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See Individual Summaries Updated to reflect the termination of authorized departure status for family members of U.S. government personnel and some no...See Individual Summaries Updated to reflect the termination of authorized departure status for family members of U.S. government personnel and some non-emergency personnel. In response to security incidents and without advance notice, the U.S.
Affected Areas
all of these, rural, these, demonstrations and crowds, this area for any reason
Terrorism There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Uganda. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country...Terrorism There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Uganda. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to
Affected Areas
United, Great Lakes, the, Uganda occurred in this specific, Moyo, Karamoja, western, disability is not as accepting as in the United, rural, remote, mountainous eastern and western, large public gatherings, demonstrations and crowds, areas around protests and other demonstrations, locations where you can be isolated, taking photos of military, nighttime travel whenever possible, western regions
Recommendations
You should buy medication with the help of a medical professional and from trusted places.
There was no change to the advisory level. The “Other” risk indicator due to potential for armed conflict was removed. The “Unrest” indicator due to p...There was no change to the advisory level. The “Other” risk indicator due to potential for armed conflict was removed. The “Unrest” indicator due to potential for armed conflict was added. The “Crime” risk indicator at Level 2 was added. The “Kidnapping” indicator was added to certain Level 4 areas.
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Reconsider travel to Bangladesh due to kidnapping, unres...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.
Do not travelto Central African Republic due to risk of unrest, crime, kidnapping, landmines, health, and terrorism. The U.S. government has limited a...Do not travelto Central African Republic due to risk of unrest, crime, kidnapping, landmines, health, and terrorism. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the Central African Republic. U.S. government employees working in the Central African Republic must get special authorization to travel outside of Bangui. They are required to travel in armored vehicles in Bangui and are subject to a curfew. Family members cannot join U.S.
This Travel Advisory reflects updates in U.S. Embassy Bamako’s posture as of January 9, 2026. On October 30, 2025, the Department of State ordered no...This Travel Advisory reflects updates in U.S. Embassy Bamako’s posture as of January 9, 2026. On October 30, 2025, the Department of State ordered non-emergency employees and family members to leave Mali due to safety risks. As of January 9, 2026, the Department of State has normalized operations at U.S. Embassy Bamako noting the following conditions. Do Not Travel to Mali for any reason due to crime, terrorism, kidnapping, unrest and health.
Do not travelto Belarus for any reason due to unrest and other risks. The U.S. government has extremely limited ability to help detained U.S. citizens...Do not travelto Belarus for any reason due to unrest and other risks. The U.S. government has extremely limited ability to help detained U.S. citizens. You may not receive consular access. You could also face arbitrary detention with no contact with the outside world. Ordered departure On February 28, 2022, the U.S. Department of State ordered the departure of U.S. government employees. It also suspended operations at U.S. Embassy Minsk.
Do not travelto Russia for any reason due to terrorism, unrest, wrongful detention and other risks. U.S. citizens in Russia should leave immediately T...Do not travelto Russia for any reason due to terrorism, unrest, wrongful detention and other risks. U.S. citizens in Russia should leave immediately The U.S. government has limited ability to help U.S. citizens in Russia, especially outside of Moscow. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has reduced its staff. The Russian government has also restricted travel for embassy personnel. All U.S.
The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for Yemen on December 19, 2025. There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Ad...The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for Yemen on December 19, 2025. There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Do not travel to Yemen due to risk of terrorism, unrest, crime, health risks, kidnapping, and landmines. Advisory summary U.S. citizens should not travel to Yemen for any reason. The U.S. Embassy in Sana’a suspended its operations in February 2015. The U.S.
There were no changes to the advisory level. The “Crime” indicator was removed. The “Other” indicator was added. The advisory summary was updated. Rec...There were no changes to the advisory level. The “Crime” indicator was removed. The “Other” indicator was added. The advisory summary was updated. Reconsider travel to Guinea-Bissau due to unrest, inadequate health infrastructure, and landmines. Advisory Summary There is no U.S. embassy or consulate in Guinea-Bissau. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. Consular services are provided by the U.S. embassy in Dakar, Senegal.
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Do not travel to Syria for any reason due to the risk of...There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Do not travel to Syria for any reason due to the risk of terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, hostage taking, crime, and armed conflict. Advisory Summary Do not travel to Syria for any reason. The U.S. government suspended U.S. Embassy operations in 2012. The Czech Republic is the protecting power for the United States in Syria. The U.S.
Reconsider travelto Uganda due to crime, terrorism, unrest, and laws targeting persons based on sexual orientation. Crime Violent crime is a real dan...Reconsider travelto Uganda due to crime, terrorism, unrest, and laws targeting persons based on sexual orientation. Crime Violent crime is a real danger in Uganda. This includes armed robbery, home invasion, and sexual assault. Crime can happen anytime. It is more common in larger cities, the Karamoja region, and along Uganda’s western and northern borders. Both visitors and residents face these threats. Police struggle to respond to serious crime in most places due to limited resources.
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Do Not Travel to Iran due to the risk of terrorism, civi...There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Do Not Travel to Iran due to the risk of terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, arbitrary arrest of U.S. citizens, and wrongful detention. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Advisory summary Do not travel to Iran for any reason. U.S. citizens in Iran should leave immediately. There is no U.S. Embassy in Iran. Review our information on Travel to High-Risk Areas. U.S.
Reissued December 3, 2025 after review with no edits. Do not travel to or remain in Venezuela due to the high risk of wrongful detention, torture in d...Reissued December 3, 2025 after review with no edits. Do not travel to or remain in Venezuela due to the high risk of wrongful detention, torture in detention, terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, crime, civil unrest, and poor health infrastructure. All U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents in Venezuela are strongly advised to depart immediately. Country Summary: In March 2019, the U.S. Department of State withdrew all diplomatic personnel from U.S.
Do not travelto South Sudan due to risk of unrest, crime, kidnapping, landmines, and health threats. The U.S. government has limited ability to pro...Do not travelto South Sudan due to risk of unrest, crime, kidnapping, landmines, and health threats. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in South Sudan. U.S. government personnel working in South Sudan are under a strict curfew. U.S.
Do not travelto Niger for any reason due to crime, unrest, terrorism, health, and kidnapping. Do not travel to Niger for any reason. On October 30, 2...Do not travelto Niger for any reason due to crime, unrest, terrorism, health, and kidnapping. Do not travel to Niger for any reason. On October 30, 2025, the Department of State authorized the departure of all family members of U.S. government employees in 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.
The advisory level increased from Level 2 to 3. The “unrest” risk indicator was added. Reconsider travel to Tanzania due to unrest, crime, terrorism...The advisory level increased from Level 2 to 3. The “unrest” risk indicator was added. Reconsider travel to Tanzania due to unrest, crime, terrorism, and targeting of gay and lesbian individuals. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Advisory summary Unrest Demonstrations often take place in response to political or economic issues. They may also occur on holidays or during large events. Demonstrations can be unpredictable.
There was no change to the advisory level. The “health” risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary The U.S. Embassy in K...There was no change to the advisory level. The “health” risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary The U.S. Embassy in Khartoum suspended its operations in April 2023 due to the outbreak of armed conflict in Sudan. The U.S. government cannot provide routine or emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in Sudan due to the current security situation. To report an emergency regarding a U.S. citizen in Sudan, contact U.S. Embassy Cairo at +20-2-2797-3300.
Reconsider travel to Nepal due to civil unrest. Advisory summary Large protests and significant demonstrations in Nepal on September 8-9, 2025, turned...Reconsider travel to Nepal due to civil unrest. Advisory summary Large protests and significant demonstrations in Nepal on September 8-9, 2025, turned violent. These events caused deaths and injuries. Local authorities have declared curfews in major cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara. Additional protests and curfews could happen with little warning. Follow local authorities’ instructions. Stay away from areas with protests, unrest, or large gatherings.
Democratic Republic of the Congo - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Updated due to changes to the Travel Advisory level, U.S. government restrictions on personnel, and information on armed conflict in North and South K...Updated due to changes to the Travel Advisory level, U.S. government restrictions on personnel, and information on armed conflict in North and South Kivu. Reconsider travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo DRC due to crime, and civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk due to armed conflict. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel To: North and South Kivu provinces due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, armed conflict, and kidnapping.
