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Australia. Areas affected by bushfires have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p><b>Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</b> <b>in areas affected by bushfires and air quality issues</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visitors should exercise increased caution when considering travel to areas affected by bushfires until the risks posed by bushfires, and resulting poor air quality, have passed.</li>\n<li>Authorities may issue evacuation orders to certain areas as conditions warrant. Travelers should follow local evacuation orders.</li>\n<li>Smoke from bushfires is causing poor air quality, which can increase health risks for travelers with related health conditions.&nbsp;Check the air quality&nbsp;for your destinations and take precautions as needed.</li>\n<li>Monitor local news media outlets for updates on areas under evacuation.</li>\n<li>Dial 000 (triple zero) for immediate assistance from the police, ambulance service, or fire brigade.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>For the latest information on affected areas, please see the notices and updates of the state or territory emergency services where you are:</p>\n<p><b>Fire Services:</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://esa.act.gov.au/actfr/\">Australian Capital Territory</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/\">New South Wales</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.pfes.nt.gov.au/Fire-and-Rescue.aspx\">Northern Territory</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/\">Queensland</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/site/home.jsp\">South Australia</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.fire.tas.gov.au/\">Tasmania</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/\">Victoria</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx\">Western Australia</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Air quality</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.health.act.gov.au/about-our-health-system/population-health/environmental-monitoring/monitoring-and-regulating-air\">Australian Capital Territory</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/air-quality\">New South Wales</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://nt.gov.au/environment/environment-data-maps/air-quality-monitoring\">Northern Territory</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/\">Queensland</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/data_and_publications/air_quality_monitoring\">South Australia</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://epa.tas.gov.au/epa/air/monitoring-air-pollution/real-time-air-quality-data-for-tasmania\">Tasmania</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/EPAAirWatch\">Victoria</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.der.wa.gov.au/your-environment/air/air-quality-index\">Western Australia</a></li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/australia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:18:14.445Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Brunei - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/brunei-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"BX"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Brunei.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Brunei.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Brunei:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Brunei/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Brunei.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/brunei-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:08:56.329Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Fiji - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/fiji-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"FJ"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Fiji.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/fiji-travel-advisory.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Fiji:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Fiji/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Fiji.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><i><b>Last Update: Periodic Review with edits to the Local Laws and Special Circumstances Section.</b></i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/fiji-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:17:39.656Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"French Polynesia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/french-polynesia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"FP"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in French Polynesia.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/FrenchPolynesia.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to French Polynesia:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <u><a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a></u> (<u><a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a></u>) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/french-polynesia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:24:20.211Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Hong Kong - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/hong-kong-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"HK"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"HK"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>A novel (new) coronavirus officially known as COVID-19 is causing an outbreak of respiratory illness that began in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, China in December 2019. On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization determined the rapidly spreading outbreak constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.<a name=\"_Hlk31362720\"></a></p>\n<p>The Hong Kong government has reported cases of the novel coronavirus in its special administrative region, has upgraded its response level to emergency, its highest response level, and is taking other steps to manage the novel coronavirus outbreak. On February 8, the Hong Kong government began enforcing a compulsory 14-day quarantine for anyone, regardless of nationality, arriving in Hong Kong who has visited mainland China within a 14-day period. This quarantine does not apply to individuals transiting Hong Kong International Airport and certain exempted groups such as flight crews. However, health screening measures are in place at all of Hong Kong’s borders and the Hong Kong authorities will quarantine individual travelers, including passengers transiting the Hong Kong International Airport, if the Hong Kong authorities determine the traveler to be a health risk. Please refer to the Hong Kong government’s <a href=\"https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/07/P2020020700674.htm\">press release</a> for further details.</p>\n<p>On January 30, the Hong Kong government closed certain transportation links and border checkpoints connecting Hong Kong with mainland China until further notice, and on February 3 suspended ferry services from Macau.</p>\n<p>On February 10, 2020 the Department of State allowed for the voluntary departure of non-emergency U.S. Government employees and their family members due to the novel coronavirus and the effect to Mission personnel as schools and some public facilities have been closed until further notice.</p>\n<p>On February 19, the <a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/watch/novel-coronavirus-china\">U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a> (CDC) issued a Level 1 Warning: Practice Usual Precautions in Hong Kong for COVID-19.</p>\n<p>The Department of State has raised the Travel Advisory for mainland China to Level 4: Do Not Travel due to the novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China. The CDC has issued a Level 3 Warning for China: Avoid all nonessential travel.</p>\n<p>At this time, CDC does&nbsp;not&nbsp;recommend canceling or postponing travel to Hong Kong. If you travel to Hong Kong, take the following steps:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid contact with sick people.</li>\n<li>Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.</li>\n<li>Clean your hands often by washing them with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at 60%–95% alcohol. Soap and water should be used if hands are visibly dirty.<ul>\n<li>It is especially important to clean hands after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you spent time in Hong Kong during the past 14 days and feel sick with fever, cough, or difficulty breathing:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Seek medical advice. Call ahead before going to a doctor’s office or emergency room. Tell them about your recent travel to Hong Kong, an area with community spread of coronavirus, and your symptoms.</li>\n<li>Avoid contact with others.</li>\n<li>Do not travel while sick.</li>\n<li>Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.</li>\n<li>Clean your hands by washing them with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains 60%–95% alcohol immediately after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose. Soap and water should be used if hands are visibly dirty.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Please monitor the Hong Kong government’s <a href=\"https://www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/102465.html\">website</a> for further updates on the coronavirus infection.</p>\n<p>See&nbsp;<a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/watch/novel-coronavirus-china\">https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/watch/novel-coronavirus-china</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/novel-coronavirus-2019.html\">https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/novel-coronavirus-2019.html</a>&nbsp;for additional guidance.</p>\n<p>Continue to exercise increased caution in Hong Kong due to&nbsp;<b>civil unrest</b>.</p>\n<p><b>Country Summary:</b>&nbsp;Since June 2019, large scale and smaller political demonstrations have taken place in various areas of Hong Kong, including MTR stations, shopping malls, universities, and at Hong Kong International airport. While many demonstrations have been peaceful, some have resulted in violent confrontations between protesters and police – or between protesters and people who oppose the demonstrations – leading to serious injuries. Police have used a variety of crowd control measures, including tear gas, pepper spray, rubber bullets, and water cannons.&nbsp;Some protesters have lit fires, built barricades, and thrown Molotov cocktails (petrol bombs). Police have identified and seized weapons and explosive materials linked to ongoing protest activity. Any protests that take place without a permit are considered illegal.</p>\n<p>Protests, which can take place with little or no notice at any time of the week, are likely to continue and are often accompanied by vandalism and/or violence.</p>\n<p>U.S. citizens, as well as U.S. Consulate General employees, have been subject to a People’s Republic of China propaganda campaign falsely accusing the United States of fomenting unrest in Hong Kong.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/HongKong.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Hong Kong:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitor local media, local transportations sites and apps like&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/services/mtr_mobile.html\">MTR Mobile</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.nwstbus.com.hk/content/default.aspx?intLangID=1&amp;section=footer&amp;page=ApptermsOfUse\">CitybusNWFB</a>, and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/flights/departures/passenger.page\">Hong Kong International Airport website</a>&nbsp;for updates.</li>\n<li>Avoid the areas of the demonstrations.</li>\n<li>Exercise caution if you are in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.</li>\n<li>Avoid taking photographs of protesters or police without permission.</li>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Keep a low profile.</li>\n<li>Review your flight status with your airline or at the Hong Kong International Airport&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/flights/departures/passenger.page\">website</a>.</li>\n<li>Follow U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/USAinHKMacau/\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/usainhkmacau\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/usdos/\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/StateDept?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/HongKong/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Hong Kong.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations.&nbsp;Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued with updates on novel coronavirus.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/hong-kong-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:06:58.010Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Japan - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/japan-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"JA"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>A novel (new) coronavirus disease, recently designated as COVID-19, is causing an outbreak of respiratory illness. The first cases of COVID-19 were reported in China in December 2019. On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization determined the rapidly spreading outbreak constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Many cases of COVID-19 have been associated with travel to or from mainland China or close contact with a travel-related case, but sustained community spread has been reported in Japan. Sustained community spread means that people in Japan have been infected with the virus, but how or where they became infected is not known, and the spread is ongoing. The CDC has issued a <a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/japan?s_cid=ncezid-dgmq-travel-single-001\">Level 2 Travel Health Notice.</a></p>\n<p>Because older adults and those with chronic medical conditions may be at higher risk for severe disease, people in these groups should discuss travel with a healthcare provider and consider postponing nonessential travel.</p>\n<p>Travelers should review and follow the Centers for Disease Control’s <a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-treatment.html\">guidelines for the prevention of coronavirus</a> if they decide to travel to Japan. If suspected to have Coronavirus in Japan, you may face travel delays, quarantine, and extremely expensive medical costs.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b>If you travel to Japan, you should:</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid contact with sick people.</li>\n<li>Discuss travel to Japan with your healthcare provider. Older adults and travelers with underlying health issues may be at risk for more severe disease.</li>\n<li>Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands</li>\n<li>Clean your hands often by washing them with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at 60%–95% alcohol. Soap and water should be used if hands are visibly dirty.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\" adhocenable=\"false\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\" adhocenable=\"false\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Japan/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Japan.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>See&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2Fnovel-coronavirus-2019.html\" adhocenable=\"false\">https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/novel-coronavirus-2019.html</a> for additional guidance.</p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/japan-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:28:34.649Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Kiribati - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/kiribati-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"KR"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Kiribati.</p>\n<p>Health</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitor local media.</li>\n<li>Bring a sufficient supply of over-the-counter and prescription medicines.</li>\n<li>Make contingency plans to leave the country.</li>\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list/\">CDC Travelers Page</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <u><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Kiribati.html\">Country Information page.</a></u></p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Kiribati:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <u><a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a></u> (<u><a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a></u>) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with changes to Health Information.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/kiribati-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:04:57.340Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Macau - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/macau-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"MC"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>A novel (new) coronavirus is causing an outbreak of respiratory illness that began in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, China in December 2019. On January 30, 2020 the World Health Organization determined the rapidly spreading outbreak constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.</p>\n<p>The Macau government has reported cases of the novel coronavirus in its special administrative region. In an effort to contain the novel coronavirus, the Macau government has placed restrictions on entry to its special administration region on individuals who have been to Hubei Province, China within the previous 14 days and may quarantine those they believe could have been exposed to the coronavirus.</p>\n<p>As of February 4, ferry services between Hong Kong and Macau have been suspended and flights from Macau International Airport have been reduced. Also, bus drivers may refuse passengers who do not wear face masks.</p>\n<p><a name=\"_Hlk31380261\"></a>On February 10, 2020 the Department of State allowed for the voluntary departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and their family members due to the novel coronavirus and the impact to Mission personnel as schools and some public facilities have been closed until further notice.</p>\n<p>The Department of State has raised the Travel Advisory for China to Level 4: Do Not Travel due to the novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China. The <a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/watch/novel-coronavirus-china\">U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a> (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Warning: Avoid all nonessential travel to China.</p>\n<p><b>If you must travel to Macau, you should:</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitor the Macau government’s <a href=\"https://www.gov.mo/en/\">website</a> for further updates on the coronavirus infection.</li>\n<li>Avoid contact with sick people.</li>\n<li>Discuss travel to Macau with your healthcare provider. Older adults and travelers with underlying health issues may be at risk for more severe disease.</li>\n<li>Avoid animals (alive or dead), animal markets, and products that come from animals (such as uncooked meat).</li>\n<li>Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.</li>\n<li>Maintain drainage pipes properly and add water to U-traps regularly.</li>\n<li>Put the toilet lid down before you flush to prevent the spread of germs.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>If you traveled to Macau in the last 14 days and feel sick with fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, you should:</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Seek medical care right away. Before you go to a doctor’s office or emergency room, call ahead and tell them about your recent travel and your symptoms.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Avoid contact with others.</li>\n<li>Do not travel while sick.</li>\n<li>Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.</li>\n<li>Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.</li>\n<li>Wear a mask and seek medical advice promptly if unwell.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>See&nbsp;<u><a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/warning/novel-coronavirus-china\">https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/watch/novel-coronavirus-china</a></u>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<u><a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/novel-coronavirus-2019.html\">https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/novel-coronavirus-2019.html</a></u>&nbsp;for additional guidance.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued with updates on novel coronavirus.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/macau-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:32:05.698Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Mongolia - Level 4: Do Not Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/mongolia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"MG"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 4: Do Not Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Do Not Travel to Mongolia <b>due to the Global Health Advisory and Mongolia’s suspension of all international travel in response to the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 in neighboring countries</b>.</p>\n<p>On March 10, 2020, Mongolia suspended travel to and from foreign locations until at least March 28. Virtually all commercial flights, passenger rail, and auto traffic into and out of Mongolia are suspended during this time period. Domestic air and rail travel will also be suspended from March 10 until at least March 16. For the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19-related issues affecting travelers in Mongolia please see the <a href=\"https://mn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/\">U.S Embassy in Mongolia’s COVID-19 Information page</a>.</p>\n<p>On February 25, 2020, the Department of State allowed for the voluntary departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and all family members. On March 12, the Department ordered the departure of all nonessential personnel <b>due to travel, transport, and other restrictions related to Mongolia’s response to the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19.</b></p>\n<p>Travelers already in Mongolia should be prepared for the potential implementation of further measures with little or no advance notice affecting their ability to move within or depart from Mongolia. Travelers should also review and follow the Centers for Disease Control’s <a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-treatment.html\">guidelines for the prevention of coronavirus</a>. U.S. citizens currently in Mongolia should attempt to depart by commercial means as soon as it becomes feasible to do so.</p>\n<p>U.S. citizens remaining in Mongolia should follow the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Mongolian health authorities’ guidance for prevention, signs and symptoms, and treatment. We strongly urge U.S. citizens remaining in Mongolia to stay home as much as possible and limit contact with others, including large gatherings. Consider stocking up on food and other supplies to limit movement outside the home.&nbsp;If the situation deteriorates further, the ability of the U.S. Embassy to provide assistance to U.S. nationals within Mongolia may be limited.</p>\n<p>The country’s health system continues to be taxed by normal seasonal illnesses. Hospital capacity in Ulaanbaatar remains limited, and the additional travel restrictions announced on March 10 may impede people seeking medical evacuation.</p>\n<p>The Government of Mongolia has announced many precautionary measures, including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eliminating travel into and out of Mongolia.</li>\n<li>Placing travelers in mandatory quarantine upon arrival from specific countries or if they exhibit symptoms identifiable with COVID-19.</li>\n<li>Requesting that all travelers arriving from abroad self-quarantine for 14 days.</li>\n<li>Prohibiting all public gatherings, events, and meetings, such as conferences, sporting events, and concerts.</li>\n<li>Prohibiting school age children from public locations such as restaurants and shopping malls.</li>\n<li>Closing schools and universities.</li>\n<li>Restricting the operating hours of restaurants, bars, and other public locations.</li>\n<li>Closing public offices, libraries, and community centers.</li>\n<li>Suspending intercity traffic and limiting access to public transportation.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Health officials have quarantined some travelers, including U.S. citizens, and are actively screening passengers for COVID-19 symptoms at land borders, airports, and at inspection points on roads. Mongolian health authorities are also currently conducting contact tracing for suspected cases of COVID-19.</p>\n<p>The situation is evolving rapidly, and the above restrictions may be expanded or prolonged.</p>\n<p><b>If you travel to Mongolia, you should:</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consult the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html\">CDC website</a> for the most up-to-date information.</li>\n<li>Read the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/\">CDC Travelers Health Page</a>.</li>\n<li>For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19 please see the <a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/summary.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fsummary.html\">CDC’s latest recommendations</a>.</li>\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/novel-coronavirus-hubei-province--china.html\">COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov</a> for the latest information.</li>\n<li>Check with your airlines or cruise lines regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.</li>\n<li>Visit our <a href=\"https://jp.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/\">Embassy webpage on COVID-19</a></li>\n<li>Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.dhs.gov/news/2020/02/02/dhs-issues-supplemental-instructions-inbound-flights-individuals-who-have-been-china\">Department of Homeland Security’s website</a>&nbsp;on the latest travel restrictions to the U.S.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Japan/Detail\"></a>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Updated with increased Advisory level due to the coronavirus outbreak.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/mongolia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:55:37.887Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"New Caledonia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/new-caledonia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"NC"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in New Caledonia.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/NewCaledonia.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to New Caledonia:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <u><a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a></u> (<u><a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a></u>) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/new-caledonia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:10:25.894Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"New Zealand - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/new-zealand-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"NZ"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in New Zealand.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/NewZealand.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to New Zealand:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/NewZealand/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for New Zealand.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><i><b>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.</b></i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/new-zealand-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:11:42.760Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Papua New Guinea - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/papua-new-guinea-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"PP"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Papua New Guinea due to <b>crime, civil unrest, health concerns, natural disasters, and kidnapping</b>. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Reconsider Travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Areas near the Panguna mine in Bougainville due to <b>civil unrest</b>.</li>\n<li>The Highlands region due to the long-term effects of a <b>natural disaster</b> that occurred in February 2018 and <b>civil unrest</b>.</li>\n<li>Areas in the vicinity of Mt. Ulawun on the island of New Britain due to <b>natural disaster</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Country Summary</b>: Violent crime, including sexual assault, carjackings, home invasions, kidnappings, and armed robberies, is common. Tensions between communal or clan groups may result in violence at any time without warning. Police presence is limited outside of the capital Port Moresby, and police may be unable to assist due to limited resources.</p>\n<p>Public demonstrations, especially in population centers, are common and may turn violent. Even peaceful demonstrations may present opportunities for criminal elements or other actors to exacerbate local political tensions.</p>\n<p>On August 21, 2019, the <a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel\">Centers for Disease Control</a>&nbsp;and Prevention (CDC) released a <a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/alert/polio-papua-new-guinea\">Level 2 Travel Notice for Papua New Guinea</a> regarding an outbreak of vaccine-derived poliovirus in the Morobe Province. Refer to the CDC for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/alert/polio-papua-new-guinea\">additional information</a>&nbsp;and advice on the outbreak.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens outside of Port Moresby due to limited transportation infrastructure. U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization before traveling to areas of concern, including Bougainville.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/PapuaNewGuinea.html\">country information</a>&nbsp;page.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Papua New Guinea:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/alert/polio-papua-new-guinea\">CDC Travelers’ Health Page.</a></li>\n<li>Avoid using local taxis or buses, known as public motor vehicles or PMVs.</li>\n<li>Travel with guides from a reputable tour company, particularly if you plan to hike.</li>\n<li>Avoid walking or driving at night.</li>\n<li>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.</li>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations and crowds.<u></u></li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/PapuaNewGuinea/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Papua New Guinea.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Travelers’ Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Areas Near the Panguna Mine - Level 3: Reconsider Travel</b></p>\n<p>The Autonomous Government of Bougainville has designated areas near the Panguna mine as “no go zones&quot; due to the risk of violence and civil unrest. Bougainville police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens outside of Port Moresby due to limited transportation infrastructure. U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization before traveling to areas of concern, including Bougainville.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>The Highlands Region - Level 3: Reconsider Travel</b></p>\n<p>An earthquake has damaged infrastructure and disrupted local services. There is a risk of tribal violence in the region.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens outside of Port Moresby due to limited transportation infrastructure. U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization before traveling to areas of concern, including Bougainville.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Areas in the Vicinity of Mt. Ulawun - Level 3: Reconsider Travel</b></p>\n<p>Recent years have seen regular volcanic activity at Mt. Ulawun, a volcano on the eastern end of the island of New Britain. A major eruption occurred in June 2019, leading to widespread ash fall, the displacement of local communities, and the temporary closure of the international airport in Hoskins.</p>\n<p>Smaller, but still significant, eruptions occurred in August and October 2019.Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued with updates to a Level 3 area(s) and information on Natural Disaster and Civil Unrest Risk Indicators.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/papua-new-guinea-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:22:47.899Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Samoa - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/samoa-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"WS"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Samoa.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Samoa.html\">Country Information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Samoa:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><i><b>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without edits.</b></i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/samoa-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:17:08.947Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Austria - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/austria-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"AU"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\"></a>Exercise normal precautions in Austria.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Austria:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Austria/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Austria.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/austria-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:20:35.668Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Belarus - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/belarus-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"BO"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Belarus.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Belarus.html\" adhocenable=\"false\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Belarus:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/step.html\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://mobile.twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Belarus/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Belarus.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html/\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/belarus-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:40:47.644Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Belgium - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/belgium-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"BE"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\"></a>Exercise increased caution in Belgium due to <b>terrorism</b>.</p>\n<p>Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Belgium. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting, music, and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Belgium.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to the Belgium:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings when traveling to tourist locations and crowded public venues.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Belgium/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Belgium.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/belgium-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:42:28.370Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Bulgaria - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/bulgaria-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"BU"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Bulgaria.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bulgaria.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Bulgaria:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Bulgaria/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Bulgaria.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:</i>&nbsp;<i>Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/bulgaria-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:10:38.258Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Croatia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/croatia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"HR"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Croatia.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/croatia.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Croatia:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Croatia/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Croatia.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/croatia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:42:23.989Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Cyprus - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/cyprus-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"CY"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions when traveling in Cyprus.</p>\n<p>Do not attempt to enter the United Nations buffer zone at any place other than a designated crossing point.&nbsp;Police and UN forces strictly enforce this restriction. Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/cyprus.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Cyprus:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Cyprus/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Cyprus.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>UN Buffer Zone: Since 1974, the southern part of Cyprus has been under the control of the government of the Republic of Cyprus. The northern part of Cyprus, administered by Turkish Cypriots, proclaimed itself the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” (“TRNC”) in 1983. The United States does not recognize the “TRNC,” nor does any country other than Turkey. A buffer zone patrolled by the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, separates the two sides. For U.S. citizen travelers:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Enter and exit the Republic of Cyprus ONLY </b>at Larnaca and Paphos airports and at the seaports of Limassol, Larnaca, and Paphos. The Republic of Cyprus <b>does not consider</b> entry at Ercan Airport in the north to be a “legal” entrance into Cyprus.</li>\n<li>You <b>cannot receive a residency permit</b> from the Republic of Cyprus to reside in the area north of the UN buffer zone.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/cyprus-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:48:08.976Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Czech Republic - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/czech-republic-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"EZ"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in the Czech Republic.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/czech-republic.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to the Czech Republic:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/CzechRepublic/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for the Czech Republic.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/czech-republic-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:49:07.584Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Denmark - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/denmark-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"DA"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Denmark due to <b>terrorism</b>.</p>\n<p>Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Denmark. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Denmark.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Denmark:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings when traveling to tourist locations and crowded public venues.</li>\n<li>Follow the instructions of local authorities.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Denmark/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Denmark.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/denmark-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:52:07.764Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Estonia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/estonia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"EN"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Estonia.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/estonia.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Estonia:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\" adhocenable=\"false\">Twitter</a>.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Estonia/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Estonia.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/estonia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:14:24.556Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Finland - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/finland-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"FI"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Finland.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/finland.html\"> Country Information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Finland:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive travel alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=21197\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Finland.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:&nbsp; Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.</i></b></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/finland-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:19:14.061Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"France - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/france-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"FR"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in France due to&nbsp;<b>terrorism </b>and<b> civil unrest</b>.</p>\n<p>Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in France. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.</p>\n<p>Demonstrations in Paris and other major cities continue in France and are expected to continue in the coming weeks. Property damage, including looting and arson, in populated tourist areas has occurred with reckless disregard for public safety. Police have responded with water cannons, rubber bullets, and tear gas. The U.S. Embassy is advising official U.S. government travelers to avoid travel to Paris and other major cities in France on the weekends.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/France.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to France:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings when traveling to tourist locations and large crowded public venues.</li>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations.</li>\n<li>Review travel plans if you will be in France on weekends.</li>\n<li>Follow the instructions of local authorities including movement restrictions related to any ongoing police action.</li>\n<li>Find a safe location, and shelter in place if in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/@travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/France/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for France.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:</i> <i>Reissued with updates to the Risk Indicators.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/france-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:21:10.526Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Germany - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/germany-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"GM"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Germany due to <b style=\"font-size: 1em;\">terrorism</b>.</p>\n<p>Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Germany. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Germany.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Germany:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings when traveling to tourist locations and crowded public venues.</li>\n<li>Follow the instructions of local authorities.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.<u></u></li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Germany/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Reports</a> for Germany.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/germany-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:13:14.093Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Greece - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/greece-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"GR"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Greece.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/greece.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Greece:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Greece/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Greece.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations.&nbsp; Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/greece-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:12:47.702Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Hungary - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/hungary-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"HU"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Hungary.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/hungary.html\">country information page</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Hungary:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\" adhocenable=\"false\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Hungary/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Hungary.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/hungary-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:07:48.134Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Iceland - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/iceland-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"IC"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Iceland.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Iceland.html\">country information page</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Iceland:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Iceland/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Iceland.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations.&nbsp;Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/iceland-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:08:34.695Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Ireland - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/ireland-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"EI"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Ireland.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/ireland.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Ireland:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Ireland/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Ireland.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:  Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/ireland-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:12:37.804Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Latvia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/latvia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"LG"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Latvia.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/latvia.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Latvia:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Latvia/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Latvia.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><i><b>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</b></i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/latvia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:17:11.025Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Lithuania - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/lithuania-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"LH"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Lithuania.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/lithuania.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Lithuania:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive travel alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Lithuania/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Lithuania.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/lithuania-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:28:52.242Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Luxembourg - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/luxembourg-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"LU"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Luxembourg.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/luxembourg.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Luxembourg:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">(STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Luxembourg/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Luxembourg.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/luxembourg-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:29:59.644Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Malta - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/malta-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"MT"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Malta.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/malta.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Malta:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Malta/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Malta.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/malta-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:43:32.711Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Montenegro - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/montenegro-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"MJ"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Montenegro.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/montenegro.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Montenegro:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Montenegro/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Montenegro.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/montenegro-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:58:07.763Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Netherlands - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/netherlands-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"NL"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in the Netherlands due to <b>terrorism</b>.</p>\n<p>Terrorists continue plotting possible attacks in the Netherlands. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Netherlands.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to the Netherlands:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings when traveling to tourist locations and large crowded public venues.</li>\n<li>Follow the instructions of local authorities including movement restrictions related to any ongoing police action.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Netherlands/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\" title=\"Crime and Safety Report \">Crime and Safety Report</a> for the Netherlands.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/netherlands-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:09:36.349Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Norway - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/norway-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"NO"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Norway.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Norway.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Norway:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive travel alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Norway/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Norway.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations.&nbsp; Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/norway-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:18:25.185Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Poland - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/poland-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"PL"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Poland.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/poland.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Poland:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Poland/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Poland.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/poland-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:26:29.395Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Portugal - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/portugal-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"PO"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Portugal.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/Portugal.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Portugal:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive travel alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Portugal/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Portugal.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/portugal-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:27:24.577Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Romania - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/romania-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"RO"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Romania.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/romania.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Romania:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\" adhocenable=\"false\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Romania/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Romania.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/romania-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:16:26.436Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Serbia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/serbia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"RI"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Serbia due to <b>crime</b>.</p>\n<p>Violence associated with organized crime and high-profile sporting events in Serbia is common.</p>\n<p>Organized criminal activities such as car bombings and assassinations by shooting can occur in all areas at any time.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/serbia.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Serbia:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Do not display signs of wealth, such as expensive watches or jewelry.</li>\n<li>Do not answer your door at your hotel/residence unless you know who it is.</li>\n<li>Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners.</li>\n<li>Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs.</li>\n<li>Carry a copy of your passport and visa (if applicable) and leave the original in your hotel safe.</li>\n<li>Provide your itinerary to a family member or friend.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=23164\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Serbia.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:&nbsp; Reissued after periodic review with edits.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/serbia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:09:09.941Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Slovakia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/slovakia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"LO"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Slovakia.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/slovakia.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Slovakia:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Slovakia/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Slovakia.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><i><b>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</b></i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/slovakia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:52:45.149Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Slovenia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/slovenia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"SI"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Slovenia.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/slovenia.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Slovenia:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Slovenia/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Slovenia.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:&nbsp; Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/slovenia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:52:31.950Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Spain - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/spain-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"SP"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Spain due to&nbsp;<b>terrorism. </b>Exercise increased caution in Barcelona and Catalonia due to <b>civil unrest</b>.</p>\n<p>Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Spain. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.</p>\n<p>Since October 14, large demonstrations have taken place throughout Catalonia following the verdict in the trial of 12 pro-independence Catalan leaders. The largest protests have occurred in Barcelona. Some demonstrations have become violent and have blocked roads and disrupted public transportation across the region. Protesters have set fires, vandalized public and private property and attacked security forces. Dozens of injuries have been reported and arrests have been made.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Spain.html\">country information page</a><u>.</u></p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Spain:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings when traveling to tourist locations and crowded public venues.</li>\n<li>Follow the instructions of local authorities.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Spain/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Spain.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations and crowds.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><i><b>Last Update:&nbsp;Reissued after update to risk indicator.</b></i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/spain-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:46:00.778Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Sweden - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/sweden-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"SW"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Sweden.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Sweden.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Sweden:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Sweden/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Sweden.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/sweden-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:39:36.211Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Switzerland - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/switzerland-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"SR"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"CH"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Switzerland.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/switzerland-and-liechtenstein.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Switzerland:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Review the <a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Switzerland/Detail\">Crime and Safety Reports</a> for Switzerland.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:&nbsp; Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/switzerland-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:39:12.569Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"United Kingdom - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/united-kingdom-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"UK"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in the United Kingdom due to <b>terrorism</b>.</p>\n<p>Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in the United Kingdom. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.</p>\n<p>There is also a risk of isolated violence by dissident groups in Northern Ireland, focused primarily on police and military targets.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/UnitedKingdom.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to the United Kingdom:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings when traveling to tourist locations and crowded public venues.</li>\n<li>Follow the instructions of local authorities.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/UnitedKingdom/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for the United Kingdom.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/united-kingdom-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:33:01.437Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Kazakhstan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/kazakhstan-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"KZ"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Kazakhstan.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Kazakhstan.html\">country information page</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Kazakhstan:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Kazakhstan/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Kazakhstan.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with no edits</i></b><i>.</i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/kazakhstan-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:02:14.058Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"United Arab Emirates - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/united-arab-emirates-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"AE"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in the UAE.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Due to risks to civil aviation operating within the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman region, including the United Arab Emirates, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an advisory Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). For more information U.S. citizens should consult the <a href=\"https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/us_restrictions/\">Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices</a>.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/UnitedArabEmirates.html\">country information page</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to the UAE:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program&nbsp;(STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook&nbsp;</a>and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/UnitedArabEmirates/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for the UAE.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after addition of NOTAM.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/united-arab-emirates-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:32:47.457Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Aruba - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/aruba-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"AA"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\"></a>Exercise normal precautions in Aruba.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Aruba.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Aruba:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Aruba/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Curaçao, which covers Aruba.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations.&nbsp; Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/aruba-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:15:58.836Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Barbados - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/barbados-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"BB"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"BB"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\"></a>Exercise normal precautions in Barbados.&nbsp;Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Barbados.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Barbados:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Barbados/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Barbados.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>&nbsp;<i>Last Update: Reissued with updates to areas of increased risk.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/barbados-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:38:16.395Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Belize - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/belizetravel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"BH"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Belize due to <b>crime</b>.</p>\n<p>Violent crime – such as sexual assault, home invasions, armed robberies, and murder – are common even during daylight hours and in tourist areas. A significant portion of violent crime is gang-related. Due to high crime travelers are advised to exercise caution while traveling to the south side of Belize City. Local police lack the resources and training to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents. Most crimes remain unresolved and unprosecuted.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Belize.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Belize:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Avoid walking or driving at night.</li>\n<li>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.</li>\n<li>Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs.</li>\n<li>Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bureau-of-Consular-Affairs/9229303148\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Belize/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Belize.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/belizetravel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:45:14.740Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Bermuda - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/bermuda-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"BD"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Bermuda.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bermuda.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Bermuda:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Bermuda/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Bermuda.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/bermuda-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:49:43.097Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/bonaire--sint-eustatius-and-saba-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"A1"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\"></a>Exercise normal precautions in Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba (BES).</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/BonaireSintEustatiusandSaba.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to BES:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=21678\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Curaçao, which covers BES.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/bonaire--sint-eustatius-and-saba-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:56:59.055Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Brazil - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/brazil-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"BR"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\"></a>Exercise increased caution in Brazil due to&nbsp;<b>crime</b>. &nbsp;Some areas have increased risk. &nbsp;Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Do not travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Any areas within 150 km/100 miles of Brazil’s land borders with Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and Paraguay due to&nbsp;<b>crime</b>. (Note: &nbsp;This does not apply to the Foz do Iguacu National Park or Pantanal National Park.)</li>\n<li>Informal housing developments (commonly referred to in Brazil as favelas, vilas, comunidades, and/or conglomerados) at any time of day due to&nbsp;<b>crime</b>&nbsp;(see additional information below).</li>\n<li>Brasilia’s administrative regions (commonly known as “satellite cities”) of Ceilandia, Santa Maria, Sao Sebastiao, and Paranoa during non-daylight hours due to&nbsp;<b>crime</b>&nbsp;(see additional information below).</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Country Summary:&nbsp; </b>Violent crime, such as murder, armed robbery, and carjacking, is common in urban areas, day and night. &nbsp;Gang activity and organized crime is widespread. &nbsp;Assaults are common.&nbsp; U.S. government personnel are discouraged from using public, municipal buses in all parts of Brazil due to an elevated risk of robbery and assault at any time of day, and especially at night.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Brazil.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Brazil:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.</li>\n<li>Use caution when walking or driving at night.</li>\n<li>Avoid walking on beaches after dark.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry.</li>\n<li>Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs.</li>\n<li>Use caution at, or going to, major transportation centers or on public transportation, especially at night. &nbsp;Passengers face an elevated risk of robbery or assault using public, municipal bus transportation throughout Brazil. &nbsp;</li>\n<li>Use increased caution when hiking in isolated areas.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Brazil/Detail\">Crime and Safety Reports</a>&nbsp;for Brazil.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>International Borders – Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>U.S. government personnel are not permitted to travel to areas within 150 km/100 miles of the international land borders with Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and Paraguay without advance approval from security officials due to crime. &nbsp;Travel to the Foz do Iguacu National Park and Pantanal National Park is permitted.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b>Informal Housing Developments (commonly known as “Favelas”) – Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>Do not travel to informal housing developments (commonly referred to in Brazil as favelas, vilas, comunidades, and/or conglomerados), even on a guided tour. &nbsp;Neither the tour companies nor the police can guarantee your safety when entering these communities. &nbsp;Even in these communities that the police or local governments deem safe, the situation can change quickly and without notice.&nbsp; While some informal housing developments have clear boundaries or gates, or even names such as “favela”, “vila”, “comunidade”, or “conglomerado”, other such developments may be less obvious, and may be identified by crowded quarters, poorer conditions, and/or irregular construction. &nbsp;In addition, exercise caution in areas surrounding these communities, as occasionally, inter-gang fighting and confrontations with police move beyond the confines of these communities. &nbsp;Except under limited circumstances and with advance approval, U.S. government personnel are not permitted to enter any informal housing developments in Brazil. Read the Safety and Security Section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Brazil.html\">country information page</a>&nbsp;for further information regarding favelas.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Brasilia’s Administrative Regions (commonly known as “Satellite Cities”) – Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>Without advance approval from security officials, U.S. government personnel are not permitted to travel to Brasilia’s Administrative Regions of Ceilandia, Santa Maria, Sao Sebastiao, and Paranoa between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. (non-daylight hours) due to crime.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:&nbsp; Reissued after periodic review with updates to Level 4 areas and U.S. government restrictions on personnel.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/brazil-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:05:13.712Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Cayman Islands - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/cayman-islands-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"CJ"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in the Cayman Islands.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/CaymanIslands.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to the Cayman Islands:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<u><a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/CaymanIslands/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a></u>&nbsp;for the Cayman Islands</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/cayman-islands-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:24:37.664Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Curaçao - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/curacao-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"UC"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Curacao.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Curacao.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Curacao:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=23618\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Curacao.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/curacao-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:46:48.217Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"French West Indies - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/french-west-indies-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"A3"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in the French West Indies, which includes the islands of Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Saint Martin, and Saint Barthélemy.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Barbados.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to the French West Indies:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Barbados/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Barbados, which includes the French West Indies.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</p>\n<p><i><b>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with updates to information about and Travel Advisory level for St. Martin</b></i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/french-west-indies-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:25:25.781Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Montserrat - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/montserrat-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"MH"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Montserrat.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Montserrat.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Montserrat:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><i><b>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</b></i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/montserrat-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:59:25.752Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Saint Kitts and Nevis - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/saint-kitts-and-nevis-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"SC"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in St. Kitts and Nevis.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SaintKittsandNevis.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/StKittsNevis/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Barbados, which covers St. Kitts and Nevis.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><i><b>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</b></i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/saint-kitts-and-nevis-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:13:17.178Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Saint Lucia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/saint-lucia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"ST"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Saint Lucia.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<u><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SaintLucia.html\">country information page</a></u>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Saint Lucia:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<u><a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a></u>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<u><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a></u>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<u><a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a></u>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<u><a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/StLucia/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a></u>&nbsp;for Barbados, which covers Saint Lucia.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<u><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a></u></li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:&nbsp; Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/saint-lucia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:17:32.464Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Sint Maarten - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/sint-maarten-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"NN"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Sint Maarten.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SintMaarten.html\">counry information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Sint Maarten:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/sint-maarten-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:05:32.108Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/saint-vincent-and-the-grenadines.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"VC"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SaintVincentandtheGrenadines.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to St. Vincent and the Grenadines:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/StVincentGrenadines/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Barbados, which covers St. Vincent and the Grenadines.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><i><b>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</b></i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/saint-vincent-and-the-grenadines.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:17:46.770Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Trinidad and Tobago - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/trinidad-and-tobago-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"TD"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Trinidad and Tobago due to&nbsp;<b>crime, terrorism, </b>and <b>kidnapping</b>. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Do not travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Laventille, Beetham, Sea Lots, Cocorite, and the interior of Queen's Park Savannah in Port of Spain due to&nbsp;<b>crime</b>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Violent crime, such as murder, robbery, assault, sexual assault, home invasion, and kidnapping, is common.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Gang activity, such as narcotics trafficking, is common. A significant portion of violent crime is gang-related.</p>\n<p>Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/TrinidadandTobago.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Trinidad and Tobago:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use caution when walking or driving at night.<br>\n</li>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.<br>\n</li>\n<li>Do not display overt signs of wealth, such as expensive watches or jewelry.<br>\n</li>\n<li>Be extra vigilant when visiting ATMs.&nbsp;<br>\n</li>\n<li>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.<br>\n</li>\n<li>Follow the instructions of local authorities.<br>\n</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.<br>\n</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.<br>\n</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.<br>\n</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/TrinidadTobago/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Trinidad and Tobago.<br>\n</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations.<br>\n</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Port of Spain</b></p>\n<p>Violence and shootings occur regularly in some areas of Port of Spain.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>U.S. government personnel are prohibited from travelling to the following areas:&nbsp; Laventille, Beetham, Sea Lots, Cocorite, and the interior of Queens’ Park Savannah.&nbsp; After dark, U.S. government personnel are prohibited from travelling to downtown Port of Spain, Fort George overlook, and all beaches.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:&nbsp; Reissued with updates to the Risk Indicators</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/trinidad-and-tobago-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:12:44.898Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/south-sudan-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"OD"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 4: Do Not Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Do not travel to South Sudan due to <b>crime, kidnapping, </b>and <b>armed conflict</b>.</p>\n<p><b>Country Summary: </b>Violent crime, such as carjackings, shootings, ambushes, assaults, robberies, and kidnappings is common throughout South Sudan, including Juba. Foreign nationals have been the victims of rape, sexual assault, armed robberies, and other violent crimes.</p>\n<p>Armed conflict is ongoing and includes fighting between various political and ethnic groups. Weapons are readily available to the population. In addition, cattle raids occur throughout the country and often lead to violence.</p>\n<p>Reporting in South Sudan without the proper documentation from the South Sudanese Media Authority is considered illegal, and any journalistic work there is very dangerous. Journalists regularly report being harassed in South Sudan, and many have been killed while covering the conflict.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in South Sudan. U.S. government personnel in South Sudan are under a strict curfew. They must use armored vehicles for nearly all movements, and official travel outside Juba is limited. Due to the critical crime threat in Juba, walking is also restricted; when allowed, it is limited to a small area in the immediate vicinity of the Embassy and during daylight hours only. Family members cannot accompany U.S. government employees who work in South Sudan.</p>\n<p>Due to risks to civil aviation operating within or in the vicinity of South Sudan, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). For more information U.S. citizens should consult&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/us_restrictions/\">Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices</a>.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SouthSudan.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to South Sudan:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exercise extreme care in all parts of the country, including Juba. Travel outside of Juba with a minimum of two vehicles along with appropriate recovery and medical equipment in case of mechanical failure or other emergency.</li>\n<li>Avoid travel along border areas.</li>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations and public gatherings. Even events intended to be peaceful can become violent.</li>\n<li>Be aware that photography in public is strictly controlled and you are required to obtain authorization from the Ministry of Information before taking any photographs or video in public – including while inside a vehicle.</li>\n<li>Monitor local/international news and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://ss.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/\">consular messages</a>.</li>\n<li>Enroll your trip in the State Department's&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program&nbsp;(STEP)</a>.</li>\n<li>Review your personal security plan and visit our page on travel to high risk areas.</li>\n<li>Draft a will and designate appropriate insurance beneficiaries and/or power of attorney.</li>\n<li>Discuss a plan with loved ones regarding care/custody of children, pets, property, belongings, non-liquid assets (collections, artwork, etc.), funeral wishes, etc.</li>\n<li>Share important documents, log-in information, and points of contact with loved ones so that they can manage your affairs, if you are unable to return as planned to the United States. <a href=\"https://www.everplans.com/articles/checklist-documents-to-organize-and-share\">Find a suggested list of such documents here</a>.</li>\n<li>Establish your own personal security plan in coordination with your employer or host organization, or consider consulting with a professional security organization. Your plan should include sheltering in place, maintaining outside communication, and a personal evacuation plan via commercial means.</li>\n<li>Develop a communication plan with family and/or your employer or host organization so that they can monitor your safety and location as you travel through high-risk areas. This plan should specify who you would contact first, and how they should share the information.</li>\n<li>Be sure to appoint one family member to serve as the point of contact with hostage-takers, media, U.S. and host country government agencies, and Members of Congress, if you are taken hostage or detained.</li>\n<li>Establish a proof of life protocol with your loved ones, so that if you are taken hostage, your loved ones can know specific questions (and answers) to ask the hostage-takers to be sure that you are alive (and to rule out a hoax).</li>\n<li>Leave DNA samples with your medical provider in case it is necessary for your family to access them.</li>\n<li>Erase any sensitive photos, comments, or other materials from your social media pages, cameras, laptops, and other electronic devices that could be considered controversial or provocative by local groups.</li>\n<li>Leave your expensive/sentimental belongings behind.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/SouthSudan/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for South Sudan.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/south-sudan-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:46:19.680Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Turks and Caicos Islands - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/turks-and-caicos-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"TK"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in the Turks and Caicos Islands due to&nbsp;<b>crime</b>.</p>\n<p>The vast majority of crime occurs in Providenciales. Local medical care and criminal investigative capabilities are limited.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/TurksandCaicosIslands.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid walking alone and at night.</li>\n<li>Do not answer your door at your hotel/residence unless you know who it is.</li>\n<li>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><i><b>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with updates to information on crime.</b></i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/turks-and-caicos-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:05:53.046Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Grenada - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/grenada-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"GJ"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Grenada.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Grenada.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Grenada:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Grenada/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Grenada.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><i><b>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</b></i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/grenada-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:11:13.598Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Guatemala - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/guatemala-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"GT"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Guatemala due to&nbsp;<b>crime</b>. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Reconsider travel to:<br>\n</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guatemala department due to <b>crime</b>.</li>\n<li>Escuintla department due to <b>crime</b>.</li>\n<li>Chiquimula department due to <b>crime</b>.</li>\n<li>Quetzaltenango department due to <b>crime</b>.</li>\n<li>Izabal department due to <b>crime</b>.</li>\n<li>Petén department due to <b>crime</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Violent crime, such as armed robbery and murder, is common. Gang activity, such as extortion, violent street crime, and narcotics trafficking, is widespread. Local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Guatemala.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Guatemala:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consider hotels that offer secure parking, doormen, and a dedicated and professional security staff.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Request security escorts, available for tourist groups, from the Guatemalan Tourism Institute (INGUAT).</li>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Avoid walking or driving at night.</li>\n<li>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.</li>\n<li>Do not use public ATMs.</li>\n<li>Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Guatemala/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Guatemala.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Guatemala Department– Level 3: Reconsider Travel</b></p>\n<p>Violent crime, such as armed robbery and murder, is common. Gang activity, such as extortion, violent street crime, and narcotics trafficking, is widespread. Local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.</p>\n<p>The following zones are of particular concern in Guatemala City due to crime: 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 21, and 24. Guatemala International Airport is located in Zone 13. Take appropriate security measures when traveling to and from the airport.</p>\n<p>Do not hail taxis on the street in Guatemala City. Use radio-dispatched taxis (Taxi Amarillo), INGUAT approved taxis from the “SAFE” stand from the airport or hotel taxis.</p>\n<p>Avoid areas outside of major roads and highways in the Guatemala Department and listed zones in Guatemala City.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b>Escuintla Department – Level 3: Reconsider Travel</b></p>\n<p>Violent crime, such as armed robbery and murder, is common. Gang activity, such as extortion, violent street crime, and narcotics trafficking, is widespread. Local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.</p>\n<p>Avoid areas outside of major roads and highways.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b>Chiquimula Department– Level 3: Reconsider Travel</b></p>\n<p>Violent crime, such as armed robbery and murder, is common. Gang activity, such as extortion, violent street crime, and narcotics trafficking, is widespread. Local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.</p>\n<p>Avoid areas outside of major roads and highways.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b>Quetzaltenango Department – Level 3: Reconsider Travel</b></p>\n<p>Violent crime, such as armed robbery and murder, is common. Gang activity, such as extortion, violent street crime, and narcotics trafficking, is widespread. Local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.</p>\n<p>Avoid areas outside of major roads and highways.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b>Izabal Department – Level 3: Reconsider Travel</b></p>\n<p>Violent crime, such as armed robbery and murder, is common. Gang activity, such as extortion, violent street crime, and narcotics trafficking, is widespread. Local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.</p>\n<p>Avoid areas outside of major roads and highways.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b>Petén Department – Level 3: Reconsider Travel</b></p>\n<p>Violent crime, such as armed robbery and murder, is common. Gang activity, such as extortion, violent street crime, and narcotics trafficking, is widespread. Local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.</p>\n<p>Tikal is located in Peten Department. Fly directly into Flores airport if possible.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with updates to a Level 3 area.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/guatemala-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:11:07.070Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Guyana - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/guyana-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"GY"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Guyana due to <b>crime</b>.</p>\n<p>Violent crime, such as armed robbery and murder, is common. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents. &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>\n</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Guyana.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Guyana:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs.</li>\n<li>&nbsp;Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>&nbsp;Avoid walking or driving at night.</li>\n<li>&nbsp;Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.</li>\n<li>&nbsp;Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry.</li>\n<li>&nbsp;Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>&nbsp;Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Guyana/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Guyana.</li>\n<li>&nbsp;U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/guyana-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:10:29.773Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Haiti - Level 4: Do Not Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/haiti-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"HA"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 4: Do Not Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Do not travel to Haiti due to&nbsp;<b>crime</b>,&nbsp;<b>civil unrest, and kidnapping</b>.</p>\n<p><b>Country Summary:</b>&nbsp;Violent crime, such as armed robbery and carjacking, is common. Kidnapping is widespread. Kidnappers may use sophisticated planning or take advantage of unplanned opportunities. Victims have included U.S. citizens. &nbsp;</p>\n<p>Demonstrations, tire burning, and roadblocks are frequent, unpredictable, and can turn violent. Local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents. Emergency response, including ambulance service, is limited or non-existent.</p>\n<p>Travelers are sometimes followed and violently attacked and robbed shortly after leaving the Port-au-Prince international airport. The U.S. Embassy requires its personnel to use official transportation to and from the airport. Robbers and carjackers have attacked private vehicles stuck in heavy traffic congestion and often target lone drivers, particularly women driving alone.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in some areas of Haiti. U.S. government personnel are discouraged from walking in most neighborhoods. Only adult family members over the age of 18 are permitted to accompany U.S. government employees assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince. U.S. government personnel in Haiti are prohibited from:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visiting establishments after dark without secure, on-site parking;</li>\n<li>Using any kind of public transportation or taxis;</li>\n<li>Visiting banks and using ATMs;</li>\n<li>Driving outside of Port-au-Prince at night;</li>\n<li>Traveling anywhere between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.</li>\n<li>Visiting certain parts of the city at any time without prior approval and special security measures in place.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Haiti.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Haiti:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations and crowds. Do not attempt to drive through roadblocks.</li>\n<li>Arrange airport transfers and hotels in advance, or have your host meet you upon arrival.</li>\n<li>Do not provide personal information to unauthorized individuals (i.e. people without official uniforms or credentials) located&nbsp;in the immigration,&nbsp;customs, or other&nbsp;areas inside&nbsp;or near&nbsp;any airports.</li>\n<li>If you are being followed as you leave the airport, drive to the nearest police station immediately.</li>\n<li>Travel by vehicle to minimize walking in public.</li>\n<li>Travel in groups of at least two people.</li>\n<li>Always keep vehicle doors locked and windows closed when driving.</li>\n<li>Exercise caution and alertness, especially when driving through markets and other traffic congested areas.</li>\n<li>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.</li>\n<li>Purchase travel insurance and medical evacuation insurance ahead of time.</li>\n<li>Review information on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Haiti/Detail\">Overseas Security Advisory Council</a>&nbsp;report on Haiti.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:</i>&nbsp;<i>Reissued with updates to the Travel Advisory Level and the Crime and Kidnapping risk indicators.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/haiti-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:04:12.352Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Honduras - Level 3: Reconsider Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/honduras-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"HO"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 3: Reconsider Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Reconsider travel to Honduras due to&nbsp;<b>crime</b>. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Do not travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gracias a Dios Department due to&nbsp;<b>crime</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Violent crime, such as homicide and armed robbery, is common. Violent gang activity, such as extortion, violent street crime, rape, and narcotics and human trafficking, is widespread. Local police and emergency services lack sufficient resources to respond effectively to serious crime.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Honduras.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Honduras:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations</li>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Avoid walking or driving at night.</li>\n<li>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.</li>\n<li>Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs.</li>\n<li>Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry.</li>\n<li>Exercise caution using cell phones in public, including inside of cars while stopped in traffic.</li>\n<li>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Honduras/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Honduras.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Gracias a Dios Department</b></p>\n<p>Gracias a Dios is an isolated area with high levels of criminal activity and drug trafficking. Infrastructure is weak, government services are limited, and police and military presence is scarce.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Gracias a Dios as U.S. government employees are restricted from traveling to the area.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/honduras-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:05:40.818Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"India - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/india-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"IN"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in India due to <b>crime and terrorism.</b>&nbsp;Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Do not travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>The state of Jammu and Kashmir (except the eastern Ladakh region and its capital, Leh) due to <b>terrorism and civil unrest</b>.</li>\n<li>Within 10 km of the India-Pakistan border due to <b>the potential for armed conflict.</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Indian authorities report rape is one of the fastest growing crimes in India. Violent crime, such as sexual assault, has occurred at tourist sites and in other locations.</p>\n<p>Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and government facilities.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in rural areas from eastern Maharashtra and northern Telangana through western West Bengal as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel to these areas.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/India.html\">country information page</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to India:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not travel alone, particularly if you are a woman. Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/Women.html\">Women Travelers</a>.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Review your personal security plans, and remain alert to your surroundings.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/India/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Reports</a> for India.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>State of Jammu and Kashmir</b></p>\n<p>Terrorist attacks and violent civil unrest are possible in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Avoid all travel to this state (with the exception of visits to the eastern Ladakh region and its capital, Leh). Sporadic violence occurs particularly along the Line of Control (LOC) separating India and Pakistan, and in tourist destinations in the Kashmir Valley: Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam. The Indian government prohibits foreign tourists from visiting certain areas along the LOC.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>India-Pakistan Border</b></p>\n<p>India and Pakistan maintain a strong military presence on both sides of the border. The only official India-Pakistan border crossing point for persons who are not citizens of India or Pakistan is in the state of Punjab between Atari, India, and Wagah, Pakistan. The border crossing is usually open, but confirm the current status of the border crossing prior to commencing travel. A Pakistani visa is required to enter Pakistan. Only U.S. citizens residing in India may apply for a Pakistani visa in India. Otherwise apply for a Pakistani visa in your country of residence before traveling to India.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Northeastern States</b></p>\n<p>Incidents of violence by ethnic insurgent groups, including bombings of buses, trains, rail lines, and markets, occur occasionally in the northeast.</p>\n<p>U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling to the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur without special authorization from the U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Central and East India</b></p>\n<p>Maoist extremist groups, or “Naxalites,” are active in a large swath of India from eastern Maharashtra and northern Telangana through western West Bengal, particularly in rural parts of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand and on the borders of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Odisha. The Naxalites have conducted frequent terrorist attacks on local police, paramilitary forces, and government officials.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Due to the fluid nature of the threat, all U.S. government travelers to states with Naxalite activity must receive special authorization from the U.S. consulate responsible for the area to be visited. U.S. officials traveling only to the capital cities in these states do not need prior authorization.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with no edits.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/india-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:09:20.201Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Indonesia - Level 4: Do Not Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/indonesia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"ID"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 4: Do Not Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p>Do not travel to Indonesia<b> due to the Global Health Advisory and Embassy Jakarta’s limited capacity to provide support to U.S. citizens.&nbsp;</b></p>\n<p>On March 14, the Department of State authorized the departure of U.S. personnel and family members from any diplomatic or consular post in the world who have determined they are at higher risk if exposed to COVID-19 or who have requested departure based on a commensurate justification.</p>\n<p>On March 25, the Department of State allowed for the Ordered Departure of all eligible family members (EFMs) under age 21 from Embassy Jakarta, Consulates Medan and Surabaya, and the U.S. Mission to ASEAN.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Commercial flight options may become limited, as well as decreased medical evacuation options from Indonesia. Indonesia’s health system has limited capacity to test for the virus causing COVID-19. Travelers should consider these factors and their health before traveling to Indonesia and follow the <a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fabout%2Fprevention-treatment.html\">Centers for Disease Control’s&nbsp;guidelines for the prevention of coronavirus</a>&nbsp;if they decide to travel.</p>\n<p><b>If you travel to Indonesia, you should:</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a plan to depart Indonesia which does not rely on U.S. government assistance.</li>\n<li>Read CDC information on <a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/alert/coronavirus-global\">COVID-19</a> and information about <a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/indonesia?s_cid=ncezid-dgmq-travel-single-001\">Indonesia</a>.</li>\n<li>Read the <a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fabout%2Fprevention-treatment.html\">CDC’s latest recommendations</a> for the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19.&nbsp;</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Indonesia due to&nbsp;<b>terrorism&nbsp;</b>and&nbsp;<b>natural disasters.&nbsp;</b>Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Reconsider travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Central Sulawesi and Papua due to&nbsp;<b>civil unrest.</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Country Summary:&nbsp;</b>Terrorists&nbsp;continue plotting&nbsp;possible&nbsp;attacks in Indonesia. Terrorists may&nbsp;attack with little or no warning, targeting&nbsp;police stations, places of worship, hotels, bars, nightclubs, markets/shopping malls, and restaurants.</p>\n<p>Natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis or volcano eruptions may result in disruptions to transportation, infrastructure, sanitation, and the availability of health<b>&nbsp;</b>services.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Indonesia.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Indonesia:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Visit the websites for&nbsp;<a href=\"http://geologi.esdm.go.id/\">Badan Geologi</a>&nbsp;(Indonesian Geological Agency, Indonesian language only) and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://bnpb.go.id/\">Badan Nasional Penaggulangan Bencana</a>&nbsp;(National Board for Disaster Management) for the latest information from the Government of Indonesia on current natural disasters.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/index.html\">CDC’s suggestions on how to prepare for natural disasters.</a></li>\n<li>Be aware of your personal safety and security at all times.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/usembassyjkt\">Facebook&nbsp;</a>and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/usembassyjkt\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Indonesia/Detail\">Crime and Safety Reports</a>&nbsp;for Indonesia.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Central Sulawesi and Papua – Level 3: Reconsider Travel</b></p>\n<p>Shootings continue to occur in the area between Timika and Grasberg in Papua. In Central Sulawesi and Papua, violent demonstrations and conflict could result in&nbsp;injury&nbsp;or death&nbsp;to U.S. citizens. Avoid demonstrations and crowds.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Central Sulawesi and Papua as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization before traveling to those areas.<b><i>&nbsp;</i></b></p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued with increased Advisory Level due to impacts relating to ongoing global outbreak of COVID-19 and the ordered departure status for EFMs under 21 for Mission Indonesia.</i></b></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/indonesia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-26T16:10:03.851Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Iran - Level 4: Do Not Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/iran-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"IR"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 4: Do Not Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Do not travel to Iran due to the risk of&nbsp;<b>kidnapping</b> and the arbitrary&nbsp;<b>arrest and detention of U.S. citizens</b>. Those present in Iran should exercise increased caution due to an <b>outbreak of COVID-19</b>.</p>\n<p><b>Country Summary: </b>U.S. citizens visiting or residing in Iran have been kidnapped, arrested, and detained on spurious charges. Iranian authorities continue to unjustly detain and imprison U.S. citizens, particularly dual national Iranian-Americans--including students, journalists, business travelers, and academics--on charges including espionage and posing a threat to national security. Iranian authorities routinely delay consular access to detained U.S. citizens and consistently deny consular access to dual U.S.-Iranian citizens.</p>\n<p>A novel (new) coronavirus disease, recently designated as COVID-19 and also known as the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, is causing an outbreak of respiratory illness in several countries around the world. The first cases of COVID-19 were reported in China in December 2019. On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization determined the rapidly spreading outbreak constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Iran is experiencing sustained community spread&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/novel-coronavirus-2019.html\">of COVID-19.</a> The virus can spread from person to person. Older adults and those with chronic medical conditions should consider postponing nonessential travel. U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Iran should review and follow the Centers for Disease Control’s&nbsp;<a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/iran\">guidelines for the prevention of coronavirus</a>. Individuals suspected of having COVID-19 may face travel delays, quarantine, and high medical costs. Several countries have closed their borders with Iran and/or suspended air traffic to and from Iran. As a result, commercial travel to and from Iran may become severely limited with little or no notice.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government does not have diplomatic or consular relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iran.</p>\n<p>Due to the risks of operating civilian aircraft within or in the vicinity of Iran, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). For more information U.S. citizens should consult the&nbsp;<u><a href=\"https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/us_restrictions/\">Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices</a></u>.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<u><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Iran.html\">country information page</a></u>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>If you are currently in Iran:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consider the risks involved in possessing dual <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/Dual-Nationality-Travelers.html\">U.S. Iranian nationality</a>.</li>\n<li>Review your personal security plan and visit our website for <u><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High Risk Areas</a></u>.</li>\n<li>Draft a will and designate appropriate insurance beneficiaries and/or power of attorney.</li>\n<li>Discuss a plan with loved ones regarding care/custody of children, pets, property, belongings, non-liquid assets (collections, artwork, etc.), funeral wishes, etc.</li>\n<li>Establish your own personal security plan in coordination with your employer or host organization, or consider consulting with a professional security organization.</li>\n<li>Have a plan for departing Iran that does not rely on U.S. government assistance.</li>\n<li>Avoid contact with sick people.</li>\n<li>Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.</li>\n<li>Clean your hands often by washing them with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at 60%–95% alcohol. Soap and water should be used if hands are visibly dirty.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<u><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a></u>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<u><a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a></u>.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<u><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a></u>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:</i> <i>Reissued with the addition of the H Risk Indicator and public health information.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/iran-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:10:49.333Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Iraq - Level 4: Do Not Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/iraq-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"IZ"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 4: Do Not Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p>Do not travel to Iraq due to<b>&nbsp;terrorism</b>,&nbsp;<b>kidnapping</b>, <b>armed conflict, the Global Health Advisory, and Mission Iraq’s limited capacity to provide support to U.S. citizens</b>.</p>\n<p>U.S. citizens in Iraq are at high risk for violence and kidnapping. Numerous terrorist and insurgent groups are active in Iraq and regularly attack both Iraqi security forces and civilians. Anti-U.S. sectarian militias threaten U.S. citizens and Western companies throughout Iraq. Attacks by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) occur in many areas of the country, including Baghdad.</p>\n<p>On March 25, 2020, the Department of State ordered the departure of designated U.S. government employees from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, the Baghdad Diplomatic support Center, and the U.S. Consulate General in Erbil due to security conditions and restricted travel options as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. On December 31, 2019, the Embassy suspended public consular services, until further notice, as a result of damage done by Iranian-backed terrorist attacks on the Embassy compound. U.S. Consulate General Erbil remains open and continues to provide consular services. On October 18, 2018, the Department of State ordered the suspension of operations at the U.S. Consulate General in Basrah. That institution has not reopened. Due to security concerns, U.S. Embassy personnel in Baghdad have been instructed not to use Baghdad International Airport.</p>\n<p>U.S. citizens should not travel through Iraq to Syria to engage in armed conflict, where they would face extreme personal risks (kidnapping, injury, or death) and legal risks (arrest, fines, and expulsion). The Kurdistan Regional Government stated that it will impose prison sentences of up to ten years on individuals who illegally cross the border. Additionally, fighting on behalf of, or supporting designated terrorist organizations, is a crime that can result in penalties, including prison time and large fines in the United States.</p>\n<p>Due to risks to civil aviation operating within or in the vicinity of Iraq, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). For more information, U.S. citizens should consult the&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/us_restrictions/\">Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices</a>.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Iraq.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Iraq:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</li>\n<li>Draft a will and designate appropriate insurance beneficiaries and/or power of attorney.</li>\n<li>Discuss a plan with loved ones regarding care/custody of children, pets, property, belongings, non-liquid assets (collections, artwork, etc.), funeral wishes, etc.</li>\n<li>Share important documents, login information, and points of contact with loved ones so that they can manage your affairs if you are unable to return as planned to the United States.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Establish your own personal security plan in coordination with your employer or host organization, or consider consulting with a professional security organization.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program&nbsp;(STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook&nbsp;</a>and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Iraq/Detail\">Crime and Safety Reports</a>&nbsp;for Iraq.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued with updates reflecting ordered departure.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/iraq-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-26T18:34:36.082Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Israel, The West Bank and Gaza - Level 3: Reconsider Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/israel-west-bank-and-gaza-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"IS"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 3: Reconsider Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Reconsider travel to Israel and the West Bank due to travel restrictions and quarantine procedures instituted by the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). U.S. citizens who live in&nbsp;or seek travel to&nbsp;the United States are encouraged to depart Israel, the West Bank, or Gaza immediately while commercial flights are still available, unless they are prepared to remain in place for an indefinite period. Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions related to COVID-19 to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. Flights into or out of Israel may be cancelled with little or no notice.</p>\n<p>The Embassy is not able to assist with arranging commercial travel options. If your travel has been disrupted or to make travel arrangements, please contact your airline.</p>\n<p>On March 14, the Department of State authorized the departure of U.S. personnel and family members from any diplomatic or consular post in the world who have determined they are at higher risk of a poor outcome if exposed to COVID-19 or who have requested departure based on a commensurate justification.  These departures may limit the ability of U.S. embassies and consulates to provide services to U.S. citizens.</p>\n<p>On March 18, the Government of Israel announced that foreigners, including U.S. citizens, who are not Israeli citizens or permanent residents, would not be allowed to enter Israel. Exceptions may be made only for non-nationals whose lives are based in Israel. Such individuals who wish to travel to Israel should contact the consular department of the closest Israeli embassy or consulate for further information. We recommend travelers not board flights to Israel without a pre-clearance letter from the Israeli government, as there is otherwise no assurance they will be admitted into the country. The Government of Israel is continually updating its travel restrictions and quarantine policies.</p>\n<p>As of March 6, 2020, the Palestinian Authority has restricted all foreigners from entering areas of the West Bank under Palestinian Authority control until further notice. Movement and travel between Palestinian districts, including Bethlehem, are restricted to emergencies only.</p>\n<p>The Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority have announced restrictions and guidelines, including on movements, gatherings, and public transportation, to reduce the spread of COVID-19. For a full list of guidelines in Israel, please visit the Israeli <a href=\"https://www.health.gov.il/English/Pages/HomePage.aspx\">Ministry of Health website</a> . For information in the West Bank and Gaza, further&nbsp;information is&nbsp;<a href=\"https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cogat.mod.gov.il%2Fen%2Fpages%2Fhomepage.aspx&amp;data=02%7C01%7CKisslingDC%40state.gov%7Ca8abd6a60c99450c5af108d7cffbd702%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C0%7C637206552856950580&amp;sdata=tQm3Pm519IlJa9mgPq0u0Gt3HgJYCQdswDWLzfrDUAU%3D&amp;reserved=0\" title=\"Original URL: http://www.cogat.mod.gov.il/en/pages/homepage.aspx. Click or tap if you trust this link.\">available here&nbsp;</a>but may not always be up to date.</p>\n<p>Border crossings may be closed with little or no advance notice. As of March 18, the Government of Israel announced the closure of its borders with Egypt and Jordan. As of March 17 and until further notice, the Government of Jordan suspended all international flights and closed all land borders to passenger traffic. Similarly,&nbsp;as of March 19 and until further notice, the Government of Egypt suspended all international flights.</p>\n<p>Most checkpoints between Jerusalem and Bethlehem and Bethlehem’s surrounding suburbs in the West Bank have been closed until further notice. Additional checkpoints might be closed on short notice. All U.S. citizens, including those traveling to Ben Gurion airport for onward departure or passing through any open checkpoints between Israel and the West Bank may be subject to increased scrutiny and significant delays.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https://il.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/\">U.S. Embassy Jerusalem COVID-19 website</a>, the <a href=\"https://www.health.gov.il/English/Pages/HomePage.aspx\">Israeli Ministry of Health website</a>, and the <a href=\"http://site.moh.ps/index/ArticleView/ArticleId/4839/Language/ar\">Palestinian Authority Ministry of Health website</a>  (in Arabic only) for additional information.</p>\n<p>Please read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Israel.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Israel and/or the West Bank:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a plan to depart Israel and the West Bank, which does not rely on U.S. government assistance.</li>\n<li>Carry additional supplies of necessary medication in carry-on luggage due to quarantine restrictions. </li>\n<li>See <a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2Fnovel-coronavirus-2019.html\">CDC</a> for additional guidance.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) </a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Israel/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations.  Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Additionally, Gaza is&nbsp;Level 4 – do not travel&nbsp;– due to&nbsp;the following additional reasons: terrorism, civil unrest, and armed conflict.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Updated: Reissued to&nbsp;include new information regarding entry requirements&nbsp;and advice to arrange departure to the United States.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/israel-west-bank-and-gaza-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-27T18:05:17.513Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Italy - Level 3: Reconsider Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/italy-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"IT"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 3: Reconsider Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Level 4 - Do Not Travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lombardy and Veneto due to the level of community transmission of the virus and imposition of local quarantine procedures.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>There is a widespread ongoing <a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/novel-coronavirus-2019.html\">outbreak of respiratory illness</a> (COVID-19) caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that can be spread from person to person.&nbsp; Many cases of COVID-19 have been associated with travel to or from mainland China or close contact with a travel-related case, but widespread sustained community spread has been reported in Italy. &nbsp;The CDC has issued a&nbsp;<a href=\"https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwwwnc.cdc.gov%2Ftravel%2Fdestinations%2Ftraveler%2Fnone%2Fitaly&amp;data=02%7C01%7CSpenglerAM%40state.gov%7C1cd85ef38ad14a475dd508d7b92d6bf1%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C0%7C637181477040940324&amp;sdata=02GCgOWZJULQCGghoo%2B%2F7osTfy6T5eVsAGL0VT1GxvU%3D&amp;reserved=0#_blank\">Level 3 Travel</a> Health Notice for Italy.&nbsp;&nbsp;At this time, CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Italy. &nbsp;Travelers should review and follow the Centers for Disease Control’s&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/steps-when-sick.html\">guidelines for the prevention of coronavirus</a>&nbsp;if they decide to travel to Italy. Italy has a longstanding risk presented by terrorist groups, who continue plotting possible attacks in Italy. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/italy.html\">country information page</a>.&nbsp;<a name=\"_Hlk33713010\"></a>If you decide to travel to Italy:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Read the Centers for Disease Control’s and Prevention <a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-treatment.html\">guidelines for the prevention of COVID-19</a> and <a href=\"https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwwwnc.cdc.gov%2Ftravel%2Fdestinations%2Ftraveler%2Fnone%2Fitaly&amp;data=02%7C01%7CSpenglerAM%40state.gov%7C1cd85ef38ad14a475dd508d7b92d6bf1%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C0%7C637181477040940324&amp;sdata=02GCgOWZJULQCGghoo%2B%2F7osTfy6T5eVsAGL0VT1GxvU%3D&amp;reserved=0#_blank\">information</a> on health conditions in Italy.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/\">Embassy’s latest alerts</a> and the <a href=\"https://it.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/\">embassy’s webpage on COVID-19 in Italy</a> for additional information. Follow Italian health official guidance and avoid government-designated affected areas.</li>\n<li>Have a plan to depart from Italy that does not rely on U.S. government assistance.</li>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings when traveling to tourist locations and crowded public venues.</li>\n<li>Follow the instructions of local authorities.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/#_blank\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/#_blank\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Italy/Detail#_blank\">Crime and Safety Reports</a> for Italy.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations.&nbsp; Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html#_blank\">Traveler’s Checklist.</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:</i>&nbsp;&nbsp;<i>Reissued to raise the Travel Advisory Level for specific areas of the country and additional health information for that area.</i></b></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/italy-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:15:18.387Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Jamaica - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/jamaica-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"JM"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Jamaica due to&nbsp;<b>crime</b>. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Violent crimes, such as home invasions, armed robberies, sexual assaults, and homicides are common. Sexual assaults occur frequently, including at all-inclusive resorts. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents. Emergency services vary throughout the island, and response times may vary from U.S. standards. U.S. government personnel are prohibited from traveling to areas listed below, from using public buses, and from driving outside of prescribed areas of Kingston at night.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b>Do not travel</b> to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>The below-listed areas of Kingston due to&nbsp;<b>crime</b>.</li>\n<li>The below-listed areas of Montego Bay due to&nbsp;<b>crime</b>.</li>\n<li>Spanish Town due to&nbsp;<b>crime</b>.&nbsp;</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Kingston</b></p>\n<p>Violence and shootings occur regularly in some areas of Kingston. <b>Do not travel&nbsp;</b>to the following areas:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cassava Piece</li>\n<li>Downtown Kingston, defined as between Mountain View Avenue and Hagley Park Road, and south of Half Way Tree and Old Hope Roads. Downtown Kingston includes Trench Town, Tivoli Gardens, and Arnett Gardens.</li>\n<li>Grants Pen</li>\n<li>Standpipe</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b>Montego Bay</b></p>\n<p>Violence and shootings occur regularly in some areas of Montego Bay. <b>Do not travel</b>&nbsp;to the following areas:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Canterbury</li>\n<li>Clavers Street</li>\n<li>Flankers</li>\n<li>Hart Street</li>\n<li>Norwood</li>\n<li>Rose Heights</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b>Spanish Town</b></p>\n<p><b>Do not travel</b>&nbsp;to Spanish Town. Violence and shootings occur regularly in Spanish Town.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a></p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Jamaica.html\">country information page</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Jamaica:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid walking or driving at night.</li>\n<li>Avoid public buses.</li>\n<li>Avoid secluded places or situations.</li>\n<li>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.</li>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings and keep a low profile.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Jamaica/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Jamaica.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with updates to information on crime.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/jamaica-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:51:00.137Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Jordan - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/jordan-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"JO"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Jordan due to <b>terrorism</b>. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Do not travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>The border with Syria and Iraq due to&nbsp;<b>terrorism and armed conflict.</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Terrorist groups continue to plot possible attacks in Jordan. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities. &nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Jordan.html\">country information page</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Jordan:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.</li>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations and protests.</li>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners.</li>\n<li>Obtain comprehensive medical insurance that includes medical evacuation.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Jordan/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Jordan.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>The Border with Syria and Iraq</b></p>\n<p>Travelers should avoid Jordan's border with Syria and Iraq given the continued threat of cross-border violence, including the risk of terrorist attacks. All U.S. government personnel on official travel must receive prior permission to visit any area within 10 km of the Jordan-Syria border, except the tourist site of Umm Qais or the city of Irbid. U.S. government personnel must also have permission for official travel on Highway 10 east of the town of Ruwayshid toward the Iraq border, or for official visits to refugee camps anywhere in Jordan. Personal travel by U.S. government employees to the border areas or refugee camps is not permitted.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b>Protests</b></p>\n<p>Both planned and impromptu protests may occur throughout Jordan. Avoid demonstrations and follow the guidance of local authorities.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">High-Risk Travelers</a>.</p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/jordan-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:00:47.379Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Kenya  - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/kenya-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"KE"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Kenya due to <b>crime, terrorism and kidnapping</b>. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Do Not Travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kenya-Somalia border and some coastal areas due to <b>terrorism</b>.</li>\n<li>Areas of Turkana County due to <b>crime</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Reconsider Travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nairobi neighborhoods of Eastleigh and Kibera at all times due to <b>crime and kidnapping</b>. Be especially careful when traveling after dark anywhere in Kenya due to crime.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Violent crime, such as armed carjacking, mugging, home invasion, and kidnapping, can occur at any time. Local police are willing but often lack the capability to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents and terrorist attacks. Emergency medical and fire service is also limited.</p>\n<p>Terrorist attacks have occurred with little or no warning, targeting Kenyan and foreign government facilities, tourist locations, transportation hubs, hotels, resorts, markets/shopping malls, and places of worship. Terrorist acts have included armed assaults, suicide operations, bomb/grenade attacks, and kidnappings.</p>\n<p>Due to risks to civil aviation operating in the vicinity of the Kenyan-Somali border, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). For more information, U.S. citizens should consult&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/us_restrictions/\">Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices</a>.</p>\n<p>Some schools and other facilities acting as cultural rehabilitation centers are operating in Kenya with inadequate or nonexistent licensing and oversight. Reports of minors and young adults being held in these facilities against their wills and physically abused are common.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Kenya.html\" adhocenable=\"false\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Kenya:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners.</li>\n<li>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.<u></u></li>\n<li>Make contingency plans to leave the country in the event of an emergency. Review the <a href=\"/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\" adhocenable=\"false\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n<li>Always carry a copy of your U.S. passport and visa (if applicable). Keep original documents in a secure location.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <u><a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a></u> (<u><a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a></u>) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Kenya/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Kenya.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Kenya-Somalia Border Counties and Coastal Areas – Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>Due to terrorism concerns, U.S. government personnel are prohibited from traveling to the Kenya-Somalia border counties and some coastal areas.</p>\n<p><b>Kenya-Somalia Border Counties – Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mandera</li>\n<li>Wajir</li>\n<li>Garissa.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Coastal Areas – Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tana River county</li>\n<li>Lamu county</li>\n<li>Areas of Kilifi County north of Malindi.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Turkana County – Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Road from Kainuk to Lodwar due to banditry.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\" adhocenable=\"false\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Nairobi neighborhoods of Eastleigh and Kibera – Level 3: Reconsider Travel</b></p>\n<p>Violent crime, such as armed carjacking, mugging, home invasion, and kidnapping, can occur at any time. Street crime can involve multiple armed assailants. Local police often lack the resources and training to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Consider carefully whether to use the Likoni ferry in Mombasa due to safety concerns.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\" adhocenable=\"false\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:</i> <i>Reissued with updates to the Risk Indicators.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/kenya-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:03:42.299Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"North Korea - Level 4: Do Not Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/north-korea-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"KN"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 4: Do Not Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Do not travel to North Korea <b>due to the serious risk of arrest and long-term detention of U.S. nationals. <br>\n</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Individuals cannot use a U.S. passport to travel to, in, or through North Korea without a special validation from the Department of State.</li>\n<li>Special validations are granted only in very limited circumstances. More information on how to apply for the special validation is available <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/requirements/passport-for-travel-to-north-korea.html\" adhocenable=\"false\">here</a>.&nbsp;</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in North Korea as it does not have diplomatic or consular relations with North Korea. Sweden serves as the protecting power for the United States in North Korea, providing limited emergency services. The North Korean government routinely delays or denies Swedish officials access to detained U.S. citizens.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Due to risks to civil aviation operating within or in the vicinity of North Korea, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). For more information U.S. citizens should consult the <a href=\"https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/us_restrictions/\">Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices</a>.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/KoreaDemocraticPeoplesRepublicof.html\" adhocenable=\"false\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you receive a special validation to travel to North Korea:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Draft a will and designate appropriate insurance beneficiaries and/or power of attorney.</li>\n<li>Discuss a plan with loved ones regarding care/custody of children, pets, property, belongings, non-liquid assets (collections, artwork, etc.), funeral wishes, etc.</li>\n<li>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"http://facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:</i>&nbsp;<i>Reissued after periodic review with no new changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/north-korea-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:16:12.307Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"South Korea - Level 3: Reconsider Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/south-korea-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"KS"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 3: Reconsider Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Level 4 - Do Not Travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>&nbsp;Daegu due to the level of community transmission of the virus and imposition of local quarantine procedures.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>A novel coronavirus is causing an outbreak of COVID-19<b>&nbsp;</b>in South Korea. On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization determined the COVID-19 outbreak constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).&nbsp; The South Korean government has reported cases of the COVID-19 in the country and has upgraded its response level to “grave”, its highest response level.&nbsp;On February 24, the&nbsp;<a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/\">U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention&nbsp;(CDC)</a> issued a&nbsp;<a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/south-korea\" adhocenable=\"false\">Level 3 Travel Warning ­ Avoid Non-essential Travel for South Korea</a>.&nbsp; Travelers should review and follow the Centers for Disease Control’s&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-treatment.html\" adhocenable=\"false\">guidelines for the prevention of coronavirus</a>&nbsp;if they decide to travel to South Korea. &nbsp;If suspected to have COVID-19 (coronavirus) in South Korea, you may face travel delays, quarantine, and extremely expensive medical costs.</p>\n<p><b>If you travel to South Korea, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends individuals take the following steps:</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid contact with sick people.</li>\n<li>Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.</li>\n<li>Discuss&nbsp;travel to South Korea with your&nbsp;healthcare provider. Older adults and travelers with chronic medical conditions may be at risk for more severe disease.</li>\n<li>Clean your hands often by washing them with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains 60%–95% alcohol. Soap and water should be used if hands are visibly dirty.<ul>\n<li>It is especially important to clean hands after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>If you spent time in South Korea during the past 14 days and feel sick with fever, cough, or difficulty breathing the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends individuals:</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Seek medical advice. Call ahead before going to a doctor’s office or emergency room. Tell them about your recent travel to South Korea, and your symptoms.</li>\n<li>Avoid contact with others.</li>\n<li>Do not travel while sick.</li>\n<li>Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.</li>\n<li>Clean your hands by washing them with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains 60%–95% alcohol immediately after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose. &nbsp;Soap and water should be used if hands are visibly dirty.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Please monitor the&nbsp;<a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"http://www.cdc.go.kr/index.es?sid=a2\">South Korean government’s website&nbsp;</a>for further updates on the coronavirus infection.</p>\n<p>Daegu – Level 4: Do Not Travel</p>\n<p>See&nbsp;<a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/warning/coronavirus-south-korea\" adhocenable=\"false\">https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/warning/coronavirus-south-korea</a> and&nbsp;<a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/novel-coronavirus-2019.html\">https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/novel-coronavirus-2019.html</a>&nbsp;for additional guidance.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:</i>&nbsp;&nbsp;<i>Reissued to raise the Travel Advisory Level for specific areas of the country and additional health information for that area.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/south-korea-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:21:30.387Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Kosovo - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/kosovo-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"KV"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Kosovo due to&nbsp;<b>terrorism</b>. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Reconsider travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>North Mitrovica, Leposavic, Zubin Potok, and Zvecan&nbsp;due to<b>&nbsp;civil unrest.</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in the Balkans region, including Kosovo. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas. In addition, politically motivated violence occurs throughout Kosovo.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Kosovo.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Kosovo:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations.</li>\n<li>Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Kosovo/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Kosovo.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>North Mitrovica, Leposavic, Zubin Potok, and Zvecan</b></p>\n<p>Tensions within and between communities in northern Kosovo continue to provoke violence, demonstrations, and other unrest in North Mitrovica, Leposavic, Zubin Potok, and Zvecan. Although recent unrest has been politically-related and does not involve tourists or members of the international community, bystanders can be affected if violent incidents occur.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in northern Kosovo as U.S. government employee travel to North Mitrovica, Leposavic, Zubin Potok, and Zvecan&nbsp;is restricted.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Updated: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/kosovo-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:06:46.653Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Kuwait - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/kuwait-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"KU"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Kuwait. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Do not travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>The desert region near the border with Iraq due to the&nbsp;<b>prevalence of unexploded ordnance.</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Exercise Increased Caution:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>The City of Al Jahra in northwest of Kuwait City due to<b>&nbsp;crime</b>.</li>\n<li>The Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh area in Kuwait City due to&nbsp;<b>crime</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Due to risks to civil aviation operating within the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman region, including Kuwait, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued&nbsp;an advisory Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). For more information U.S. citizens should consult the <a href=\"https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/us_restrictions/\">Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices</a>.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Kuwait.html\">country information page</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Kuwait:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program&nbsp;(STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook&nbsp;</a>and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Kuwait/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Kuwait.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Desert Region North of the Mutla’a Ridge and Near the Border with Iraq</b></p>\n<p>Desert areas and certain beaches north of the Mutla’a Ridge continue to contain unexploded ordnance left over from the 1990-1991 Gulf War. Travelers should avoid areas that are “off the beaten path” and avoid touching objects that are potentially unexploded ordnance.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Al Jahra</b></p>\n<p>The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior has identified the City of Al Jahra northwest of Kuwait City on the 6<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;Ring Road as a high-crime area.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh</b></p>\n<p>The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior has identified the neighborhood of Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh on the outskirts of Kuwait International Airport as a high-crime area.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued with addition of NOTAM.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/kuwait-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:13:13.137Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Kyrgyzstan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/the-kyrgyz-republic-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"KG"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Kyrgyzstan.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Kyrgyzstan.html\">country information page</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to the Kyrgyz Republic:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Kyrgyzstan/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for the Kyrgyz Republic.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with updates to Travel Advisory Level. </i></b><br>\n</p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/the-kyrgyz-republic-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:19:25.424Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Laos - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/laos-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"LA"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Laos. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Reconsider travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Xaisomboun Province due to&nbsp;<b>civil unrest.</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remote areas along the border with Burma due to&nbsp;<b>crime.</b></li>\n<li>Areas of Savannakhet, Xieng Khouang, Saravane, Khammouane, Sekong, Champassak, Houaphan, Attapeu, Luang Prabang, and Vientiane provinces, as well as along Route 7 (from Route 13 to the Vietnam border), Route 9 (Savannakhet to the Vietnam border), and Route 20 (Pakse to Saravane) due to&nbsp;<b>unexploded bombs.</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Laos.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Laos:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not touch unknown metal objects and avoid traveling off well-used roads, tracks, and paths due to risk of unexploded ordnance.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Laos/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Laos.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Xaisomboun Province</b></p>\n<p>There is a continued threat of violence in Xaisomboun Province.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Xiasomboun Province as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel there.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Areas on the Border with Burma</b></p>\n<p>Bandits, drug traffickers, and other people pursuing illegal activities operate in these areas, as do armed groups opposed to the Burmese government.</p>\n<p><b>Areas of Savannakhet, Xieng Khouang, Saravane, Khammouane, Sekong, Champassak, Houaphan, Attapeu, Luang Prabang, and Vientiane provinces, as well as along Route 7</b></p>\n<p>There are large numbers of unexploded bombs in these areas left over from the Indochina War.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissue during periodic review with updates to “Reconsider travel.”</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/laos-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:14:53.377Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Lebanon - Level 3: Reconsider Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/lebanon-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"LE"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 3: Reconsider Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Reconsider travel Lebanon due to&nbsp;<b>crime,</b>&nbsp;<b>terrorism, armed conflict, civil unrest and dueto&nbsp;the Global Health Advisory and Embassy Beirut’s limited capacity to provide support to U.S. citizens.</b>Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>On March 18, 2020, the Department of State allowed for the ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and all eligible family members&nbsp;<b>due to stringent travel restrictions and quarantine procedures that affect commercial flights.</b></p>\n<p>Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Do Not Travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>the border with Syria due to <b>terrorism</b> <b>and</b> <b>armed conflict</b></li>\n<li>the border with Israel due to <b>the potential for</b> <b>armed conflict</b></li>\n<li>refugee settlements due to <b>the potential for</b> <b>armed conflict</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p>U.S. citizens should reconsider or avoid travel to certain areas in Lebanon because of the threats of terrorism, armed clashes, kidnapping, and outbreaks of violence, especially near Lebanon’s borders with Syria and Israel. U.S. citizens living and working in Lebanon should be aware of the risks of remaining in the country and should carefully consider those risks.</p>\n<p>U.S. citizens who choose to travel to Lebanon should be aware that consular officers from the U.S. Embassy are not always able to travel to assist them. The Department of State considers the threat to U.S. government personnel in Beirut sufficiently serious to require them to live and work under strict security restrictions. The internal security policies of the U.S. Embassy may be adjusted at any time and without advance notice.</p>\n<p>Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Lebanon. The potential exists for death or injury in Lebanon because of the attacks and bombings perpetrated by terrorist groups. Terrorists may conduct attacks with little or no warning targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities.</p>\n<p>The Lebanese government cannot guarantee the protection of U.S. citizens against sudden outbreaks of violence. Family, neighborhood, or sectarian disputes can escalate quickly and can lead to gunfire or other violence with no warning. Armed clashes have occurred along the Lebanese borders, in Beirut, and in refugee settlements. The Lebanese Armed Forces have been brought in to quell the violence in these situations.</p>\n<p>Public demonstrations can occur with little warning and could become violent. You should avoid areas of demonstrations and exercise caution in the vicinity of any large gatherings. Protesters have blocked major roads to gain publicity for their causes, including the primary road to the U.S. Embassy, and the primary road between downtown Beirut and Rafiq Hariri International Airport. Access to the airport may be cut off if the security situation deteriorates.</p>\n<p>Kidnapping, whether for ransom, political motives, or family disputes, has occurred in Lebanon. Suspects in kidnappings may have ties to terrorist or criminal organizations.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Lebanon.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Lebanon:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</li>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations and crowds.</li>\n<li>Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Review the 2018 <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Lebanon/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Lebanon.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Border with Syria – Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>Since August 2014, deadly terror attacks have occurred in border towns along Lebanon’s border with Syria, as have episodic clashes between the Lebanese Army and Syrian-based violent extremist groups. A 2017 Lebanese Army offensive expelled ISIS militants from territory along Lebanon’s border with Syria. The U.S. Embassy strongly urges U.S. citizens to avoid the Lebanese-Syrian border region. The U.S. Department of State also warns U.S. citizens of the risk of traveling on flights that fly over Syria, which include some flights to Beirut.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Border with Israel – Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>There have been sporadic rocket attacks from southern Lebanon into Israel in connection with the violence between Israel and Hizballah: the last reported incident was in 2014. The U.S. Embassy urges U.S. citizens to avoid this border area.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Refugee Settlements – Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>The U.S. Embassy urges U.S. citizens to avoid travel to refugee settlements, where violence has resulted in shootings and explosions.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued with an update to the status of personnel in Lebanon.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/lebanon-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-26T12:44:13.226Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Liberia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/liberia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"LI"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Liberia. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Urban areas and public beaches due to <b>crime.</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/liberia.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Liberia:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Liberia/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Liberia.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Urban Areas and Public Beaches</b></p>\n<p>Violent crime, such as armed robbery, is common. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious crimes.</p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/liberia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:23:12.732Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Libya - Level 4: Do Not Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/libya-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"LY"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 4: Do Not Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Do not travel to Libya due to&nbsp;<b>crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, </b>and<b> armed conflict</b>.</p>\n<p>Crime levels in Libya remain high, including the threat of kidnapping for ransom. Westerners and U.S. citizens have been targets of these crimes.</p>\n<p>Terrorist groups continue plotting attacks in Libya. Violent extremist activity in Libya remains high, and extremist groups have made threats against U.S. government officials, citizens, and interests. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, hotels, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities.</p>\n<p>Outbreaks of violence between competing armed groups can occur with little warning and have the potential to impact U.S. citizens. The capital, Tripoli, and other cities, such as Surman, Al-Jufra, Misrata, Ajdabiya, Benghazi, Sabha, and Dernah, have witnessed fighting among armed groups, as well as terrorist attacks. Hotels and airports frequented by Westerners have been caught in the crossfire. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence.</p>\n<p>Militia groups sometimes detain travelers for arbitrary reasons, do not grant detainees access to a lawyer or legal process, and do not allow detainees to inform others of their status. U.S. citizens should carry proof of citizenship and valid immigration status at all times, but having these documents does not guarantee fair treatment.</p>\n<p>Some international and national airports are closed, and flights out of operational airports are sporadic and may be cancelled without warning. The U.S. government is very concerned about the targeting of commercial transportation in Libya and prohibits U.S. commercial aviation operations within Libyan airspace.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency or routine assistance to U.S. citizens in Libya, as the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli suspended its operations in July 2014.</p>\n<p>Due to risks to civil aviation operating within or in the vicinity of Libya, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). For more information U.S. citizens should consult the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/us_restrictions/\">Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices</a>.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Libya.html\" adhocenable=\"false\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Libya:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html\" adhocenable=\"false\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</li>\n<li>Carry proof of citizenship and valid immigration status at all times.</li>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations and crowds.</li>\n<li>Make contingency plans to leave.</li>\n<li>Draft a will and designate appropriate insurance beneficiaries and/or a power of attorney.</li>\n<li>Discuss a plan with loved ones regarding care/custody of children, pets, property, belongings, non-liquid assets (collections, artwork, etc.), funeral wishes, and etcetera.</li>\n<li>Establish your own personal security plan in coordination with your employer or host organization, or consider consulting with a professional security organization.</li>\n<li>Develop a communication plan with family and/or your employer or host organization.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<u><a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a></u>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/usembassytripoli\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/usaembassylibya\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\" adhocenable=\"false\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued with updates to the Risk Indicators</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/libya-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:24:48.122Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Madagascar - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/madagascar-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"MA"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Madagascar due to <b>crime</b>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Violent crime, such as armed robbery and assault, may occur throughout Madagascar and particularly in:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Antananarivo, Nosy Be, Toamasina (Tamatave), and Mahajunga</li>\n<li>Ankarana and Montagne d’Ambre National Parks adjacent to Diego</li>\n<li>Isalo</li>\n<li>General area surrounding Tolagnaro (Ft. Dauphin), south of National Route (RN) 7 and RN 27 (excluding the tourist area on the coastal roads between Ambovombe and Farafangana)</li>\n<li>Batterie Beach, north of Toliara (Tuléar)</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/madagascar.html\">country information page.</a></p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Madagascar:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists.</li>\n<li>Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive jewelry or watches.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program </a><u>(</u><a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a><u>)</u> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook </a>and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Madagascar/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Madagascar.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with updates to a Risk Indicator.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/madagascar-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:35:53.245Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Malawi - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/malawi-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"MI"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Malawi due to <b>civil unrest</b>.</p>\n<p>Scheduled political demonstrations have recently occurred in several cities and towns in Malawi. On occasion, acts of vandalism and looting have accompanied these demonstrations, and police have responded by deploying tear gas.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Malawi.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Malawi:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations and crowds.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.</li>\n<li>Keep travel documents up to date and easily accessible.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program&nbsp;</a>(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Malawi/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Malawi.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued with updates to a Risk Indicator and Travel Advisory level.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/malawi-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:37:25.629Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Malaysia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/malaysia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"MY"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Malaysia. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory Exercise Increased Caution in:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>The eastern area of Sabah State due to <b>kidnapping.</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <u><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Malaysia.html\">country information page</a></u>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Malaysia:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <u><a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a></u> (<u><a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a></u>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <u><a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Malaysia/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a></u> for Malaysia.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <u><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a></u>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Eastern Area of Sabah State – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</b></p>\n<p>There is a threat of kidnappings-for-ransom from both terrorist and criminal groups. These groups may attack with little to no warning, targeting coastal resorts, island resorts, and boats ferrying tourists to resort islands.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in eastern Sabah as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel to parts of eastern Sabah.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security Section on the <u><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Malaysia.html\">country information page</a></u> for further information regarding the Eastern area of Sabah State.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:</i> <i>Reissued with updates to Risk Indicators.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/malaysia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:39:56.779Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Maldives - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/maldives-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"MV"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Maldives due to&nbsp;<b>terrorism. </b>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Terrorist groups may conduct attacks with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities. Attacks may occur on remote islands which could lengthen the response time of authorities.&nbsp; <b>&nbsp;</b></p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Maldives.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Maldives:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations and crowds.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.</li>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Maldives/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Maldives.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations.&nbsp;Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a></li>\n</ul>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/maldives-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:41:12.893Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Mali - Level 4: Do Not Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/mali-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"ML"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 4: Do Not Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Do not travel to Mali due to&nbsp;<b>crime,</b>&nbsp;<b>terrorism,&nbsp;</b>and&nbsp;<b>kidnapping</b></p>\n<p><b>Country Summary: </b>Violent crime, such as kidnapping and armed robbery, is common in Mali. Violent crime is a particular concern during local holidays and seasonal events in Bamako, its suburbs, and Mali’s southern regions. Roadblocks and random police checkpoints are commonplace throughout the country, especially at night.</p>\n<p>Terrorist and armed groups continue plotting kidnappings and attacks in Mali. They may attack with little or no warning, targeting night clubs, hotels, restaurants, places of worship, Western diplomatic missions, and other locations frequented by foreigners.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the northern and central regions of Mali as U.S. government employee travel to these regions is restricted due to security concerns.</p>\n<p>Due to risks to civil aviation operating within or in the vicinity of Mali, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). For more information U.S. citizens should consult&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/us_restrictions/\">Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices</a>.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/mali.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Mali:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</li>\n<li>Draft a will, and designate appropriate insurance beneficiaries and/or power of attorney.</li>\n<li>Discuss a plan with loved ones regarding care/custody of children, pets, property, belongings, non-liquid assets (collections, artwork, etc.), funeral wishes, etc.</li>\n<li>Share important documents, login information, and points of contact with loved ones so that they can manage your affairs if you are unable to return as planned to the United States.&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.everplans.com/articles/checklist-documents-to-organize-and-share\">Find a suggested list of such documents here</a>.</li>\n<li>Establish your own personal security plan in coordination with your employer or host organization, or consider consulting with a professional security organization.</li>\n<li>Develop a communication plan with family and/or your employer or host organization so that they can monitor your safety and location as you travel through high-risk areas. This plan should specify whom you would contact first and how they should share the information.</li>\n<li>Identify key sources of possible assistance for you and your family in case of emergency, such as the local U.S. embassy or consulate, FBI, the State Department, your employer (if traveling on business), and local friends/family in the high-risk area.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Be sure to appoint one family member to serve as the point of contact with hostage-takers, media, U.S. and host country government agencies, and Members of Congress if you are taken hostage or detained.</li>\n<li>Establish a proof of life protocol with your loved ones so that, if you are taken hostage, your loved ones will know specific questions and answers to ask the hostage-takers to be sure you are alive and to rule out a hoax.</li>\n<li>Leave DNA samples with your medical provider in case it is necessary for your family to access them.</li>\n<li>Guard your passport and wallet when in crowded outdoor areas and open-air markets.</li>\n<li>Be vigilant for pickpockets, especially at night.</li>\n<li>Use all available safety measures in your home or hotel, including locking doors and windows at all times, and setting the alarm.</li>\n<li>If asked to stop by police, stop only in well-lit areas or places where several officers are posted.</li>\n<li>Erase any sensitive photos, comments, or other materials from your social media pages, cameras, laptops, and other electronic devices that could be considered controversial or provocative by local groups.</li>\n<li>Leave your expensive/sentimental belongings behind.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"http://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"http://step.state.gov/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Mali/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Mali.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passporhttps:/travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.htmlts/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:</i>&nbsp;<i>Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/mali-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:42:18.436Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Marshall Islands - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/marshall-islands-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"RM"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in the Marshall Islands.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/MarshallIslands.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Marshall Islands:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><i><b>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</b></i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/marshall-islands-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:44:37.102Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Mauritania - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/mauritania-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"MR"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Mauritania due to <b>crime </b>and<b> terrorism</b>. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Do Not Travel To:<b></b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Areas designated as off limits by the Mauritanian military due to <b>crime</b> and <b>terrorism</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Country Summary:</b> Violent crimes, such as mugging, armed robbery, and assault, are common. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious crimes.</p>\n<p>Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting places frequented by Westerners.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Mauritania as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel outside Nouakchott. U.S. government employees may travel only during daylight hours and are prohibited from walking alone outside of designated areas and times.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Mauritania.html\">Country Information</a> page.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to the Mauritania:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use caution when walking or driving at night.</li>\n<li>Always carry a copy of your U.S. passport and visa (if applicable). Keep original documents in a secure location.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.</li>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/pages/ContentReports.aspx?cid=2&amp;CatalogLocationId=131\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Mauritania.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Areas Designated Off-Limits by the Mauritanian Military – Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>The government of Mauritania designates certain areas off-limits to foreigners and most Mauritanians. These “No Movement Zones” are extremely dangerous due to their proximity to Mali, where armed groups engaged in an active insurgency carry out cross-border attacks into Mauritania. The government of Mauritania does not maintain a substantial presence in these areas and thus police are unable to respond to most incidents there. In addition, cell phone coverage and paved roads are nonexistent. U.S. officials are unable to travel to these places. Since the boundaries of such areas frequently change, U.S. citizens should pay attention to all posted signs and notices of restricted entry. They should presume the following areas are off-limits:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>All areas north of the Tropic of Cancer</li>\n<li>All areas east of 08⁰ longitude (West of Greenwich) situated within 100km of the Mali Border</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with updates to the Travel Advisory Level and Level 4 areas, and “If you decide to travel” section.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/mauritania-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:45:48.855Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Mauritius - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/mauritius-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"MP"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Mauritius.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Mauritius.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Mauritius:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the Smart Traveler <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Mauritius/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Mauritius.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/mauritius-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:46:52.622Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Mexico - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/mexico-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"MX"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Mexico due to <b>crime </b>and<b> kidnapping</b>. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Violent crime – such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery – is widespread.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in many areas of Mexico, as travel by U.S. government employees to certain areas is prohibited or significantly restricted.</p>\n<p>U.S. government employees may not travel between cities after dark, may not hail taxis on the street, and must rely on dispatched vehicles, including from app-based services like Uber or from regulated taxi stands. U.S. government employees may not drive from the U.S.-Mexico border to or from the interior parts of Mexico, with the exception of daytime travel within Baja California, between Nogales and Hermosillo on Mexican Federal Highway 15D, and between Nuevo Laredo and Monterrey on Highway 85D (during daylight hours and with prior Consulate authorization only).</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Mexico.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Do Not Travel To:</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Colima state due to <b>crime</b>.</li>\n<li>Guerrero state due to <b>crime.</b></li>\n<li>Michoacán state due to <b>crime.</b></li>\n<li>Sinaloa state due to <b>crime.</b></li>\n<li>Tamaulipas state due to <b>crime </b>and<b> kidnapping.</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Reconsider Travel To:</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chihuahua state due to <b>crime</b>.</li>\n<li>Coahuila state due to <b>crime</b>.</li>\n<li>Durango state due to <b>crime</b>.</li>\n<li>Jalisco state due to <b>crime</b>.</li>\n<li>Mexico state due to <b>crime</b>.</li>\n<li>Morelos state due to <b>crime</b>.</li>\n<li>Nayarit state due to <b>crime</b>.</li>\n<li>Nuevo Leon state due to <b>crime</b>.</li>\n<li>San Luis Potosi state due to <b>crime</b>.</li>\n<li>Sonora state due to <b>crime</b>.</li>\n<li>Zacatecas state due to <b>crime</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>For detailed information on all states in Mexico, please see below.</b></p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Mexico:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep your traveling companions and family back home informed of your travel plans. If separating from your travel group, send a friend your GPS location. If taking a taxi alone, take a photo of the taxi number and/or license plate and text to a friend.<br>\n<br>\n</li>\n<li>Use toll roads when possible and avoid driving alone or at night. In many states, police presence and emergency services are extremely limited outside the state capital or major cities.<br>\n<br>\n</li>\n<li>Exercise increased caution when visiting local bars, nightclubs, and casinos.<br>\n<br>\n</li>\n<li>Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry.<br>\n<br>\n</li>\n<li>Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs.<br>\n<br>\n</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.<br>\n<br>\n</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.<br>\n<br>\n</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Mexico/Detail\">Crime and Safety Reports</a> for Mexico.<br>\n<br>\n</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><u>Aguascalientes state – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</u></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution due to crime.</p>\n<p>There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees.</p>\n<p><b><u>Baja California state – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</u></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution due to crime.</p>\n<p>Criminal activity and violence occur throughout the state. Particularly notable is the number of homicides in non-tourist areas of Tijuana. Most homicides appeared to be targeted; however, criminal organization assassinations and turf battles can result in bystanders being injured or killed.</p>\n<p>Due to poor cellular service and hazardous road conditions, U.S. government employees may only travel on Highway 2D between Mexicali and Tijuana during daylight hours.</p>\n<p>There are no additional restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Baja California, which includes tourist areas in: <b>Ensenada, Rosarito, </b>and<b> Tijuana</b>.</p>\n<p><b><u>Baja California Sur state – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</u></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution due to crime.</p>\n<p>Criminal activity and violence occur throughout the state, including in areas frequented by U.S. citizens. Bystanders have been injured or killed in shooting incidents related to criminal organization turf battles. Petty crime occurs frequently in tourist areas.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>\n<p>There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Baja California Sur, which includes tourist areas in: <b>Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo, </b>and<b> La Paz</b>.</p>\n<p><b><u>Campeche state – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</u></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution due to crime. Police presence and emergency response are extremely limited outside of the state capital.</p>\n<p>There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Campeche state, which includes tourist areas in: <b>Campeche City, Calakmul, Edzna,</b> and <b>Palizada</b>.</p>\n<p><b><u>Chiapas state – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</u></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution due to crime.</p>\n<p>There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Chiapas state, which includes tourist areas in: <b>Palenque, San Cristobal de las Casas, </b>and<b> Tuxtla Gutierrez</b>.</p>\n<p><b><u>Chihuahua state – Level 3: Reconsider Travel</u></b></p>\n<p>Reconsider travel due to crime.</p>\n<p>Violent crime and gang activity are common. The vast majority of homicides are targeted assassinations against members of criminal organizations. Battles for territory between criminal groups have resulted in violent crime in areas frequented by U.S. citizens and U.S. government employees, including restaurants and malls during daylight hours. Bystanders have been injured or killed in shooting incidents.</p>\n<p>U.S. government employees may only travel to the following locations within the state of Chihuahua and with the noted restrictions:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Ciudad Juarez:</b> They may travel at any time to the area of Ciudad Juarez bounded to the east by Bulevar Independencia; to the south by De los Montes Urales/Avenida Manuel J Clouthier/Carretera de Juarez; to the west by Via Juan Gabriel/Avenida de los Insurgentes/Calle Miguel Ahumada/Francisco Javier Mina/Melchor Ochampo; and to the north by the U.S.-Mexico border.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Additionally, direct travel to the Ciudad Juarez airport and the factories (maquilas) located along Bulevar Independencia and Las Torres is permitted. Travel to the factory and cattle inspection station in San Jeronimo is permitted only through the United States via the Santa Teresa port of entry; travel via Anapra is prohibited.</p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Chihuahua City:</b> <a name=\"_Hlk26351105\"></a>Employees may travel at any time to the area of Chihuahua City bounded to the north by Avenida Transformación; to the east by Avenida Tecnológico/Manuel Gómez Morin; to the west by the city limit boundary; and to the south by Route 16/Calle Tamborel.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>\n</ul>\n<p>U.S. government employees may only travel from Ciudad Juarez to Chihuahua City during daylight hours via Highway 45, with stops permitted only at the Federal Police station, the overlook, the border inspection station at KM 35, and the shops and restaurants on Highway 45 in the town of Villa Ahumada.</p>\n<p>Additionally, travel is permitted to factories (maquilas) outside this area via the most direct route.&nbsp; Direct travel to Abraham Gonzales International Airport is also permitted.&nbsp;<a name=\"_Hlk26536419\"></a></p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Nuevo Casas Grandes Area (including Nuevo Casas Grandes, Casas Grandes, Mata Ortiz, Colonia Juarez, Colonia LeBaron, and Paquime): </b>U.S. government employees may only travel to the Nuevo Casas Grandes area during daylight hours through the United States, entering Mexico at the Palomas Port of Entry on New Mexico Route 11 before connecting to Mexico Highway 2 to Nuevo Casas Grandes. <a name=\"_Hlk26351069\"></a>Employees are permitted to stay overnight in the cities of Nuevo Casas Grandes and Casas Grandes only.<br>\n<br>\n</li>\n<li><b>Ojinaga:</b> U.S. government employees must travel to Ojinaga via U.S. Highway 67 through the Presidio, Texas Port of Entry.<br>\n<br>\n</li>\n<li><b>Palomas:</b> U.S. government employees must travel to Palomas via U.S. highways through the Palomas Port of Entry in Columbus, New Mexico.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Mexican authorities in Chihuahua occasionally operate at a heightened level of security, sometimes referred to as “Alerta Roja” (Red Alert).&nbsp; During those periods, U.S. government personnel must receive prior approval and exercise increased caution when visiting Mexican law enforcement offices or installations.</p>\n<p>Travel by U.S. government employees to all other areas of the state of Chihuahua, including Copper Canyon, is prohibited.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><u>Coahuila state – Level 3: Reconsider Travel</u></b></p>\n<p>Reconsider travel due to crime.</p>\n<p>Violent crime and unpredictable gang activity are common in parts of Coahuila state.</p>\n<p>Travel for U.S. government employees is limited to the following areas with the noted restrictions:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Piedras Negras and Ciudad Acuña:</b> U.S. government employees must travel directly from the United States and observe a midnight to 6:00 a.m. curfew in both cities.<br>\n</li>\n<li><b>Highway 40 and areas south within Coahuila state.</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p>U.S. government employees may not travel to other areas of Coahuila.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><u>Colima state – Level 4: Do Not Travel</u></b></p>\n<p>Do not travel due to crime.</p>\n<p>Violent crime and gang activity are widespread.</p>\n<p>U.S. government employees may not travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tecoman</li>\n<li>Within 20 km of the Colima/Michoacan border</li>\n<li>Highway 110 from the town of La Tecomaca to the Jalisco border</li>\n</ul>\n<p>In <b>Manzanillo</b>, U.S. government employees are limited to the tourist and port areas.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><u>Durango state – Level 3: Reconsider Travel</u></b></p>\n<p>Reconsider travel due to crime.</p>\n<p>Violent crime and gang activity are common in parts of Durango state.</p>\n<p>U.S. government employees may not travel to the area west and south of Highway 45.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><u>Guanajuato state – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</u></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution due to crime.</p>\n<p>Gang-related violence occurs in Guanajuato, primarily in the south of the state, near the border with Michoacán. This violence is often linked to the organized theft of petroleum and natural gas from the state oil company and other suppliers.</p>\n<p>The U.S. Embassy has updated its travel restrictions for U.S. personnel visiting Guanajuato state.&nbsp;U.S. government employees may not travel to the area south of and including Highway 45D, Celaya, Salamanca, and Irapuato.</p>\n<p><b><u>Guerrero state – Level 4: Do Not Travel</u></b></p>\n<p>Do not travel due to crime.</p>\n<p>Crime and violence are widespread. Armed groups operate independently of the government in many areas of Guerrero. Members of these groups frequently maintain roadblocks and may use violence towards travelers. &nbsp;</p>\n<p>U.S. government employees may not travel to the entire state of Guerrero, including <b>Acapulco, Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa,</b> and <b>Taxco</b>.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><u>Hidalgo state – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</u></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution due to crime.</p>\n<p>There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees.</p>\n<p><b><u>Jalisco state – Level 3: Reconsider Travel</u></b></p>\n<p>Reconsider travel due to crime.</p>\n<p>Violent crime and gang activity are common in parts of Jalisco state. In metropolitan Guadalajara, battles for territory control between criminal groups take place in areas frequented by U.S. citizens. Shooting incidents between criminal groups have injured or killed innocent bystanders.</p>\n<p>U.S. government employees may not travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Within 20 km (12 miles) of the Jalisco/Michoacán border, south of Route 120</li>\n<li>Highway 80 south of Cocula</li>\n<li>Highway 544 from Mascota to San Sebastian del Oeste</li>\n</ul>\n<p>There are no restrictions on travel for U.S government employees to: <b>Guadalajara Metropolitan Area</b>, <b>Riviera Nayarit (including Puerto Vallarta)</b>, <b>Chapala</b>, and <b>Ajijic</b>.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><u>Mexico City – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</u></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution due to crime.</p>\n<p>Both violent and non-violent crime occur throughout Mexico City. Use additional caution, particularly at night, outside of the frequented tourist areas where police and security patrol more routinely. Petty crime occurs frequently in both tourist areas and non-tourist areas.</p>\n<p>There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees.</p>\n<p><b><u>Mexico state (Estado de Mexico) – Level 3: Reconsider Travel</u></b></p>\n<p>Reconsider travel due to crime.</p>\n<p>Both violent and non-violent crime are common throughout Mexico state. Use caution in areas outside of the frequented tourist areas, although petty crime occurs frequently in tourist areas as well.</p>\n<p>There are no restrictions on travel for U.S government employees.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><u>Michoacán state – Level 4: Do Not Travel</u></b></p>\n<p>Do not travel due to crime.</p>\n<p>Crime and violence are widespread in Michoacán state. Travel for U.S. government employees is limited to the following areas with the noted restrictions:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Highway 15D:</b> U.S. government employees may travel on Federal Toll Highway (cuota) 15D to transit the state between Mexico City and Guadalajara.</li>\n<li><b>Morelia: </b>U.S. government employees may travel by air and by land using Highways 43 or 48D from Highway 15D.</li>\n<li><b>Lazaro Cardenas:</b> U.S. government employees must travel by air only and limit activities to the city center or port areas.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><u>Morelos state – Level 3: Reconsider Travel</u></b></p>\n<p>Reconsider travel due to crime.</p>\n<p>Violent crime and gang activity are common in parts of Morelos state.</p>\n<p>There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><u>Nayarit state – Level 3: Reconsider Travel</u></b></p>\n<p>Reconsider travel due to crime.</p>\n<p>Violent crime and gang activity are common in parts of Nayarit state. U.S. government employees may not travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Tepic</b></li>\n<li><b>San Blas</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p>There are no restrictions on travel for U.S government employees to: <b>Riviera Nayarit (including Nuevo Vallarta, Punta Mita, </b>and<b> Bahia de Banderas),</b> and <b>Santa Maria del Oro</b>.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><u>Nuevo Leon state – Level 3: Reconsider Travel</u></b></p>\n<p>Reconsider travel due to crime.</p>\n<p>Violent crime and unpredictable gang activity are common in parts of Nuevo Leon state. There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><u>Oaxaca state – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</u></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution due to crime.</p>\n<p>U.S. government employees may not travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Isthmus region of Oaxaca</b>, defined by Highway 185D to the west, Highway 190 to the north, and the Oaxaca/Chiapas border to the east. This includes the towns of Juchitan de Zaragoza, Salina Cruz, and San Blas Atempa.</li>\n<li>Highway 200 northwest of Pinotepa.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees to other parts of Oaxaca state, which include tourist areas in: <b>Oaxaca City</b>, <b>Monte Alban</b>, <b>Puerto Escondido, </b>and <b>Huatulco</b>.</p>\n<p><b><u>Puebla state – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</u></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution due to crime.</p>\n<p>Gang-related violence occurs in Puebla state, and is often linked to the organized theft of petroleum and natural gas from the state oil company and other suppliers.</p>\n<p>There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees.</p>\n<p><b><u>Queretaro state – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</u></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution due to crime.</p>\n<p>There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees.</p>\n<p><b><u>Quintana Roo state – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</u></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution due to crime.<br>\n<br>\nCriminal activity and violence, including homicide, occur throughout the state. Most homicides appear to be targeted; however, criminal organization assassinations and turf battles between criminal groups have resulted in violent crime in areas frequented by U.S. citizens. Bystanders have been injured or killed in shooting incidents.<br>\n<br>\nThere are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Quintana Roo state, which include tourist areas in:<b> Cancun</b>, <b>Cozumel, Isla Mujeres,</b> <b>Playa del Carmen</b>, <b>Tulum</b>, and <b>the</b> <b>Riviera Maya</b>.</p>\n<p><b><u>San Luis Potosi state – Level 3: Reconsider Travel</u></b></p>\n<p>Reconsider travel due to crime.</p>\n<p>Violent crime and unpredictable gang activity are common in parts of San Luis Potosi state.&nbsp; There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><u>Sinaloa state – Level 4: Do Not Travel</u></b></p>\n<p>Do not travel due to crime.</p>\n<p>Violent crime is widespread. Criminal organizations are based and operating in Sinaloa state.</p>\n<p>Travel for U.S. government employees is limited to the following areas with the noted restrictions:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Mazatlan:</b> U.S. government employees may travel by air or sea only. U.S. government employees are limited to the Zona Dorada and historic town center, and must use direct routes when traveling to and from those locations and the airport and cruise terminals.</li>\n<li><b>Los Mochis and Topolobampo:</b> U.S. government employees may travel by air or sea only. U.S. government employees are restricted to the city and the port, and must use direct routes when traveling between these locations and to and from the airport.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><u>Sonora state – Level 3: Reconsider Travel</u></b></p>\n<p>Reconsider travel due to crime.</p>\n<p>Sonora is a key location used by the international drug trade and human trafficking networks.</p>\n<p>U.S. government employees traveling to and from Hermosillo may travel between the border crossing points of DeConcini and Mariposa in Nogales only during daylight hours and only on Highway 15, including stops at restaurant/restroom facilities along Highway 15.</p>\n<p>U.S. government employees may travel to Puerto Peñasco via the Lukeville/Sonoyta crossing during daylight hours on Federal Highway 8, or by using Federal Highway 15 south from Nogales and east via Federal Highway 2 and State Highway 37 through Caborca during daylight hours. U.S. government employees may also travel directly from the nearest U.S. Ports of Entry to San Luis Rio Colorado, Cananea, and Agua Prieta but may not go beyond the city limits without official Consulate Nogales clearance.</p>\n<p>U.S. government employees may not travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>The triangular region west of the Mariposa Port of Entry, east of Sonoyta, and north of Altar</li>\n<li>The district within Nogales that lies to the north of Avenida Instituto Tecnologico and between Periferico (Bulevar Luis Donaldo Colosio) and Corredor Fiscal (Federal Highway 15D), and the residential areas to the east of Plutarco Elias Calles.</li>\n<li>The eastern edge of the state of Sonora, which borders the state of Chihuahua: all points along that border east of Federal Highway 17, the road between Moctezuma and Sahuaripa, and State Highway 20 between Sahuaripa and the intersection with Federal Highway 16.</li>\n<li>All points south of Federal Highway 16 and east of Highway 15 (south of Hermosillo), as well as Empalme, Guaymas, and all points south, including Obregon and Navojoa. U.S. government employees may travel to Alamos by air only and may not go beyond the city limits.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>In addition, U.S. government employees may not use taxi services in Nogales.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><u>Tabasco state – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</u></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution due to crime.</p>\n<p>There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees.</p>\n<p><b><u>Tamaulipas state – Level 4: Do Not Travel</u></b></p>\n<p>Do not travel due to crime and kidnapping.</p>\n<p>Organized crime activity – including gun battles, murder, armed robbery, carjacking, kidnapping, forced disappearances, extortion, and sexual assault – is common along the northern border and in Ciudad Victoria. Criminal groups target public and private passenger buses as well as private automobiles traveling through Tamaulipas, often taking passengers hostage and demanding ransom payments. Heavily armed members of criminal groups often patrol areas of the state in marked and unmarked vehicles and operate with impunity particularly along the border region from Reynosa northwest to Nuevo Laredo. In these areas, local law enforcement has limited capability to respond to crime incidents. There are greater law enforcement capabilities in the tri-city area of Tampico, Ciudad Madero, and Altamira, which has a lower rate of violent criminal activity compared to the rest of the state.</p>\n<p><a name=\"_Hlk22111749\"></a>U.S. government employees may only travel within a limited radius around and between the U.S. Consulates in Nuevo Laredo and Matamoros, their homes, the respective U.S. Ports of Entry, and limited downtown sites. &nbsp;U.S. government employees may not travel between cities in Tamaulipas using interior Mexican highways and they must observe a curfew between midnight and 6:00 a.m. in the cities of Matamoros and Nuevo Laredo. U.S. government employees can travel between Nuevo Laredo and Monterrey on Highway 85D only during daylight hours and with prior Consulate authorization.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><u>Tlaxcala state – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</u></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution due to crime.</p>\n<p>There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees.</p>\n<p><b><u>Veracruz state – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</u></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution due to crime.</p>\n<p>There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees.</p>\n<p><b><u>Yucatan state – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</u></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution due to crime. Police presence and emergency response are extremely limited outside of the state capital.</p>\n<p>There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Yucatan state, which includes tourist areas in: <b>Chichen Itza, Merida, Uxmal, </b>and<b> Valladolid</b>.</p>\n<p><b><u>Zacatecas state – Level 3: Reconsider Travel</u></b></p>\n<p>Reconsider travel due to crime.</p>\n<p>Violent crime and gang activity are common in parts of Zacatecas state. U.S. government employees may not travel to the zone south of Highway 45 and west of Highway 23. U.S. government employees may not travel to the entire municipality of Fresnillo, though they may transit both highways through Fresnillo without stopping.</p>\n<p>There are no other restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with updates to U.S. government restrictions on personnel, especially Baja California, Chihuahua, Colima, Durango, Nuevo Leon, Sonora, Tamaulipas, Yucatan, and Zacatecas.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/mexico-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:51:09.183Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Micronesia - Level 3: Reconsider Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/micronesia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"FM"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 3: Reconsider Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Reconsider Travel to the Federated States of Micronesia <b>due to&nbsp;the Global Health Advisory and Embassy Kolonia’s limited capacity to provide support to U.S. citizens.</b></p>\n<p>On March 11, 2020, the Department of State allowed for the voluntary departure of non-emergency U.S. Government employees and all eligible family members&nbsp;<b>due to stringent travel restrictions that affect commercial flights.</b></p>\n<p>As of March 18, 2020, there are no confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM),&nbsp;but the country’s health system has limited capacity for handling an outbreak.&nbsp; A recent reduction in commercial flights and difficulty in arranging medevac flights may make it difficult or impossible to seek medical evacuation.&nbsp; Travelers should consider these factors and their health before traveling to the FSM and follow the Centers for Disease Control’s <a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-treatment.html\">guidelines for the prevention of coronavirus</a> if they decide to travel.</p>\n<p><b>The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia has announced several precautionary measures including:</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Persons traveling to the FSM directly or indirectly, either by air or sea, from anywhere in the People’s Republic of China, excluding the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, since January 6, 2020 are banned from entering the FSM.</li>\n<li>Persons traveling to the FSM from a country, jurisdiction, or area with a confirmed COVID-19 case are not allowed to enter the FSM unless they have stayed in a country state or territory without COVID-19 for a period of no less than 14 days.</li>\n<li>As of March 7, persons with travel originating from Guam may enter the FSM.</li>\n<li>FSM airport officials are checking the temperature of all arriving passengers.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Micronesia.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to the FSM:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Read <a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/micronesia\">CDC information</a> on health conditions in the FSM</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Visit the FSM government <a href=\"http://www.fsmembassydc.org/\">website</a> if appropriate for non-health conditions.</li>\n<li>Visit the websites for the Ministry of Health for the latest information from the <a href=\"https://www.fsmgov.org/ngovt.html\">Government of the Federated States of Micronesia</a> on current public health concerns.</li>\n<li>Read the <a href=\"https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-nCoV%2Fsummary.html%3FCDC_AA_refVal%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.cdc.gov%252Fcoronavirus%252F2019-ncov%252Fabout%252Fwhat-you-should-do.html%23anchor_1580064337377&amp;data=02%7C01%7CMarshCW%40state.gov%7C7c98aafc7cfa4bf1069208d7bada0747%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C0%7C637183317893576041&amp;sdata=EeyxRL0j8bP2wz2iHSiwG8IhadoS2j8LqxcecFTjSn4%3D&amp;reserved=0\">CDC’s latest recommendations</a> for the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19.</li>\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/novel-coronavirus-hubei-province--china.html\">COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov</a> for the latest information.</li>\n<li>Check with your airlines or cruise lines regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.</li>\n<li>Visit our <a href=\"https://fm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/\">Embassy webpage on COVID-19</a> for information on conditions in the FSM.</li>\n<li>Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.dhs.gov/news/2020/02/02/dhs-issues-supplemental-instructions-inbound-flights-individuals-who-have-been-china\">Department of Homeland Security’s website</a>&nbsp;on the latest travel restrictions to the U.S.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Seek medical care right away if you believe you may have COVID-19 (or similar symptoms) or were exposed to someone who may have COVID-19 in the last six weeks.</li>\n<li>Be aware of your personal safety and security at all times.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/usembassyjkt/\">Facebook&nbsp;</a>and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/usembassyjkt?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Indonesia/Detail\">Crime and Safety Reports</a>&nbsp;for the FSM.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued with updates to the Travel Advisory Level due to transportation restrictions.</i></b></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/micronesia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:52:36.943Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Moldova - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/moldova-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"MD"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Moldova. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Transnistria due to the <b>unresolved conflict </b>between this breakaway region and the central government.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/MoldovaRepublicof.html\">country information page.</a></p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Moldova:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program </a>(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook </a>and <a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Moldova/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report </a>for Moldova.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler ’s Checklist </a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Transnistria – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</b></p>\n<p>Transnistria is a breakaway region that is not under the control of the central government in Chisinau. Visitors may encounter difficulties at checkpoints along roads leading into and out of Transnistria. Taking photographs of military facilities and security forces is prohibited and may result in trouble with authorities.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens traveling in Transnistria as U.S. government employees have restrictions on traveling to the area.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/moldova-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:54:17.508Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Morocco - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/morocco-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"MO"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Morocco due to terrorism.</p>\n<p>Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Morocco. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Morocco.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Morocco:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners.</li>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations and crowds.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://twitter.com/USEmbMorocco\">Twitter</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/USEmbassyRabat\">Facebook</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Morocco/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Morocco.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><i><b>Last Update: Raised to Level 2 due to terrorism after periodic review.</b></i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/morocco-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:01:47.362Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Mozambique - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/mozambique-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"MZ"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of </b><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\"><b>COVID-19</b></a><b>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Mozambique due to&nbsp;<b>crime</b>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<b>health issues</b>. Some areas have greater risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. </p>\n<p>Do Not Travel To:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Some northern districts in Cabo Delgado Province due to <b>terrorism</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Reconsider Travel To:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pemba, the provincial capital of Cabo Delgado, due to&nbsp;<b>threat of terrorism.</b></li>\n<li>Some sections of the EN1 and EN6 in&nbsp;Sofala&nbsp;and&nbsp;Manica&nbsp;provinces due to <b>crime.&nbsp;</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Country Summary:</b> Violent crime, such as mugging, is common.</p>\n<p>Mozambique’s health infrastructure is limited:&nbsp;there are only three doctors per&nbsp;100,000 people, frontline health providers are often poorly trained, and medicine shortages are common.  More than 1.2&nbsp;million people&nbsp;in Mozambique have HIV/AIDS, representing a sizable population with compromised immune systems.  In the event of a public health emergency, access to an ICU and&nbsp;ventilator support is highly unlikely.   </p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/mozambique.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Mozambique:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners.</li>\n<li>Have travel documents up to date and easily accessible.</li>\n<li>Keep a low profile.</li>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.</li>\n<li>Consider hiring a professional security organization if traveling to the affected areas of Cabo Delgado and&nbsp;Sofala&nbsp;/&nbsp;Manica.</li>\n<li>Be aware of increased government security checkpoints in Cabo Delgado Province.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Mozambique/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Mozambique.</li>\n<li>Have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Some northern districts in Cabo Delgado Province – Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>There have been frequent attacks by armed extremists, threats of violence, and other forms of assault in the districts of&nbsp;Ancuabe, Ibo,&nbsp;Macomia,&nbsp;Meluco,&nbsp;Metuge,&nbsp;Mocimboa&nbsp;da Praia,&nbsp;Mueda,&nbsp;Muidumbe,&nbsp;Nangade, Palma, and&nbsp;Quissanga&nbsp;in the northern Cabo Delgado Province that borders Tanzania. These groups have used machetes and firearms to conduct lethal attacks and have burned vehicles and homes. While the attacks have been localized, it is possible that such violence could spill over into other districts.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Pemba, capital of Cabo Delgado&nbsp;Province&nbsp;– Level 3: Reconsider Travel</b></p>\n<p>Brazen&nbsp;terrorist&nbsp;attacks in multiple districts of Cabo Delgado Province present the possibility that the provincial capital of Pemba could also be vulnerable to attack due to the proximity of violent extremist forces, their increasing sophistication, and the symbolic value of the provincial capital as a target.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Some sections of the EN1 between&nbsp;Chibabava&nbsp;and&nbsp;Gorongosa&nbsp;and EN6 between Chimoio and&nbsp;Tica&nbsp;– Level 3: Reconsider Travel</b></p>\n<p>There have been violent attacks against vehicles, especially trucks and buses, along sections of these highways resulting in serious injuries and deaths. Attacks have occurred on the EN1 between&nbsp;Chibabava&nbsp;and&nbsp;Gorongosa, and along the EN6 between Chimoio in&nbsp;Manica&nbsp;Province and&nbsp;Tica&nbsp;in&nbsp;Sofala&nbsp;Province.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:&nbsp;Reissued with changes to Travel Advisory&nbsp;level and&nbsp;Level 2, 3, and 4 areas.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/mozambique-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-05-22T17:50:10.185Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Nepal - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/nepal-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"NP"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Nepal due to<b>&nbsp;</b>the potential for isolated political violence.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Political demonstrations intended to be peaceful can sometimes escalate into violence and may be met with force by Nepali authorities.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Nepal.html\">country information page</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Nepal:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations and crowds.</li>\n<li>Do not trek alone.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Be aware that infrastructure, government services and medical assistance may not be up to U.S. standards.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Nepal/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Nepal.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/nepal-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:07:41.107Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Nicaragua - Level 3: Reconsider Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/nicaragua-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"NU"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 3: Reconsider Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Reconsider travel to Nicaragua due to&nbsp;<b>civil unrest, crime,</b> <b>limited healthcare availability, and arbitrary enforcement of laws</b>.</p>\n<p>On September 12, 2018, the U.S. Department of State lifted the ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members. The U.S. Embassy in Managua is open to the public and provides the full range of consular services.</p>\n<p>Throughout Nicaragua, armed and violent uniformed police or civilians in plain clothes acting as police (“para-police”) continue to target anyone considered to be in opposition to the rule of President Ortega. The government and its affiliated armed groups have been reported to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arbitrarily detain pro-democracy protestors, with credible claims of torture and disappearances.</li>\n<li>Systematically target opposition figures, including clergy, human rights advocates, and members of the press.</li>\n<li>Prevent certain individuals from departing Nicaragua by air or land.</li>\n<li>Seize private property.</li>\n<li>Arbitrarily search personal phones and computers for anti-government content.</li>\n<li>Arbitrarily detain certain individuals with unfounded charges of terrorism, money laundering, and organized crime.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>These police and para-police groups often cover their faces, sometimes operate in groups numbering in the hundreds, and use unmarked vehicles.</p>\n<p>Rallies and demonstrations in opposition to the rule of President Ortega have been declared unlawful, but nevertheless occur. Government forces, uniformed police, and para-police have attacked peaceful demonstrators leading to significant numbers of arrests, injuries, and deaths. Looting, vandalism, and arson often occur during unrest.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Road blocks, including in Managua and other major cities, may appear and limit availability of food and fuel.</p>\n<p>Government hospitals are understaffed and may deny treatment to suspected protestors. Some hospitals throughout the country may not be able to assist in emergencies. Ambulances have reportedly refused to respond or have been denied access to areas with individuals needing emergency care.</p>\n<p>Violent crime, such as sexual assault and armed robbery, is common.</p>\n<p>Civil unrest and poor infrastructure in parts of the country limit the Embassy’s ability to assist U.S. citizens in emergencies. U.S. government personnel must avoid demonstrations and require special permission to travel beyond a three-hour drive from Managua. Additional restrictions on movements by U.S. government personnel may be put in place at any time, depending on local circumstances and security conditions, which can change suddenly.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Nicaragua.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Nicaragua:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consider arrangements to depart the country quickly.</li>\n<li>Ensure your U.S. passport is valid and available for a quick departure from the country, if needed.</li>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations and restrict unnecessary travel.</li>\n<li>Do not attempt to drive through crowds, barricades, or road blocks.</li>\n<li>Maintain adequate supplies of food, cash, potable water, and fuel in case you need to shelter in place.</li>\n<li>Use caution when walking or driving at night.</li>\n<li>Keep a low profile.</li>\n<li>Do not display signs of wealth such as expensive watches or jewelry.</li>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"http://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"http://step.state.gov/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bureau-of-Consular-Affairs/9229303148\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Nicaragua/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Nicaragua.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations, and review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without substantive changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/nicaragua-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:12:58.793Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Niger - Level 3: Reconsider Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/niger-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"NG"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 3: Reconsider Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Reconsider travel to Niger due to <b>crime,</b> <b>terrorism, </b>and<b> kidnapping</b>.</p>\n<p><b>Country Summary:&nbsp;</b>Violent crime, such as armed robbery, is common.</p>\n<p>Terrorist groups continue plotting kidnappings and possible attacks in Niger. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting foreign and local government facilities and areas frequented by Westerners. Terrorists operate in the areas bordering Mali, Libya, Burkina Faso, and throughout northern Niger. Avoid travel to Niger’s border regions, particularly the Malian border area, Diffa region, and the Lake Chad region. Mali-based extremist groups have crossed the border and conducted multiple lethal attacks on Nigerien security forces.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in remote and rural areas as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel outside of the capital, Niamey, due to security concerns. Outside of Niamey, all U.S. Embassy personnel are required to travel only during daylight hours and in a minimum of a two-vehicle convoy accompanied by armed Nigerien government security escorts.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\" adhocenable=\"false\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Niger.html\" adhocenable=\"false\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Niger:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visitors are urged to stay in hotels with armed Nigerien security presence.</li>\n<li>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.</li>\n<li>Use caution when walking or driving at night.</li>\n<li>Keep a low profile.</li>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.</li>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners.</li>\n<li>Make contingency plans to leave the country.</li>\n<li>Have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance.</li>\n<li>Keep travel documents up to date and easily accessible.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Niger/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Niger.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\" adhocenable=\"false\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:</i>&nbsp;<i>Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/niger-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:15:12.344Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Nigeria - Level 3: Reconsider Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/nigeria-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"NI"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 3: Reconsider Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to&nbsp;<b>crime,</b>&nbsp;<b>terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping,</b>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<b>maritime crime</b>, which includes kidnappings, hijackings, boardings, theft, etc. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Do Not Travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Borno&nbsp;and&nbsp;Yobe States and Northern Adamawa State&nbsp;due to&nbsp;<b>terrorism</b></li>\n<li>Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, and&nbsp;Yobe states due to <b>kidnapping</b></li>\n<li>Coastal areas of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross Rivers, Delta, and Rivers states (with the exception of Port Harcourt) due to <b>crime</b>, <b>civil unrest</b>, <b>kidnapping</b>, and <b>maritime crime</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Country Summary:</b> Violent crime – such as armed robbery, assault, carjacking, kidnapping, and rape – is common throughout the country. Exercise extreme caution throughout the country due to the threat of indiscriminate violence.</p>\n<p>Terrorists continue plotting and carrying out&nbsp;attacks in Nigeria, especially in the Northeast. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting shopping centers, malls, markets, hotels, places of worship, restaurants, bars, schools, government installations, transportation hubs, and other places where crowds gather.</p>\n<p>Sporadic violence occurs between communities of farmers and herders in rural areas.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>There is maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in many areas of Nigeria due to security conditions.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Nigeria.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Nigeria:&nbsp;</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Carry proper identification, including a U.S. passport with a current Nigerian visa if needed.</li>\n<li>Exercise caution when walking or driving at night.</li>\n<li>Review travel routes and times to vary your predictability.</li>\n<li>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.</li>\n<li>Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events, and be prepared to adjust your plans.</li>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners.</li>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations and large political gatherings.</li>\n<li>Review your personal security plans.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Nigeria/Detail\">Crime and Safety Reports</a>&nbsp;for Nigeria.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.&nbsp;</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Borno&nbsp;and&nbsp;Yobe states and Northern Adamawa State&nbsp;–</b> <b>Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>Terrorist groups based in the Northeast target&nbsp;churches, schools, mosques, government installations, educational institutions, and entertainment venues. Approximately two million Nigerians have been displaced as a result of the violence in Northeast Nigeria.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, and&nbsp;Yobe states – Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>The security situation in Northwest and Northeast Nigeria is fluid and unpredictable, particularly in the states listed above due to widespread inter-communal violence and kidnapping.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.<u></u></p>\n<p><b>Coastal areas of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross Rivers, Delta, and Rivers states (with the exception of Port Harcourt) – Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>Crime is rampant throughout Southern Nigeria, and there is a heightened risk of kidnapping and maritime crime, along with violent civil unrest and attacks against expatriate oil workers and facilities.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with updates to Level 4 areas.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/nigeria-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:13:57.224Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Oman - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/oman-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"MU"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Oman. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Do not travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Yemen border area due to&nbsp;<b>terrorism and armed conflict</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Oman.html\">country information&nbsp;page</a>.</p>\n<p>Due to risks to civil aviation operating within the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman region, including Oman, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued&nbsp;an advisory Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). For more information U.S. citizens should consult the <a href=\"https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/us_restrictions/\">Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Oman:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Oman/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Oman.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Yemen Border Area</b></p>\n<p>Terrorist attacks and violence continue in Yemen. Crossing the border into Yemen can be dangerous, and U.S. citizens who attempt to cross the Oman-Yemen border, from either Oman or Yemen, may be detained by Omani authorities.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">High-Risk Travelers</a>.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with addition of NOTAM.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/oman-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:19:21.366Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Pakistan - Level 3: Reconsider Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/pakistan-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"PK"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 3: Reconsider Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Reconsider travel to Pakistan due to&nbsp;<b>terrorism</b>. Some areas have increased risk; Please read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Balochistan province and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province, including the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), due to&nbsp;<b>terrorism&nbsp;</b>and&nbsp;<b>kidnapping.&nbsp;</b></li>\n<li>The immediate vicinity of the Line of Control due to&nbsp;<b>terrorism&nbsp;</b>and<b>&nbsp;the potential for armed conflict.</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Terrorist groups continue plotting attacks in Pakistan. A local history of terrorism and ongoing ideological aspirations of violence by extremist elements have led to indiscriminate attacks on civilian as well as local military and police targets. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls, military installations, airports, universities, tourist locations, schools, hospitals, places of worship, and&nbsp;government facilities. Terrorists have targeted U.S. diplomats and diplomatic facilities in the past.</p>\n<p>Terrorist attacks continue to happen across Pakistan, with most occurring in Balochistan and KPK, including the former FATA. Large-scale terrorist attacks have resulted in numerous casualties.</p>\n<p>Pakistan’s security environment has improved since 2014 when Pakistani security forces undertook concerted counter terrorist and counter militant operations. There are greater security resources and infrastructure in the major cities, particularly Islamabad, and security forces in these areas may be more readily able to respond to an emergency compared to other areas of the country. While threats still exist, terrorist attacks are rare in Islamabad.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Pakistan due to the security environment. Travel by U.S. government personnel within Pakistan is restricted, and additional restrictions on movements by U.S. government personnel outside of U.S. diplomatic facilities may occur at any time, depending on local circumstances and security conditions, which can change suddenly.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar is unable to provide any consular services to U.S. citizens.</p>\n<p>Due to risks to civil aviation operating within or near Pakistan, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). For more information, U.S. citizens should consult the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/us_restrictions/\" adhocenable=\"false\">Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions, and Notices</a>.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Pakistan.html\">country information page</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Pakistan:&nbsp;</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</li>\n<li>Remain aware of your surroundings and local events.</li>\n<li>Vary travel routes and timing, especially for routine trips.</li>\n<li>Be cognizant of your surroundings, particularly around public markets, restaurants, government and military institutions, and other locations.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive security alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bureau-of-Consular-Affairs/9229303148\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Pakistan/Detail\">Crime and Safety Reports</a>&nbsp;for Pakistan.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergencies. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Balochistan Province – Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>Do not travel to Balochistan province. Active terrorist groups, an active separatist movement, sectarian conflicts, and deadly terrorist attacks against civilians, government offices, and security forces destabilize the province, including all major cities. In 2019, several bombings occurred in Balochistan province that resulted in injuries and deaths.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b>KPK Province, including the former FATA – Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>Do not travel to KPK province, which includes the former FATA. Active terrorist and insurgent groups routinely conduct attacks against civilians, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government offices, and security forces. These groups historically have not discriminated between government officials and civilians. Assassination and kidnapping attempts are common, including the targeting of polio eradication teams.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b>Vicinity of Line of Control – Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>Do not travel to the India-Pakistan border. Militant groups are known to operate in the area. India and Pakistan maintain a strong military presence on both sides of the border. Indian and Pakistani military forces periodically exchange gunfire and artillery fire across the Line of Control (LoC). The only official Pakistan-India border crossing point for persons who are not citizens of India or Pakistan is in the province of Punjab between Wagah, Pakistan, and Atari, India. Travelers are advised to confirm the status of the border crossing prior to commencing travel. An Indian visa is required to enter India, and no visa services are available at the border.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/pakistan-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:20:24.477Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Panama - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/panama-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"PM"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Panama. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Do not travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Parts of the Mosquito Gulf due to&nbsp;<b>crime</b>.</li>\n<li>Parts of the Darién Region due to&nbsp;<b>crime</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Panama.html\">country information page.</a></p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Panama:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Panama/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Panama.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Parts of the &quot;Mosquito Gulf&quot; – Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>The “Mosquito Gulf” is an extremely remote and inaccessible area along part of the north (Caribbean) coast.</p>\n<p>Do not travel within 10 miles of the coastline, between Boca de Rio Chiriqui to Cocle del Norte. Drug trafficking and other illicit activities occur in this area.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in this region as U.S. government personnel must obtain prior approval before traveling there and face additional restrictions before such travel is approved. &nbsp;</p>\n<p><b>Parts of the Darién Region – Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>Do not travel to the following areas of the Darien:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>All areas south of Jacque to Manene to Yaviza to Lajas Blancas cities to the Colombian border</li>\n<li>The city of Lajas Blancas</li>\n<li>The city of El Salto</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Criminal elements and drug and human trafficking networks operate in these areas. Police presence and emergency response are extremely limited.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in these regions as U.S. government personnel must obtain prior approval before traveling there and face additional restrictions before such travel is approved.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/panama-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:22:09.149Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Paraguay - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/paraguay-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"PA"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Paraguay. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Amambay, Alto Paraná, Canindeyu, San Pedro, and Concepcion departments due to <b>crime</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/paraguay.html\">country information page</a><u>.</u></p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Paraguay:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Paraguay/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Paraguay.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Departments of Amambay, Alto Paraná, Canindeyu, San Pedro, and Concepcion</b></p>\n<p>Transnational criminal elements are active and engage in illicit trafficking of arms, narcotics, and goods in these departments, which are located along Paraguay’s northeastern border with Brazil. Police presence is limited.</p>\n<p>U.S. government personnel must provide advance notice when traveling to these areas.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><i><b>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</b></i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/paraguay-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:23:30.039Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Peru – Level 1: Exercise normal precautions - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/peru-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"PE"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Peru. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Do not travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Colombian - Peruvian border area in the Loreto Region due to <b>crime.</b></li>\n<li>The area in central Peru known as the Valley of the Rivers Apurimac, Ene, and Mantaro (VRAEM) due to <b>crime and terrorism</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Reconsider travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Areas outside cities at night by car due to <b>crime.</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Peru.html\">Country Information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Peru:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"http://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> <a href=\"http://step.state.gov/\">(STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=21169\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Peru.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Colombian Border</b></p>\n<p>Except on the Amazon River itself, U.S. government personnel are prohibited from traveling within 20 kilometers of the border with Colombia in the Loreto region, without prior permission. This includes travel on the Putumayo River, which forms most of the Peru-Colombia border. Drug trafficking and other criminal activity, combined with poor infrastructure, limit the capability and effectiveness of law enforcement in this area.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>The VRAEM (Valley of the Rivers Apurimac, Ene, and Mantaro)</b></p>\n<p>Drug trafficking and other criminal activity, combined with poor infrastructure, limit the capability and effectiveness of law enforcement in this area.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>U.S. government personnel are prohibited from traveling in the VRAEM. The VRAEM is defined as restricted areas within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín as follows:</p>\n<p><b>Ayacucho:</b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<p><i><u>Permitted</u>:<br>\n Daylight road travel from Ayacucho City to Huanta city.<br>\n Staying within the city limits of Huanta.<br>\n Daylight road travel from Pisco city (Department of Ica) to Ayacucho city.</i></p>\n<p><u>Restricted</u>:<br>\nProvinces of La Mar and Huanta. Road travel from Ayacucho City to San Francisco city.</p>\n<h3>Cusco:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>\n<p><i><u>Permitted</u>:<br>\n Except as restricted below, most areas, including the Machu Picchu area and city of Cusco.</i></p>\n<p><u>Restricted</u>:<br>\n20-kilometer swath of territory contiguous to the Apurimac River and Ayacucho Department (specifically: the districts of Kimbiri, Pichari, Vilcabamba, and Echarate in the Province of La Convencíon).</p>\n<p><b>Huancavelica:</b></p>\n<p><i><u>Permitted</u>:<br>\n Train travel from Lima to Huancayo city (Department of Junin) and Huancavelica city.<br>\n Daylight road travel from Lima to Huancayo city.<br>\n Daylight road travel from Pisco city (Department of Ica) to Ayacucho city (Department of Ayacucho).</i></p>\n<p><u>Restricted</u>:<br>\nProvinces of Churcampa, Acobamba, and Tayacaja.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b>Junín:</b></p>\n<p><i><u>Permitted:</u>&nbsp;<br>\n Daylight travel from La Merced city to the Satipo provincial boundary.</i></p>\n<p><u>Restricted</u>:<br>\nProvince of Satipo. In the Province of Concepción, travel east of the cities of San Antonio de Ocopa and Santa Rosa (located northeast of Concepción city). The Districts of Santo Domingo de Acobamba and Pariahuanca in the Province of Huancayo.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><a name=\"Cities\"></a><b>Areas Outside Cities at Night</b></p>\n<p>Criminal gangs are known to use roadblocks and rob passengers in passing cars and buses. Nighttime travel via road outside Lima and other cities is generally not permitted for U.S. government personnel.&nbsp; However, the following travel by U.S. government personnel is permitted at night:&nbsp;<br>\n<br>\n</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Travel by commercial bus on the Pan American Highway, between the Pan American Highway and Huaraz, or between the Pan-American Highway, Arequipa, and Cusco.</li>\n<li>Travel by car on the Pan-American Highway south from Lima to Paracas or north from Lima to Huacho (approximately three hours north and south of Lima).</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/peru-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:24:34.353Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Philippines - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/philippines-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"RP"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in the Philippines due to <b>crime</b>, <b>terrorism, civil unrest, a measles outbreak, </b>and<b> kidnapping. </b>Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Do Not Travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Sulu Archipelago, including the southern Sulu Sea, due to <b>crime</b>, <b>terrorism</b>, <b>civil unrest, </b>and<b> kidnapping.</b></li>\n<li>Marawi City in Mindanao due to <b>terrorism</b> and <b>civil unrest.</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Reconsider Travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Other areas of Mindanao due to <b>crime</b>, <b>terrorism</b>, <b>civil unrest, </b>and<b> kidnapping.</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Terrorist and armed groups continue plotting possible kidnappings, bombings, and other attacks in the Philippines. Terrorist and armed groups may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities. The Philippine government has declared a “State of National Emergency on Account of Lawless Violence in Mindanao.”</p>\n<p>There is an outbreak of measles in the Philippines. Philippine authorities have reported deaths in the National Capital Region, Central Luzon, and Davao. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has <a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/watch/measles-philippines\">additional information</a> on the outbreak.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"/content/passports/en/country/philippines.html\" adhocenable=\"false\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to the Philippines:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list/\">CDC Travelers Health Page</a>.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.</li>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Philippines/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for the Philippines.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\" adhocenable=\"false\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>The Sulu Archipelago and Sulu Sea – Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>Terrorist and armed groups continue to conduct kidnappings on land and at sea for ransom, bombings, and other attacks targeting U.S. citizens, foreigners, civilians, local government institutions, and security forces.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the Sulu Archipelago and Sulu Sea as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel to those areas.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\" adhocenable=\"false\">Travel to High-Risk Areas.</a></p>\n<p><b>Marawi City in Mindanao&nbsp;– Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>The Philippine government has declared martial law throughout the Mindanao region. Civilians are at risk of death or injury due to conflict between remnants of terrorist groups and Philippine security forces in Marawi.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Mindanao as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel there.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\" adhocenable=\"false\">Travel to High-Risk Areas.</a></p>\n<p><b>Mindanao&nbsp;– Level 3: Reconsider Travel</b></p>\n<p>The Philippine government has declared martial law throughout the Mindanao region. The Philippine government also maintains a state of emergency and greater police presence in the Cotabato City area, and in the Maguindanao, North Cotabato, and Sultan Kudarat provinces.</p>\n<p>Terrorist and armed groups continue to conduct kidnappings, bombings, and other attacks targeting U.S. citizens, foreigners, civilians, local government institutions, and security forces.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Mindanao as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel there.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\" adhocenable=\"false\">Travel to High-Risk Areas.</a></p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:</i> <i>Reissued with updates to the Risk Indicators.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/philippines-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:25:49.180Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Qatar - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/qatar-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"QA"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Qatar.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Qatar.html\">country information page</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Due to risks to civil aviation operating within the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman region, including Qatar, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued&nbsp;an advisory Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). For more information U.S. citizens should consult the <a href=\"https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/us_restrictions/\">Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Qatar:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Qatar/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Qatar.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with addition of NOTAM.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/qatar-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:48:36.758Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Russia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/russia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"RS"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Russia due to&nbsp;<b>terrorism</b>,&nbsp;<b>harassment,</b>&nbsp;<b>and the arbitrary enforcement of local laws</b>. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Do Not Travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>The North Caucasus, including Chechnya and Mount Elbrus, due to&nbsp;<b>terrorism, kidnapping,&nbsp;</b>and<b>&nbsp;risk of civil unrest</b>.</li>\n<li>Crimea due to Russia’s occupation of the Ukrainian territory<b>&nbsp;</b>and<b>&nbsp;abuses by its occupying authorities</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Terrorist groups, transnational and local terrorist organizations, and individuals inspired by extremist ideology continue plotting possible attacks in Russia. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.</p>\n<p>U.S. citizens, including former and current U.S. government and military personnel, who are visiting or residing in Russia have been arbitrarily interrogated or detained by Russian officials and may become victims of harassment, mistreatment, and extortion. For this reason, the U.S. Embassy in Moscow has advised all U.S. government and Department of Defense personnel to consider carefully travel to Russia.&nbsp; Russian officials may unreasonably delay U.S. consular assistance to detained U.S. citizens. Russian authorities arbitrarily enforce the law against U.S. citizen religious workers and open questionable criminal investigations against U.S. citizens engaged in religious activity.</p>\n<p>Russia enforces special restrictions on dual U.S.-Russian nationals and may refuse to acknowledge dual U.S.-Russia nationals’ U.S. citizenship, including denying U.S. consular assistance to detained dual nationals, and preventing their departure from Russia.</p>\n<p>Due to the Russian government-imposed reduction on U.S. diplomatic personnel in Russia, the U.S. government may have delayed ability to provide services to U.S. citizens, especially in the Saint Petersburg area.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/RussianFederation.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Russia:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on news information.</li>\n<li>Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners.</li>\n<li>Have travel documents up to date and easily accessible.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/russia-travel-advisory.html#ExternalPopup\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/russia-travel-advisory.html#ExternalPopup\">Twitter</a>.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Russia/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a><u>s</u>&nbsp;for Russia.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations and a plan to contact family to let them know you are safe. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.<b></b></li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>North Caucasus (including Chechnya and Mount Elbrus) – Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>Terrorist attacks and risk of civil unrest continue throughout the North Caucasus region including in Chechnya, North Ossetia, Ingushetia, Dagestan, Stavropol, Karachayevo-Cherkessiya, and Kabardino-Balkariya. Local gangs have kidnapped U.S. citizens and other foreigners for ransom. There have been credible reports of arrest, torture, and extrajudicial killing of LGBTI persons in Chechnya allegedly conducted by Chechen regional authorities.</p>\n<p>Do not attempt to climb Mount Elbrus, as travelers must pass close to volatile and insecure areas of the North Caucasus region.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens traveling in the North Caucasus region, including Mount Elbrus, as U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling to the region.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Crimea – Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>The international community, including the United States and Ukraine, does not recognize Russia’s purported annexation of Crimea. There is extensive Russian Federation military presence in Crimea. The Russian Federation is likely to take further military actions in Crimea as part of its occupation of this part of Ukraine. There are continuing abuses against foreigners and the local population by the&nbsp;occupation authorities in Crimea, particularly against those who are seen as challenging their authority on the peninsula.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens traveling in Crimea as U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling to Crimea.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.&nbsp;<b><i></i></b></p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued with minor edits.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/russia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:12:58.048Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Rwanda - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/rwanda-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"RW"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Rwanda. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Exercise Increased Caution in:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Rwanda-Burundi border due to <b>armed conflict</b>.</li>\n<li>The Rwanda-Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) border due to <b>armed conflict</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/rwanda.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Rwanda:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/rwanda-travel-advisory.html#ExternalPopup\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/rwanda-travel-advisory.html#ExternalPopup\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Rwanda/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Rwanda.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Rwanda-</b><a href=\"/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Burundi.html\" adhocenable=\"false\"><b>Burundi</b></a><b>&nbsp;Border—Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</b></p>\n<p>The Nyungwe Forest National Park abuts the border with Burundi. Borders may not be clearly marked. It is required to obtain permits from the Rwanda Development Board prior to entry. Relations between Burundi and Rwanda are tense and there have been cross-border incursions and armed clashes.</p>\n<p><b>Rwanda-</b><a href=\"/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/DemocraticRepublicoftheCongoDRC.html\" adhocenable=\"false\"><b>Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)</b></a><b>&nbsp;Border—Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</b></p>\n<p>Armed rebel and militia groups operate in DRC’s North and South Kivu provinces and Virunga Park. Borders may not be clearly marked and there have been cross-border incursions and armed clashes. It is required to obtain permits from the Rwanda Development Board prior to entry to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, which is adjacent to Virunga Park.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:&nbsp; Reissued after periodic review with updates to the Risk Indicators.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/rwanda-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:13:08.065Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Sao Tome and Principe - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/sao-tome-and-principe-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"TP"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Sao Tome and Principe.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/sao-tome-principe.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Sao Tome and Principe:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/SaoTomePrincipe/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Sao Tome &amp; Principe.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/sao-tome-and-principe-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:10:39.368Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Saudi Arabia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/saudi-arabia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"SA"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Saudi Arabia due to <b>terrorism</b> and <b>the threat of missile and drone attacks on civilian targets</b>.</p>\n<p>Do not travel to:</p>\n<p>Within 50 miles of the border with Yemen due to <b>terrorism</b> and <b>armed conflict.</b></p>\n<p>Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Saudi Arabia. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities. Terrorists have targeted both Saudi and Western government interests, mosques and other religious sites (both Sunni and Shia), and places frequented by U.S. citizens and other Westerners.</p>\n<p>Regional actors hostile to Saudi Arabia have conducted destructive and sometimes lethal attacks against a variety of targets including critical infrastructure, military facilities, airports, and energy facilities throughout the country, as well as vessels in Red Sea shipping lanes. Riyadh, Yanbu, areas in proximity to Jeddah, the civilian airport in Abha, military installations in the south, and specific oil and gas facilities are examples of recent targets. The Islamic Republic of Iran has supplied Yemen-based Houthis and other regional proxy groups with weapons, including drones, missiles, and rockets. Houthi militants continue to plan and conduct attacks against locations in Saudi Arabia. Violence associated with Iran-supported groups represents a significant threat. U.S. citizens living and working near military bases and critical civilian infrastructure, particularly in the Eastern Province and areas near the border with Yemen, are at heightened risk of missile and drone attack.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the following locations, as U.S. Mission personnel and their families are restricted from travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Within 50 miles of the Saudi-Yemen border, including the cities of Jizan and Najran, and</li>\n<li>Qatif in the Eastern province and its suburbs, including Awamiyah.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>U.S. Mission personnel and their families are not permitted to use the airport in Abha without Chief of Mission approval.</p>\n<p>Due to risks to civil aviation operating within the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman region, including Saudi Arabia, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an advisory Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). For more information U.S. citizens should consult the <a href=\"https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/us_restrictions/\">Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices</a>.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SaudiArabia.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Saudi Arabia:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners.</li>\n<li>Obtain comprehensive medical insurance that includes medical evacuation.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/USAinKSA/\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/USAinKSA\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/SaudiArabia/Detail\">Crime and Safety Reports</a> for Saudi Arabia.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Yemen Border</b></p>\n<p>Violence in Yemen has spilled over into Saudi Arabia on a number of occasions. Rebel forces in Yemen fire artillery at Saudi border towns and launch cross-border attacks against Saudi military personnel. Civilians who are near the border with Yemen are at risk.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens within 50 miles of the Saudi-Yemen border as U.S. government personnel and their families are restricted from travel to this area.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for information on <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html\">travel to high-risk areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued with updates to security information.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/saudi-arabia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:10:25.434Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Senegal - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/senegal-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"SG"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Senegal. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Exercise Increased Caution In:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Casamance region due to <b>crime and landmines</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/senegal.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Senegal:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not stray from main roads and well-traveled areas in the Casamance region.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Senegal/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Senegal.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Casamance Region: Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution</b></p>\n<p>Armed individuals have set up roadblocks and attacked travelers on roads south of The Gambia in the Casamance region of Senegal.</p>\n<p>Land mines from prior conflicts remain in the Casamance Region.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in this area. U.S. government employees are prohibited from travelling on National Route 4 south of Ziguinchor, on Route 20 between Ziguinchor and Cap Skirring, and on unpaved roads without armed escorts. U.S. government employees are also prohibited from travelling after dark.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued with updates to the Risk Indicators and Travel Advisory Level.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/senegal-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:09:34.599Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Seychelles - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/seychelles-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"SE"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Seychelles.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Seychelles.html\">Country Information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Seychelles:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Seychelles/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Seychelles.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with changes to the “If you decide to travel” section.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/seychelles-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:04:54.433Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Sierra Leone - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/sierra-leone-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"SL"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Sierra Leone due to <b>crime</b>.</p>\n<p><b>Country Summary:&nbsp;</b>Violent crime, such as armed robbery, and assault, is common. Local police lack the resources, capacity, and training to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens outside Freetown at night as U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling outside the capital after dark.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SierraLeone.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Sierra Leone:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.</li>\n<li>Do not display signs of wealth, such as expensive watches or jewelry.</li>\n<li>Use caution when walking or driving at night.</li>\n<li>Always carry a copy of your U.S. passport and visa (if applicable). Keep original documents in a secure location.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"http://step.state.gov/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/SierraLeone/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Sierra Leone.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/sierra-leone-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:05:07.103Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Singapore - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/singapore-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"SN"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Singapore.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Singapore.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Singapore:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Singapore/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Singapore.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/singapore-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:05:21.612Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Solomon Islands - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/solomon-island-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"BP"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Solomon Islands.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SolomonIslands.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Solomon Islands:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.&nbsp;</li>\n</ul>\n<p><i><b>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</b></i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/solomon-island-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:51:46.210Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Somalia - Level 4: Do Not Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/somalia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"SO"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 4: Do Not Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Do not travel to Somalia due to <b>crime</b>, <b>terrorism</b>,<b> civil unrest, health issues, kidnapping, </b>and <b>piracy</b>.</p>\n<p><b>Country Summary: </b>Violent crime, such as kidnapping and murder, is common throughout Somalia, including Puntland and Somaliland. &nbsp;Illegal roadblocks are also widespread. &nbsp;A number of schools acting as “cultural rehabilitation” facilities are operating throughout Somalia with unknown licensing and oversight. &nbsp;Reports of physical abuse and people being held against their will in these facilities are common.</p>\n<p>Terrorists continue to plot kidnappings, bombings, and other attacks in Somalia. &nbsp;They may conduct attacks with little or no warning, targeting airports and seaports, government buildings, hotels, restaurants, shopping areas, and other areas where large crowds gather and Westerners frequent, as well as government, military, and Western convoys.&nbsp; Methods of attack can include car bombs, suicide bombers, individual attackers, and mortar fire, among others. &nbsp;</p>\n<p>Civil unrest occurs throughout Somalia and can sometimes be violent.</p>\n<p>Medical facilities across Somalia have limited capacity and are often nonexistent in rural areas.</p>\n<p>Pirates are active in the waters off the Horn of Africa, especially in the international waters near Somalia. &nbsp;</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has extremely limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Somalia due to the lack of permanent consular presence in Somalia.</p>\n<p>Due to risks to civil aviation operating within or in the vicinity of Somalia, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR).&nbsp; For more information U.S. citizens should consult&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/us_restrictions/\">Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices</a>.<i></i></p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Somalia.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Somalia:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your personal security plan and visit our page on <u><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a></u>.</li>\n<li>Avoid sailing near the coast of Somalia and review the <u><a href=\"http://www.icc-ccs.org/piracy-reporting-centre/live-piracy-report\">Live Piracy Report</a></u> published by the International Maritime Bureau.</li>\n<li>Draft a will and designate appropriate insurance beneficiaries and/or power of attorney.</li>\n<li>Discuss a plan with loved ones regarding care/custody of children, pets, property, belongings, non-liquid assets (collections, artwork, etc.), funeral wishes, etc.</li>\n<li>Share important documents, login information, and points of contact with loved ones so that they can manage your affairs, if you are unable to return as planned to the United States.&nbsp;<u><a href=\"https://www.everplans.com/articles/checklist-documents-to-organize-and-share\">Find a suggested list of such documents here</a></u>.</li>\n<li>Establish your own personal security plan in coordination with your employer or host organization, or consider consulting with a professional security organization.</li>\n<li>Develop a communication plan with family and/or your employer or host organization so that they can monitor your safety and location as you travel through high-risk areas. This plan should specify who you would contact first, and how they should share the information.</li>\n<li>Identify key sources of possible assistance for you and your family in case of emergency, such as the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate, FBI, the State Department, your employer (if traveling on business), and local friends/family in the high-risk area.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Be sure to appoint one family member to serve as the point of contact with hostage-takers, media, U.S. and host country government agencies, and Members of Congress, if you are taken hostage or detained.</li>\n<li>Establish a proof of life protocol with your loved ones, so that if you are taken hostage, your loved ones can know specific questions (and answers) to ask the hostage-takers to be sure that you are alive (and to rule out a hoax)</li>\n<li>Leave DNA samples with your medical provider in case it is necessary for your family to access them.</li>\n<li>Erase any sensitive photos, comments, or other materials from your social media pages, cameras, laptops, and other electronic devices that could be considered controversial or provocative by local groups.</li>\n<li>Leave your expensive/sentimental belongings behind.</li>\n<li>Enroll your trip in the State Department's&nbsp;<u><a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program&nbsp;(STEP)</a></u>.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <u><a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Somalia/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a></u> for Somalia.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations.&nbsp; Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:&nbsp; Reissued after periodic review with updates to the Risk Indicators.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/somalia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:51:35.632Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"South Africa - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/south-africa-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"SF"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in South Africa due to <b>crime, civil unrest,</b> <b>and drought</b>.</p>\n<p>Violent crime, such as armed robbery, rape, carjacking, mugging, and &quot;smash-and-grab&quot; attacks on vehicles, is common. There is a higher risk of violent crime in the central business districts of major cities after dark.</p>\n<p>Demonstrations, protests, and strikes occur frequently. These can develop quickly without prior notification, often interrupting traffic, transportation, and other services; such events have the potential to turn violent.</p>\n<p>South Africa’s Western, Eastern, and Northern Cape Provinces are experiencing a severe drought. Water supplies in some areas may be affected. Residential water-use restrictions are in place in Cape Town and other municipalities. Please see links below for current information.</p>\n<p>Please see our&nbsp;<a href=\"https://za.usembassy.gov/category/security-and-emergency-messages/\">Alerts</a>&nbsp;for up-to-date information.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/south-africa.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to South Africa:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid walking alone, especially after dark.</li>\n<li>Avoid visiting informal settlement areas unless you are with someone familiar with the area.</li>\n<li>Do not display cash or valuables.</li>\n<li>Drive with doors locked and windows closed.</li>\n<li>Always carry a copy of your U.S. passport and visa (if applicable). Keep original documents in a secure location.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Conserve water and follow <a href=\"http://www.waterwesterncape.com/\">local guidance on water use for tourists</a> and <a href=\"http://www.capetown.travel/visitors/plan/save-like-a-local-how-visitors-can-help-during-cape-towns-drought\">Save Like a Local</a>.</li>\n<li>Check the <a href=\"http://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/residential-utility-services/residential-water-and-sanitation-services/make-water-saving-a-way-of-life\">City of Cape Town website</a> for up-to-date information and guidance on how to manage water consumption.</li>\n<li>Refer to <a href=\"http://www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za/Residents.aspx?pageID=272\">the Nelson Mandela Bay’s website</a> for updates on water restrictions in effect in the Eastern Cape.</li>\n<li>Monitor water levels at the City of Cape Town’s <a href=\"http://coct.co/water-dashboard/\">Water Dashboard</a>.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=21788\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for South Africa.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/south-africa-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:47:02.113Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Sri Lanka - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/sri-lanka-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"CE"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Sri Lanka due to <b>terrorism</b>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>On June 24, 2019, the Department lifted the ordered departure status of all school-age children (kindergarten through 12<sup>th</sup> grade) of U.S. government employees under the age of 18 as well as the authorized departure status of non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members.<b></b></p>\n<p>Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls, government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, hospitals, and other public areas.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in remote areas.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SriLanka.html\">country information page</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Sri Lanka:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings when traveling to tourist locations and crowded public venues.</li>\n<li>Follow the instructions of local authorities.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/SriLanka/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Sri Lanka.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:&nbsp; Reissued to revise travel advisory level and to inform that the ordered and authorized departure status of U.S. government employees and their family members has been lifted.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/sri-lanka-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:41:19.730Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Sudan - Level 3: Reconsider Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/sudan-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"SU"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 3: Reconsider Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Reconsider travel to Sudan due to <b>crime,</b> <b>terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and armed conflict. &nbsp;</b></p>\n<p><b>Country Summary</b>: Crime, such as kidnapping, armed robbery, home invasion, and carjacking can occur. This type of crime is more frequent outside of Khartoum.</p>\n<p>Members of known terrorist groups continue to be in Sudan and could pose a threat. Terrorist groups in Sudan may harm Westerners and Western interests through suicide operations, bombings, shootings, and kidnappings. They may attack with little or no warning, targeting foreign and local government facilities, and areas frequented by Westerners.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>\n<p>Demonstrations can occur with no warning. Recent demonstrations in Khartoum have been planned and peaceful with no police response.&nbsp; However, police and other security forces may respond to public demonstrations with violence. Foreigners could be targeted in reaction to national and international events. &nbsp;</p>\n<p>Violence continues along the border between Chad and Sudan and areas that border South Sudan (including the disputed Abyei area). Armed opposition groups are active in Central Darfur state and parts of Blue Nile and South Kordofan states.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Sudan, as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization from the Sudanese government to travel outside of Khartoum. The U.S. Embassy requires U.S. government personnel in Sudan to use armored vehicles for official travel. &nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Sudan.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Sudan:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.<u></u></li>\n<li>Have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance.</li>\n<li>Draft a will and designate appropriate insurance beneficiaries and/or a power of attorney.</li>\n<li>Discuss a plan with loved ones regarding care/custody of children, pets, property, belongings, non-liquid assets (collections, artwork, etc.), funeral wishes, and the like.</li>\n<li>Share important documents, login information, and points of contact with loved ones so that they can manage your affairs if you are unable to return as planned to the United States. <a href=\"https://www.everplans.com/articles/checklist-documents-to-organize-and-share\">Find a suggested list of such documents here</a>.</li>\n<li>Be sure to appoint one family member to serve as the point of contact with hostage-takers, media, U.S. and host country government agencies, and Members of Congress, if you are taken hostage or detained.</li>\n<li>Establish a proof of life protocol with your loved ones, so that if you are taken hostage, your loved ones can know specific questions and answers to ask the hostage-takers to be sure that you are alive and to rule out a hoax.</li>\n<li>Leave DNA samples with your medical provider in case it is necessary for your family to access them.</li>\n<li>Erase any sensitive photos, comments, or other materials from your social media pages, cameras, laptops, and other electronic devices that could be considered controversial or provocative by local groups.</li>\n<li>Leave your expensive/sentimental belongings behind.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/b81d59a2-d243-4e7f-87cb-15f4aeae564e\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Sudan.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations.&nbsp; Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:</i> <i>Reissued with updates to Travel Advisory Level, U.S. government restrictions on personnel, and information on Civil Unrest.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/sudan-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:40:52.587Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Suriname - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/suriname-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"NS"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Suriname.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Suriname.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Suriname:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Suriname/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Suriname.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/suriname-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:40:07.207Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Syria - Level 4: Do Not Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/syria-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"SY"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 4: Do Not Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Do not travel to Syria due to&nbsp;<b>terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping,&nbsp;</b>and<b>&nbsp;armed conflict</b>.</p>\n<p>No part of Syria is safe from violence. Kidnappings by armed groups, arbitrary arrests, the use of chemical warfare, shelling, and aerial bombardment pose significant risk of death or serious injury. The destruction of infrastructure, housing, medical facilities, schools, and power and water utilities has also increased hardships inside the country.</p>\n<p>The U.S. Embassy in Damascus suspended its operations in February 2012. The Czech Republic serves as the protecting power for the United States in Syria. The range of consular services that the Czech Republic provides to U.S. citizens is extremely limited (to include accepting applications for U.S. passports and U.S. Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, as well as providing notarial services), and the U.S. government is unable to provide any emergency services to U.S. citizens in Syria. U.S. citizens in Syria who seek consular services should try to quickly and safely leave the country and contact a U.S. embassy or consulate in a neighboring country, if possible.</p>\n<p>Long standing conflict with neighboring states and porous borders have contributed to a complex and unpredictable security environment. Syria has experienced active armed conflict since 2011.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government particularly warns private U.S. citizens against traveling to Syria to engage in armed conflict. U.S. citizens who undertake such activity face extreme personal risks, including kidnapping by armed groups, arbitrary arrests, injury, or death. The U.S. government does not support this activity. Our ability to provide consular assistance to individuals who are injured or kidnapped, or to the families of individuals who die in the conflict, is extremely limited.</p>\n<p>Fighting on behalf of or providing other forms of support to designated terrorist organizations, including ISIS and al-Qaeda affiliates, can constitute the provision of material support for terrorism, which is a crime under U.S. law that can result in penalties including prison time and large fines.</p>\n<p>There is an ongoing risk of kidnapping and detentions of U.S. citizens and Westerners throughout the country. U.S. citizens remain a target, with many abductions having occurred since mid-2012 and as recently as early 2019. U.S. citizens are also targets of arbitrary abduction and detention by the Syrian government and while in detention do not have access to due process or medical attention. Government detention centers are known to be unsanitary facilities where cruel, inhumane, or degrading treatment of detainees has been documented, as well as torture and extrajudicial killings. Note: Only the Syrian government can issue a valid entry visa to Syria. Failure to obtain a legitimate entry visa directly from the Syrian government could result in detention.</p>\n<p>Due to risks to civil aviation operating within or in the vicinity of Syria, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) and/or a <a href=\"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/12/10/2018-26680/extension-of-the-prohibition-against-certain-flights-in-the-damascus-flight-information-region-fir\">Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR)</a>, which says that heightened military activity associated with the Syrian conflict may result in the risk of GPS interference, communications jamming, and errant long-range surface to air missiles straying into adjacent airspace within 200 nautical miles of the Damascus Flight Information Region. These activities may inadvertently pose hazards to U.S. civil aviation transiting the region. It also has the potential to spill over into the adjacent airspace managed by neighboring states and eastern portions of the Mediterranean Sea.</p>\n<p>As there is no direct commercial air service to the United States by carriers registered in Syria, the FAA has not assessed the Government of Syria’s Civil Aviation Authority for compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards. Further information may be found on the&nbsp;FAA’s safety assessment page. For more information U.S. citizens should consult&nbsp;the FAA’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SyrianArabRepublic.html\">country information page</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Syria:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit our website on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High Risk Areas</a>.</li>\n<li>Draft a will and designate appropriate insurance beneficiaries and/or power of attorney.</li>\n<li>Discuss a plan with loved ones regarding care/custody of children, pets, property, belongings, non-liquid assets (collections, artwork, etc.), funeral wishes, etc.</li>\n<li>Share important documents, login information, and points of contact with loved ones so that they can manage your affairs, if you are unable to return as planned to the United States. Leave DNA samples with your medical provider in case it is necessary for your family to access them.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Establish your own personal security plan in coordination with your employer or host organization, or consider consulting with a professional security organization.</li>\n<li>Develop a communication plan with family and/or your employer or host organization so that they can monitor your safety and location as you travel through high-risk areas. This plan should specify who you would contact first, and how they should share the information.</li>\n<li>Enroll your trip in the State Department's&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program&nbsp;(STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<u><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a></u>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<u><a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a></u>.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:</i>&nbsp;<i>Reissued with updates to Detention and Aviation Safety Information.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/syria-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:25:16.446Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Taiwan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/taiwan-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"TW"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Taiwan.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Taiwan.html\">information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Taiwan:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\" adhocenable=\"false\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Taiwan/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Taiwan.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/taiwan-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:25:09.144Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Tajikistan - Level 3: Reconsider Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/tajikistan-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"TI"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 3: Reconsider Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>On March 13, 2020, the State Department allowed for the voluntary departure of non-emergency personnel and family members of U.S. government employees due to <i>declining commercial flight availability and travel screening procedures implemented by the Government of Tajikistan.</i></p>\n<p>Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. Visit the <a href=\"https://tj.usembassy.gov/\">U.S. Embassy Dushanbe website</a> for additional information on these new measures.</p>\n<p>Medical protocols in Tajikistan are not consistent with U.S. standards.&nbsp; Consider declining any medical testing unrelated to COVID-19. &nbsp;</p>\n<p>Due to the possibility of quarantine of unknown length, carry additional supplies of necessary medication in carry-on luggage.&nbsp; Contact the U.S. Embassy if you are subject to quarantine or prior to undergoing any invasive medical testing or procedures.</p>\n<p>Please read the&nbsp;Safety and Security&nbsp;section on the&nbsp;<a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Tajikistan.html\">country information page</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Tajikistan:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a plan to depart Tajikistan which does not rely on U.S. government assistance.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Consult the <a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html\">CDC website&nbsp;</a>for the most up-to-date information.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>\n<li>For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19 please see the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/summary.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fsummary.html\">CDC’s latest recommendations</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/novel-coronavirus-hubei-province--china.html\">COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov&nbsp;</a>for the latest information.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Visit our&nbsp;<a href=\"https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/\">Embassy webpage on COVID-19&nbsp;</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\" title=\"Downloadable Travelers Checklist PDF\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</p>\n<p><i><b>Last Update: Updated with increased Advisory level due to the coronavirus outbreak.</b></i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/tajikistan-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:26:53.686Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Tanzania - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/tanzania-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"TZ"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Tanzania due to <b>crime, terrorism, and targeting of LGBTI persons</b>.</p>\n<p><b>Country Summary: </b>Violent crime, such as assault, sexual assault, robberies, mugging, and carjacking, is common. Local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to serious crime.</p>\n<p>Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Tanzania. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting embassies, police stations, mosques, and other places frequented by Westerners.</p>\n<p>Members of the LGBTI community have been arrested, targeted, harassed, and/or charged with unrelated offenses. Individuals detained under suspicion of same-sex sexual conduct could be subject to forced anal examinations.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Tanzania.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Tanzania:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Always carry a copy of your U.S. passport and visa and keep original documents in a secure location.</li>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Do not leave your food or drink unattended.</li>\n<li>Stay alert in all locations, especially those frequented by Westerners.</li>\n<li>Avoid public displays of affection particularly between same-sex couples.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State and the US Embassy in Tanzania on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a></li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=24138\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Tanzania.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued with updates to a Risk Indicator.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/tanzania-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:24:36.314Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Thailand - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/thailand-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"TH"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Thailand. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Reconsider travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat, and Songkhla provinces due to&nbsp;<b>civil unrest.</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Thailand.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Thailand:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov?lang=en\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Thailand/Detail\">Crime and Safety Reports</a>&nbsp;for Thailand.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat, and Songkhla Provinces – Level 3: Reconsider Travel</b></p>\n<p>Periodic violence directed mostly at Thai government interests by a domestic insurgency continues to affect security in the southernmost provinces of Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat, and Songkhla. U.S. citizens are at risk of death or injury due to the possibility of indiscriminate attacks in public places. Martial law is in force in this region.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in these provinces as U.S government employees must obtain special authorization to travel to these provinces.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without edits.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/thailand-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:24:28.304Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Timor-Leste - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/timor-leste-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"TT"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Timor-Leste due to <b>crime and civil unrest</b>. &nbsp;</p>\n<p><b>Country Summary</b>: Timor-Leste has seen isolated instances of police responding to protests with force and the use of tear gas. Stone throwing attacks on vehicles can occur during gang conflicts and periods of unrest. Gender-based violence is high in Timor-Leste, and sexual harassment is fairly common.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Timor-Leste.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Timor-Leste:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Use caution when walking or driving at night.</li>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations or crowds.</li>\n<li>Obtain comprehensive medical insurance that includes medical evacuation.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Timor-Leste.html#ExternalPopup\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Timor-Leste.html#ExternalPopup\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/TimorLeste/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Timor-Leste.</li>\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/east-timor\">CDC Travelers Health Page</a>.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued with updates to the Travel Advisory Level and information on the Crime and Civil Unrest Risk Indicators.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/timor-leste-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:19:10.776Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Togo - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/togo-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"TO"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Togo. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Reconsider Travel To:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Northern border region adjacent to Burkina Faso due to potential for <b>terrorism </b>and<b> kidnapping</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Exercise Increased Caution In:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Areas north of Kande due to potential for <b>terrorism</b>.<b></b></li>\n<li>The cities of Sokodé, Bafilo, and Mango due to <b>civil unrest</b>.<b></b></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Togo.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Togo:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click <a href=\"https://tg.edit.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/220/Togo-Travel-Advisory-Map-22-MAY-2019.png\">HERE</a> to see a map.</li>\n<li>Keep a low profile.</li>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners.</li>\n<li>Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs.</li>\n<li>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.</li>\n<li>Do not display signs of wealth, such as expensive watches or jewelry.</li>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations and crowds.<u></u></li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.<u></u></li>\n<li>Keep travel documents up to date and easily accessible.</li>\n<li>Have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Togo/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Togo.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Northern Border Region – Level 3: Reconsider Travel</b></p>\n<p>Extremist groups have carried out attacks, including kidnapping, in adjacent areas of Burkina Faso and Benin. Attacks may occur with little or no warning.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in areas north and northeast of the city of Dapaong as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel to these areas.</p>\n<p><b>North of Kande&nbsp;– Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</b></p>\n<p>Extremist groups have carried out attacks in nearby areas of Benin. Attacks may occur with little or no warning.</p>\n<p><b>The Cities of Sokodé, Bafilo, and Mango – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</b></p>\n<p>There is a history of violent demonstrations in Sokodé, Bafilo, and Mango, during which protesters and security force members have been injured, and some killed. Police have used tear gas to disperse demonstrations that caused traffic disruptions in city centers and along National Route 1, and arrested demonstrators. Security forces have at times used excessive force to disperse crowds. Authorities have interrupted internet and cellular data services during past protests, making communication difficult and unpredictable.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><i><b>Last Update: Reissued with updates to the Travel Advisory Risk Indicator, and Level 2 and 3 areas.</b></i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/togo-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:14:33.818Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Tunisia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/tunisia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"TS"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Tunisia due to <b>terrorism</b>. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Do not travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Within 30 km of southeastern Tunisia along the border with Libya due to <b>terrorism.</b></li>\n<li>Mountainous areas in the country’s west, including the Chaambi Mountain National Park area, due to <b>terrorism.</b></li>\n<li>The desert south of Remada due to the<b> military zone.</b></li>\n<li>Jendouba south of Ain Drahem and west of RN15, El Kef, and Kasserine, next to the Algerian border due to <b>terrorism.</b></li>\n<li>Sidi Bou Zid in central Tunisia due to <b>terrorism.</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Tunisia. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, museums, resorts, hotels, festivals, nightclubs, restaurants, religious sites, markets/shopping malls, government facilities and security forces. A country-wide state of emergency, which grants security forces more authority to maintain civil order and enables the government to focus on combating terrorism, is in effect.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in some areas of Tunisia. U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel outside greater Tunis. &nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Tunisia.html\">country information page</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Tunisia:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exercise caution when using public transportation, due to safety and security concerns.</li>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations and crowds.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.</li>\n<li>Avoid staying overnight outside of the main cities and tourist locations.</li>\n<li>Obtain comprehensive medical insurance that includes medical evacuation.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Tunisia/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Tunisia.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Border with Libya</b></p>\n<p>Developments in Libya continue to affect the security situation along the Tunisian-Libyan border in areas such as Ras Jedir and Dehiba along with the cities of Ben Guerdan and Medenine. The border with Libya is frequently closed to all traffic with short notice for extended periods. The Department of State advises U.S. citizens not to travel to Libya.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Western Mountains and Chaambi Mountain National Park</b></p>\n<p>Terrorist groups continue to operate in mountains of Western Tunisia.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>The Desert South of Remada</b></p>\n<p>The desert south of Remada is designated as a military zone by the Government of Tunisia. Special authorization is required for travelers wishing to enter the military zone.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Jendouba El Kef and Kasserine near the Algerian Border</b></p>\n<p>Terrorist groups continue to operate in these areas.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Sidi Bou Zid in Central Tunisia</b></p>\n<p>Terrorist groups continue to operate in this area.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/tunisia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:12:17.344Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Turkey - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/turkey-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"TU"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution when traveling to Turkey due to&nbsp;<b>terrorism and arbitrary detentions</b>. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Do not travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Areas near the Syrian and Iraqi borders due to&nbsp;<b>terrorism</b>. (Level 4)</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Reconsider travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Batman, Bingol, Bitlis, Diyarbakir, Gaziantep, Hakkari, Hatay, Kilis, Mardin, Sanliurfa, Siirt, Sirnak, Tunceli, and Van (Level 3)</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Turkey. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas. Terrorists have also previously targeted Western tourists and expatriates.</p>\n<p>Security forces have detained tens of thousands of individuals, including U.S. citizens, for alleged affiliations with terrorist organizations based on scant or secret evidence and grounds that appear to be politically motivated. U.S. citizens have also been subject to travel bans that prevent them from departing Turkey. Participation in demonstrations not explicitly approved by the Government of Turkey, as well as criticism of the government, including on social media, can result in arrest.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Turkey.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Turkey:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners.</li>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations and crowds.</li>\n<li>Stay at hotels with identifiable security measures.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media and adjust your plans based on new information.</li>\n<li>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/usdos/\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/StateDept?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Turkey/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Turkey.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Areas near the Syrian and Iraqi Borders – Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>Do not travel near the Turkey/Syria and Turkey/Iraq borders due to the continued threat of attacks by terrorist groups, armed conflict, and civil unrest.<b> </b>Terrorist attacks, including suicide bombings, ambushes, car bomb detonations, and improvised explosive devices, as well as shootings, and illegal roadblocks leading to violence have occurred in these areas.</p>\n<p><b>Specific Areas in Eastern and Southeastern Turkey – Level 3: Reconsider Travel</b></p>\n<p>Reconsider travel to specific areas in eastern and southeastern Turkey where the U.S. government has very limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. These areas are the provinces of Batman, Bingol, Bitlis, Diyarbakir, Gaziantep, Hakkari, Hatay, Kilis, Mardin, Sanliurfa, Siirt, Sirnak, Tunceli, and Van, as the U.S. government restricts its employees from traveling to these provinces without prior approval.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:</i>&nbsp;<i>Reissued after periodic review with updates to a risk indicator and the Travel Advisory Level.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/turkey-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:04:41.881Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Turkmenistan - Level 3: Reconsider Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/turkmenistan-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"TX"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 3: Reconsider Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;</b><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\"></a><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\"><b>COVID-19</b></a><b>.</b></p>\n<p>Reconsider Travel to Turkmenistan due to the Global Health Advisory and Embassy Ashgabat’s limited capacity to provide support to U.S. citizens.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<p>On March 27, 2020, the Department of State ordered the departure of all family members of U.S. government employees under the age of 18 in addition to the authorized departure of non-emergency personnel and family members of U.S. government employees due to stringent travel restrictions and quarantine procedures that affect commercial flights.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>\n<p>The Government of Turkmenistan has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. At this time, there are no scheduled international flights out of Turkmenistan, including medical evacuation flights. Any&nbsp;privately arranged&nbsp;international charter flight, including medevac flights, must use&nbsp;Turkmenabat&nbsp;Airport which is 290 miles by air and 385 miles by road from Ashgabat.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Turkmenistan has barred admission to all travelers except&nbsp;Turkmenistani&nbsp;citizens returning home, foreign citizens departing to their home countries, and diplomats on a case-by-case basis if flights are available. All travelers should be aware that they will be required to undergo medical screening and possibly involuntary quarantine at local medical facilities.&nbsp;Passengers will be required to undergo medical screening and possibly involuntary quarantine at local medical facilities.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>\n<p>Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftm.usembassy.gov%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C80624d08272b45311a4c08d7d5a4a7d7%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C0%7C637212775468635462&amp;sdata=IJEn%2BCjeuhr9gJfDD9EQnioH6qC%2B%2B%2FMOzTuJBphFC5o%3D&amp;reserved=0\">website</a>&nbsp;of U.S. Embassy Ashgabat for additional information on these new measures.</p>\n<p>Medical protocols in Turkmenistan are not consistent with U.S. standards and some travelers have been required to undergo medical testing unrelated to COVID-19. Consider declining any medical testing unrelated to COVID-19.</p>\n<p>Due to the possibility of quarantine of unknown length, carry additional supplies of necessary medication in carry-on luggage. Contact the U.S. Embassy if you are subject to quarantine or prior to undergoing any invasive medical testing or procedures.</p>\n<p>Please read the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Turkmenistan.html\">Safety and Security</a>&nbsp;section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Turkmenistan.html\">country information page</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Turkmenistan:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a plan to depart Turkmenistan that does not rely on U.S. government assistance.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Review and follow the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html#ExternalPopup\">CDC’s guidelines for the prevention of coronavirus</a>.</li>\n<li>Check with your airline, cruise lines, or travel operators regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.</li>\n<li>Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html#ExternalPopup\">Department of Homeland Security’s</a>&nbsp;website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States</li>\n</ul>\n<p>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/turkmenistan-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-31T19:28:52.465Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Tuvalu - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/tuvalu-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"TV"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Tuvalu.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Tuvalu.html\">Country Information page.</a></p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Tuvalu:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without edits.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/tuvalu-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:07:33.773Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Uganda - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/uganda-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"UG"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Uganda due to&nbsp;<b>crime</b> and<b> kidnapping</b>.</p>\n<p>Violent crime, such as armed robbery, home invasion, kidnapping, and sexual assault, is common, especially in larger cities including Kampala and Entebbe. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious crime.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Uganda.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Uganda:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.</li>\n<li>Food and drinks should never be left unattended in public especially in local clubs.</li>\n<li>Remain with a group of friends in public.</li>\n<li>Use caution when walking or driving at night.</li>\n<li>Keep a low profile.</li>\n<li>Carry a copy of your passport and visa (if applicable) and leave originals in your hotel safe.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"http://step.state.gov/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Uganda.html#ExternalPopup\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Uganda.html#ExternalPopup\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Uganda/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Uganda.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:</i> <i>Reissued with updates to the Risk Indicators.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/uganda-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:32:06.876Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Ukraine - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/ukraine-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"UP"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Ukraine due to&nbsp;<b>crime</b> and&nbsp;<b>civil unrest</b>. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Do not travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Crimea due to arbitrary detentions and other abuses by Russian occupation authorities.</li>\n<li>The eastern parts of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, especially the non-government-controlled areas, due to&nbsp;<b>armed conflict</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Crime targeting foreigners and property is common. Demonstrations, which have turned violent at times, regularly occur throughout Ukraine, including in Kyiv. Politically targeted assassinations and bombings have also occurred. There are reports of violence by extreme nationalist groups.</p>\n<p>The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prohibits U.S. civil aviation from flying in the Ukrainian Simferopol (UKFV) and Dnipropetrovsk (UKDV) Flight Information Regions. For more information, U.S. citizens should consult the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/us_restrictions/\">Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices</a>.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Ukraine.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Ukraine:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations and crowds.</li>\n<li>Expect increased police presence.</li>\n<li>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Ukraine/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Ukraine.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Crimea – Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>There is extensive Russian Federation military presence in Crimea as part of Russia’s occupation and attempted annexation of this part of Ukraine. Occupation authorities continue to abuse and arbitrarily imprison foreigners and the local population, particularly individuals who are seen as challenging Russian authority on the peninsula.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government prohibits its employees from traveling to Crimea and is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Crimea.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Donetsk and Luhansk – Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>Russia-led forces continue to control areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, where the ongoing-armed conflict has resulted in more than 10,000 deaths. Individuals, including U.S. citizens, have been threatened, detained, or kidnapped for hours or days after being stopped at checkpoints controlled by Russia-led forces. The U.S. government restricts U.S. government employees from traveling to the eastern parts of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts and adjacent regions, which limits the ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizen in these regions.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued with updates to a Risk Indicator.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/ukraine-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:32:25.351Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Uruguay - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/uruguay-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"UY"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Uruguay due to <b>crime</b>. Please read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Violent crimes, such as homicides, armed robberies, carjacking and thefts have increased throughout the country and occur in urban areas frequented by U.S. government personnel, day and night. Criminals commonly travel in pairs on motorcycles to approach unsuspecting victims with a weapon and demand personal belongings. Armed criminals also target grocery stores, restaurants, financial centers, and small businesses, in which innocent bystanders are often victimized. Please read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Uruguay.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Uruguay:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings especially when traveling to tourist locations or poorly lit areas.</li>\n<li>Call 911 if you encounter a crime in progress. Do not physically resist any robbery attempt or try to stop a robbery in progress.</li>\n<li>Be vigilant when visiting banks or using ATMs during non-daylight hours or in remote locations; criminals often target ATMs and businesses in the early morning hours.</li>\n<li>Do not leave valuable objects in parked vehicles or in plain sight when driving.</li>\n<li>Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive jewelry or watches.</li>\n<li>Review your personal and residential security plans.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a><u>.</u></li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Uruguay/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Uruguay.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations; review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a><u>.</u></li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: The Travel Advisory was updated to Level 2 due to an increase in crime.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/uruguay-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:33:23.558Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Uzbekistan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/uzbekistan-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"UZ"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions when traveling to Uzbekistan.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Uzbekistan.html\">country information page</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Uzbekistan:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program&nbsp;(STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Uzbekistan/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Uzbekistan.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/uzbekistan-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:30:09.533Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Vanuatu - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/vanuatu-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"NH"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Vanuatu.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Vanuatu.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Vanuatu:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/vanuatu-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:29:50.171Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Venezuela - Level 4: Do Not Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/venezuela-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"VE"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 4: Do Not Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p><a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\"></a>Do not travel to Venezuela due to&nbsp;<b>crime, civil unrest, poor health infrastructure, kidnapping,&nbsp;</b>and<b>&nbsp;arbitrary arrest and detention of U.S. citizens</b>.</p>\n<p><b>Country Summary:</b> On March 11, 2019, the U.S. Department of State announced the withdrawal of diplomatic personnel from U.S. Embassy Caracas. All consular services, routine and emergency, are suspended until further notice. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Venezuela.</p>\n<p>Violent crime, such as homicide, armed robbery, kidnapping, and carjacking, is common. Political rallies and demonstrations occur, often with little notice. Demonstrations typically elicit a strong police and security force response that includes the use of tear gas, pepper spray, water cannons, and rubber bullets against participants and occasionally devolve into looting and vandalism.</p>\n<p>There are shortages of food, electricity, water, medicine, and medical supplies throughout much of Venezuela. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a&nbsp;<a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/warning/health-infrastructure-breakdown-venezuela\">Level 3 ‘Avoid Nonessential Travel’</a>&nbsp;notice on May 15, 2018 due to inadequate healthcare and the breakdown of the medical infrastructure in Venezuela.</p>\n<p>Consular access to detained U.S. citizens who also have Venezuelan nationality is severely restricted by the Venezuelan government and the U.S. Embassy may not receive access in these cases. Security forces have arbitrarily detained U.S. citizens for long periods. Venezuelan authorities may not notify the U.S. Embassy of the detention of a U.S. citizen, and consular access to detainees may be denied or severely delayed.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Venezuela.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Venezuela:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</li>\n<li>Do not travel between cities after dark.</li>\n<li>Avoid travel between Simón Bolívar International Airport and Caracas at night.</li>\n<li>Do not take unregulated taxis from Simón Bolívar International Airport, and avoid ATMs in this area.</li>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations.</li>\n<li>Bring a sufficient supply of over-the-counter and prescription medicines.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>, <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/travelgov/\">Instagram</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Venezuela/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Venezuela.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/venezuela-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:29:38.084Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Vietnam - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/vietnam-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"VM"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Vietnam.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Vietnam.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Vietnam:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Vietnam/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Reports</a>&nbsp;for Vietnam.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/vietnam-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:29:24.920Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Yemen - Level 4: Do Not Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/yemen-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"YM"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory_tags"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 4: Do Not Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p><a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\"></a>Do not travel to Yemen due to&nbsp;terrorism, civil unrest, health risks, kidnapping,&nbsp;armed conflict, and landmines. &nbsp;</p>\n<p>The U.S. Embassy in Sana’a suspended its operations in February 2015, and the U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Yemen.</p>\n<p>Terrorist groups continue to plot and conduct attacks in Yemen. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting public sites, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities. Additionally, there is a continuing threat of kidnapping/detention by terrorists, criminal elements, and/or non-government actors. Employees of western organizations may be targeted for attack or kidnapping.</p>\n<p>Military conflict has caused significant destruction of infrastructure, housing, medical facilities, schools, and power and water utilities. This limits the availability of electricity, clean water, and medical care. This instability often hampers the ability of humanitarian organizations to deliver critically needed food, medicine, and water. Critical levels of violence, to include armed conflict, artillery shelling, and air strikes, persist throughout the country. There are also reports of landmines throughout Yemen.</p>\n<p>Cholera is present throughout Yemen. There is a limited availability of medicine and medical supplies, and adequate medical treatment is unavailable.</p>\n<p>There is a very high risk of kidnapping, and detention of U.S. citizens in Yemen, particularly dual national Yemeni-Americans. Rebel groups in Sana’a have detained U.S. citizens, including dual Yemeni-American citizens. U.S. citizens, including dual nationals, have faced difficulty – including lengthy delays – when attempting to depart Yemen.</p>\n<p>Due to risks to civil aviation operating within or in the vicinity of Yemen, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). For more information U.S. citizens should consult the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/us_restrictions/\">Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices</a>.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Yemen.html\">country information page</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Yemen:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</li>\n<li>Consult the Centers for Disease Control’s webpage on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/yemen\">Health Information for Travelers to Yemen.</a></li>\n<li>Draft a will and designate appropriate insurance beneficiaries and/or power of attorney.</li>\n<li>Discuss a plan with loved ones regarding care/custody of children, pets, property, belongings, non-liquid assets (collections, artwork, etc.), funeral wishes, etc.</li>\n<li>Share important documents, login information, and points of contact with loved ones so that they can manage your affairs, if you are unable to return as planned to the United States.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Establish your own personal security plan in coordination with your employer or host organization, or consider consulting with a professional security organization.</li>\n<li>Develop a communication plan with family and/or your employer or host organization so that they can monitor your safety and location as you travel through high-risk areas. This plan should specify who you would contact first, and how they should share the information.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program&nbsp;(STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/travelgov/\">Instagram</a></li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Yemen/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Yemen.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued with updates to the security situation for U.S. citizens.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/yemen-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:27:44.423Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Zambia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/zambia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"ZA"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\" adhocenable=\"false\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Zambia.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/zambia.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Zambia:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Zambia/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Zambia.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/zambia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:28:00.156Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Zimbabwe - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/zimbabwe-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"ZI"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\" adhocenable=\"false\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\"></a>Exercise increased caution in Zimbabwe due to <b>crime </b>and<b> civil unrest</b>.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Violent crime, such as assault, carjacking, and home invasion, is common. Smashing the windows of cars with the intent to steal, which can harm the driver or passengers, is also common.</p>\n<p>Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Zimbabwe.html\" adhocenable=\"false\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Zimbabwe:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay alert and avoid openly displaying cash.</li>\n<li>Carry a copy of your passport and visa and leave originals in your hotel safe.</li>\n<li>Stay away from political rallies, demonstrations, and crowds.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.<u></u></li>\n<li>Keep travel documents up to date and easily accessible.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Zimbabwe/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Zimbabwe.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/zimbabwe-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:28:16.493Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"French Guiana - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/french-guiana-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"A2"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in French Guiana.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/FrenchGuiana.html\" adhocenable=\"false\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to French Guiana:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/french-guiana-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:22:42.675Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"British Virgin Islands - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/british-virgin-islands-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"VI"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\"></a>Exercise normal precautions in the British Virgin Islands.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Anguilla.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to the British Virgin Islands:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/BritishVirginIslands/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Barbados, which covers the British Virgin Islands.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><i><b>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.</b></i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/british-virgin-islands-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:06:53.183Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Tonga - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/tonga-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"TN"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise Normal Precautions in Tonga</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Tonga.html\">Country Information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Tonga:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <u><a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a></u> (<u><a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a></u>) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations.&nbsp; Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.</p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/tonga-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:14:04.877Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Argentina - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/argentina-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"AR"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Argentina.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Argentina.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Argentina:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<u><a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a></u>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<u><a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Argentina/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a></u>&nbsp;for Argentina.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<u><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a></u>.</li>\n</ul>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/argentina-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:10:58.163Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Armenia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/armenia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"AM"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Armenia. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Do not travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Nagorno-Karabakh region due to&nbsp;<b>armed conflict.</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Armenia:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/armenia-travel-advisory.html#ExternalPopup\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/armenia-travel-advisory.html#ExternalPopup\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Armenia/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Armenia.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Nagorno-Karabakh</b></p>\n<p>Casualties continue to occur in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Intermittent&nbsp;gunfire and occasional use of&nbsp;artillery systems,&nbsp;including&nbsp;land mines and mortars, result in deaths&nbsp;and&nbsp;injuries&nbsp;each year. Avoid roads near the ‘line of contact’ and roads near the international border between Armenia and Azerbaijan.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Nagorno-Karabakh as U.S. government employees are restricted from traveling there.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/armenia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:15:03.636Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Azerbaijan - Level 3: Reconsider Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/azerbajian-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"AJ"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 3: Reconsider Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Reconsider travel to Azerbaijan due to the risk of a significant increase of COVID-19 cases emanating from the Iranian border and the Government of Azerbaijan’s response to COVID-19. The Government of Azerbaijan is screening international travelers for symptoms of COVID-19 and has implemented mandatory quarantine for suspected cases in designated quarantine facilities. Travel restrictions imposed in other countries and reduced commercial flight availability may impede people seeking medical evacuation. Medical care in Azerbaijan is not consistent with U.S. standards and basic medical supplies may be unavailable in some areas. Travelers should consider these factors and their health before traveling to Azerbaijan and follow the Centers for Disease Control’s&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-treatment.html\">guidelines for the prevention of coronavirus&nbsp;</a>if they decide to travel.</p>\n<p>On March 6, 2020 the Department of State allowed for the voluntary departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and their family members.</p>\n<p>Azerbaijan has a longstanding risk presented by terrorist groups, who continue plotting possible attacks in Azerbaijan. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b>Level 4 - Do not travel to:</b></p>\n<p>The <b>Nagorno-Karabakh</b> region due to&nbsp;<b>armed conflict</b>.</p>\n<p>Casualties continue to occur in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Intermittent&nbsp;gunfire and occasional use of&nbsp;artillery systems,&nbsp;including&nbsp;land mines and mortars, result in deaths&nbsp;and&nbsp;injuries&nbsp;each year. Avoid roads near the ‘line of contact’ and roads near the international border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Nagorno-Karabakh as U.S. government employees are restricted from traveling there. Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a><u></u></p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Azerbaijan.html\">country information page.&nbsp;</a><a name=\"_Hlk33713010\"></a></p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Azerbaijan:<b><i></i></b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a plan to depart Azerbaijan which does not rely on U.S. government assistance.</li>\n<li>Read the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention <a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-treatment.html\">guidelines for the prevention of COVID-19</a> and <a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/azerbaijan?s_cid=ncezid-dgmq-travel-single-001\">information on health conditions</a> in Azerbaijan.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://az.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/\">Embassy’s latest Alerts</a> and the <a href=\"https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/\">Embassy’s webpage on COVID-19 in Azerbaijan</a> for additional information.</li>\n<li>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Azerbaijan.html\">country information page</a>.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"http://facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov \" adhocenable=\"false\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Azerbaijan/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Azerbaijan.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations.&nbsp;Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Updated with increased Advisory level due to the coronavirus outbreak.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/azerbajian-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:29:01.667Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"The Bahamas - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/the-bahamas-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"BF"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in the Bahamas due to <b>crime</b>. Some areas have increased risk.</p>\n<p><b>Country Summary:</b> Violent crime, such as burglaries, armed robberies, and sexual assault, occurs even during the day and in tourist areas. Although the family islands are not crime-free, the vast majority of crime occurs on New Providence and Grand Bahama islands. U.S. government personnel are not permitted to visit the area known by many visitors as the Sand Trap area in Nassau due to crime. Activities involving commercial recreational watercraft, including water tours, are not consistently regulated. Watercrafts are often not maintained, and many companies do not have safety certifications to operate in The Bahamas. Jet-ski operators have been known to commit sexual assaults against tourists. As a result, U.S. government personnel are not permitted to use jet-ski rentals on New Providence and Paradise Islands.</p>\n<p>Exercise caution in the area known as &quot;Over the Hill&quot; (south of Shirley Street) and the Fish Fry at Arawak Cay in Nassau, especially at night.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bahamas.html\">country information page.</a></p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to The Bahamas:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not answer your door at your hotel/residence unless you know who it is.</li>\n<li>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/travelgov/\">Instagram</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Bahamas/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for The Bahamas.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency and medical situations.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued with update to Travel Advisory Level for Freeport, Grand Bahamas.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/the-bahamas-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:19:57.825Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Bahrain - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/bahrain-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"BA"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\"></a>Exercise normal precautions in Bahrain.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bahrain.html\">country information page</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Due to risks to civil aviation operating within the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman region, including Bahrain, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an advisoryNotice to Airmen (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). For more information U.S. citizens should consult the <a href=\"https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/us_restrictions/\">Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Bahrain:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Bahrain/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Bahrain.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with addition of NOTAM.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/bahrain-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:31:58.192Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Bangladesh - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/bangladesh-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"BG"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Bangladesh due to&nbsp;<b>crime&nbsp;</b>and&nbsp;<b>terrorism</b>.&nbsp;Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Reconsider Travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dhaka due to&nbsp;<b>crime&nbsp;</b>and&nbsp;<b>terrorism</b>.</li>\n<li>Southeast Bangladesh, including the Chittagong Hill Tracts, due to&nbsp;<b>crime,&nbsp;terrorism, </b>and <b>kidnapping</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Violent crime, such as armed robbery, assault, and rape, is widespread.</p>\n<p>Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Bangladesh. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, restaurants, places of worship, and local government facilities. There is a possibility of terrorist attacks in urban areas despite the heavy police presence.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Only adult family members, 18 years of age and older, are permitted to accompany U.S. government employees assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh. &nbsp;U.S. government personnel in Bangladesh live, work, and travel under strict security guidelines and are prohibited from:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Traveling on foot (walking, running) and biking outside of designated areas and times;</li>\n<li>Traveling via non-registered rickshaws outside designated areas and times;</li>\n<li>Traveling via motorcycle or compressed natural gas autorickshaw (CNG) on public thoroughfares and sidewalks;</li>\n<li>Visiting public establishments outside of designated areas and times; and</li>\n<li>Attending large gatherings, including events at international hotels, without prior permission.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bangladesh.html\">country information page</a>.&nbsp;If you decide to travel to Bangladesh:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid all demonstrations or political gatherings.</li>\n<li>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt. Flee to a safe area and report the situation to the local authorities.</li>\n<li>Do not travel on foot, motorcycle, bicycle, rickshaw, compressed natural gas autorickshaw (CNG), or other uncovered means.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/bangladesh-travel-advisory.html#ExternalPopup\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/bangladesh-travel-advisory.html#ExternalPopup\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Bangladesh/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Bangladesh.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Dhaka – Level 3: Reconsider Travel</b></p>\n<p>Dhaka’s crime rate is high, and crime increases dramatically at night. Urban crime can be organized or opportunistic, conducted by individuals or groups, and commonly includes fraud, theft, robbery, carjacking, rape, assault, and burglary.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Southeast Bangladesh – Level 3: Reconsider Travel</b></p>\n<p>Travel is dangerous to the Khagrachari, Rangamati, and Bandarban Hill Tracts districts (collectively known as the Chittagong Hill Tracts) due to kidnappings and other security incidents. Political demonstrations, blockades, and violent clashes have occurred and are likely to continue. Prior approval from Bangladesh’s Ministry of Home Affairs Office of Public Safety is required if you plan to travel to the Chittagong Hill Tracts.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:&nbsp; Reissued with updates to the Risk Indicators</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/bangladesh-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:36:36.117Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Benin - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/benin-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"BN"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\"></a>Exercise normal precautions in Benin. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Reconsider Travel To:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Park Pendjari, Park W and adjacent hunting zones, and other areas near Benin’s northern border with Burkina Faso, due to <b>terrorism and kidnapping.</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Exercise Increased Caution In:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Urban areas due to <b>crime.</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/benin.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Benin:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.</li>\n<li>Use caution when walking or driving at night.</li>\n<li>Keep a low profile.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Benin/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Benin.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Park Pendjari, Park W and Adjacent Hunting Zones – Level 3: Reconsider Travel</b></p>\n<p>Extremist groups have carried out attacks in areas of Burkina Faso adjacent to Benin’s northern border, near Parks Pendjari and W and adjacent hunting zones. Attacks may occur with little or no warning. Western tourists have been kidnapped in Park Pendjari, in northern Benin.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Benin’s northern border areas. U.S. government employees are prohibited from personal travel and must obtain special authorization for official travel to Parks Pendjari and W and all adjacent hunting zones, and other areas within 50 km of Benin’s northern border with Burkina Faso.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Urban Areas – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</b></p>\n<p>Violent crime, such as armed robbery and assault, is common.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><i><b>Last Update: Reissued with update to Level 3 information</b></i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/benin-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:46:34.917Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Bhutan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/bhutan-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"BT"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\"></a>Exercise normal precautions in Bhutan.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bhutan.html\">country information page</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Bhutan:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Bhutan/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Bhutan.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><i><b>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</b></i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/bhutan-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:51:54.591Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Bolivia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/bolivia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"BL"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\"></a>Exercise normal precautions in Bolivia.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bolivia.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Bolivia:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=21612\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Bolivia.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/bolivia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:53:14.868Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Bosnia and Herzegovina - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/bosinia-and-herzegovina-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"BK"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Bosnia-Herzegovina due to <b>terrorism and land mines</b>.</p>\n<p>Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.</p>\n<p>Minefields and land mines are present throughout Bosnia-Herzegovina. While suspected hazardous areas are normally clearly marked, several people are killed or injured each year.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/BosniaandHerzegovina.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Bosnia-Herzegovina:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings when traveling to tourist locations and crowded public venues.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.</li>\n<li>Remain on hard-surfaced roads and stay out of abandoned buildings due to risks from land mines.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/BosniaHerzegovina/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report for Bosnia-Herzegovina</a>.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html/\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/bosinia-and-herzegovina-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:58:36.547Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Burkina Faso - Level 4: Do Not Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/burkina-faso-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"UV"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 4: Do Not Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Do not travel to Burkina Faso due to&nbsp;<b>terrorism,&nbsp;crime, </b>and&nbsp;<b>kidnapping</b>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b>Country Summary: </b>Terrorist groups continue plotting attacks in Burkina Faso. Terrorists may conduct attacks anywhere with little or no warning. Targets could include hotels, restaurants, police stations, customs offices, areas at or near mining sites, places of worship, military posts, and schools.</p>\n<p>Kidnapping and hostage taking is a threat throughout the country.&nbsp; On May 10, 2019 a hostage rescue operation freed four international hostages that had been kidnapped in Burkina Faso and in neighboring Benin.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>\n<p>The Government of Burkina Faso has maintained a state of emergency in the entire East and Sahel regions, the provinces of Kossi and Sourou in the Boucle de Mouhoun region, the province of Kenedougou in the Hauts Bassins region, the province of Loroum in the North region, and the province of Koulpelogo in the Center-East region.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens throughout most of the country, as U.S. government personnel are restricted from travelling to regions outside the capitol due to security concerns. The U.S. Embassy prohibits U.S. government personnel from personal travel to the Karpala, Balkiui and Rayongo (also known as Dayongo) neighborhoods of Ouagadougou’s Arrondissement 11 due to the potential for security operations.</p>\n<p>On November 26, 2019, the Department ordered the departure of all minor family members of U.S. government employees, and the voluntary departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and their family members.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/burkina-faso.html\">Country Information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Burkina Faso:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</li>\n<li>Have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance.</li>\n<li>Take steps to mitigate the risk of becoming a victim of violence, including limiting trips to locations frequented by Westerners.</li>\n<li>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Review your personal security plans.</li>\n<li>Remain aware of your surroundings and local events.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/db697e4f-f3b9-41a3-9bd0-165806c8e4a0\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Burkina Faso.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations.&nbsp; Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;more information on <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">travel to high-risk areas</a>.</p>\n<p><i>Last Update:&nbsp; Reissued after periodic review with updates to Travel Advisory Level, Ordered/Authorized Departure status of U.S. government personnel, U.S. government restrictions on personnel, and information on recent terrorist attacks.</i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/burkina-faso-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:12:18.267Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Burundi - Level 3: Reconsider Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/burundi-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"BY"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 3: Reconsider Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Reconsider travel to Burundi due to <b>elections</b>, <b>crime, health, </b>and <b>political violence</b>.</p>\n<p><b>Country Summary</b>: General elections in Burundi are scheduled for May 20, 2020, which may be subject to change.&nbsp; There is a heightened risk of violence during election periods, and during past elections there has been election-related violence. The Burundi government may impose travel restrictions as the elections approach, sometimes without notice, which may affect travel plans. Expect additional police and military checkpoints and possible roadblocks throughout the country during elections.</p>\n<p>Violent crimes, such as grenade attacks and armed robbery, occur frequently. Though Westerners are unlikely to be targeted, the risk of being in the wrong place at the wrong time is high. Local police lack the resources and training to respond effectively to crimes.</p>\n<p>Medical services in Burundi fall well below U.S. standards, and there are no adequate trauma services in the country. Emergency medical and fire services are limited or non-existent in some areas of the country. The CDC has also issued a <a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/watch/malaria-burundi\">Level 1 Travel Notice on Malaria in Burundi</a>.</p>\n<p>There are ongoing political tensions in Burundi, causing sporadic violence throughout the country. Police and military checkpoints are common and can restrict freedom of movement. Police have conducted weapon searches in the homes of private citizens. In the provinces of Cibitoke and Bubanza, near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, as well as Mutimbuzi commune in Bujumbura Rural province, there have been armed attacks primarily conducted by groups operating from the eastern DRC. The border may close without notice.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens throughout Burundi. U.S. Embassy personnel are subject to restrictions when traveling in certain areas of Burundi and may be subject to other constraints as security conditions warrant. These restrictions include limitations on travel outside of Bujumbura during hours of darkness (typically 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.) and prior approval for travel to the Bujumbura neighborhoods of Cibitoke, Gasenyi, Kamenge, Kinama, Musaga, Mutakura, and Ngagara.</p>\n<p>Due to travel restrictions on U.S. Embassy personnel, the U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the following areas: the provinces of Bubanza and Cibitoke, Kibira National Park (including the park’s southernmost part in Muramvya province), and Ruvubu and Buriri Forest. Embassy personnel are also prohibited from transiting through Kibira National Park to reach Kayanza via the RN-10.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Burundi.html\">Country Information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Burundi:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/high-risk-travelers.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</li>\n<li>Read the <a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/watch/malaria-burundi\">CDC Travel Notice on Malaria in Burundi</a>.</li>\n<li>Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/burundi?s_cid=ncezid-dgmq-travel-single-001\">CDC Travelers’ Health Page for Burundi</a>.</li>\n<li>Bring a sufficient supply of over-the-counter and prescription medicines.</li>\n<li>Obtain comprehensive medical insurance that includes medical evacuation.</li>\n<li>Avoid areas where there are large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations, and exercise caution in the vicinity of any such gatherings.</li>\n<li>Remain aware of your surroundings and be vigilant when traveling in unfamiliar areas or outside of cities and along border areas; take appropriate steps to enhance your personal security.</li>\n<li>Consider traveling in pairs and using convoys of multiple vehicles to mitigate the risks related to traveling outside of Bujumbura. Carry additional fuel, spare tires, and provisions. Include a satellite phone, map, navigation equipment, and first aid kit. Service stations are scarce in rural areas. Professional roadside assistance service is not available outside the capital.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=26245\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Burundi.</li>\n<li>Prepare contingency plans for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued with updates to the Risk Indicators, and U.S. government restrictions on personnel.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/burundi-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-04-20T13:37:11.550Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Cambodia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/cambodia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"CB"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Cambodia. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Phnom Penh due to <b>crime.</b></li>\n<li>Very remote areas of Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Pursat, Siem Reap, Pailin, and Kampong Thom provinces due to <b>land mines.</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cambodia.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Cambodia:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Be sure to put an end date to your trip when you enroll.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Cambodia/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Cambodia.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Phnom Penh</b></p>\n<p>Street crime, particularly phone and bag snatchings, occurs frequently in areas where foreigners gather; resistance can result in injury. We urge all travelers to be aware of their surroundings at all time and to be extra vigilant when displaying items like jewelry, bags and cell phones in public. Violent crime, such as sexual assault and homicide, is common, sometimes against foreigners.</p>\n<p>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt. Use caution when walking or driving at night.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b>Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Pursat, Siem Reap, Pailin, and Kampong Thom provinces</b></p>\n<p>Land mines and unexploded ordnance are found in very remote areas throughout Cambodia, and especially in Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Pursat, Siem Reap, Pailin, and Kampong Thom provinces.</p>\n<p>Do not touch unknown metal objects; instead notify the Cambodia Mine Action Center at 012-800-473/023-995-437. Use a local guide when walking in forested areas or dry rice paddies in these areas.</p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/cambodia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:21:01.669Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Cameroon - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/cameroon-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"CM"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Cameroon due to <b>crime</b>. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Do Not Travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>North, Far North, Northwest and Southwest Regions, and Parts of East and Adamawa Regions due to <b>crime and kidnapping.</b></li>\n<li>Far North Region due to <b>terrorism.</b></li>\n<li>Northwest and Southwest Regions due to<b> armed conflict</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Violent crime, such as armed robbery and carjacking, is common throughout Cameroon. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in North, Far North, Northwest, Southwest, and Parts of Adamawa and East Regions of Cameroon due to current official travel restrictions.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cameroon.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Cameroon:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not display signs of wealth, such as expensive watches, handbags, or jewelry.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive important information from the Embassy about safety conditions in your destination country, help the Embassy contact you in an emergency, and help family and friends get in touch with you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Cameroon/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Cameroon.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>North, Far North, Northwest and Southwest Regions, and parts of East and Adamawa Regions – Level 4:&nbsp; Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>In the Adamawa Region north of the capital, Ngaoundere, and East Regions, there is a heightened criminal threat within 20 kilometers of the border with the Central African Republic.</p>\n<p>Violent crime, including kidnapping by terrorists and/or kidnapping for ransom, armed robbery, assault, and carjacking are serious concerns in Cameroon, especially in all these regions.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Far North Region– Level 4:&nbsp; Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>In the Far North Region, terrorists may attack with no warning, targeting local facilities and places frequented by Westerners.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Northwest and Southwest Regions – Level 4:&nbsp; Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>In Northwest and Southwest Regions, a separatist movement has led to increased levels of violence. Armed clashes between separatists and government forces, and other acts of violence, including kidnapping for ransom and arson, have occurred. Ongoing conflict has led to a breakdown in order, crimes of opportunity, and a significant decline in medical resources in large areas of both regions.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:</i> <i>Reissued with updates to the Risk Indicators.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/cameroon-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:22:04.671Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Canada - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/canada-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"CA"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Canada.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Canada.html\">Country Information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Canada:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">(STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\"> Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Pages/ContentReports.aspx?cid=2&amp;CatalogLocationId=444\">Crime and Safety Reports</a> for Canada.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Last Update:&nbsp;&nbsp; Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.</p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/canada-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:23:30.508Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Central African Republic - Level 4: Do Not Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/central-african-republic-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"CT"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 4: Do Not Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Do not travel to the Central African Republic <b>due to the Global Health Advisory, Embassy Bangui’s limited capacity to provide support to U.S. citizens, crime, civil unrest, and kidnapping.</b></p>\n<p>On March 18, 2020, the Department of State allowed for the ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. Government employees and all eligible family members due to stringent travel restrictions and quarantine procedures that affect commercial flights.</p>\n<p>Violent crime, such as armed robbery, aggravated battery, and homicide, is common.</p>\n<p>Large areas of the country are controlled by armed groups who regularly kidnap, injure, and/or kill civilians. In the event of unrest, airport, land border, and road closures may occur with little or no notice.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the Central African Republic; U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel outside the Embassy compound.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/CentralAfricanRepublic.html\">Country Information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Central African Republic (CAR):</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll your trip in the State Department's&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program&nbsp;(STEP)</a>.</li>\n<li>Draft a will and designate appropriate insurance beneficiaries and/or power of attorney.</li>\n<li>Discuss a plan with loved ones regarding care/custody of children, pets, property, belongings, non-liquid assets (collections, artwork, etc.), funeral wishes, etc.</li>\n<li>Share important documents, login information, and points of contact with loved ones so that they can manage your affairs, if you are unable to return as planned to the United States.&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.everplans.com/articles/checklist-documents-to-organize-and-share\">Find a suggested list of such documents here</a>.</li>\n<li>Be sure to appoint one family member to serve as the point of contact with hostage-takers, media, U.S. and host country government agencies, and Members of Congress, if you are taken hostage or detained.</li>\n<li>Establish a proof of life protocol with your loved ones, so that if you are taken hostage, your loved ones can know specific questions (and answers) to ask the hostage-takers to be sure that you are alive (and to rule out a hoax)</li>\n<li>Leave DNA samples with your medical provider in case it is necessary for your family to access them.</li>\n<li>Erase any sensitive photos, comments, or other materials from your social media pages, cameras, laptops, and other electronic devices that could be considered controversial or provocative by local groups.</li>\n<li>Leave your expensive/sentimental belongings behind.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/CentralAfricanRepublic/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Central African Republic (CAR).</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations.&nbsp; Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:</i> <i>Reissued with updates to the Risk Indicators.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/central-african-republic-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-25T15:09:28.796Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Chad - Level 3: Reconsider Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/chad-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"CD"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 3: Reconsider Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Reconsider travel to Chad due to&nbsp;<b>crime</b>,&nbsp;<b>terrorism,&nbsp;</b>and&nbsp;<b>minefields.</b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b>Country Summary: </b>Violent crimes, such as armed robbery, carjacking, and muggings, have been reported. There was a significant increase in these crimes in 2018.</p>\n<p>Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting foreigners, local security forces, and civilians.&nbsp; They can easily cross borders, including in the Lake Chad region; borders may close without notice.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>There are unmapped and undocumented minefields along the borders with both Libya and Sudan.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The U.S. Government has extremely limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Chad as U.S. Government employees must obtain special authorization to travel outside of the capital, including the Lake Chad Basin.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Chad.html\">country information page</a></p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Chad:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.</li>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners.</li>\n<li>Have contingency plans to leave the country.</li>\n<li>Have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/chad-travel-advisory.html#ExternalPopup\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/chad-travel-advisory.html#ExternalPopup\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=21491\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Chad.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/chad-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:27:31.005Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Chile - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/chile-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"CI"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Chile due to <b>civil unrest</b>. Read the entire Travel Advisory and Travel Alerts.</p>\n<p>There have been large-scale demonstrations in Santiago and other major cities in Chile. &nbsp;Demonstrations can take place with little or no notice. &nbsp;Many protests occur with little regard for public safety, and have resulted in property damage, looting, arson, and transportation disruptions.&nbsp; Local authorities have used water cannons and tear gas to disrupt protests.</p>\n<p>The government-imposed State of Emergency was lifted on October 28, 2019.&nbsp; The State of Emergency included curfews in multiple cities, which were enforced by police and the armed forces. While the State of Emergency was lifted, there continue to be conflicts between protestors and Chilean police in Santiago and other cities in Chile.&nbsp;You should remain vigilant, monitor local media for updates and avoid protests and demonstrations.</p>\n<p>Expect disruptions to transportation, particularly in Santiago. The Santiago Metro is operating with limited hours, and service has yet to be restored to the entire network. Road blockages on highways and major thoroughfares may occur with little warning. You should contact your airline prior to travel for any information on potential flight delays.</p>\n<p>Many shopping malls, banks, supermarkets, and restaurants may be operating with reduced working hours, particularly in the evening.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Chile:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations.</li>\n<li>Keep a low profile.</li>\n<li>Follow the instructions of local authorities including movement restrictions and obey all curfews.</li>\n<li>Find a safe location, and shelter in place if in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media and local transportations sites (<a href=\"https://www.red.cl/\">buses</a>, <a href=\"https://www.metro.cl/\">Metro</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.nuevopudahuel.cl/?language=en\">airport</a>) for updates and adjust your plans based on new information.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the US Embassy and &nbsp;Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/usdos.chile/\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/EmbajadaEEUUcl?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.</p>\n<p><i>Last Update: Reissued with updates regarding State of Emergency Status within the country.</i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/chile-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:29:24.247Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"China - Level 4: Do Not Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/china-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"CH"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 4: Do Not Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Do not travel to China due to the novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China. On January 30, the World Health Organization (WHO) determined the rapidly spreading outbreak constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Travelers should be prepared for the possibility of travel restrictions with little or no advance notice. Most commercial air carriers have reduced or suspended routes to and from China.</p>\n<p>Those currently in China should attempt to depart by commercial means. U.S. citizens remaining in China should follow the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Chinese health authorities’ guidance for prevention, signs and symptoms, and treatment. We strongly urge U.S. citizens remaining in China to stay home as much as possible and limit contact with others, including large gatherings. Consider stocking up on food and other supplies to limit movement outside the home.&nbsp;In the event that the situation deteriorates further, the ability of the U.S.&nbsp; Embassy and Consulates to provide assistance to U.S. nationals within China may be limited.</p>\n<p>In an effort to contain the novel coronavirus, the Chinese authorities have suspended air, road, and rail travel in the area around Wuhan and placed restrictions on travel and other activities throughout the country. On January 23, 2020, the Department of State ordered the departure of all non-emergency U.S. personnel and their family members from Wuhan. On January 29, 2020, the Department of State allowed for the voluntary departure of non-emergency personnel and family members of U.S. government employees from China. On January 31, 2020, the Department of State ordered the departure of all family members under age 21 of U.S. personnel in China.</p>\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/china\">U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention&nbsp;</a>(CDC) has issued a warning for all of China. The CDC has published suggestions on how to reduce your risk of contracting the Novel Coronavirus. Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html\">CDC webpage</a>&nbsp;for expanded information about the Novel Coronavirus, including prevention, signs and symptoms, and treatment.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/china-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:32:39.565Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Colombia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/colombia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"CO"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Colombia due to&nbsp;<b>crime, terrorism, </b>and <b>kidnapping</b>. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Do Not Travel&nbsp;to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arauca, Cauca (except Popayan), Chocó (except Nuquí), Nariño, and Norte de Santander (except Cucuta) departments due to&nbsp;<b>crime </b>and<b> terrorism</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Reconsider Travel&nbsp;to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Several departments throughout the country due to&nbsp;<b>crime </b>and<b> terrorism</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Violent crime, such as homicide, assault, and armed robbery, is common. Organized criminal activities, such as extortion, robbery, and kidnapping for ransom, are widespread.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>While the Colombian government signed a peace agreement with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) terrorist group, some dissident groups refuse to demobilize.</p>\n<p>The National Liberation Army (ELN) terrorist organization continues plotting possible attacks in Colombia. They may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>U.S. government personnel cannot travel freely throughout Colombia for security reasons.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Colombia.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Colombia:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Colombia.html#ExternalPopup\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Colombia.html#ExternalPopup\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Colombia/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Reports</a>&nbsp;for Colombia.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Arauca, Cauca, Chocó, Nariño and Norte de Santander Departments – Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>Violent crime, including armed robbery and homicide is widespread.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Terrorists groups are active in some parts.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens as U.S. government personnel cannot travel to these areas without permission from the Embassy’s Regional Security Office. When permitted, U.S. government personnel must travel to the cities of Popayan (capital of Cauca) and Nuqui (capital of Chocó) by air.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Several Departments throughout the Country&nbsp;– Level 3: Reconsider Travel</b></p>\n<p>Reconsider Travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Antioquia department north of Medellin</li>\n<li>Caquetá department</li>\n<li>Casanare department</li>\n<li>Cesar department outside of Valledupar</li>\n<li>Cordoba department outside of Montería</li>\n<li>Guainía department</li>\n<li>Guaviare department</li>\n<li>Meta department</li>\n<li>Putumayo department</li>\n<li>Valle del Cauca department outside of Cali and Palmira area</li>\n<li>Vaupes department</li>\n<li>Vichada department</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Violent crime, including armed robbery and homicide, is widespread.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Terrorists groups are active in some parts.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens as U.S. government personnel cannot travel to these areas without permission from the Embassy’s Regional Security Office.</p>\n<p>U.S. government officials and their families are generally permitted to travel to the major cities of Valledupar, Monteria, Cali, and Palmira by air.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Travel Restrictions for U.S. Government Personnel</b></p>\n<p>U.S. government personnel must request advance permission for any travel outside of Bogota and the Atlantic Coast corridor from Cartagena to Santa Marta, and sometimes are required to travel in armored vehicles or carry personnel trackers. U.S. government officials and their families are generally permitted to travel to major cities only by air. They cannot use inter- or intra-city bus transportation or travel by road outside urban areas at night. During daylight, they are permitted to use only the following routes:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Main highways between Bogota and Bucaramanga, and between Bogota and Ibague.</li>\n<li>Highways between Manizales, Pereira, and Armenia and within the “coffee country” provinces of Caldas, Risaralda, and Quindío.</li>\n<li>Highway 90 from Cartagena, through Barranquilla to Santa Marta.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued with updates to the Risk Indicators.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/colombia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-04-15T14:03:46.328Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Costa Rica - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/costa-rica-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"CS"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Costa Rica due to&nbsp;<b>crime</b>.</p>\n<p><b>Country Summary:</b> While petty crime is the predominant threat for tourists in Costa Rica, violent crime, including armed robbery, homicide and sexual assault, occurs in Costa Rica. The Costa Rican government provides additional security resources in areas frequented by tourists.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/CostaRica.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Costa Rica:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.</li>\n<li>Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens should always exercise caution when traveling abroad.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>, <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/travelgov/\">Instagram</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Costa%20Rica/Content/Detail/Report/93ffeb99-8665-4bae-afb6-15f4aec17f69\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Costa Rica.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with updates to the risk indicator for crime and Travel Advisory level.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/costa-rica-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:39:17.637Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Cote d Ivoire - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/cote-d-ivoire-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"IV"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Cote d’Ivoire due to&nbsp;<b>crime and terrorism</b>. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Reconsider Travel To:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Northern border region due to <b>terrorism</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Violent crime, such as carjacking, robbery, and home invasion, is common.</p>\n<p>Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting areas frequented by foreigners, such as beaches.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens outside of Abidjan. Embassy personnel are prohibited from driving outside the major cities after dark, including between Abidjan, Grand Bassam, and Assinie.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/cote-divoire.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Cote d’Ivoire:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.</li>\n<li>Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners.</li>\n<li>Carry a copy of your passport and visa (if applicable) and leave originals in your hotel safe.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/CotedIvoire/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Cote d’Ivoire.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Northern Border Region – Level 3: Reconsider Travel</b></p>\n<p>Extremist groups have carried out attacks in adjacent areas of Mali and Burkina Faso. Increased caution and security procedures should be exercised in remote areas adjacent to the northern border.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with updates to&nbsp;the Level 3 area.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/cote-d-ivoire-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:41:15.165Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Cuba - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/cuba-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"CU"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Cuba&nbsp;<b>due to demonstrable and sometimes debilitating injuries to members of our diplomatic community resulting in the drawdown of embassy staff.</b></p>\n<p>Numerous U.S. Embassy Havana employees suffered demonstrable and sometimes debilitating injuries during their service in Havana. Affected individuals have exhibited a range of physical symptoms including ear complaints and hearing loss, dizziness, headaches, fatigue, cognitive issues, visual problems, and difficulty sleeping. We continue to investigate how the health of our diplomats and their family members was severely and permanently damaged.</p>\n<p>These symptoms occurred in U.S. diplomatic residences (including a long-term apartment at the Atlantic) and at Hotel Nacional and Hotel Capri in Havana.</p>\n<p>The U.S. Embassy in Havana is operating with reduced staffing. Family members cannot accompany U.S. government employees who work in Cuba.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cuba.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Cuba:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid Hotel Nacional and Hotel Capri.</li>\n<li>If you experience any acute auditory or sensory phenomena, immediately move to another area.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Know&nbsp;<a href=\"https://cu.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens/doctors/\">where to seek medical care</a>&nbsp;in Cuba.</li>\n<li>Consult with a medical professional prior to traveling if you have personal health concerns or upon return if you believe you have suffered symptoms similar to those listed above.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Cuba/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Cuba.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><i><b>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with updates to information on injuries to diplomatic community members.</b></i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/cuba-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:44:16.232Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Dominica - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/dominica-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"DO"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Dominica due to <b>civil unrest.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br>\n <br>\n Country Summary: &nbsp;</b>Demonstrations and protests can take place with little or no notice.&nbsp; Local authorities have used tear gas to disrupt protests.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Dominica.html\" adhocenable=\"false\">country information page.</a></p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Dominica:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a> to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Dominica/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Barbados, which covers Dominica.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><i>Last Update:&nbsp; Reissued with updates to the Risk Indicators</i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/dominica-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:03:16.330Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Dominican Republic - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/dominican-republic-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"DR"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in the Dominican Republic due to <b>crime</b>.</p>\n<p>Violent crime, including armed robbery, homicide and sexual assault is a concern throughout the Dominican Republic. The development of a professional tourist police corps, institution of a 911 system in many parts of the country, and a concentration of resources in resort areas means these tend to be better policed than urban areas like Santo Domingo. The wide availability of weapons, the use and trade of illicit drugs, and a weak criminal justice system contribute to the high level of criminality on the broader scale.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/DominicanRepublic.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to the Dominican Republic:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.</li>\n<li>Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry.</li>\n<li>Follow the advice of resort and tour operators regarding local safety and security concerns</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/DominicanRepublic/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for the Dominican Republic.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with updates to information on crime.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/dominican-republic-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:01:43.339Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Ecuador - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/ecuador-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"EC"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Ecuador due to <b>crime</b>. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Do not travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Carchi, Sucumbíos, and the northern part of Esmeraldas provinces, including Esmeraldas city, due to <b>crime</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Ecuador.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Ecuador:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>, <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/travelgov/\">Instagram</a></li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Pages/ContentReports.aspx?cid=2&amp;CatalogLocationId=459\">Crime and Safety Reports</a> for Ecuador.</li>\n<li>.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Carchi, Sucumbíos, and northern Esmeraldas Provinces – Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>Transnational crime groups operating in Esmeraldas province have engaged in violent crime and killed local citizens in addition to carrying out bombings targeting Ecuadorian military and law enforcement.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government is limited in its ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the Colombian border area, as U.S. government personnel cannot travel to the provinces of Esmeraldas, Carchi, and Sucumbíos without permission from the Embassy’s security office. However, U.S. government personnel are permitted to travel to the northern bank of the Napo River in Sucumbíos, an area approximately four miles wide, and the portion of Esmeraldas province that is south of Esmeraldas city.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><i>Reissued after periodic review with updates to</i></b><i> </i><b><i>the Travel Advisory level, Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to crime.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/ecuador-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:07:43.253Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Egypt - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/egypt-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"EG"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Egypt due to terrorism, and to the Embassy’s limited ability to assist dual U.S.-Egyptian citizens who are arrested or detained. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Do not travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Sinai Peninsula (with the exception of travel to Sharm El-Sheikh by air) due to&nbsp;<b>terrorism.</b></li>\n<li>The Western Desert due to&nbsp;<b>terrorism</b>.</li>\n<li>Egyptian border areas due to&nbsp;<b>military zones.&nbsp;</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Terrorist groups continue plotting attacks in Egypt. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, and have targeted diplomatic facilities, tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, western businesses, restaurants, resorts, and local government facilities. Terrorists have conducted attacks in urban areas, including in Cairo, despite the heavy security presence. Terrorists have targeted religious sites, to include mosques, churches, monasteries, and buses traveling to these locations.</p>\n<p>Due to risks to civil aviation operating within or in the vicinity of Egypt, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). For more information U.S. citizens should consult the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/us_restrictions/\">Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices</a>.</p>\n<p>Local law prohibits protesting or demonstrating without a permit. Being near anti-government protests can draw scrutiny from Egyptian police and security forces. U.S. citizens have been detained for participating in protests and for posting content on social media perceived as critical of Egypt or its allies.</p>\n<p>The U.S. Embassy may have a limited ability to provide consular services to dual U.S.-Egyptian citizens. Egyptian law considers dual citizens to be Egyptian citizens.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Egypt.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Egypt:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners.</li>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations and crowds.</li>\n<li>Obtain comprehensive medical insurance that includes medical evacuation.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/travelgov/\">Instagram</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Egypt/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Egypt.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Sinai Peninsula:</b></p>\n<p>The Sinai Peninsula remains a particularly dangerous area, with frequent attacks on security forces and civilians.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens anywhere in the Sinai Peninsula as U.S. government employees are not authorized to travel to these areas (with the exception of the beach resort of Sharm El-Sheikh; travel to Sharm El-Sheikh is only permitted by air).&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with updates regarding specific risks to U.S. citizens participating in protests, and to U.S. citizens with dual nationality.&nbsp;</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/egypt-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:09:00.532Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"El Salvador - Level 3: Reconsider Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/el-salvador-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"ES"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 3: Reconsider Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Reconsider travel to El Salvador due to&nbsp;<b>crime</b>.</p>\n<p>Violent crime, such as murder, assault, rape, and armed robbery, is common. Gang activity, such as extortion, violent street crime, and narcotics and arms trafficking, is widespread. Local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/ElSalvador.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to El Salvador:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Avoid walking or driving at night.</li>\n<li>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.</li>\n<li>Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs.</li>\n<li>Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry.</li>\n<li>Engage local guides certified by the national or local tourist authority when hiking in back country areas.</li>\n<li>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=24052\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for El Salvador.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/el-salvador-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:10:56.490Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Eritrea - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/eritrea-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"ER"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Eritrea due to&nbsp;<b>travel restrictions, limited consular assistance</b>, <b>and landmines.</b></p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Eritrea, as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel outside of Asmara.</p>\n<p>Eritrean law enforcement officials routinely block access to foreign nationals in detention. The U.S. Embassy therefore may not receive notification or be allowed access to you if you are detained or arrested.</p>\n<p>There are landmines in many remote areas in Eritrea, particularly in Nakfa, AdiKeih, Arezza, the 25 mile-wide region (40 km) between the Setit and Mereb Rivers, and in areas north and west of Keren, areas near Massawa, Ghinda, Agordat, Barentu, Dekemhare, and south of Tessenae.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Eritrea.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Eritrea:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use caution when walking and hiking in remote areas or off main roads.</li>\n<li>Always carry a copy of your U.S. passport and visa (if applicable). Keep original documents in a secure location.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\" adhocenable=\"false\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\" adhocenable=\"false\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Eritrea/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Eritrea.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><i><b>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with updates to Level 3 area(s).</b></i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/eritrea-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:13:31.744Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Ethiopia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/ethiopia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"ET"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution when traveling in Ethiopia due to sporadic&nbsp;<b>civil unrest and communications disruptions. </b>Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Do Not Travel To:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Border area with Somalia due to potential for&nbsp;<b>terrorism, kidnapping, and landmines.</b> <b></b></li>\n<li>Border areas with Kenya, Sudan, South Sudan, and Eritrea due to<b>&nbsp;crime, armed conflict, and civil unrest.</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Reconsider Travel To:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Somali Regional State due to potential for<b> terrorism.</b> <b></b></li>\n<li>Ethiopia’s Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People’s Region (SNNPR) due to <b>civil unrest</b>.</li>\n<li>The East Hararge region and the Guji zone of Oromia State due to&nbsp;<b>armed conflict and</b> <b>civil unrest.</b></li>\n<li>Benishangul Gumuz and the western part of Oromia State due to <b>armed conflict and civil unrest.</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Incidents of civil unrest and ethnic violence may occur without warning.</p>\n<p>The Government of Ethiopia has restricted or shut down internet, cellular data, and phone services during and after civil unrest. These restrictions impede the U.S. Embassy’s ability to communicate with, and provide consular services to, U.S. citizens in Ethiopia.</p>\n<p>The U.S. Embassy has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens outside of Addis Ababa. As a precaution, U.S. government personnel must request permission for any travel outside of Addis Ababa (personal and official), and are required to carry personnel tracking devices and, in some cases, satellite phones.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Ethiopia.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Ethiopia:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.</li>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners.</li>\n<li>Carry a copy of your passport and visa and leave originals in your hotel safe.</li>\n<li>Have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Ethiopia/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Ethiopia.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Border Area with Somalia—Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>Terrorists maintain a presence in Somali towns near the Ethiopian border, presenting a risk of cross-border attacks and kidnappings.</p>\n<p>Landmines are present in this region.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Border Areas with Kenya, Sudan, South Sudan, and Eritrea—Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>Crime, armed conflict, and the potential for ethnic conflict exist near the Ethiopian borders with Kenya, Sudan, South Sudan, and Eritrea.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Somali Regional State—Level 3: Reconsider Travel</b></p>\n<p>Somali Regional State is close in proximity to terrorist organizations in Somalia, which have aspirations to conduct terrorist attacks in Ethiopia.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Ethiopia’s Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People’s Region (SNNPR)—Level 3: Reconsider Travel</b></p>\n<p>Civil unrest in the region has resulted in deaths, looting, and the burning of buildings.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>The East Hararge Region and Guji Zone of Oromia State—Level 3: Reconsider Travel</b></p>\n<p>Civil unrest and armed conflict have resulted in injuries and deaths in parts of Oromia State. Government security forces have used lethal force in some areas.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Benishangul Gumuz and the western part of Oromia State—Level 3: Reconsider Travel</b></p>\n<p>Civil unrest and armed conflict have resulted in injuries and deaths around the border between Benishangul Gumuz and the western part of Oromia State. Government security forces have used lethal force in some areas.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued with updates to Level 3 and 4 areas.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/ethiopia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:16:19.296Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Gabon - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/gabon-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"GB"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Gabon.</p>\n<p>Exercise Increased Caution in:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Libreville and Port Gentil due to <b>crime</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/gabon.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Gabon:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Gabon/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Gabon.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Libreville and Port Gentil</b></p>\n<p>Crimes such as robbery, vehicle break-ins, and residential burglaries are common.</p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/gabon-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:13:46.500Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"The Gambia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/the-gambia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"GA"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in The Gambia. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Exercise Increased Caution In:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Gambia’s southern border area adjacent to Senegal’s Casamance region due to the potential presence of <b>landmines</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/TheGambia.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to The Gambia:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not stray from main roads and well-traveled locations if you travel to areas bordering the Casamance region of Senegal.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Gambia/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for The Gambia.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>The Gambia’s Southern Border with Senegal – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</b></p>\n<p>Some landmines from the Casamance conflict remain in the border region.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.</i></b></p>\n<p><b><i>&nbsp;</i></b></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/the-gambia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T18:19:43.386Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Georgia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/georgia-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"GG"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Georgia. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Do Not Travel to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Russian-occupied regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia due to risk of&nbsp;<b>crime, civil unrest, </b>and<b> landmines</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Georgia.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Georgia:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Georgia.html#ExternalPopup\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Georgia.html#ExternalPopup\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Georgia/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Georgia.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>South Ossetia and Abkhazia – Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>Russian troops and border guards occupy both South Ossetia and Abkhazia. The precise locations of administrative boundary lines are difficult to identify. Entering the occupied territories will likely result in your arrest, imprisonment, and/or&nbsp;a fine. Violent&nbsp;attacks and criminal incidents occur in the region. Landmines pose a danger to travelers near the boundary lines of both territories.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens traveling in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, as U.S. government employees are restricted from traveling there.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:&nbsp;Reissued with updates to information about South Ossetia and Abkhazia.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/georgia-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:13:35.963Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Ghana - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/ghana-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"GH"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in Ghana. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Urban Areas due to&nbsp;<b>crime.</b></li>\n<li>Intercity highways after dark due to <b>crime.</b></li>\n<li>Areas near the northern border in the Upper East and Upper West regions due to <b>crime.</b></li>\n<li>Parts of the Bono East, Bono, Savannah, Northern, North East, and Upper East regions due to <b>civil unrest.</b></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Ghana.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p><u>If you decide to travel to Ghana:</u></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Ghana/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a>&nbsp;for Ghana.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Urban Areas – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</b></p>\n<p>Violent crime, such as street mugging, is more frequent in urban areas as compared to their surrounding suburbs. These crimes are also more prevalent at night and in isolated locations.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. Local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to more serious crimes.<b></b></p>\n<p><b>Intercity Highways after dark – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</b></p>\n<p>Armed assaults on private vehicles and public transports occur more frequently after dark, often by criminal elements using blockades to slow down and restrict movement of vehicles.</p>\n<p><b>Areas near the northern border in the Upper East and Upper West regions – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</b></p>\n<p>U.S. citizens traveling in Ghana should exercise caution while visiting border areas, in particular the northern border, and be sure to stay abreast of any regional Travel Advisory updates or Security Alerts affecting those areas.</p>\n<p><b>Parts of the Bono East, Bono, Savannah, Northern, North East, and Upper East regions – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution</b></p>\n<p>Civil unrest due to tribal disputes can occur at any time. While such disputes are typically non-violent, the likelihood for violence developing from a tribal dispute is greater in parts of these regions.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><i><b>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with updates to the Level 2 areas.</b></i></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/ghana-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:12:57.896Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Democratic Republic of the Congo - Level 3: Reconsider Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/democratic-republic-of-the-congo-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"CG"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 3: Reconsider Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel.&nbsp;Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a></b></p>\n<p>Reconsider travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to&nbsp;<b>crime, civil unrest, </b>and<b> Ebola</b>. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p><b>Do Not Travel To</b>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>North Kivu, South Kivu, and Ituri provinces due to <b>Ebola</b></li>\n<li>North Kivu and Ituri provinces due to <b>terrorism</b>.</li>\n<li>The eastern DRC region and the three Kasai provinces (Kasai, Kasai-Oriental, Kasai-Central) due to <b>crime</b>, <b>civil unrest</b>, <b>armed conflict</b> and<b> kidnapping</b>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Country Summary: </b>Violent crime, such as armed robbery, armed home invasion, and assault, is common and local police lack resources to respond effectively to serious crime. Assailants may pose as police or security agents.</p>\n<p>Demonstrations are common in many cities and some have turned violent. Police have at times responded with heavy-handed tactics that resulted in civilian casualties and arrests.</p>\n<p>There is an outbreak of the Ebola virus in eastern DRC, which may affect other areas in the country. &nbsp;The CDC issued a <a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/alert/ebola-democratic-republic-of-the-congo\">Level 2 Travel Notice for Ebola in the DRC</a>.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has extremely limited ability to provide emergency consular services to U.S. citizens outside of Kinshasa due to poor infrastructure and security conditions.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/DemocraticRepublicoftheCongoDRC.html\">Country Information Page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations.</li>\n<li>Use caution when walking or driving.</li>\n<li>Always have a copy of your U.S. passport and DRC visa. Keep originals in a secure location. Carry your U.S. passport and DRC visa when crossing provincial borders or flying domestically.</li>\n<li>Read the <a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/alert/ebola-democratic-republic-of-the-congo\">CDC Travel Notice on Ebola in the DRC</a>.</li>\n<li>Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/democratic-republic-of-congo\">CDC Travelers’ Health Page for the DRC</a>.</li>\n<li>Consult a doctor for preventive medical advice. Many diseases present in the DRC have symptoms similar to Ebola. If suspected to have Ebola, you could face travel delays, quarantine, and extremely expensive medical costs.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/usdos/\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/StateDept?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Read <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/09b61b82-602a-43fa-8dfb-15f4aec11692\">OSAC's Crime and Safety Report</a> for the DRC.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>North Kivu, South Kivu, and Ituri Provinces: Level 4—Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>Eastern DRC is experiencing an Ebola virus outbreak, with confirmed and probable cases reported in Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The CDC issued a <a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/alert/ebola-democratic-republic-of-the-congo\">Level 2 Travel Notice for Ebola in the DRC</a>.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in North and South Kivu and Ituri provinces as U.S. government travel to these areas is restricted.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>North Kivu and Ituri Provinces: Level 4—Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>Terrorist and armed groups operating in North Kivu and Ituri provinces, have attacked military and civilian targets, and represent an ongoing threat to humanitarian aid workers and other NGO personnel operating in the area.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in North Kivu and Ituri provinces as U.S. government travel to these areas is restricted.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b>Eastern DRC Region and the Three Kasai Provinces: Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>Violent crime, such as murder, rape, kidnapping, and pillaging, continue throughout North Kivu, South Kivu, Ituri, Tanganyika, Haut Lomami, Bas-Uele, and Haut-Uele and three Kasai provinces of Kasai Oriental, Kasai Central, and Kasai. Road travelers are frequently targeted for ambush, armed robbery, and kidnapping.</p>\n<p>Demonstrations and large gatherings can occur throughout these regions, especially in urban areas, and escalate to violence. Extrajudicial mobs can form rapidly and turn violent, posing a threat to humanitarian aid workers and other personnel operating in the area.</p>\n<p>Armed groups, individuals, and military forces routinely clash with each other. Civilians are frequently targeted in attacks.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in eastern DRC and these provinces, as U.S. government travel to these regions is restricted.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Visit our website for&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:&nbsp;Reissued with updates to the Risk Indicators</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/democratic-republic-of-the-congo-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T20:50:45.445Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Republic of the Congo - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/republic-of-the-congo-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"CF"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in the Republic of the Congo due to <b>crime and civil unrest</b>.</p>\n<p>Reconsider Travel To:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>The southern and western districts of the Pool Region due to potential <b>civil unrest. </b>&nbsp;</li>\n</ul>\n<p>While not common, violent crime, such as armed robbery and assault, remains a concern throughout the Republic of the Congo.</p>\n<p>Political demonstrations can be unpredictable and violent.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens outside Brazzaville. U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel to the Pool Region because of ongoing violence. They must also obtain special permission to travel to Pointe Noire’s beaches due to crime.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/RepublicoftheCongo.html\">country information Page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to the Republic of the Congo:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations.</li>\n<li>Use caution when walking or driving at night.Always carry a copy of your U.S. passport and visa (if applicable). Keep original documents in a secure location.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/CongoRepublic/Detail\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for the Republic of the Congo.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>The Southern and Western Districts of the Pool Region—Level 4: Do Not Travel</b></p>\n<p>The December 2017 ceasefire in the Pool region is holding, but the potential for civil unrest exists. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the Pool Region as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel to and through the area.</p>\n<p>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</p>\n<p><b><i>Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.</i></b></p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/republic-of-the-congo-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T19:16:52.459Z"}},{"title":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"Guinea-Bissau - Level 3: Reconsider Travel"},"author":{"email":{"_text":"none"},"name":{"_text":"TSG"},"uri":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov"}},"link":{"_attributes":{"href":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/guinea-bissau-travel-advisory.html"}},"category":[{"_attributes":{"label":"Country-Tag","term":"GW"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Keyword","term":"advisory"}},{"_attributes":{"label":"Threat-Level","term":"Level 3: Reconsider Travel"}}],"summary":{"_attributes":{"type":"html"},"_text":"<p><b>Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html\">COVID-19</a>.</b></p>\n<p>Reconsider travel to Guinea-Bissau due to <b>crime and civil unrest</b>.</p>\n<p><b>Country Summary:</b>&nbsp; Violent crime is common in Guinea-Bissau.&nbsp; Aggressive vendors, panhandlers, and occasionally criminals target foreigners at the Bissau airport and other crowded areas, especially Bandim Market in the center of the capital. Local police lack the resources, capacity, and training to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.</p>\n<p>The country has been beset by chronic political and institutional dysfunction for decades, and there is the potential for violence.</p>\n<p>The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens because there is no U.S. Embassy in Guinea-Bissau.</p>\n<p>Read the Safety and Security section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Guinea-Bissau.html\">country information page</a>.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Guinea-Bissau:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit our website for <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/TraveltoHighRiskAreas.html\">Travel to High-Risk Areas</a>.</li>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations and crowds.</li>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry.</li>\n<li>Only travel during daylight.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events, and adjust your plans based on new information.</li>\n<li>Make contingency plans to leave the country.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=21430\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for Guinea-Bissau.</li>\n<li>U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler’s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Last Update:&nbsp; Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.</i></b></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n"},"id":{"_text":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/guinea-bissau-travel-advisory.html"},"published":{"_text":"2019-02-19T15:59:21.369Z"},"updated":{"_text":"2020-03-24T21:10:59.461Z"}}]