Planning a trip abroad? It’s essential to stay informed about potential safety and security risks at your destination. This guide, leveraging information similar to the Government of Canada’s Travel Advice and Advisories, helps you make informed decisions so you can Do All Travel safely. We provide a comprehensive overview of risk levels for countries worldwide, along with advice and resources to help you travel with confidence.
Understanding the landscape of international travel safety is critical. Conditions can change rapidly, and being aware of potential risks empowers you to take necessary precautions. Before you do all travel, make sure to consult reliable sources for up-to-date advisories.
Decoding Travel Risk Levels: What Do They Mean?
Different countries present different levels of risk to travelers. We categorize these risks into four distinct levels, each requiring a different approach to your travel plans.
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Take Normal Security Precautions: This indicates a destination where you can generally take the same security precautions as you would at home. It doesn’t mean there’s no risk, but rather that the risk level is comparable to what you’re accustomed to.
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Exercise a High Degree of Caution: This signifies a heightened level of risk. There may be specific safety or security concerns, or the situation could be volatile. Travelers should be extra vigilant, monitor local media, and follow the guidance of local authorities.
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Avoid Non-Essential Travel: This is a serious warning, indicating that your safety and security could be at risk. You should carefully consider your need to travel, weighing factors like family obligations, business requirements, and familiarity with the region. If you are already in the location, consider whether you truly need to remain.
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Avoid All Travel: This is the most severe advisory, meaning you should not travel to the specified country, territory, or region. Your personal safety and security are at significant risk. If you’re already there, you should consider leaving if it’s safe to do so.
Global Travel Advisories: A Country-by-Country Breakdown
Destination | Risk Level | Last Updated |
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Afghanistan | Avoid All Travel | 2025-03-20 |
Albania | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-11 |
Algeria | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
American Samoa | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Andorra | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-11 |
Angola | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Anguilla | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Antarctica | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-12 |
Antigua and Barbuda | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Argentina | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-18 |
Armenia | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-12 |
Aruba | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Australia | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-17 |
Austria | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-20 |
Azerbaijan | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-12 |
Azores | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-12 |
Bahamas | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Bahrain | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Bangladesh | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-18 |
Barbados | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Belarus | Avoid All Travel | 2025-03-12 |
Belgium | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-26 |
Belize | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Benin | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Bermuda | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Bhutan | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Bolivia | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Bonaire | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-18 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-12 |
Botswana | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Brazil | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-18 |
British Virgin Islands | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Brunei | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Bulgaria | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-12 |
Burkina Faso | Avoid All Travel | 2025-03-18 |
Burundi | Avoid Non-Essential Travel | 2025-03-06 |
Cabo Verde | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-18 |
Cambodia | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-17 |
Cameroon | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-05 |
Canary Islands | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Cayman Islands | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Central African Republic | Avoid All Travel | 2025-03-06 |
Chad | Avoid Non-Essential Travel | 2025-03-06 |
Chile | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-27 |
China | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-28 |
Colombia | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-18 |
Comoros | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Cook Islands | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Costa Rica | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-21 |
Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Croatia | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-12 |
Cuba | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-18 |
Curaçao | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-18 |
Cyprus | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-12 |
Czechia | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-12 |
Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa) | Avoid All Travel | 2025-03-06 |
Denmark | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-12 |
Djibouti | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Dominica | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-20 |
Dominican Republic | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-28 |
Ecuador | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-18 |
Egypt | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
El Salvador | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Equatorial Guinea | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Eritrea | Avoid Non-Essential Travel | 2025-03-06 |
Estonia | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-12 |
Eswatini | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Ethiopia | Avoid Non-Essential Travel | 2025-03-18 |
Falkland Islands | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Fiji | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-12 |
Finland | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-12 |
France | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-25 |
French Guiana | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-18 |
French Polynesia | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-18 |
Gabon | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Gambia, The | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-12 |
Georgia | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-11 |
Germany | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-11 |
Ghana | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-18 |
Gibraltar | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-11 |
Greece | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-26 |
Greenland | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-11 |
Grenada | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Guadeloupe | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-18 |
Guam | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Guatemala | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-18 |
Guinea | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Guinea-Bissau | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Guyana | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-18 |
Haiti | Avoid All Travel | 2025-03-06 |
Honduras | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-18 |
Hong Kong | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Hungary | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-11 |
Iceland | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-11 |
India | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-18 |
Indonesia | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-18 |
Iran | Avoid All Travel | 2025-03-06 |
Iraq | Avoid All Travel | 2025-03-06 |
Ireland | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-11 |
Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip | Avoid Non-Essential Travel | 2025-03-24 |
Italy | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-14 |
Jamaica | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-18 |
Japan | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-18 |
Jordan | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-11 |
Kazakhstan | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-11 |
Kenya | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Kiribati | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Kosovo | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-11 |
Kuwait | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-25 |
Kyrgyzstan | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-11 |
Laos | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-28 |
Latvia | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-11 |
Lebanon | Avoid All Travel | 2025-03-11 |
Lesotho | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Liberia | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Libya | Avoid All Travel | 2025-03-12 |
Liechtenstein | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-12 |
Lithuania | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-12 |
Luxembourg | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-12 |
Macao | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Madagascar | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Malawi | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Malaysia | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-18 |
Maldives | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Mali | Avoid All Travel | 2025-03-18 |
Malta | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-12 |
Marshall Islands | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Martinique | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Mauritania | Avoid Non-Essential Travel | 2025-03-06 |
Mauritius | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Mayotte | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Mexico | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-18 |
Micronesia (FSM) | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Moldova | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-12 |
Monaco | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-12 |
Mongolia | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-12 |
Montenegro | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-12 |
Montserrat | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Morocco | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-12 |
Mozambique | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Myanmar | Avoid All Travel | 2025-03-28 |
Namibia | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-11 |
Nauru | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Nepal | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-18 |
Netherlands | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-12 |
New Caledonia | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
New Zealand | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-12 |
Nicaragua | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-25 |
Niger | Avoid All Travel | 2025-03-06 |
Nigeria | Avoid Non-Essential Travel | 2025-03-20 |
Niue | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
North Korea | Avoid All Travel | 2025-03-12 |
North Macedonia | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-12 |
Northern Marianas | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Norway | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-12 |
Oman | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Pakistan | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Palau | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Panama | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-20 |
Papua New Guinea | Avoid Non-Essential Travel | 2025-03-06 |
Paraguay | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-18 |
Peru | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-20 |
Philippines | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-18 |
Poland | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-21 |
Portugal | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-12 |
Puerto Rico | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-18 |
Qatar | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Réunion | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-07 |
Romania | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-12 |
Russia | Avoid All Travel | 2025-03-12 |
Rwanda | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Saint Kitts and Nevis | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-18 |
Saint Lucia | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-18 |
Saint Martin | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-18 |
Saint Vincent & the Grenadines | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-18 |
Saint-Barthélemy | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-18 |
Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-12 |
Samoa | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
San Marino | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-12 |
Sao Tome and Principe | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-12 |
Saudi Arabia | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-27 |
Senegal | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-25 |
Serbia | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-18 |
Seychelles | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Sierra Leone | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Singapore | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Sint Maarten | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-18 |
Slovakia | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-12 |
Slovenia | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-12 |
Solomon Islands | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Somalia | Avoid All Travel | 2025-03-06 |
South Africa | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
South Korea | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-26 |
South Sudan | Avoid All Travel | 2025-03-26 |
Spain | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-12 |
Sri Lanka | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-18 |
Sudan | Avoid All Travel | 2025-03-18 |
Suriname | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Sweden | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-12 |
Switzerland | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-18 |
Syria | Avoid All Travel | 2025-03-12 |
Taiwan | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-07 |
Tajikistan | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-24 |
Tanzania | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-24 |
Thailand | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-28 |
Timor-Leste (East Timor) | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Togo | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-18 |
Tokelau | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Tonga | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-18 |
Trinidad and Tobago | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-18 |
Tunisia | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Türkiye | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-26 |
Turkmenistan | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-12 |
Turks and Caicos Islands | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Tuvalu | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-18 |
Uganda | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-18 |
Ukraine | Avoid All Travel | 2025-03-12 |
United Arab Emirates | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-12 |
United Kingdom | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-24 |
United States | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-21 |
Uruguay | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-18 |
Uzbekistan | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-12 |
Vanuatu | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Venezuela | Avoid All Travel | 2025-03-06 |
Vietnam | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Virgin Islands (U.S.) | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-18 |
Yemen | Avoid All Travel | 2025-03-06 |
Zambia | Take Normal Security Precautions | 2025-03-06 |
Zimbabwe | Exercise a High Degree of Caution | 2025-03-06 |
Note: This table is a snapshot of travel advisories as of the “Last Updated” date. Always consult official sources for the latest information.
This table gives you a starting point to plan and do all travel, and decide where to go. Remember to consult official government sources for the latest updates.
Where Else To Find Travel Advice
In addition to our guide, consider consulting travel advisories from other countries. Comparing information from multiple sources can give you a broader perspective and help you assess risks more accurately. Some reliable sources include:
- Australia: Smartraveller
- New Zealand: SafeTravel
- United Kingdom: GOV.UK Foreign Travel Advice
- United States: U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories
Key Takeaways: Travel Smart, Travel Safe
Staying informed is paramount when planning international travel. Here are key actions to take before you do all travel:
- Research your destination: Understand the local laws, customs, and potential risks.
- Check travel advisories: Consult official sources for the latest safety and security information.
- Register with your embassy: This allows them to contact you in case of an emergency.
- Obtain travel insurance: Ensure you’re covered for medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and other unforeseen events.
- Share your itinerary: Leave a copy of your travel plans with family or friends.
- Stay connected: Keep your phone charged and have a way to communicate in case of an emergency.
By taking these steps, you can mitigate risks and do all travel with greater confidence.