From Haiti to Iran: The countries the Trump administration recommends US citizens avoid
The US State Department is urging US citizens not to visit these countries, assigning them a Level 4 alert.
With geopolitical tensions on the rise, the US State Department has issued a travel advisory for American citizens planning to visit other countries this summer, urging them to avoid certain regions.
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The State Department can update travel advisories at any time if conditions change significantly. For this reason, it encourages citizens to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). Through STEP, travelers can receive important alerts and updates from the nearest US embassy or consulate for the country they’re visiting or living in. A color-coded “Travel Advisories” map is also available on the State Department’s official website, showing the risk level by destination.
To assess travel risks, the government uses a four-level system:
- Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- Level 4: Do not travel
Countries the US State Department advises against visiting
Given rising tensions with Iran and other global hotspots, the current administration has emphasized the risk of demonstrations targeting US citizens and interests abroad. As a result, Americans are advised not to travel to the following countries:
Afghanistan, Belarus, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Mali, Myanmar (formerly Burma), North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela, Yemen, and Gaza.
All of these countries are classified as Level 4 due to life-threatening risks. According to the State Department, “The US government has extremely limited or no ability to assist, even in emergencies. We advise US citizens not to travel to these countries or to leave as soon as it is safe to do so.”
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