State Department urges Americans to prepare for international travel

Department officials also say travelers should check their destination's risk level. The State Department rates travel risk on a scale from 1 to 4. Americans are advised not to travel to those ... Read More

US issues ‘do not travel’ warning for 21 countries — here’s what you need to know

The US has added two countries to its “do not travel” list. Last month, government officials added North Korea and Burkina Faso to the list of countries Americans are advised against visiting. The ... Read More

How the State Department’s Travel Advisory System Works

The U.S. assigns safety rankings to many countries, giving guidance to Americans considering trips abroad. Here is how that information is compiled and updated. Read More

21 countries have "Do Not Travel" warning. Here's what to know about the U.S. State Department advisories.

Twenty-one countries around the world have a "Do Not ... U.S. State Department, as of April 30. The agency regularly updates or reissues its international travel advisories, which give Americans ... Read More

Travel advisory map shows which countries have "Do Not Travel" warning from U.S. State Department

She writes and edits national news, health stories, explainers and more. As Americans make summer 2025 vacation plans, one consideration may be the U.S. State ... to "Do Not Travel," for every ... Read More

US State Department issues updated travel advisories for these countries: See the full list

WASHINGTON — Planning your summer travel soon? The U.S ... 3 urges travelers to "reconsider travel." Level 4, the highest of the travel warnings from the State Department, places a "Do Not ... Read More