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Slovakia
Feb 10, 2026
Slovakia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary Slovakia is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our travel guidance for Slovakia to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. If you decide to travel to Slovakia Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program STEP to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S.
Kyrgyzstan
Feb 10, 2026
Kyrgyzstan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
There was no change to the advisory level. The "unrest” risk indicator was added, and the “other” risk indicator was removed. Advisory Summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in the Kyrgyz Republic. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Advisory Summary The Kyrgyz Republic is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our travel guidance for the Kyrgyz Republic to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. Unrest U.S.
Niger
Jan 29, 2026
Niger - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Do not travelto Niger for any reason due to crime, unrest, terrorism, health, and kidnapping. On January 30, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency government employees and their family members to leave Niger due to safety risks. The U.S. government cannot offer routine or emergency services to U.S. citizens outside of Niamey due to safety risks. A state of emergency and movement restrictions are in place in many regions throughout Niger.
Pakistan
Jan 26, 2026
Pakistan - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Reconsider travelto Pakistan due to terrorism and the potential for armed conflict. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. There is risk of terrorist attacks in Pakistan. Terrorism Violent extremist groups have carried out attacks in Pakistan. Terrorist attacks typically happen in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including the former FATA, but they have also occurred in major cities such as Karachi and Islamabad. Terrorists may strike without warning.
Uzbekistan
Jan 22, 2026
Uzbekistan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary Uzbekistan is generally a safe destination for U.S. travelers. Review our travel guidance for Uzbekistan to prepare for a safe trip. If you decide to travel to Uzbekistan: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program STEP to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S.
Bangladesh
Jan 20, 2026
Bangladesh - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Reconsider travel to Bangladesh due to kidnapping, unrest, crime, and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Advisory summary Unrest Unrest and violence have decreased since summer 2024 with the formation of the Interim Government. Occasional protests continue with the potential for violent clashes. Conditions may change on short notice. U.S.
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