Countries that the Department of State considers dangerous for Americans: Ukraine and Russia are on the list
US Department of State within systems for warning citizens about the situation in other countries for travel planning, compiled a list of countries with different levels of danger. Writes about it USA Today.
According to this system, there is an 4 level: 1 level - countries in which you need to follow the usual precautions, 2 level - countries in which you need to exercise a high degree of caution, 3 level - countries in which you should reconsider your travel plans, and 4 level - countries where you should not travel.
Level 4
Afghanistan - Level 4: Do not travel
The reason: crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping and armed conflict.
Bolivia Level 4: Do Not Travel
Reason: civil unrest.
In the November 2019 news, the Department of State noted that it ordered the evacuation of family members and minor embassy workers due to ongoing political instability. As a result, the embassy has "a limited ability to provide emergency services to US citizens in Bolivia."
Central African Republic - Level 4: Do not travel
Reason: crime, civil unrest and kidnapping.
Iran - Level 4: Do not travel
Reason: abductions, arrests, and detention of US citizens.
Iraq - Level 4: Do not travel
Reason: terrorism, kidnapping and armed conflict.
Libya - Level 4: Do not travel
The reason: crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping and armed conflict.
Mali Level 4: Do not travel
Reason: crime, terrorism and kidnapping.
North Korea - Level 4: Do not travel
Reason: serious risk of arrest and prolonged detention of US citizens.
Somalia - Level 4: Do not travel
The reason: crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health problems, kidnapping and piracy.
South Sudan Level 4: Do Not Travel
Reason: crime, kidnapping and armed conflict.
Syria - Level 4: Do not travel
Reason: terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping and armed conflict.
Venezuela - Level 4: Do not travel
The reason: crime, civil unrest, poor healthcare infrastructure, kidnapping and arbitrary arrest and detention of US citizens.
Yemen - Level 4: Do not travel
Reason: terrorism, civil unrest, health risks, kidnapping and armed conflict.
Level 3
Burkina Faso Level 3: Reconsider travel plans
Reason: terrorism, crime and kidnapping.
Burundi Level 3: Reconsider travel plans
Reason: crime and political violence.
Chad - Level 3: Reconsider travel plans
Reason: crime, terrorism and minefields.
Democratic Republic of the Congo Level 3: Reconsider travel plans
Reason: crime and civil unrest.
Guinea-Bissau- 3 Level: Review Travel Plans
Reason: crime and civil unrest.
Haiti - Level 3: Reconsider travel plans
Reason: crime, civil unrest and kidnapping.
Honduras Level 3: Reconsider travel plans
Reason: crime.
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Lebanon Level 3: Reconsider travel plans
The reason: crime, terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict and civil unrest.
Americans are asked to refrain from traveling to these areas:
- Syrian border - terrorism and armed conflict
- Israeli border - possible armed conflict
- Refugee settlements - possible armed conflict
Mauritania Level 3: Reconsider travel plans
Reason: crime and terrorism.
Nicaragua — level 3: reconsider travel plans
Reason: civil unrest, crime, limited access to medical care and arbitrary application of laws.
Niger — level 3: reconsider travel plans
Reason: crime, terrorism and kidnapping.
Nigeria — level 3: reconsider travel plans
The reason: crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping and piracy.
Pakistan — level 3: reconsider travel plans
Reason: terrorism.
Sudan — level 3: reconsider travel plans
The reason: crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping and armed conflict.
Level 2
Algeria - Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: terrorism.
Antarctica — 2 level: exercise extreme caution
Reason: environmental hazards associated with extreme and unpredictable weather.
Azerbaijan — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: terrorism.
Bahamas Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: crime.
Bangladesh - Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: crime and terrorism.
Belgium - Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: terrorism.
Belize - Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: crime.
Brazil - Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: crime.
Bosnia and Herzegovina - Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: terrorism and minefields.
Burma (Myanmar) — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: civil unrest and armed conflict.
Cameroon - Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: crime.
Chile - Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: civil unrest.
Although the State Department stated that the state of emergency was lifted on October 28, he noted that conflicts between protesters continue, especially in the capital Santiago, and urged visitors to remain vigilant.
China — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: arbitrary application of local laws, as well as special restrictions on U.S. citizens with dual citizenship.
Colombia - Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: crime, terrorism and kidnapping.
Ivory Coast - Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: crime and terrorism.
Cuba — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: Attacks on US embassy staff in Havana led to a reduction in embassy staff.
Denmark - Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: terrorism.
The Dominican Republic — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: crime.
Ecuador — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: crime and civil unrest.
Egypt — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: terrorism.
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Eritrea - Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: travel restrictions, limited consular assistance, and landmines.
Ethiopia — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: civil unrest and communication disruption.
Germany - Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: terrorism.
Guatemala — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: crime.
Guinea - Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: civil unrest.
Guyana Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: crime.
Salvador — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: crime.
France - Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: terrorism and civil unrest.
Hong Kong - Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: civil unrest.
“Since June 2019, large and smaller political demonstrations have occurred in various areas of Hong Kong, including MTR stations, shopping malls, universities, and Hong Kong International Airport,” the State Department said in a statement released in November. “While many demonstrations have been peaceful, some have resulted in violent clashes between protesters and police—or between protesters and people who oppose the demonstrations—resulting in serious injuries.” On October 4, the government passed an Emergency Ordinance to prohibit the wearing of face masks at public gatherings. Any protests that take place without permission are considered illegal."
India — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: crime and terrorism.
Indonesia — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: terrorism and natural disasters.
Israel, West Bank and Gaza — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: terrorism.
Italy — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: terrorism.
Jamaica - Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: crime.
Jordan — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: terrorism.
Kenya — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: crime, terrorism and kidnapping.
Kosovo Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: terrorism.
Kyrgyz Republic - Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: civil unrest.
Madagascar - Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: crime.
Malawi Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: civil unrest.
Maldives — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: terrorism.
Mexico — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: crime and kidnapping.
However, several Mexican states with higher crime rates—especially those in or near cartel or gang-controlled territory—have increased threat levels
States with 4 level: Colima, Guerrero, Michoacan, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas,
States with 3 level: Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Jalisco, Morelos, Nayarit, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi, Sonora, Zacatecas
Morocco - Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: terrorism.
Nepal — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: potential isolated political violence.
Netherlands - Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: terrorism.
Papua New Guinea — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
The reason: crime, civil unrest, health problems, natural disasters and kidnapping.
In the October consultation, the Department of State recommended not traveling to:
- Crimean Colombian-Peruvian border zone in the Loreto region
- The valleys of the Apurimac, Ene and Mantaro (VRAEM) rivers, including areas in the departments of Ayacucho, Cuzco, Huancavelica and Junin, due to crime and terrorism
Philippines — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
The reason: crime, terrorism, civil unrest, measles outbreak and kidnapping.
Republic of the Congo — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: crime and civil unrest.
Russia — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: terrorism, harassment and arbitrary application of local laws.
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Saudi Arabia — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: terrorism and the threat of missile and unmanned attacks on civilian targets.
Serbia - Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: crime.
Sierra Leone - Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: crime.
South Africa - Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: crime, civil unrest and drought.
Spain — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: terrorism, and in Barcelona and Catalonia - civil unrest.
Sri Lanka - Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: terrorism.
Tajikistan — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: terrorism.
Tanzania - Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
The reason: crime, terrorism, health problems and the persecution of LGBTI people.
Trinidad and Tobago — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: crime, terrorism and kidnapping.
Tunisia - Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: terrorism.
Turkey — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: terrorism and arbitrary detention.
Turks and Caicos Islands — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: crime.
Uganda — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: crime and kidnapping.
Ukraine — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: crime and civil unrest.
United Kingdom — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: terrorism.
Uruguay — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: crime.
Zimbabwe — level 2: exercise a high degree of caution
Reason: crime and civil unrest.
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