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\u25a3 The following travel alerts and warnings have been issued to alert travelers of potential risks in certain countries and regions.<\/strong> Information on Presidential and National Assembly elections ('Warnings and insurance' page) <\/p> <\/li> Information on ongoing risks from frequent missile and drone attacks across the country. Exercise heightened awareness and be prepared to immediately shelter in the event an air alert is announced (\u2018Warnings and insurance\u2019 page)<\/p> <\/li> Updated information about traveller declaration form ('Entry requirements' page).<\/p> <\/li> Updated information on methanol poisoning risks (\u2018Safety and security\u2019 page)<\/p> <\/li> Information about national general strike in Italy on 29 November (\u2018Warnings and insurance\u2019 page).<\/p> <\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n <\/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 with updates after periodic review.<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n Do not travel to Ukraine due to Russia\u2019s war against Ukraine.\u00a0<\/b>The Department of State continues to advise U.S. citizens to not travel to frontline regions of Ukraine and areas along Ukraine\u2019s border with Belarus due to presence of Russian and Belarusian military and security forces on the Belarusian side of the border, proximity to active ground combat, frequent shelling, missile and drone attacks on populated areas and civilian infrastructure, and limitations on the Embassy\u2019s ability to provide assistance to U.S. citizens in those areas. Read the entire Travel Advisory.<\/b><\/p>\n Some regions may have lower level of risk due to air defense capabilities and distance from active combat zones.<\/b><\/p>\n Level 3: Reconsider Travel to the regions of Volyn, Lviv, Zakarpattia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Chernivtsi, Ternopil, Rivne, Khmelnytskyi and Zhytomyr. 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. The security situation in Ukraine remains unpredictable.<\/p>\n 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 \u2013 which U.S. government personnel in Ukraine are required to have and monitor \u2013 that announce air alerts in real time, such as Air Raid Siren<\/a> and Alarm Map<\/a>. The U.S. Embassy does not have the ability to provide real-time alerts to the general U.S. citizen community of air threats. Know the location of your closest shelter at all times. In the event of mortar, 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.<\/p>\n 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 the freedom of movement, ID verification, and increased security inspections, among other measures. Follow any oblast-specific state of emergency measures.<\/p>\n Ukrainian law does not recognize dual nationality, and 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 18-60 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<\/a> page.<\/p>\n 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\u2019s\u00a0Prohibitions, Restrictions, and Notices<\/a>.<\/p>\n U.S. citizens seeking assistance, including routine services, should email KyivACS@state.gov<\/a>. Please review what the U.S. government can and cannot do to assist you in a crisis overseas<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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.<\/b><\/p>\n Occupied Territories:<\/b> 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 or to Russia or Belarus.<\/p>\n Although Russia\u2019s occupation severely restricts the Embassy\u2019s access and ability to provide services in these areas, the Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv continue to remotely provide certain emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in Crimea as well as four other Ukrainian oblasts partially occupied by Russia \u2013 Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia.<\/p>\n Read the country information page<\/a> for additional information on travel to Ukraine.<\/p>\n Travel to High-Risk Areas:<\/b> If you are currently in Ukraine:<\/p>\n Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Exercise normal precautions in\u00a0Slovakia.<\/p>\n Read\u00a0the country information page<\/a> for additional information on travel to Slovakia.<\/p>\n If you decide to travel to Slovakia:<\/p>\n Updated to reflect Hurricane Beryl's July 2024 impact on Canouan, Mayreau, Palm Island, and Union Island.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Exercise normal precautions in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.\u00a0The islands of Canouan, Mayreau, Palm Island, and Union Island are in varying stages of recovery from Hurricane Beryl.<\/b><\/p>\n Read the country information page<\/a> for additional information on travel to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you decide to travel to St. Vincent and the Grenadines:<\/p>\n Canouan, Mayreau, Palm Island, and Union Island Updated to reflect Hurricane Beryl's July 2024 impact on Carriacou and Petite Martinque.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Exercise normal precautions in Grenada.\u00a0<\/b>The islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinque are in varying stages of recovery from Hurricane Beryl.\u00a0<\/p>\n Read the country information page<\/a> for additional information on travel to Grenada.<\/p>\n If you decide to travel to Grenada:\u00a0<\/p>\n Carriacou and Petite Martinque Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Exercise normal precautions in Bermuda.<\/p>\n Read the country information page<\/a> for additional information on travel to Bermuda.<\/p>\n If you decide to travel to Bermuda:\u00a0<\/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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\n <\/b>Russia\u2019s unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine continues, and even non-frontline regions remain subject to Russian missile and drone attacks. Travelers should react to air alerts and seek appropriate shelter. The security situation can change quickly, and travelers should be prepared to depart immediately with little to no warning. Closed airspace restricts travel options, and non-frontline regions are still 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.<\/b><\/p>\n
\nMost of the international community, including the United States and Ukraine, do not recognize Russia\u2019s purported annexation of Crimea in 2014, nor the September 2022 purported annexation of four other Ukrainian oblasts -- Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia. There is extensive Russian Federation military presence in many parts of these oblasts. There are also abuses against foreigners and the local population by the occupation authorities in these regions, particularly against those who are seen as challenging Russia\u2019s occupation.<\/p>\n
\nIf you choose to travel to Ukraine, you should consider taking the following steps:<\/p>\n\n
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\n<\/b>In July 2024, Hurricane Beryl damaged many buildings on these islands.\u00a0 Until repairs are complete, fewer hotels and transportation options may be available.<\/p>\n\n
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\n<\/b>In July 2024, Hurricane Beryl damaged buildings on these islands. Restaurant and other food options were affected. Until repairs are complete, fewer hotels may be available. Internet service was severely impacted by the hurricane and may be unreliable or unavailable.<\/p>\n\n
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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