{"id":164,"date":"2016-08-26T18:03:01","date_gmt":"2016-08-26T18:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/safedestinations.com\/?page_id=164"},"modified":"2024-01-14T20:36:13","modified_gmt":"2024-01-14T20:36:13","slug":"travel-alerts-and-warnings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.safedestinations.com\/travel-alerts-and-warnings\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Alerts & Warnings"},"content":{"rendered":"
\u25a3 The following travel alerts and warnings have been issued to alert travelers of potential risks in certain countries and regions.<\/strong> Updated information about Pride (See 'LGBT+ travellers' on the 'Safety and security' page). <\/p> <\/li> FCDO now advises British nationals in South Sudan to leave now if you judge it safe to do so. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to South Sudan ('Warnings and insurance' page).\n<\/p> <\/li> This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and reissued without any significant updates.<\/p> <\/li> Information on a stabbing incident in central Amsterdam. If you\u2019re in the immediate area follow the advice of the local authorities and monitor local media ('Warnings and insurance' page). <\/p> <\/li> FCDO no longer advises against all travel to the whole of Lebanon. FCDO continues to advise against all travel or all but essential travel to some areas of Lebanon ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Regional risks' pages).<\/p> <\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n \u25a3 The following travel alerts and warnings have been issued to alert travelers of potential risks in certain countries and regions.<\/strong> Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.<\/u><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Exercise normal precautions when traveling to Andorra.<\/p>\n Country Summary<\/b>: Travelers can enter Andorra only via Spain and France.<\/p>\n Read the\u00a0country information page<\/a>\u00a0for more information on travel to Andorra.<\/p>\n If you decide to travel to Andorra:<\/p>\n Updated to reflect addition of health risk indicator and update to \u201cIf you decide to travel\u201d section.<\/i><\/p>\n Reconsider travel to Guinea-Bissau due to civil unrest, crime,<\/b> and health<\/b>.<\/p>\n Country Summary:<\/b> The country has had periods of political instability for decades. Past demonstrations have escalated into violence. Access to health care is limited.<\/p>\n Crime<\/b> is common in Guinea-Bissau:<\/p>\n Health care in Guinea-Bissau is limited. Facilities may not have adequate supplies of basic medications, especially outside of larger cities. It is highly recommended to have medical evacuation insurance for travel to Guinea-Bissau. Travelers should carry a supply of any needed prescription medicines, along with copies of their prescriptions and include the generic names of medicines, as well as a supply of over-the-counter medications (such as anti-diarrheals and pain medication). <\/p>\n Read the\u202fcountry information page<\/a>\u202ffor more information on travel to Guinea-Bissau.<\/p>\n If you decide to travel to Guinea-Bissau:<\/p>\n Updated due to temporary nationwide State of Emergency<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Reconsider travel to Trinidad and Tobago due to serious risks from crime. There are also heightened risks of terrorism and kidnapping.<\/p>\n State of Emergency<\/b><\/p>\n On December 30, 2024, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago (GOTT) declared a nationwide State of Emergency (SOE). This is due to ongoing criminal activity that could threaten public safety. On January 13, 2025, Parliament extended the SOE until April 2025.<\/p>\n During the State of Emergency, the GOTT has imposed the following measures:<\/p>\n The Government of Trinidad and Tobago will monitor the SOE daily. Restrictions may change with little or no notice.<\/p>\n Violence and shootings occur regularly in some areas of Port of Spain. Due to the risks, U.S. government employees working in Trinidad and Tobago are prohibited from travelling to the following areas in Port of Spain:<\/p>\n Advisory<\/b> summary<\/b>: Violent crime is common in Trinidad and Tobago. It includes:<\/p>\n Gang activity, such as narcotics trafficking, is common. A significant portion of violent crime is gang related.<\/p>\n Foreigners and a U.S. legal permanent resident have been recent victims of kidnapping.<\/p>\n There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Trinidad and Tobago. Visit the U.S. Department of State\u2019s country reports on terrorism<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n Terrorists may attack with little or no warning. They may target:<\/p>\n Read the\u00a0country information page<\/a>\u00a0for additional information on travel to Trinidad and Tobago.<\/p>\n If you decide to travel to Trinidad and Tobago:<\/p>\n Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. <\/i><\/b>Exercise increased caution in Timor-Leste due to crime and civil unrest.<\/p>\n Country Summary:<\/b>\u00a0Timor-Leste has seen isolated instances of police responding to protests with force and the use of tear gas.<\/p>\n Stone throwing attacks on vehicles can occur during gang conflicts and periods of unrest. \u00a0Sex-based violence is high in Timor-Leste and sexual harassment is fairly common.<\/p>\n Read the\u00a0country information page<\/a>\u00a0for additional information on travel to Timor-Leste.<\/p>\n If you decide to travel to Timor-Leste:<\/p>\n Updated to reflect the addition of a risk indicator for health and additional information about travel to border areas.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Reconsider travel to Niger due to risk of crime, civil unrest, terrorism, kidnapping, <\/b>and health. \u00a0<\/b>Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.<\/p>\n Do Not Travel to the Malian border area, Diffa region, and the Lake Chad region due to terrorism<\/b>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Country Summary:\u00a0<\/b>Violent crimes, such as armed robbery, are common.<\/p>\n Demonstrations, while generally peaceful, may become violent at any time.\u00a0 They can lead to civil unrest.<\/p>\n Terrorist groups continue planning kidnappings and possible attacks in Niger. \u00a0Terrorists may attack with little or no warning. They target:<\/p>\n Access to medical care in Niger is limited. \u00a0Facilities may not have adequate supplies of basic medications, especially outside of larger cities. \u00a0It is highly recommended to have medical evacuation insurance for travel to Niger.<\/p>\n Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read the\u00a0country information page<\/a>\u00a0for additional information on travel to Niger.<\/p>\n If you decide to travel to Niger:<\/p>\n Border Regions \u2013 Level 4: Do Not Travel<\/b><\/p>\n Do not travel to the Malian border area, Diffa region, and the Lake Chad region. \u00a0Do not travel to these areas for any reason.\u00a0 The U.S. Embassy requires U.S. government personnel working in Niger to use armed escorts and armored vehicles when traveling to these areas, for both official and personal travel. \u00a0Terrorist groups have crossed the border and launched multiple deadly attacks on Nigerien security forces.<\/p>\n Visit our website for\u00a0Travel to High-Risk Areas<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n Column 1 is UK travel advisories, middle column is guide books and travel resources aff.links and column 3 is Canadian government travel advisories.
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Alphabetical Travel Advisories For All Countries<\/h2>\n
\nUpdated travel advice countries or territories sourced: https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice<\/a> and https:\/\/travel.gc.ca\/travelling\/advisories<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n