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Cyprus
Aug 29, 2026
Cyprus - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
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Ukraine
Aug 28, 2026
Ukraine - Level 4: Do Not Travel
There was no change to the advisory level. Armed conflict risks were updated under “unrest” indicator. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary Do not travel to Ukraine for any reason due to the Russia-Ukraine war. U.S. embassy operations The Embassy is open and operating in Kyiv; however, Embassy personnel are subject to movement, curfew, and activity restrictions, which may cause delays in provision of consular assistance to U.S. citizens outside of Kyiv. U.S. citizens seeking assistance, including routine services, should email KyivACS@state.gov. Review what the U.S. government can and cannot do to assist you in a crisis overseas. U.S. government employee travel restrictions U.S. government employees need special authorization to travel outside of Kyiv due to safety risks. Due to safety risks, the State Department does not authorize family members to join U.S. government employees in Ukraine. U.S. citizens in Ukraine are advised to take the same precautions. Armed conflict The Russia-Ukraine war continues, and non-frontline regions are also subject to Russian indiscriminate missile and drone attacks. The security situation can change quickly, and travelers should be prepared to depart immediately with little to no warning. Travelers should react to air alerts and seek appropriate shelter. Closed airspace restricts travel options, and non-frontline regions are subject to martial law restrictions, such as a nationwide curfew. U.S. government employees are subject to movement, curfew, and activity restrictions that may be more limited than Ukrainian government restrictions under martial law. All U.S. citizens should carefully monitor U.S. government notices and local and international media outlets for information about changing security conditions and alerts to shelter in place. U.S. citizens in Ukraine should stay vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness in the event of military attacks. Download and turn on notifications for free mobile applications – which U.S. government personnel in Ukraine are required to have and monitor – that announce air alerts in real time, such as Air Raid Siren and Alarm Map. The U.S. Embassy does not have the ability to provide real-time alerts to the general U.S. citizen community of air threats. Always know the location of your closest shelter. In the event of mortar, artillery, missile, drone, or rocket fire, follow instructions from local authorities and seek shelter immediately. If you feel your current location is no longer safe, you should carefully assess the potential risks involved in moving to a different location. State of emergency On February 24, 2022, the Ukrainian government declared a state of emergency. Each region oblast decides on measures to be implemented according to local conditions. Measures could include: curfews restrictions on freedom of movement ID verification increased security inspections other measures Follow any oblast-specific state of emergency measures. Dual nationals While Ukrainian law does allow dual nationality, Ukraine will not recognize your U.S. citizenship if you are also a citizen of Ukraine. Dual citizens will be treated as Ukrainian citizens while in Ukraine and will be required to use a Ukrainian passport upon entry and exit of the country. Men aged 23-60 with Ukrainian citizenship are also subject to exit restrictions and possible mobilization during the period of martial law. The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has received numerous reports of dual U.S.-Ukrainian citizens encountering significant difficulties both entering and exiting Ukraine. Travelers with family ties to Ukraine should consult the nearest Ukrainian Embassy or Consulate regarding potential citizenship obligations before entering Ukraine. For more information on traveling with dual nationality, please visit our Travelers with Dual Nationality page. Aviation safety The Federal Aviation Administration FAA has issued a Notice to Air Missions NOTAM prohibiting U.S. aviation operations into, out of, within, or over Ukraine. For more information, U.S. citizens should consult the FAA’s Prohibitions, Restrictions, and Notices. Risks in specific areas Occupied and conflict-affected regions of Ukraine Russia exercises de facto control over areas it occupies, including Crimea and parts of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhya, Sumy, Mykolaiv, and Kherson regions. Fighting and security dangers continue in these areas. Do not travel to these regions. If you still choose to go to these areas, please be aware: U.S. government employees are not permitted to travel to these areas. This includes Crimea and the parts of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhya, Sumy, Mykolaiv, and Kherson that Russia occupies or where fighting is happening. The U.S. government cannot easily help U.S. citizens in these places. These areas are very dangerous. There are active military operations, checkpoints run by Russian forces, unexploded ordnance, limited access to medical care, and the risk of arbitrary detention. There is also extremely limited consular help due to safety and security risks. There is extensive Russian Federation military presence in many parts of these oblasts. Abuses against foreigners and the local population by the occupation authorities occur in these regions. There are instances of Russian forces and their proxies singling out U.S. citizens in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine for detention, interrogation, or harassment because of their nationality. U.S. citizens have also been singled out when evacuating by land through Russia-occupied territory to Russia or Belarus. For U.S. citizens in Ukraine Download free mobile applications to alert you of air alerts in your area such as Air Raid Siren and Alarm Map. 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. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Ukraine. Review our information on Travel to High-Risk Areas. Have a plan to leave in an emergency that does not depend on U.S. government help. Review our information on Crisis and Evacuation. Familiarize yourself with information on what the U.S. government can and cannot do to assist you in a crisis overseas. Prepare a will and designate appropriate insurance beneficiaries and/or power of attorney. Discuss a plan with loved ones regarding care and custody of children, pets, property, belongings, funeral wishes, etc. 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. Establish your own personal security plan in coordination with your employer or host organization or consider consulting with a professional security organization. Develop a communication plan with family and 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. Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your contingency plans based on the new information. Avoid demonstrations and crowds. Ensure travel documents are valid and easily accessible. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC website for the latest Travel Health Information for Ukraine. We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.
Kuwait
Aug 28, 2026
Kuwait - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
There were no changes to the Travel Advisory Level or the risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes that family members 18 years of age or older may travel to Kuwait. Reconsider Travel to Kuwait due to the threat of armed conflict, landmines, and crime. Advisory summary The U.S. government has limited ability to offer services to U.S. citizens in Kuwait due to safety risks. U.S. government employee travel restrictions Due to safety risks, U.S. government employees need special authorization to travel to Kuwait. Only family members 18 years of age or older may join U.S. government employees working in Kuwait. Armed conflict Following the onset of hostilities between the United States and Iran on February 28, 2026, there has been an ongoing threat of drone and missile attacks from Iran. Commercial aviation has also been seriously disrupted. Aviation safety The Federal Aviation Administration FAA has issued a Notice to Airmen NOTAM or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation SFAR. This is due to risks to civil aviation operating within or nearby the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman region, including Kuwait. Consult the Federal Aviation Administration for the most up to date information on current FAA warnings. Crime Exercise increased caution in the Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh area in Kuwait City because of crime. The Kuwaiti police report that the neighborhood of Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh near the Kuwait International Airport is a high-crime area. Landmines Landmines and unexploded ordnance exist in the desert area and some beaches north of the Mutla’a Ridge and near the border with Iraq. The locations of landmines and unexploded ordnance are not marked, so it can be hard to know where they are. There may be unexploded bombs, shells, and landmines left over from the 1990 Gulf War. Do not travel to areas that are “off the beaten path.” Do not touch or move objects in those areas as they could explode. For U.S. citizens in Kuwait: 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. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Kuwait. Visit our website for information on travel to High-Risk Areas. Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans. Develop a communication plan with family, your employer, or host organization. Plan together how and when you'll confirm you are safe text or call. Keep travel documents up to date and easy to access. Review local laws and conditions before traveling. Kuwait has strict laws prohibiting the possession or trafficking of drugs including marijuana and alcohol. Do not bring drugs or alcohol in your luggage and do not attempt to purchase them in Kuwait. Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert especially in places visited by large groups of people and travelers or tourists. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC website for the latest Travel Health Information before you travel. We highly recommend that you buy insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage. Have a plan to leave in an emergency that does not depend on U.S. government help. Review our information on Crisis and Evacuations. Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the Checklist.
Qatar
Aug 28, 2026
Qatar - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
There were no changes to the Travel Advisory Level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect that family members may travel to Qatar. Reconsider travel to Qatar due to risk of armed conflict. Advisory summary U.S. government employee travel restrictions As of August 28, 2026, family members may join U.S. government employees who work in Qatar. Armed Conflict Following the onset of hostilities between the United States and Iran on February 28, 2026, there has been an ongoing threat of drone and missile attacks from Iran and significant disruptions to commercial flights. Aviation Safety The Federal Aviation Administration FAA has issued a Notice to Airmen NOTAM and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation SFAR for the region, including Qatar. This is due to risks to civil aviation from political and military tensions in the region. The notice advises U.S. operators to review current threat information and to report safety or security incidents. For more information, Americans should consult the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices. If you decide to travel to Qatar: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program STEP to receive important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report. Be prepared to shelter in place should the situation deteriorate. Have a plan to depart in an emergency that does not depend on U.S. government help. Review our information on Crisis and Evacuations . Visit our website for information on Travel to High-Risk Areas. Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans. Develop a communication plan with family, your employer, or host organization. Plan together how and when you'll confirm you are safe text or call. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC website for the latest Travel Health Information for Qatar. We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage. Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the Checklist.
Ethiopia
Aug 27, 2026
Ethiopia - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Areas of increased risk were modified to reflect current travel restrictions for U.S. embassy personnel. Advisory summary was updated. Reconsider travel to Ethiopia due to unrest, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, communications disruptions, and exit bans. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel To: Tigray region and border with Eritrea due to armed conflict, unrest, and crime. Specific areas within the Afar region due to armed conflict, unrest, and crime. Amhara region due to armed conflict, unrest, and crime. Gambella region due to crime, ethnically motivated violence, kidnapping, armed conflict, and unrest. Benishangul Gumuz region due to crime, kidnapping, armed conflict, and unrest. The Oromia region, with the exception of Bishoftu and Bale Mountains National Park due to armed conflict, ethnically motivated violence, and unrest. Specific areas within the Central Ethiopia Region due to unrest. Specific areas within the South Ethiopia Region due to armed conflict and unrest. Specific areas within the Southwest Ethiopia Region due to armed conflict and unrest. Specific areas within the Somali region due to terrorism and unrest. Border with Somalia due to terrorism, kidnapping, and landmines. Borders with Sudan and South Sudan due to crime, kidnapping, unrest, and armed conflict. Border with Kenya due to terrorism, armed conflict, and unrest. Border area with Eritrea due to the possibility of armed conflict and unrest. Advisory summary: Unrest The security situation in Addis Ababa is stable. However, there is sporadic violent, armed conflict, and civil unrest outside of Addis Ababa. The security situation may worsen suddenly without warning. Communications disruptions Internet, cellular data, and phone services are often restricted or shut down before, during, and after unrest. These disruptions affect the U.S. embassy’s ability to communicate with Americans in Ethiopia and delay consular services. Limited consular services for U.S. citizens U.S. government employees working in Ethiopia need special authorization to travel to most locations outside of Addis Ababa due to safety risks. Due to travel restrictions, the U.S. embassy has limited access to U.S. citizens arrested or detained in Ethiopia. Routine consular services are only available at the embassy. Ethiopian law does not recognize dual citizenship. There are often delays in notifying the U.S. embassy of an arrest for dual U.S.-Ethiopia nationals. Exit bans that prevent departure You are subject to local laws. If you break Ethiopian laws – even by mistake – you could face deportation, fines, imprisonment, or an exit ban. Exit bans prevent travelers from leaving. As noted, Ethiopian law does not recognize dual citizenship. Research Ethiopian entry and exit requirements and immigration law if you travel. Dual citizens who have entered Ethiopia on their Ethiopian passports have been heavily fined after government authorities discovered they also held Ethiopian law treats dual nationals as foreigners. Individuals who obtain their first U.S. passport while in Ethiopia, including children of U.S. citizens born in Ethiopia and documented with a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, should immediately obtain a visa or residency permit. The Ethiopian government imposes exit bans, including on minors, who have unpaid immigration fines and strictly enforces them. There have been cases where U.S. citizens have been assessed more than $100,000 in immigration fines and prevented from leaving Ethiopia until they resolved the fines. Crime Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, like purse snatching and pickpocketing. Violent crime can occur and is more common after dark. Do not walk or drive at night. Terrorism There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Ethiopia. Visit the U.S. Department of State’s country reports on terrorism to learn more. Kidnapping Criminal and terrorist groups are active in Ethiopia and have targeted foreigners for kidnapping. The risk of kidnapping for ransom is highest in the following regions: Gambella Benishangul Gumuz Somalia border Sudan border South Sudan border Landmines Landmines and unexploded ordnance exist in the Somali region near the border with Somalia. The locations of landmines and unexploded ordnance are often not marked or easy to recognize. Risks in specific areas Level 4 – Do not travel The following is true of every region listed below: U.S. government employees working in Ethiopia need special authorization to travel to the specific regions below due to safety risks. There is ongoing armed conflict and violence in these areas. Visit our website for advice if you decide to Travel to High-Risk Areas. Tigray Region Do not travel to the Tigray Region including the border with Eritrea due to armed conflict, unrest, and crime. U.S. government employees working in Ethiopia need special authorization to travel to the Tigray Region due to safety risks. There is ongoing armed conflict and violence in these areas. Border roads with Eritrea are closed and conditions at the border may change without warning. Do not travel to the Tigray Region for any reason. Visit our website for advice if you decide to Travel to High-Risk Areas Afar Region Do not travel within 30 km of the border with Eritrea due to armed conflict, unrest, and crime. U.S. government employees working in Ethiopia need special authorization to travel along the border with Tigray and Amhara in the Afar Region due to safety risks. Visit our website for advice if you decide to Travel to High-Risk Areas. Amhara Region Do not travel to the Amhara Region due to armed conflict unrest, kidnapping, and crime U.S. government employees working in Ethiopia need special authorization to travel to the Amhara Region due to safety risks. There is ongoing armed conflict and violence. Do not travel to the Amhara Region for any reason. Visit our website for advice if you decide to Travel to High-Risk Areas. Gambella Region Do not travel to the Gambella Region due to crime, ethnically motivated violence, kidnapping, armed conflict, and unrest. U.S. government employees working in Ethiopia need special authorization to travel to the Gambella Region due to safety risks. There is a high risk of ethnic conflict and related armed conflict and violence. Do not travel to the Gambella Region for any reason. Visit our website for advice if you decide to Travel to High-Risk Areas. Benishangul Gumuz Region Do not travel to the Benishangul Gumuz Region due to crime, kidnapping, armed conflict, and unrest. Do not travel to the Benishangul Gumuz Region for any reason. Visit our website for advice if you decide to Travel to High-Risk Areas. Oromia Region – Specific Areas Do not travel to Horro-Guduru Wollega, East Wollega, West Wollega, Kelem Wollega, Illubabor, Oromia North Shewa, West Shewa, East Shewa, East and West Arsi, Borena, Guji, East and West Hararghe, Buno Bedele, and parts of Oromia North Shewa zone and Jimma zone due to risk of armed conflict, kidnapping and unrest. U.S. government employees working in Ethiopia need special authorization to travel to Horro-Guduru Wollega, East Wollega, West Wollega, Kelem Wollega Illubabor, West Shewa, East Shewa, East and West Arsi, Borena, Guji, East and West Hararghe, Buno Bedele and parts of Oromia North Shewa zone except for the area within 10 kilometers of Highway A2, up to 40 kilometers from Addis Ababa city limits due to safety risks. There is a high risk of political and ethnic conflicts and related armed conflict and violence. There is very high risk of unexpected armed conflict in: North, West, and Southwest Shewa. This is the area to the immediate north and west of Addis Ababa. The Boset and Fentale woredas of East Shewa zone between Welenchiti and Awash. The Guji zone to the east of Bule Hora Do not travel to these areas for any reason. Visit our website for advice if you decide to Travel to High-Risk Areas. Central Ethiopia Region-Specific areas Do not travel to the Central Ethiopia Region due to ethnically motivated unrest. Do not travel to the Gurage zone in Central Ethiopia Region for any reason. Visit our website for advice if you decide to Travel to High-Risk Areas. South Ethiopia Region-Specific Areas Do not travel to Amaro, Derashe, Konso, Burji, and Gedeo zone in the South Ethiopia Region due to ethnically motivated conflicts and unrest. U.S. government employees working in Ethiopia need special authorization to travel to Amaro, Derashe, Konso, Burji, and Gedeo zone of the South Ethiopia Region due to safety risks. There is a high risk of ethnic conflicts and related armed conflict and violence. Do not travel to the specific areas in South Ethiopia Region for any reason. Visit our website for advice if you decide to Travel to High-Risk Areas. Southwest Ethiopia Region-Specific area Do not travel to Maji zone in the Southwest Ethiopia Region due to unrest. U.S. government employees working in Ethiopia need special authorization to travel to Maji zone in the Southwest Ethiopia Region due to safety risks. There is a high risk of ethnic conflicts and violence. Do not travel to the Maji zone of the Southwest Ethiopia Region for any reason. Visit our website for advice if you decide to Travel to High-Risk Areas. Somali Region-Specific Areas Do not travel to the zones of Liban, Afder, Shabele, and Korahe in the Somali region U.S. government employees working in Ethiopia need special authorization to travel to the zones of Liban, Afder, Shabele, and Korahe in the Somali region. There is a high risk of violence and conflict. Do not travel to the zones of Liban, Afder, Shabele, and Korahe zones of the Somali region for any reason. Visit our website for advice if you decide to Travel to High-Risk Areas. Border with Somalia Do not travel within 50 kilometers of the border area with Somalia due to risk of terrorism, kidnapping, and landmines. U.S. government employees working in Ethiopia need special authorization to travel to the border area with Somalia due to safety risks. Terrorists are active in Somali towns near the border with Ethiopia. There is a high risk of cross-border attacks and kidnappings. Landmines are present in this region. The locations of landmines and unexploded ordnance are often not marked or easy to recognize. Do not travel to the border area with Somalia for any reason. Visit our website for advice if you decide to Travel to High-Risk Areas. Border with Sudan and South Sudan Do not travel within 50 kilometers of the border areas with Sudan and South Sudan due to crime, kidnapping, armed conflict, and unrest. U.S. government employees working in Ethiopia need special authorization to travel to the border area with Sudan and South Sudan due to safety risks. Sporadic violent conflict is common. The highest risk areas include but are not limited to: The Nuer Zone and the Jore Woreda of the Agnuak Zone in the Gambela region The Pawe, Guba, Dangur, Dibati, and Bulen woredas The Metekel zone in the Benishangul Gumuz Region Do not travel to the border areas with Sudan and South Sudan for any reason. Visit our website for advice if you decide to Travel to High-Risk Areas. Border with Kenya Do not travel within 50 kilometers of the border areas with Kenya due to terrorism, armed conflict, and unrest. This includes but is not limited to the Borena zone and surrounding areas. U.S. government employees working in Ethiopia need special authorization to travel to the border area with Kenya due to safety risks. Al-Shabaab and other terrorists are active in this area. There is a high risk of political and ethnic conflicts and related armed conflict and violence. Do not travel to the border areas with Kenya for any reason. Visit our website for advice if you decide to Travel to High-Risk Areas. Border with Eritrea Do not travel within 30 km of the Afar Region border with Eritrea due to armed conflict, unrest, and crime. This does not include the Danakil Depression. Do not travel to the Tigray Region, including the border with Eritrea, due to armed conflict, unrest, and crime. U.S. government employees working in Ethiopia need special authorization to travel to the Ethiopian border with Eritrea due to safety risks. Border roads between Ethiopia and Eritrea are closed and conditions at the border may change without warning. Do not travel to the border area with Eritrea for any reason. Visit our website for advice if you decide to Travel to High-Risk Areas. If you decide to travel to Ethiopia: 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. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Ethiopia. Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the Traveler’s Checklist. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC page for latest Travel Health Information for Ethiopia. We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage. Review our information on Travel to High-Risk Areas. Monitor local media for breaking events. Be prepared to adjust your plans. Stay aware of your surroundings. Review our information on Crime Abroad and for Victims of Crime. Stay alert in locations frequented by foreign travelers. Carry a copy of your passport and visa and leave originals in a safe place. Have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance. Review our information on Crisis and Evacuations. Medical services for routine and emergency procedures are limited. Read the Health section of the Travel Guidance on this page for more information.
Montenegro
Aug 27, 2026
Montenegro - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Montenegro. Advisory summary Montenegro is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our Travel Guidance for Montenegro to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. If you decide to travel to Montenegro: 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. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Montenegro. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC website for the latest Travel Health Information for Montenegro. Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the Checklist. We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.
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