12 Places to Avoid Traveling to: U.S. Government Travel Advisory List

Here are twelve locations that the U.S. government currently recommends avoiding

Places to avoid

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Ongoing conflict, terrorism, and kidnapping make it highly unstable. U.S. citizens should avoid traveling to this region.

Afghanistan

12

The political situation is fragile, and foreign nationals have been targeted and detained by the government. Travel should be avoided.

Belarus

11

High risk for terrorism, kidnapping, and violent crime, particularly in the northern and eastern regions. U.S. citizens should avoid travel.

Burkina Faso

10

Extremely unstable security situation, with violent crime including armed robbery and kidnapping common. Travel should be avoided.

Central African Republic

9

U.S. citizens have been detained for arbitrary reasons, and tensions between the two nations remain high. Travel should be approached with caution.

China

8

Political situation is volatile, with a significant risk of kidnapping, robbery, and violent crime. U.S. citizens should avoid travel.

Haiti

7

High tensions make it difficult for the U.S. government to offer emergency services to citizens. Travel should be avoided.

Iran

6

Ongoing conflict, terrorism, and kidnapping make Iraq a dangerous place to visit. U.S. citizens should avoid travel.

Iraq

5

Unstable security situation, with high risk of terrorism, kidnapping, and violent crime. Travel should be avoided.

Libya

4

U.S. government strongly discourages travel due to risk of arbitrary arrest and long-term detention. Travel should be avoided.

North Korea

3

Extremely unstable security situation, with high risk of terrorism, kidnapping, and violent crime. U.S. citizens should avoid travel.

Somalia

2

Ongoing conflict, terrorism, and kidnapping make Yemen particularly dangerous. U.S. citizens should avoid traveling to this region.

Yemen

1

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